B-1 Applicant Laci Ehlers For Jeff Howard Curtis Davidson Opposed Justin Spillman Richard Spillman Lexine Spillman B-2 Applicant - Pam Madere B-3 B-5 B-7 B-4 Applicant - Mohammad Arami Opposed Zenobia Joseph B-6 Applicant: Victor M. Gil B-8 Applicant Duane Hutson
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (20200707-C1) : Virtual Meetings Please see attachment. Date of Approval: July 7, 2020 Record of the vote: Unanimous vote of 10-0; One vacancy on the Commission. Attest: _____________________________________________ Liaison Zoning and Platting Commission Resolution on Virtual Meetings Whereas, since March 2020 the Zoning and Platting Commission has been unable to meet in person due to the stay-home work order resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. It is unknown at this time how long these conditions will last. Whereas, site development and zoning cases continue to be processed by the City of Austin, therefore necessitating the need for decisions by the Zoning and Platting Commission. Whereas, virtual meetings with the use of Cisco WebEx along with analog phone calls have been used by the City of Austin to enable the Zoning and Platting Commission to hold regular meetings. Whereas, call-in public participation allows for more flexibility in participation because citizens can participate from home as opposed to traveling to City Hall to provide feedback. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the City Council allow the Zoning and Platting Commission to receive training from the Computer and Technology Management (CTM) staff to optimize the videoconferencing technology used. This includes providing instruction on how to make presentations, share screens, how to enable functions of the platform such as blurring or changing the background of the virtual platform. Be It Further Resolved: Be It Further Resolved: To improve public awareness of what is happening during the virtual meeting, staff presenting during the meeting should be included on the screen. Also, pertinent meeting documents such as maps, agenda, and the dynamic speaker list showing the queue of speakers and who is next in the queue should be shown on the screen. To encourage equitable public participation, provide more clarity and ease of registration. 1. This includes making dial-in instructions available in multiple languages, written instructions so that potential speakers know what to expect during the call, and inclusion of the call-in number in case their call gets dropped. In addition, as soon as the community or stakeholder is notified about a zoning request, the notification should include instructions on how to register to speak on the item within this new system. 2. This also includes establishing a revised deadline of registering as a speaker by 9 AM the morning of the meeting. Speakers wishing to speak on items included …
Regular Called Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 7, 2020 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Jim Duncan – Vice-Chair Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith One vacancy (D-4) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from June 16, 2020. Motion to approve the minutes of June 16, 2020 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner King on a vote of 9-0. Commissioner Bray off the dais. One vacancy on the Commission. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Zoning and Rezoning: Location: C14-2020-0053 - Cascades - Hilltop; District 5 11601-11811 South IH 35 Service Road Northbound, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Onion Associates, LLC (Carolyn Beckett) McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey Howard) Agent: Request: I-SF-2; MF-2-CO to MF-4 Staff Rec.: Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning and Zoning Department Motion by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner King to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this this item to August 4, 2020 was approved on a vote of 8-2. Commissioners Evans and Smith voted nay. One vacancy on the Commission. 2. Zoning: C14-2020-0058 - 4201 Felter Lane; District 2 Location: 4201 Felter Lane, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Brookfield Properties, Figueroa at Wilshire Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker LLP (Pam Madere) I-RR to LI Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of LI district zoning for C14-2020-0058 - 4201 Felter Lane located at 4201 Felter Lane was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner King on a vote of 9-0. Commissioner Bray off the dais. One vacancy on the Commission. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Z.F.B., Ltd. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Pohl Partners, Inc. (Jennie Braasch) CS-MU-CO to …
Animal Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting, July 6, 2020 Special Meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission Monday, July 6, 10 a.m., 2020 Animal Advisory Commission to be held July 6 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance Sunday, July 5, by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email board liaison, Belinda Hare, at 512-978-0565 or Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 5. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Belinda.hare@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Board Liaison, Belinda Hare, Austin Animal Services, at 512-978-0565, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Animal Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting, July 6, 2020 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: David Lundstedt, Chair Katie Jarl Palmer Neuhaus Craig Nazor Dr. Jon Brandes Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian District 4 Vacant Lisa Mitchell, Vice Chair Edward Flores Monica Frenden Andrea Schwartz JoAnne Norton Ryan Clinton AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. ADJOURNMENT a. Minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission’s February …
Special Meeting of the Commission on Veteran Affairs July 6, 2020 Commission on Veteran Affairs to be held July 6, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 6, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission on Veteran Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Tina Lee at Tina.Lee@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Tina Lee by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020, 10:00AM – 11:30AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Doris Williams (Chair) Mayor Steve Adler Chris Ehlinger – Alison Alter: (10) Manuel Jimenez (Vice Chair) Sabino Renteria: (3) Josephine Hinds – Jimmy Flannigan: (6) Alfred Bingham – Natasha Harper-Madison: (1) Adrenne Mendoza – Delia Garza: (2) Jose Carrasco – Greg Casar (4) Thomas Just – Paige Ellis: (8) Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo: (9) Pete Salazar – Leslie Pool (7) Jason Denny – Ann Kitchen (5) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs Regular meetings on January 15, 2020 a) Update on Veterans Park from the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( Sponsors: Jason Denny, Pete Salazar) b) Discussion on providing further guidance on Veteran Courts referral policy (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny, Manuel Jimenez) c) Discussion on proposed TAP (Transition …
Regular Meeting of College Student Commission 07/06/2020 College Student Commission to be held 07/06/2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/3/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 7/6/2020 College Student Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-6864 or dionte.mcclendon@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 3, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to dionte.mcclendon@gmail.com by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION Monday, July 6, 2020, 3:00pm-4:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jared Breckenridge, Huston-Tillotson University (Chair) Kindle Kreis, University of TX Matthew Barron, University of TX Jessica Riley, St. Edward’s University (Co-chair) Bryan Nya, Austin Community College Kate Tyler, St. Edward’s University Malachi Peterson, Huston-Tillotson University Kristen Marx, St. Edward’s University Brandon Barrows, Concordia University Denise Basore, Austin Community College AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. Approval of Minutes 2. New Business a. Elect secretary for college student commission b. Discuss and possible action of the 'College Student Commission Official Statement on School Resource Officers and University Police Departments' c. Discussion and possible action on resources needed for college students during COVID-19 3. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action from the transportation working group b. Discussion and possible action from the food insecurity working group 4. Future Agenda Items/Announcements 5. Adjournment Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular The City of Austin is committed to …
City of Austin 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 974-2000, Fax (512) 972-9876 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION OFFICIAL PUBLIC STATEMENT June 29, 2020 To Whom It May Concern, As members of the City of Austin College Student Commission, we have all been specially selected by our respective college campuses to represent our colleges and/or universities. Furthermore, we have been established and authorized by the members of the Austin City Council to advise the City on topics that affect college students here in the City of Austin. While we certainly do understand that our main focus and priority should continue to remain on colleges and universities here in the City of Austin, we have also recognized that the academic success and the well-being of every K-12 student here in the City of Austin will directly impact the future enrollment of all Austin area colleges and/or universities. The College Student Commission feels that it is pertinent that we also advocate on behalf of the younger K-12 student population as well. For background purposes, the City of Austin both historically and in present time has continued to have a college student population that is approximately greater than or equal to about 100,000+ college students. Furthermore, the City of Austin has continued to have an estimated 80,000+ K-12 students as well. As you might already be aware, both the use of force and violent policing tactics have continued to be utilized by School Resource Officers (SROs) within a number of Austin ISD schools, as well as by several University Police Department (UPD) officers across multiple college campuses here in the City of Austin. This has done nothing but mirror the national crisis of police brutality in these environments across the entire United States of America. For decades, the use of policing in educational facilities has allowed for the school-to-prison pipeline system to be enforced, in which Black and Hispanic students have faced extremely disproportionate high rates of discipline and referrals to institutions such as the Travis County Juvenile Detention Center, JJAEP, DAEP, the Alternative Learning Center, as well as the broader prison system in which most adult students are referred to. Ultimately, this highly inappropriate level of school discipline has prevented thousands, if not millions of students from receiving the educational opportunities and outcomes that they deserve. The deeper- rooted problems that result in student misconduct such as poverty, homelessness, food insecurities, mental …
Kiro Action Housing Program (KAHP) Prepared for City of Austin and Travis County July 2020 www.KIROACTION.com www.KIROACTION.com KIRO ACTION AUSTIN PROTOTYPE KIRO ACTION prototype is setup near Mueller and is roughly 20 ft by 10 ft with the ability to sleep up to 4-people (3 adults and 1 child). With our solutions, we have the ability to make homes larger or smaller using our grid building system. If 200 sq ft is too small, our modular building design can be increased in 200 sq ft increments with ease, meaning you can have a customized unit that is 200 sq ft to 1000 sq ft (and above) using our patent-pending 10-ft wall system. The unit can be put together in hours by 4-people with no specialized tools or heavy machinery in a flat-packed profile with electricity, kitchenette and full bathroom. The units can be deployed in an empty parking lot or field, even if the ground is unlevel. The units can be designed to meet a specific need, changed up with various options, such as larger windows, and future units will be cladded with aluminum and wood siding. www.KIROACTION.com FULL CAPACITY LAYOUT Kitchenette is not pictured, but includes: small fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and hot plate Prototype is 20x10 and roughly 200 square feet. The size can be increased in 100-200 ft increments. Currently, there are two main designs and sizes for KIRO ACTION that include a 200 and 400 sq ft models. Not pictured is the 400 sq ft model, which is our new larger “carriage” home that is being developed with the State of Texas for crisis response and emergency relief. EXAMPLE LAYOUT and OCCUPANCY www.KIROACTION.com Double Occupancy Layout Bathroom with vanity, toilet and corner shower Window or Door Twin Bed S t o r a g e Sofa Bed Twin Bed Storage Kitchenette Kitchenette includes: small fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and hot plate Prototype is 20x10 and roughly 200 square feet. The size can be increased in 100-200 ft increments with current designs going up to 1200 sq ft. Currently, there are two main designs and sizes for KIRO ACTION that include a 200 and 400 sq ft models. Not pictured is the 400 sq ft model, which is our new larger “carriage” home that is being developed with the State of Texas for crisis response and emergency relief. The most important part is that the units are …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION City of Austin Commission on Veterans Affairs Recommendation Number: Kiro Action Veterans Transitional Housing Program (KAVTHP) WHEREAS, the City of Austin Commission on Veterans Affairs was chartered in 2013 by City Council to advocate solutions to Austin Veterans homelessness, housing, employment, education/training, women issues, PTSD/mental health and counseling. WHEREAS, the Commission on Veteran Affairs, (Commission) is authorized by Austin City Code 2-1-126 to serve as an advisory body to council concerning the well-being of military veterans in the Austin area. WHEREAS, Veterans homelessness in Austin is complicated by the lack of affordable housing leases within Austin with close proximity to resource providers, employers and infrastructure. Vouchers and third-party lease payments often are not enough to lease acceptable housing within Austin, further, public transportation with access to Veterans service providers and work are a challenge and limit housing options for Veterans. WHEREAS, Veterans employment, education, training, women and family counseling, PTSD/mental health, healthcare, and VA benefits counseling are scattered throughout Austin and decentralized; making access to vital and necessary services difficult for some Veterans with disabilities, limited economic, mobility and transportation resources. WHEREAS, the Commission is specifically authorized to recommend programs designed to support the well-being of military veterans in Austin. Veteran homelessness has been a particular issue affecting veterans nationally, and Austin, as a whole. At the date of drafting the Commission recommendation in Austin, there are 123 unsheltered veterans on a high-priority list to receive housing due to medical conditions and physical disabilities, 103 on the normal list to receive housing and an average of thirty-eight (38) veterans that become homeless every month in Travis County. All the homeless veterans referenced are signed-up in assistance programs, but will continue to stay homeless upwards of 90-days until housing is found and is dependent on current market rental and affordable housing in Austin. WHEREAS, the Commission received a request from the Kiro Action Group, to create program called the “Kiro Action Veterans Transitional Housing Program”, (KAVTHP). The program will house one-hundred (100) veterans in need of transitional housing in a pilot program with the goal of expanding the program on successful deployment. KAVTHP asks for assistance and support in their request from the City of Austin. KAVTHP requests assistance from the City of Austin to dedicate under-utilized city-owned land to deploy Kiro Action homes in 3-10 locations spread across districts in the city and locations chosen in partnership with …
Special Meeting of the Commission of Immigrant Affairs Monday, July 06, 2020 Commission on Immigrant Affairs to be held July 06, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Friday, July 3, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 06, 2020 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-401-7801 or connie.gonzales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to connie.gonzales@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular COMMISSION ON Immigrant Affairs Monday, July 6, 2020 1:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Rennison Lalgee Banafsheh Madaninejad Nicole Merritt Glen Rosales CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Karen Crawford, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Krystal Gomez, Vice Chair Montserrat Garibay Sam Adair Juan Vences- Benitez Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 4, 2020 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Update on budget process B. Joint Inclusion Committee A. Stephanie Trevino, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health – Presentation on COVID-19 response in the immigrant community 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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission July 6, 2020, 3:00pm Music Commission meeting to be held July 6, 2020, 3:00pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 5th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 6 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963 or Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live MUSIC COMMISSION JULY 6, 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting June 3, 2020. a. Discussion and Possible Action on creating a working group to recommend actions to take regarding systemic racism following a presentation by Harold MacMillan, Director, DiverseArts Culture Works (10 minutes). b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation to set expectations & goals, define equity, and draft racial equity focused distribution plans for Live Music Fund by Margi Reese, MJR Partners. c. Discussion and Possible Action on a Black Live Music Fund to repair and address historic neglect within the Austin music industry towards the Black Community. d. Discussion and Possible Action on Officer, Chair and Vice-chair elections. 3. STAFF …
. African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting July 6, 2020 African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to be held July 6, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance July 5, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 6, 2020 African Resource Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email one of the board liaisons Sylnovia Holt-Rabb at 512-974-3131, Linda Hayes at 512-974-3131 or Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006) no later than noon, (July 5, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to lindak.hayes@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – July 6, 2020 1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair Greg Smith Volma Overton, III Cherelle Vanbrakle Elaina Fowler Tam Hawkins Aaliyah Nobles AAUL-Vacant CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Miriam Conner, Vice Chair Nelson Linder Dr. Chiquita Eugene Rashida Wright Clifford Gillard Elton Randal Ellen Sweets AGENDA a. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on the April 10th, May 4th, meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Carver Museum Master Plan Update – Carre Adams b. Office of Police Oversight’s 2018 Office-Involved Shooting Report Overview, Farah Muscadin –Police Monitor, City of Austin Office c. Black Direct Investment – Ivanna Neri and Kendra Garrett 4. WORKING GROUPS – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Economic Opportunity and Affordability b. …
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel July 6, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held July 6, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, July 5th by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 6 Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: Call or email the panel liaison at 512-974-8706 or marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 5. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the panel liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, July 5th) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 2. 3. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, July 6, 2020; 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Vacant Seat CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Schedule an AIPP Panel and Arts Commission discussion NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project - Clay Odom and Kory Bieg, Artists ii. Approve the comprehensive …
RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, City Council RESOLUTION NO. _________________ designated the Central East Austin Community — West Boundary: 1-35 East Frontage Road; East Boundary: Airport Boulevard; North Boundary: Manor Road; South Boundary: Beginning on East llth Street, then south on Chalmers Avenue, then east on East 7th Street, then north on Chicon Street, then east on Rosewood Avenue, then merge into Oak Springs Drive until connection with the East Boundary (Airport Boulevard) — as the African American Cultural Heritage District, and directed the City Manager to acknowledge and coordinate with the existing State of Texas designated African American Cultural District as well; and WHEREAS, located adjacent to DOWNTOWN, the State Capitol and numerous City and State cultural and heritage sites, and the Red River Cultural District, within the boundaries of African American Cultural Heritage District are significant economic, historical, cultural and heritage tourism assets such as the oldest institution of higher learning in the City, Huston-Tillotson University and the National Register historically designated buildings on campus; the State Cemetery; Oakwood Cemetery; The French Legation; the Victory Grill; the historic East 11th and 12th Street African American Music and Commercial Corridors (The East End); the original Austin Public Library Building and George Washington Carver Museum; three of the City’s oldest religious congregations, African American or otherwise — the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Metropolitan AME, and the Wesley United Methodist Church; historic site locations of the City’s first and only African American-owned pharmacy; the home of famed jazz musician Kenny Dorham; the temporary home of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall; the first federal Public Housing Projects in the nation; scores of designated historically significant homes and buildings; prime examples of period architecture; and the core of the Historic African American Community of Austin; and WHEREAS, on October 27, 2005 the City Council approved the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Recommendation from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need for an African American Cultural Heritage District was recognized to enhance the quality of life for African Americans; and WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with numerous Cultural Arts organizations within the City to determine this area meets the District's criteria; and WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin plan states that creativity is a cornerstone of Austin's identity and economic prosperity, and arts, culture, and creativity are essential keys to the City's unique and distinctive identity …
RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20131017-036 designated the 600 to 900 blocks of Red River Street as the Red River Cultural District, and directed the City Manager to investigate the process for a state designation as well; 1 2 3 4 5 6 and WHEREAS, located in the southeast quadrant of Downtown, the Red River 7 Cultural District includes, or is adjacent to, significant economic and historical 8 assets such as the Dell Medical School and teaching hospital, the Waterloo 9 Greenway, Historic E. 6th Street, and the Palm District; and 10 WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016, Council approved the Music and Creative 11 Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution which affirmed support for the music and creative 12 ecosystem through short- and long-term goals specific to cultural tourism, revenue 13 development, and venue retention; and 14 WHEREAS, in June 2018 Council directed the City Manager to recommend 15 potential short- and long-term design solutions for the physical landscape of the 16 Red River Cultural District to increase pedestrian mobility and safety, and to 17 support place-making efforts; and 18 WHEREAS, Council passed Resolution No. 20100808-144 to reaffirm its 19 direction to complete the streetscape and place-making work in the Red River 20 Cultural District; and Page 1 of 5 21 WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department committed more than 22 $1.3 million of Great Streets funding for Red River Cultural District streetscape 23 improvements for Fiscal Year 2020, with Economic Development managing that 24 project; and 25 WHEREAS, in May 2019 Council approved Resolution No. 20190523-029 26 to create the Palm District Master Plan, which includes the Red River Cultural 27 District as a prominent component; and 28 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20180215-082 directed the City Manager to, 29 among other things, analyze and provide next steps for collaboration and support 30 of an “Austin Cultural Trust” that could create spaces that support artists and arts 31 organizations, preserve historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for 32 creative and cultural uses, and function in a way that provides for cultural assets to 33 exist in all parts of the City; and 34 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20190808-072 reiterated prior Council 35 direction to create an economic development entity that could manage a portfolio 36 of projects including affordable housing developments, public-private partnerships 37 with private-led development such as along the South Central Waterfront, and a 38 Cultural Trust to support acquisition …
RESOLUTION NO. 20071213-058 WHEREAS, on October 27, 2005 the City Council approved the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, Recommendation from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need for an African American Cultural Arts District was recognized to enhance the quality of life for African Americans; and WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with numerous Cultural Arts organizations within the City to determine this area meets the District's criteria; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council creates an African American Cultural Arts District that will formally recognize areas where there is a concentration of existing African American landmarks including businesses, churches, George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center and Huston-Tillotson University in accordance with the following boundaries: West Boundary: 1-35 East frontage road East Boundary: Airport Blvd North Boundary: Manor Rd South Boundary: Beginning on East llth St. then South on Chalmers Ave then East on East 7th St. then North on Chicon St. then East on Rosewood Ave then merge into Oak Springs Drive until connection with the East Boundary(Airport Blvd). ADOPTED: December 13 ,2007 ATTEST: Shirley A. Gentry City Clerk
M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council TO: THRU: Christopher Shorter, Assistant City Manager June 22, 2020 Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Austin Animal Center Intake Protocols With this memorandum, I would like to clarify any confusion about perceived changes in our shelter model, as noted in recent emails to Mayor and Council. Austin Animal Center is not participating in the National Pilot project that Austin Pets Alive! and other major shelters throughout the nation are participating in. To be clear, none of the participating partners in the national project are advocating closing intake. The new model of sheltering promotes procedures that the Austin Animal Center (AAC) and our Animal Protection Officers (APOs) have been utilizing. Our neighborhood level programs are focused on keeping pets in homes where they are loved and cared for and out of the shelter, as well as assisting those animals that are sick, injured or in danger. Our community assistance model, implemented through our Animal Protection and Public Resource Center (PRC), has provided guidance to shelters and communities for many years and assisted pet owners with the resources needed to keep their animals. During our COVID-19 closure, the community did an amazing job assisting with lost pets. AAC has taken in more than 1,000 sick, injured, aggressive, bite quarantines cases, and animals that were truly in danger. We also know, prior to our Covid-19 closure, that citizens who have contacted us through 311, after finding a stray and taking a few steps in the neighborhood where the pet was found, have a 50 percent success rate at getting the animals back home. Citizens who are able and willing to assist before bringing the animals to the shelter, where the chances of it being reunited with its family are reduced, are greatly appreciated. Our data shows that, if that pet was brought to the shelter, its chance of being reunited with its family dropped to 18 to 20 percent. Our Animal Protection Officers have been keeping data for years, and we have learned that most animals are picked up within 1,000 feet from where they live. Prior to the closure, Animal Protection was in the process of enhancing programs aimed at getting pets home faster, and the PRC was expanding access to free spay and neuter services, free microchips and low-cost veterinary care. We placed 70 …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION City of Austin Commission on Veterans Affairs Recommendation Number: 20200706-D002 Kiro Action Veterans Transitional Housing Program (KAVTHP) WHEREAS, the City of Austin Commission on Veterans Affairs was chartered in 2013 by City Council to advocate solutions to Austin Veterans homelessness, housing, employment, education/training, women issues, PTSD/mental health and counseling. WHEREAS, the Commission on Veteran Affairs, (Commission) is authorized by Austin City Code 2-1-126 to serve as an advisory body to council concerning the well-being of military veterans in the Austin area. WHEREAS, Veterans homelessness in Austin is complicated by the lack of affordable housing leases within Austin with close proximity to resource providers, employers and infrastructure. Vouchers and third-party lease payments often are not enough to lease acceptable housing within Austin, further, public transportation with access to Veterans service providers and work are a challenge and limit housing options for Veterans. WHEREAS, Veterans employment, education, training, women and family counseling, PTSD/mental health, healthcare, and VA benefits counseling are scattered throughout Austin and decentralized; making access to vital and necessary services difficult for some Veterans with disabilities, limited economic, mobility and transportation resources. WHEREAS, the Commission is specifically authorized to recommend programs designed to support the well-being of military veterans in Austin. Veteran homelessness has been a particular issue affecting veterans nationally, and Austin, as a whole. At the date of drafting the Commission recommendation in Austin, there are 123 unsheltered veterans on a high-priority list to receive housing due to medical conditions and physical disabilities, 103 on the normal list to receive housing and an average of thirty-eight (38) veterans that become homeless every month in Travis County. All the homeless veterans referenced are signed-up in assistance programs, but will continue to stay homeless upwards of 90-days until housing is found and is dependent on current market rental and affordable housing in Austin. WHEREAS, the Commission received a request from the Kiro Action Group, to create program called the “Kiro Action Veterans Transitional Housing Program”, (KAVTHP). The program will house one-hundred (100) veterans in need of transitional housing in a pilot program with the goal of expanding the program on successful deployment. KAVTHP asks for assistance and support in their request from the City of Austin. KAVTHP requests assistance from the City of Austin to dedicate under-utilized city-owned land to deploy Kiro Action homes in 3-10 locations spread across districts in the city and locations chosen in partnership …
1. Determine where the pet was found Walk-Up Stray Protocol a. If not in our jurisdiction, refer to area shelters (info attached) 2. Assess for medical needs a. If sick or injured, we can assist immediately 3. Scan for a microchip 4. Let the finder know that we are only able to take animals at the shelter by appointment due to COVID operational concerns. We understand that this is frustrating and hear the concerns, but this is the current protocol. Let them know that we can offer the following… 5. Offer crate, food, leash, and other resources 6. Take a picture and have them fill out a stray intake form (attached) so that the PRC can create a Found Report. 7. Talk about how many stray pets are found very close to home. Have they posted to Nextdoor, Austin Lost and Found Pets, and Craigslist yet? We’ve seen a lot of success for Nextdoor – if they aren’t already on the app, they can post in ALFP and request someone do it for them. a. If they don’t have Facebook, send an email to Kelsey (kelsey.cler@austintexas.gov) with the picture and details, and Kelsey will do a courtesy post. 8. If they cannot hold onto the pet, they can call 311 and request to speak with an Animal Protection Officer. An APO will come pick up the pet within 1-3 days. Have they… ☐ Had it scanned for a microchip? ☐ Walked it around the neighbor and knocked on doors? ☐ Posted on Nextdoor, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Craigslist? ☐ Hung flyers where they found it?
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