PARD Land Management Plan: FY24 Update Matt McCaw Program Manager, Land Mgmt Austin Parks and Recreation Dept matt.mccaw@austintexas.gov austintexas.gov/LMP Parks and Recreation Board, February 24, 2025 BACKGROUND Degraded lands • Most parkland natural areas have not been managed for ecosystem health and are degraded. As a result, they are threatened by heat, drought, disease, and wildfire and present safety risks to both park users and neighbors. 2019 Wildfire Preparedness Audit • Found that PARD does not have the capacity to manage parkland natural areas and address wildfire risk. • Directed PARD to create and implement land management plans for “high-risk areas.” Austin Parks Land Management Plan In 2020, PARD created a Land Management Program. • • PARD also developed a land management plan – approved by City Council in 2023 - to guide the restoration of natural areas to improve climate resilience and reduce wildfire risk. • austintexas.gov/LMP PRESCRIBED BURNS Broadcast burns: 576.6 acres in 7 burn days. Pile burns: 794 piles in 5 burn days to remove 109 tons of hazard fuels. Prescribed burns are an important and economical strategy for restoring large natural areas and mitigating wildfire risk. Burns are planned and managed by fire-trained PARD staff, permitted by AFD, and implemented by PARD staff and a coalition of federal, state, county, City, and non-profit entities, including AFD. FUEL MITIGATION Treated Untreated Shaded fuel break. 2.2 miles of new, 0.7 miles maintained. Small trees and brush are selectively removed to thin the canopy and separate surface fuels from canopy fuels. Slash is chipped and removed. The purpose is to reduce canopy fire and ember production adjacent to structures. Shaded fuel breaks are most effective when paired with other wildfire mitigation strategies on the developed/urban side as well as in nearby natural areas. Contracts New master agreements related to vegetation management and hazardous fuel reduction. - Natural Areas Vegetation Management, approved by City Council Jan 30, 2025 - Vegetation Management for Wildand Fuel Mitigation, anticipated Council date April 2025 Community Involvement Facilitation of Friends groups, neighborhood associations, volunteer organizations - Research coordination and technical guidance Innovative interpretation: Audio Wild and website improvements - - 5 LAND MANGEMENT PROGRAM STATUS Staffing Current staff = 4 FTEs Initial program build-out = 9 FTEs funding FY 25 program budget = $828,115 Cost estimate for land management plan implementation $250/ac/yr 10,300 acres under management 6 Matt McCaw Program Manager, Land Mgmt Austin Parks …
Hybrid Public Transit for Austin What are the components? • City-wide on-demand micro transit in multi-passenger EV vans • In conjunction with Rapid Bus in high-density, high-demand corridors What is City-wide on-demand micro transit? • EV vans for shared, door-to-door rides anywhere in town, summoned by app or phone • Routes dynamically located and optimized for multiple riders with projected travel times • Integrated with Rapid Bus Transit whenever a transfer to BRT would be faster Advantages of city-wide on-demand micro transit: • Ease of use -- Eliminates walking to/from bus stops, eliminates transfers, no schedule- planning, rides arrive within 15 minutes after request • Equity – Easy transit access for the entire city, not just those who want and can afford to live in transit corridors • Safe, direct, inexpensive transit for the elderly, those with disabilities, and children • Faster than conventional fixed-route • no first/last mile walks or trips, no waiting for transfers integrates with rapid bus at both ends where useful • • Cost • Phase One Project Connect rail: 28500 riders/day, capital cost $7.1 billion • On-Demand: 400 vans + 4 100-port charging stations, 28,500 riders/day (as per experience elsewhere), capital cost $62 million • operations and maintenance cost $94 million/yr • On-Demand is Adaptable • can expand service without expanding infrastructure • can flex for commuting on weekdays vs. weekend and special events • flexes as the future city changes shape • Reduces traffic – Door-to-door convenience and cost savings will induce private car • Preserves parklands – Can reduce parking demand at major parks, preserving drivers to use ride-sharing transit parkland for recreation • Sustainable – publicly available charging stations support wider EV adoption • Fast implementation – the only new physical infrastructure is charging stations • Proven, commercially available technology, used in other cities, dispatching software matches vans to sets of riders along approximate paths and constructs optimal routes
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250224-11 February 24, 2025 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Holly Reed City-Wide On-Demand Micro Transit to Parks and Recreation Centers Seconded By: Kim Taylor Whereas many of Austin's favorite parks, including Zilker Park, Vic Matthias Shores, Michael Butler Park, Roy G.Guerrero Park, Bull Creek Park, and the Barton Creek Greenbelt have parking capacity problems on busy days Whereas Austin's voters have indicated support for public transit solutions to the extent of willingness to be taxed specifically for solutions Whereas On-Demand transit (aka Demand-Response transit), which offers shared-ride van service summoned by cell phone, browser app, or telephone, can provide direct transit from a rider's location to their destination, including any City Park, thus relieving the need to take a personal car Whereas compared to conventional fixed-route modes that have first mile/last-mile problems and often involve transfers between vehicles, direct van transit offers an ease-of-use and accessible advantage for carrying recreational equipment, children, and small groups to and from a park Whereas by reducing the number of car and truck trips to parks and recreation centers from any city-wide origin, On-Demand transit can reduce the demand for on-site and near on-site parking Whereas CapMetro currently offers On-Demand van service (Pickup) in several zones around the city, but only within those zones Whereas experience in other cities suggests that On-Demand transit can be successfully offered as a city- wide service, providing rides between any source and destination within the city Whereas the only public transit to many parks is by fixed route/fixed schedule bus, with many parks having little or no public transit access Whereas On-Demand fleets can serve multiple purposes, supporting work commuting on weekdays and recreational commuting during more popular recreational hours Whereas public transit agencies typically set On-Demand fares so that rides are affordable for all citizens Whereas On-Demand service requires no physical infrastructure, so is more adaptable to long-term changes in the configuration of the city and can be financed with much lower capital expenditure than other forms of public transit with the possible exception of conventional buses Whereas commercially available modeling technology is available that would support rich, formal analysis of the potential sizing and functioning of On-Demand public transit integrated with Rapid Bus (BRT) service in the context of Austin's physical layout, traffic data, and other existing transit modes 1 of 2 Therefore the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board recommends …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on February 24, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers, Holly Reed, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Stephanie Bazan (arrived at 7:25 p.m.), Jennifer Franklin, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: Cathleen Eady, Nicole Merritt. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Frank Cruz IV - Thankful to the City for not banning pier fishing Carol Baxter - ARC learn to row and paddle programs Phil Thomas - Deep Holly Advocates and Nash Hernandez Building Larry Akers - Public transit to parks APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of January 27, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of January 27, 2025 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Bazan, Eady and Merritt absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Parks and Recreation Forestry Staff for their work planting, watering and maintaining trees, as well as participating in and hosting tree climbs. Josh Erickson, Urban Forestry Program Manager, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation. The motion to approve letters of support for Parks and Recreation Forestry Staff for their work planting, watering and maintaining trees, as well as participating in and hosting tree climbs was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Bazan, Eady and Merritt absent. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2025 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation that Austin City Council authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AISD to collaborate on the GO Project, an educational program for high school aged students with disabilities. Devon Farber, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation. The motion to recommend that Austin City Council authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AISD to collaborate on the GO Project, an educational program for high school aged students with disabilities was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Becker’s second on a 7-0 …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION February 24, 2025 – 6 P.M. Little Walnut Creek Branch 835 W Rundberg Lane AUSTIN, TEXAS This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Magen Davis Melissah Hasdorff Cristina Masters AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Kezia Frayjo Andrea Herrera Moreno Mark Smith 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 Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on December 16, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Austin Public Library School Partnerships by Jenny Stirrat, School Partnerships Librarian, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on Library Community Engagement by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on City of Austin Bond Update by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on public programming highlights and APL facilities updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action to amend the 2025 Library Commission meeting schedule by rescheduling the regular meeting originally set for March 31, 2025, to March 24, 2025. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. Update from the Strategic Advocacy Working Group on progress, delays, and updated projected timeline. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 Laura Polio at the Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes December 16, 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 16 DECEMBER 2024 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Austin Central Library, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, Sheila Mehta, Vice- Chair, Melissah Hasdorff, , Mark Smith, Magen Davis, Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Christina Masters Commission Members Absent: Steve DeRosa, Kezia Frayjo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2024, regular meeting. The minutes from the regular meeting on November 18, 2024, were approved on a motion by Commissioner Herrera Moreno, seconded by Commissioner Smith, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner DeRosa and Frayjo absent. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. Library Commission Meeting Minutes DISCUSSION ITEMS December 16, 2024 2. Presentation by Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation, regarding The Library Foundation programs and services. The presentation was made by Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. 3. Presentation by Charles Peveto, President, Austin History Center Association, regarding Austin History Center Association programs and services. The presentation was made by Charles Peveto, President, Austin History Center Association. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. 4. Discussion of the December Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. The Director’s Report was presented by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the Strategic Advocacy Working Group. Commissioner Herrera Moreno provided an update. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS School Partnerships Library Legislative Advocacy in February ADJOURNMENT Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. without objection.
1. 2. 3. REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, February 24, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him Jeffrey Clemmons Harriett Kirsh Pozen Tannya Oliva Martínez Alicia Weigel (She/They) Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Srini Raghavan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on January 27, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation regarding American Gateways’ work supporting the immigrant community in Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. Presentation regarding understanding and recognizing modern antisemitism. Presentation by Abi Mallick, Jewish Voice for Peace. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Discussion on scheduling a potential presentation by Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis or other Austin Police Department staff. Discussion on the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, with an overview of bills related to immigration and bail. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the formation of a working group to provide budget recommendations for the FY26 budget cycle. Approve a recommendation to protect immigrant communities and ensure access to accurate, accessible information and education in Austin schools and prioritize anti- discrimination efforts related to immigration status city wide. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from the Intragroup Relations Working Group regarding immigration and discrimination issues discussed at the February 12th working group meeting. Update from the Educational Initiatives Working Group regarding how they can support undocumented community members in schools. 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 …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 27, 2025 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (He/They), Chair Jeffrey Clemmons Harriett Kirsh Pozen Tannya Olivia Martinez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Danielle Bryant Mariana Krueger Srini Raghavan Alicia Weigel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission Special Called meeting on December 16, 2024. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Clemmons’ motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Weigel and Bryant were off the dais. Commissioner Davis was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on potential subject matter for a future presentation to the commission from Austin Police Department. 1 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 27, 2025 Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve the formation of a working group to further support educational initiatives directed towards the community in the City of Austin. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to further support educational initiatives directed towards the community in the City of Austin was approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Davis was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Duhon adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count) vote 2 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 27, 2025 3
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: 20250221-007: Protect Immigrant Communities and Ensure Access to Accurate, Accessible Information and Education in Austin Schools and Prioritize Anti-Discrimination Efforts Related to Immigration Status City Wide WHEREAS, recent tragic events, such as the suicide of Jocelynn Rojo-Carranza, an 11 year- old-girl who faced bullying due to her family’s immigration status, have highlighted the severe and devastating impacts of immigration-related discrimination and lack of adequate protections within schools; WHEREAS, reports from immigrant families in Austin indicate that increased raids and threats of deportation have created a climate of fear, deter families from seeking assistance,, access education, or report incidents of violence or harassment for fear of being separated; WHEREAS, immigrants in Austin, including students, face systemic challenges, including bullying, harassment, and an overall lack of understanding about their rights and protections; WHEREAS, the City of Austin has a responsibility to ensure that all residents, irrespective of immigration status, have access to the resources and support they need to thrive, and that our schools provide a safe environment where all children can learn without fear of discrimination or retaliation; WHEREAS, inaccurate and inaccessible information about immigration laws and rights continues to be a barrier for many immigrants and their families, exacerbating their vulnerability contributing to mistrust of local institutions; and threatening their constitutional due process rights; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Human Rights Commission of the City of Austin recommends the following: 1. Ensure Access to Know Your Rights Materials in All Schools and Libraries: The City of Austin must ensure that Know Your Rights materials, specifically tailored for immigrant communities, are readily available in all public schools, libraries, and community centers through collaboration with Austin Independent School District and city libraries. These materials should provide clear, accessible information on immigration protections, including the right to an education regardless of immigration status, as well as the rights of students and families in case of detention or deportation. 2. Develop City-Sponsored Educational Resources on Immigration: The City should create and distribute educational resources and lessons on immigration to be used in schools across Austin through partnerships with local organizations and educational institutions. These lessons should aim to educate students, faculty, and staff on the diverse realities of immigrant families, the history of immigration in the U.S., and the importance of creating inclusive and supportive environments for all. The city should encourage AISD to incorporate …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: 20250224-007: Recommendation to Protect Immigrant Communities and Ensure Access to Accurate, Accessible Information and Education in Austin Schools and Prioritize Anti-Discrimination Efforts Related to Immigration Status City Wide Motioned by: Commissioner Clemmons Seconded by: Commissioner Bryant Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: (20250220-001): Recommendation to Protect Immigrant Communities and Ensure Access to Accurate, Accessible Information and Education in Austin Schools and Prioritize Anti-Discrimination Efforts Related to Immigration Status City Wide WHEREAS, recent tragic events, such as the suicide of Jocelynn Rojo-Carranza, an 11 year- old-girl who faced bullying due to her family’s immigration status, have highlighted the severe and devastating impacts of immigration-related discrimination and lack of adequate protections within schools; WHEREAS, reports from immigrant families in Austin indicate that increased raids and threats of deportation have created a climate of fear, deter families from seeking assistance,, access education, or report incidents of violence or harassment for fear of being separated; WHEREAS, immigrants in Austin, including students, face systemic challenges, including bullying, harassment, and an overall lack of understanding about their rights and protections; WHEREAS, the City of Austin has a responsibility to ensure that all residents, irrespective of immigration status, have access to the resources and support they need to thrive, and that our schools provide a safe environment where all children can learn without fear of discrimination or retaliation; WHEREAS, inaccurate and inaccessible information about immigration laws and rights continues to be a barrier for many immigrants and their families, exacerbating their vulnerability contributing to mistrust of local institutions; and threatening their constitutional due process rights; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Human Rights Commission of the City of Austin recommends the following: 1. Ensure Access to Know Your Rights Materials in All Schools and Libraries: The City of Austin must ensure that Know Your Rights materials, such as Red Cards, specifically tailored for immigrant communities, are readily available in all public schools, libraries, and community centers through collaboration with Austin Independent School District and city libraries on the city of Austin website. These materials should provide clear, accessible information on immigration protections, including the right to an education regardless of immigration status, as well as the rights of students and families in case of detention or deportation. 2. Develop City-Sponsored Educational Resources on Immigration: The City should create and distribute educational resources and lessons on immigration to be used in …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 24, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Gabriella Zeidan (Vice Chair) Danielle Bryant Jeffrey Clemmons Morgan Davis Harriett Kirsh Pozen Tannya Oliva Martinez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Mariana Krueger Srini Raghavan Alicia Weigel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on January 27, 2025. The minutes were without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Krueger, Oliva Martinez, and Weigel were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding American Gateways’ work supporting the immigrant community in Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 1 The presentation was made by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 3. 4. 5. Presentation regarding understanding and recognizing modern antisemitism. Presentation by Abi Mallick, Jewish Voice for Peace. The presentation was made by Abi Mallick, Jewish Voice for Peace. Discussion on scheduling a potential presentation by Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis or other Austin Police Department staff. Discussion was held. Discussion on the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, with an overview of bills related to immigration and bail. Discussion was held. Update provided by Commissioner Clemmons. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve the formation of a working group to provide budget recommendations for the FY26 budget cycle. The motion to form a working group to provide budget recommendations for the FY26 budget cycle was approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on a 11-0 vote. Members will include Chair Duhon, and Commissioners Bryant, Clemmons, Oliva Martinez, and Zeidan. Approve a recommendation to protect immigrant communities and ensure access to accurate, accessible information and education in Austin schools and prioritize antidiscrimination efforts related to immigration status city wide. The recommendation was amended to insert “on the City of Austin website” after “city libraries” in paragraph 1 of the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED section on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second on an 11-0 vote. The recommendation was amended to strike paragraph 3 of the NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED section on Commissioner Bryant’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second, on an 11-0 vote. The …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. 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 to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair, Conflicted Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Conflicted, Non-Voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Liza Bailey Aran Belani Zachery Garay, Conflicted, (on leave) Ashley Garling Judith Hassan The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/23/2025 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 HIV Planning Council regular meeting on January 27, 2025 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 5. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Introductions/Announcements 7. Discussion of Resource Guide 8. Discussion of Spring Town Hall Planning 9. Discussion of 2025 PSRA process DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of update to FY25 Service Standards 11. Discussion and approval of FY2025 Recruitment and Retention Plan 12. Discussion and approval of $2000 funds for Maternal Infant Outreach Program Week of 13. Discussion and approval of reinstating HIV Planning Council member Joe Anderson Jr. 14. Discussion and approval of granting HIV Planning Council member Zachary Garay leave 15. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Applicants Prayer food as voting member until March 31st, 2025 a. Benito Juarez b. Sukriti Mareddy COMMITTEE UPDATES 16. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 17. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 18. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Vacancy, District 6 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 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on January 27, 2025. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the process for corridor planning. Presented by Cole Kitten, Transportation and Public Works. Sponsors: Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Carroll. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion and action to recommend the Austin Core Transportation Plan to City Council. Presented by Cole Kitten, Transportation and Public Works. Discussion and action to create a working group on improving sidewalk design. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioners Howard and Gelles. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of past Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioners Carroll, Howard, Gelles, and McKinney. Discussion on types of city projects that are required to present to the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Gelles. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the representative of the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on February 7, 2025, and February 14, 2025. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on February 17, 2025. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Conners Ladner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on December 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 12/09/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner Wallace’s second on a 9-0-1 vote. Commissioner Gelles abstained. One vacancy on the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. 1 Staff briefing regarding the process and implementation of the Downtown Density Bonus Program, including the Design Commission and Staff review process for compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Howard. The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and action to support the Downtown Density Bonus Program applicant preparedness for their required presentation to the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Howard. The motion to recommend modifications to the Design Commission Project Review Application in the “Exhibits to Present” section to expound on exhibits and the “Project Review Process: Density Bonus Projects” to potentially provide applicants more time between meeting with the Planning and Urban Design Working Group and the presentation to Design Commission was approved with the following friendly amendments on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Gelles’ second on a 9-1 vote. Commissioner Wallace voted nay. One vacancy on the dais. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Gelles was to expound on “Exhibits to Present #6 Elevations and 3D views” to include all building and alley elevations with 3D views prioritizing street level pedestrian experience. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Gelles, who seconded the motion. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Howard was to recommend intentional language in the “Project Review Process: Density Bonus Projects” section to advise applicants on the level of design development preparedness at the Planning and Urban Design Working Group stage and the Design Commission stage. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Commissioner …
Capital Planning and Programming Identifying and Prioritizing Major Corridor Improvements Design Commission February 24, 2025 1 Overview • Where are we today? • Background and history of Major Corridor Improvements • Where are we going? • Existing pipeline of projects • Identifying needs and projects • The project development process • Prioritizing projects for implementation 2 History of Major Corridor Improvements • 2009 – 2012 • 2009 Project Prioritization Process identified "Strategic Corridors" for investment • 2010 and 2012 Transportation Mobility Bond programs funded the Corridor Development Program (aka Corridor Mobility Planning) • City Council adopted Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan with “Activity Corridors” • 2014 – Complete Streets Policy adopted by City Council Map from 2012 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 3 History of Major Corridor Improvements • 2016 – 2018 • 2016 Transportation Mobility Bond program funded construction and additional plans for major corridors, Regional Mobility bonds and Local Mobility bonds • Corridor Program Office and Corridor Construction Program was created to manage and deliver corridor mobility bonds • 2019 – City Council adopted Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) with recommendations for future Corridor Mobility Improvements • 2020 – Transportation Mobility Bond program funded additional Substandard Streets and Major Capital Improvements • 2023 – Citywide re-organization – • Corridor Program Office/Construction Program folded into new Capital Delivery Services Department (CDS). • Corridor Mobility Planning and Capital Programming established under Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) • 2024 – 2025 – Capital Delivery Services continues to deliver the 4 original “Strategic Corridors” and more Map from 2016 Corridor Mobility Bond Program History of Major Corridor Improvements Where we started Where we are today 2010-2017 2018 2018-2019 2019 2021+ 5 Programming, Developing, and Delivering Major Corridor Improvement Projects: Where we are going 1) Existing project pipeline from the 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2020 bonds. 2) Current effort - Identifying/prioritizing future needs while continuing to see existing pipeline through to completion. 3) TPW's Capital Planning and Programming team will oversee the project pipeline through the development of an annual Implementation Plan, including: i. Monitoring project status ii. Prioritizing projects Identifying funding iii. Initiating new projects iv. 6 Map from 2019 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan - as amended Identifying Needs and Projects Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Modal Plans Small Area Mobility Plans Modal Plans Identify Needs Small Area Plans Identify Projects From Those Needs Prioritizing Major Corridor Improvement Projects Citywide Strategic Plan (CSP) Anchors …
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Small Area Mobility Plan of the ASMP: Downtown Austin Design Commission – February 24, 2025 Agenda • ACT Plan Purpose and Background • Planning Process • ACT Plan Project Recommendations • Implementation Plan • Next Steps 2 ACT Plan Purpose • The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP. • It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 • Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? • changes in transit and bicycle planning, • changes in highway improvements serving Downtown, • changes in national best practices on urban street design, and • disruptions to traditional mobility • The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 3 Background • Great Streets Master Plan, 2001 • The goal of the Great Streets program is to pursue the vision of streets for people • Downtown Access and Mobility Plan, 2002 • The emphasis of the access and mobility study was on modeling and simulating intersection traffic operations and determining existing and future levels-of- service and operational needs • Downtown Transportation Framework, 2008 • The Downtown Transportation Framework Plan builds on the Great Streets Master Plan, further developing the system of “priority streets by mode”, and developing more detailed streetscape cross sections of all of the different street types and variations • Downtown Austin Plan, 2011 • Established the vision to develop a multimodal transportation system that improves access to and mobility within Downtown 2001 2002 2008 2011 4 Background • New policy • The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) aspires to achieve a 50/50 mode share where 50% of commuters use means other than driving alone to get to work in 2039 • Transit planning • The Project Connect Long Term Vision Plan established a High-Capacity Transit System and was adopted as an element of the ASMP – an initial investment was funded in 2020 • Managing demand • Transportation Demand Management programming, parking policy, and curb management are becoming critical strategies to manage congestion • New street design • The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative shows how to reimagine the allocation of space • Many new projects …
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Phase 1 & 2 Engagement Summary August–October 2022 | November 2022–March 2023 1. "What is the ACT Plan" informational brochure 2. Phase I Feedback Summary 3. Phase I Engagement Report 4. Phase 2 Feedback Summary 5. City Council Mobility Committee May 11, 2023 Presentation WHAT IS THE AUSTIN CORE TRANSPORTATION (ACT) PLAN? The ACT Plan is studying mobility options into, out of, through and within Downtown Austin. With Project Connect transit plans and the I-35 Capital Express Central rebuild project bringing significant change to the area, it is important to reexamine the form and function of the street network to interact with those changes and meet future needs and modes of transportation. WHAT WILL ACT DO? The ACT Plan will produce a list of projects and a vision for how Downtown Austin streets should operate. These projects will work within our real-world constraints, providing safe and efficient mobility enhancements. Whether people are delivering food, commuting to work, enjoying entertainment or appreciating our public spaces, the ACT Plan seeks to make accomplishing those tasks easier. WHAT WILL ACT DO? Austin Transportation Department wants to hear from all stakeholders and travelers to downtown Austin. Comments are best provided through online surveys, emailing the team or attending community meetings. Scan here for more info AustinTexas.gov/ACTplan ACTplan@AustinTexas.gov @AustinMobility /ATXtransportation 512-974-23OO ¿QUÉ ES EL PLAN DEL CASCO CENTRAL DE AUSTIN (ACT)? El Plan ACT está estudiando opciones de movilidad hacia, desde, a través y dentro del centro de Austin. Con los planes de tránsito del Proyecto Connect y el proyecto de reconstrucción de la I-35 Capital Express Central trayendo cambios significativos al área, es importante reexaminar la forma y función de la red de calles para interactuar con esos cambios y satisfacer las necesidades futuras y los modos de transporte. ¿QUÉ HARÁ ACT? El Plan ACT producirá una lista de proyectos y una visión de cómo deberían operar las calles del Centro de Austin. Estos proyectos funcionarán dentro de nuestras limitaciones del mundo real, brindando mejoras de movilidad seguras y eficientes. Ya sea que las personas estén entregando alimentos, yendo al trabajo, disfrutando del entretenimiento o apreciando nuestros espacios públicos, el Plan ACT busca facilitar el cumplimiento de esas tareas. ¿CÓMO PUEDO PARTICIPAR EN ACT? El Departamento de Transporte de Austin quiere escuchar a todas las partes interesadas y viajeros al centro de Austin. Puede enviar comentarios a través de …
DDBP Case Tracking Project Case Number Project Location In Date Bonus Request (FAR) Bonus Request (Height in ft Bonused Sq. Ft. Status of Project Design Commission (Working Group Date) Date Reviewed by Design Commission Design Commission Outcome Aspen Heights Apartments (now Rise) SP-2013-0434C 805 Nueces Street (516 W. 8th Street) 11/1/2013 8 86,840 Approved with Memo 5th & West SP-2013-0454C 501 W. 5th Street 1/31/2014 19.7 194,854 Approved with Memo 11/25/2013 2/24/2014 Recommendation of Compliance with additional recommendations (see letter) Recommendation of Non-Compliance with list of means for compliance (see letter) 7th & Congress (Element & Aloft Hotels) SP-2014-0068C 619 & 621 Congress Ave. (109 E. 7th Street) 5/15/2014 21.2 145,977 Approved with Memo 5/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 5th & Brazos SP-2014-0406C 501 Brazos 10/3/2014 19.7 408,999 Approved with Memo 10/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance Third and Shoal SP-2015-0346C 607 W. 3rd 4/4/2016 10.2 77,720 Approved with Memo 4/25/2016 Recommendation of Compliance SP-2016-0106C 1201 Red River 1/25/2017 133,140 Approved with Memo 3/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 405 Colorado SP-2016-0260C 405 Colorado 7/21/2016 85,634 Approved with Memo 1/9/2017 4/24/2017 & 5/22/2017 Recommendation of Non-Compliance SP-2016-0300C 304 E. Cesar Chavez 10/6/2016 243,677 Approved with Memo 05/22/2017 & 6/05/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 48 East Ave Apts SP-2016-0391C 48 East Avenue 8/9/2016 125,055 Approved with Memo 1/23/2017 Recommendation of Compliance SP-2016-0452C 1400 Lavaca 10/3/2016 4.11 66,600 Approved with Memo 11/28/2016 Recommendation of Compliance Town Lake Lofts SP-2017-0107C 16 N I-35 Service Dr 7/22/2016 15 109,214 Approved with Memo 12/19/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 700 11th St SP-2017-0166C 700 11th St 9/7/2017 10.43 85,702 Approved with Memo 10/23/2017 Motion for Recommendation of Compliance failed for lack of votes 6th + Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C.F1 600 Guadalupe Street 5/24/2018 565,109 Approved with Memo 8/27/2018 Recommendation of Compliance Block 71 (UT System Property) SP-2017-0311C 200 W. 6th St 10/26/2017 1,296,080 Approved with Memo 11/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 300 Colorado SP-2018-0096C 300 Colorado Street 5/22/2018 15.71 191,424 Approved with Memo 6/25/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 91 Red River SP-2018-0111C 91-93 Red River Street 7/5/2018 13.12 164,768 Approved with Memo 9/24/2018 Recommendation of Compliance Waterloo Park Tower Marriott at Cesar Chavez 1400 Lavaca (now SXSW Center) 200 430 328 420 391 371 363 381 342 171 352 344 838 555 455 326 15 13 15 15 25 25 City of Austin - Planning Zoning Department - Urban Design Division - December 2018 DDBP Case Tracking The Travis Ph.1 SP-2018-0159C 80 Red River Street 2/22/2019 - …
Design Commission Flow Chart 2025 City Council directs the workflow of the Design Commission through ordinances and resolutions City Boards Provide advisory recommendations to City Council on items requested by City Council or project sponsor § 2-1-130 DDBP Gatekeeper Requirement: Requires projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program to seek a recommendation from the Design Commission § 25-2-586 – Downtown Density Bonus Program City buildings & development: Resolution directing staff to present plans for all municipal buildings & associated site development to the Design Commission to ensure compliance with city design & sustainability standards Resolution No. 20071129-046 Municipal AEC rule: Reiterates Resolution No. 20071129-046 and directs staff to seek Design Commission input on projects seeking Alternative Equivalent Compliance Resolution No. 20100923-086 Alley vacation: Requires the review of all alley vacation requests within the downtown area by the Design Commission Ord. No. 20100805-028 Infrastructure guidelines: Resolution directing staff to work with the Design Commission on recommendations for design guidelines for infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin Resolution No. 20100819-035 UDG Update: Resolution directing the update to the Urban Design Guidelines Resolution No. 20210902-046 Design Commission Working Groups & Committees City Council and/or City staff consider the recommendations by Design Commission when passing ordinances or approving projects, respectively
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250224-003 February 24, 2025 Austin Core Transportation Plan Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Design Commission recommends the Austin Core Transportation Plan to City Council with the following friendly amendments. Commissioner Luckens Seconded By: Commissioner Carroll • Street trees be mandatory in the corridor projects presented in the Austin Core Transportation Plan • The implementation of the plan shall include the green costs and green infrastructure estimates be part of the base estimates and not a line item • The inclusion of a multimodal transportation plan in and out of the urban core to the surrounding communities. • Projects in the Austin Core Transportation Plan be brought to the Design Commission. Rationale: The rational for supporting The Core Transportation Plan with the friendly amendments is to emphasize items of importance that reflect vision and goals set forth in the Urban Design Guidelines. 1. We strongly feel the need to prioritize the mandatory inclusion of street trees for any right of way improvements. Street trees are a necessity that greatly helps us meet our goals of becoming a more walkable city by providing critical shading along sidewalks, helps mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration and can act as a barrier to protect pedestrians from vehicular traffic. 2. The commission believes that the plan should also include provisions to address the reduction of the TxDOT level speeds as vehicles enter downtown city streets. This protects pedestrian and existing downtown multimodal transportation from collisions with vehicles moving at unsafe rates of speed. 3. The plan should also include a plan for multimodal transportation in and out of the urban core from the surrounding districts to provide for an equitable opportunity to explore the downtown core. 4. The commission agreed that the priority and supporting projects presented in The Austin Core Transportation Plan meet the requirements of infrastructure projects to be reviewed by the commission and should come before the commission for review and comment. A majority of the elements proposed in the plan include design strategies that directly correspond to the goals of the Urban Design Guidelines. 10-0 Vote: 1 of 2 For: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Against: Abstain: Absent: Vacancy: District 6 Attest: Jon Salinas, AIA Chair - Design Commission District 2 2 of 2
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, located at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair David Carroll Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Marissa McKinney – Commissioner McKinney joined the meeting at 6:22 p.m. Brita Wallace Brendan Wittsruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on January 27, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 01/27/2025 were approved on Commissioner Ladner’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner McKinney was off the dais. One vacancy on the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. 1 2. Staff briefing regarding the process for corridor planning. Presented by Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works. Sponsors: Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Carroll. The presentation was made by Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and action to recommend the Austin Core Transportation Plan to City Council. Presented by Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works. The motion to recommend the Austin Core Transportation Plan to City Council was approved with the following friendly amendments on Commissioner Lucken’s motion, Commissioner Carroll’s second on a 10-0 vote. One vacancy on the dais. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Howard was to recommend that street trees be mandatory. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Commissioner Lukens, and Commissioner Carroll, who seconded the motion. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Wittstruck was to recommend the implementation plan include the green cost and green infrastructure estimates be part of the base estimates and not a line item. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Commissioner Lukens, and Commissioner Carroll, who seconded the motion. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Wittstruck was to recommend coordination with TxDOT to reduce speed limits leading into downtown. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Commissioner Lukens, and Commissioner Carroll, who seconded the motion. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Wittstruck was to recommend that the projects in the Austin Core Transportation Plan be brought to the Design Commission. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Commissioner Lukens, and Commissioner Carroll, who seconded …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION February 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS 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, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on January 27, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on DEI words that will no longer allowed to be used by the Trump administration by Chair Zisman 3. Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the February 3rd meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado 4. Update on actions taken at the January 15th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding the establishment of the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager 7. Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Action to Approve Request for Qualification for the Asian American Resource Center Art in Public Places Project 9. Action to Approve Final Design for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Terminal Expansion Phase (TEP) II “A” Art in Public Places Project 10. Discussion and possible action on recommendation for the evolution of the Cultural Arts Grants in 2025 and beyond, after presentation by Commissioner Medicharla, on behalf of the CAD Grants Working Group 11. Discussion and possible action on …
Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Update Arts Commission Meeting February 24, 2025 Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment Established February 24, 2025, ACME focuses on sustaining and growing Austin’s creative sector Implements recommendation of CreateAustin Cultural Master Plan • Principal Recommendation #3: Create a City Department of Arts and Culture Inaugural Director: Angela Means Impacted Departments/Divisions: • Aviation: Music & Events; Austin Public Library: Heritage Centers; Economic Development: Cultural Arts, AIPP; Parks & Recreation: Cultural Centers, Office of Special Events, Heritage Tourism; Development Services: Austin Center for Events, Entertainment Services • Streamlines staff coordination, provides a more cohesive and accessible experience for stakeholders and amplifies the reach and effectiveness of joint initiatives • • • • Goals: C I T Y O F A U S T I N Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Arts Commission Meeting February 24, 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax – January 2025 • Total HOT Collections January 2025 = $29,682,604 • 36% of FY25 Approved Budget of $169,901,585 • Cultural Arts Fund January 2025 = $2,834,604 C I TY O F A U S T I N HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY25 C I TY O F A U S T I N Approved Budget for FY25: $16,217,879 FY25 HOT Cultural Arts Fund to date: $5,892,855 HOT Collections (FY22 – FY25) C I TY O F A U S T I N Questions? C I TY O F A U S T I N
Cultural Arts Funding Update February 24, 2025 Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. FY 25 Cultural Funding Updates 3. Grant Funded Activities C I T Y O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Contracts & Payments (As of 2/21/25) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 196 (98%) 155 (78%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 49 (96%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 35 (97%) 35 (100%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $6,005,942 (96%) $6,250,000 $254,000 (99%) $255,000 $255,000 (100%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,901,500 (100%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I T Y O F A U S T I N FY 25 Cultural Funding Updates Cultural Funding Program Update Staff have determined the need for an intentional timeline shift for Cultural Funding Programs (Elevate) Established Goals within Timeline Shift • Maintain Goals established during Cultural Funding Review Process (Pilot Year 3) • Address Legislative Impacts (State/Federal) • Meaningfully Engage Community and Commission • Limit Potential Funding Disruptions Goal Launch: Early Fall 2025 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Speak Up Austin 1. https://publicinput.com/x76220 2. Open through July 2025 C I T Y O F A U S T I N January Responses C I T Y O F A U S T I N FY 25 Nexus Timeline January 28, 2025 May 1, 2025 May 30, 2026 Nexus application opens Nexus activities begin Latest Nexus Final Report due date Nexus application closes Last day for Nexus activities March 6, 2025 April 30, 2026 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Grant Funded Activities FY23-24 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Irene Antonia Diane Reece • January 18 – March 4 • Women & Their Work – Women & Their Work (Dist 4) 7th Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera • February 21 – March 2 • One Ounce Opera – dadaLab (Dist 4) The Art of Taxes • February …
•Project: Asian American Resource Center •Artist: TBD •Phase: ACTION: Approve Request for Qualifications •Sponsoring Department: Parks & Recreation •Project Budget: $90,000 •Council District: District 1 •Project Manager: Lindsay Hutchens Arts Commission Meeting 02/24/2025 Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754 Project Background The Asian American Resource Center Pavilion project centers around the development of a multipurpose pavilion that integrates with the existing great lawn. The pavilion is envisioned as a flexible, year-round venue designed to host a variety of small to medium-sized programs and events. Key planned features include a performance area, accessible amenities, and supporting infrastructure for diverse community activities. This project is designed to provide a high-quality, versatile space that meets the diverse needs of its users and emphasizes sustainability. 2D or 3D artwork Austin area artists Asian American Resource Center AIPP on-site Lotus, 2013, ceramic tile and granite Sunyong Chung and Philippe Klinefelter AIPP in the area Gus Garcia Recreation Center Building Community, 2023 painted mural Lindsey Millikin Tribute to Gus Garcia, 2008 steel and stone Lars Stanley Georgian Acres Park To Be Together, 2023, aluminum stainless steel, paint Kemba Opio St. John's Pocket Park St. John Community Pillar, 2021 concrete, steel, acrylic paint Damon Moseley St. Johns Community Center Community Core Sample Project, 2002, mixed media Threshold Project, 2002, marble Beverly Penn and Steve Wiman EMS Station 14 Sky Gates, 2013 aluminum, brass, copper, glass Peter Mangan OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS Public Art Opportunity Asian American Resource Center - City of Austin Art in Public Places project, District 1 City of Austin (Texas): Art in Public Places (AIPP) Call open – May 20, 2025 Deadline for Submissions – June 26, 2025, time TBD Submit all information via TBC Description The City of Austin Art in Public Places program (AIPP) of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) seeks to commission one professional visual artist or artist-led team to design, fabricate and install two and/or three-dimensional exterior artwork at the Asian American Resource Center at 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754. Public Artwork Goals • A work of art of redeeming quality that advances public understanding of visual art and enhances • Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the site the aesthetic quality of public places and surrounding natural environment • Speaks to and represents the Asian American experience in Austin, Texas, including o Diaspora, migration o Belonging, setting …
• Project: Terminal Expansion Phase (TEP) II A • Artist(s): Beili Liu • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: Aviation • Project Budget: $200,000 • Council District: District 2 • Project Manager: Alex Irrera DATE:02/24 /2025 ARTS COMMIS SION ME ETING AGE NDA ITEM TEP II A Recent Project Timeline: ➢ August 2023 – Mid-Design Review at AIPP Panel ➢ September 2023 – Final Design Package submitted ➢ April 2024 – Site change ➢ May 2024 – Budget increase from $155K to $200K ➢ September 2024 – Staff update to AIPP Panel ➢ December 2024 – Revised Final Design Package submitted ➢ January 2025 – Permitting/Fire Review and AUS Review of Revised Final Design ➢ February 2025 – AIPP Panel & Arts Commission Review of Revised Final Design Original Site: Exit of the elevated International Corridor and above the main escalator and staircase within the FIS/CBP area TEP II A New Site: High ceiling triangle nook and clerestory volume by Gate 15 (approximate area shown) Convergence / Austin AUS Terminal Expansion Phase II AIPP Project Final Design Presentation Beili Liu Studio Lure/Rise Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco Thread, needle, dimensions variable Narrative The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is one of the fastest-growing airports in our nation, reflecting the impressive growth and increasing allure of our beloved city of Austin as an eclectic culture, arts, and technology destination. Serving both Austin residents and travelers around the world, the AUS Terminal Expansion Phase II accommodates an additional four million passengers and supports the AUS Airport’s mission to be the “Gateway to the World for All.” Convergence / Austin is a site-responsive public art installation that reflects and responds to the purpose, growth, and excellence of the Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Visual Impact The ascending, fluid rhythm of the artwork invokes the intricate and interconnected balance among diverse individuals and the powerful force that emerges when we come together to form an ever-evolving and energetic community. Convergence / Austin encourages travelers to take a moment to slow down—to observe and contemplate, to connect and share. Rendering Full View Artwork overlaid on the Fire suppression plan Artwork overlaid on the Fire suppression plan (zoomed in) Artwork overlaid on the Mezzanine Floorplan 44'7" floor tobottom of beam50'2" floorto ceiling45'5" floor tobottom of beam18'5" floor tobottom of panel21'3" floor to bottomof window frame33'-6"40'30'18'-7"18'-6"18'-9"10"12"412" Ceiling Suspension Structure • • • Footprint of artwork: 16’x 12‘, updated to fit …
RECOMMENDATION FOR EVOLVING THE CURRENT CULTURAL ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM FRAMEWORK Recommenda�on from the 2025 CAD Grants Working group PARTICIPANTS Arts Commissioners Community members RECOMMENDATION RE-DEFINE PROGRAMS Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Faiza Kracheni, Monica Maldanado, Nagavalli Medicharla (Chair, Working Group) Bonnie Cullum (Vortex), Candyce Rusk (Individual ar�st, crea�ve + business writer), John Riedi (Aus�n Crea�ve Alliance), Matrex Kilgore (Individual ar�st, Theatre/Arts educa�on, TCA background), Toni Bravo (DiverseSpace Dance Theatre), Anne Charlote Paterson (Individual ar�st, Dance, Music Commission), Celeste Quesada (Non-profit/film, Music Commission) ** Sections highlighted in yellow indicate that there was difference of approach/opinion on the item within the working group • THRIVE (biennial): Two Year Opera�onal Support to help arts nonprofits get to ins�tu�onal • ELEVATE (annual): Annual Project-based Support for arts nonprofits, art groups, and • Nexus (semi-annual): Semi-annual / short term Project-based Support for arts nonprofits, status o Emerging o Established / Legacy independent ar�sts. o Note: Removed “creative businesses” independent ar�sts, and art groups o Note: Removed “creative businesses” RE-DEFINE APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY Thrive: • Arts Nonprofits crea�ve history for the past 5 years • Org opera�onal budget min. $50K in the past year Elevate: • Organiza�on should be registered as an arts non-profit for min. 5 years and have demonstrated • Arts Non-profits • Independent Ar�sts o Organiza�on should be registered as a non-profit for min. 3 years and have demonstrated crea�ve history for the past 3 years o Demonstrated crea�ve history for the past 2 years o Require fiscal sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship fee limited to 10% of grant or less Sponsoring en��es should meet accepted standards for sponsoring qualifica�ons - separa�on of funds, financial processes mee�ng GAAP, do not share staff with sponsored projects, etc. • All applicants need 50% matching funds incl. IN KIND or possible staff explora�on of ques�ons that would highlight this community engagement • Arts Group o Demonstrated crea�ve history for the past 2 years o Require fiscal sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship fee limited to 10% of grant or less Sponsoring en��es should meet accepted standards for sponsoring qualifica�ons - separa�on of funds, financial processes mee�ng GAP, do not share staff with sponsored project, etc • All applicants need 50% matching funds incl. in kind or staff explora�on of ques�ons that would highlight community engagement Nexus: • Independent ar�sts • Arts groups • Arts Nonprofits • Demonstrated crea�ve history for the past 1 year • No fiscal sponsorship requirement …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250224-011 Date: 2/24/2025 Subject: RECOMMENDATION FOR EVOLVING THE CURRENT CULTURAL ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM FRAMEWORK Seconded By: Commissioner Garza Motioned By: Commissioner Medicharla Recommendation This recommendation comes from the FY25 Arts Commission Working group chaired by Commissioner Nagavalli Medicharla with participants including Arts Commissioners Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Faiza Kracheni and Monica Maldanado, and Community members including Bonnie Cullum (Vortex), Candyce Rusk (Individual artist, creative + business writer), John Riedi (Austin Creative Alliance), Matrex Kilgore (Individual artist, Theatre/Arts education, TCA background), Toni Bravo (DiverseSpace Dance Theatre), Anne Charlotte Patterson (Individual artist, Dance, Music Commission), Celeste Quesada (Non-profit/film, Music Commission) Note: The recommendation includes sections highlighted in yellow indicating difference of approach/opinion on the item within the working group. Description of Recommendation to Council RE-DEFINE PROGRAMS • THRIVE (biennial): Two Year Operational Support to help arts nonprofits get to • ELEVATE (annual): Annual Project-based Support for arts nonprofits, art groups, and • Nexus (semi-annual): Semi-annual / short term Project-based Support for arts nonprofits, institutional status o Emerging o Established / Legacy independent artists. o Note: Removed “creative businesses” independent artists, and art groups o Note: Removed “creative businesses” RE-DEFINE APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY Thrive: • Arts Nonprofits • Organization should be registered as an arts non-profit for min. 5 years and have demonstrated creative history for the past 5 years • Org operational budget min. $50K in the past year Elevate: • Arts Non-profits o Organization should be registered as a non-profit for min. 3 years and have demonstrated creative history for the past 3 years 1 of 4 • Independent Artists o Demonstrated creative history for the past 2 years o Require fiscal sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship fee limited to 10% of grant or less Sponsoring entities should meet accepted standards for sponsoring qualifications - separation of funds, financial processes meeting GAAP, do not share staff with sponsored projects, etc. • All applicants need 50% matching funds incl. IN KIND or possible staff exploration of questions that would highlight this community engagement • Arts Group o Demonstrated creative history for the past 2 years o Require fiscal sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship fee limited to 10% of grant or less Sponsoring entities should meet accepted standards for sponsoring qualifications - separation of funds, financial processes meeting GAP, do not share staff with sponsored project, etc • All applicants need 50% matching funds incl. in kind or staff exploration of …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION February 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 24, February 2025 at Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Acia Gray, Amy Mok, Faiza Kracheni, Gina Houston, Felipe Garza, Monica Maldonado, Nagavalli Medicharla Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Board Members Absent: Heidi Schmalbach, Keyheira Keys CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jaymie and Ursula Walker from Dance Verity invited the Arts Commission to their event called (You)nity Nights APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on January 27, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of January 27, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Gray’s motion, Commissioner Garza second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner’s Medicharla, Keys, and Medicharla absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of DEI words that will no longer allowed to be used by the Trump administration by Chair Zisman An update was given by Commissioner Zisman 3. Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the February 3rd meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No update given 4. Update on actions taken at the January 15th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok An update was given by Commissioner Mok STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding the establishment of the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Angela Means, Director of the Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager 7. Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Action to Approve Request for Qualification for the Asian American Resource Center Art in …
REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 AT 6:00PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. 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 or to listen in on the meeting, call or email Aaron D. Jenkins (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Edwards, Ex Officio (Housing) Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio(Downtown Austin Alliance) Hasan Manur, Ex Officio (Transportation) Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) Jim Stephenson, Chair Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair David Sullivan, Board Member Julia Woods, Board Member Stephanie Bazan, Board Member Isaac Cohen, Board Member Ryan Puzycki, Board Member Vacant , South River City Neighborhood Association Vacant, Design Commission 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on October 21, 2024 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 Aaron D. Jenkins (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board, please contact Aaron D. Jenkins (512) 974-7756 aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov of the Financial Services Department.
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Regular Meeting at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair Issac Cohen, Board Member Julia Woods, Board Member David Sullivan, Board Member CALL TO ORDER 6:09pm 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on September 16, 2024 a. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Vice Chair F. Maxwell and seconded by Board Member D. Sullivan, passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and R. Puzycki were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Discussion and possible action to approve the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board 2025 Annual Meeting Schedule. a. The motion to approve the 2025 Meeting Schedule was made by Vice Chair F. Maxwell and seconded by Board Member D. Sullivan, passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and R. Puzycki were absent. 2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS should review PUDs. • Begin internal discussions through a working group forum with staff on what lens the board ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell to adjourn at 6:18pm. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and R. Puzycki were absent.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend via Zoom: http://bit.ly/42OX8x7 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on January 16, 2025 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00265 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of the Bridge at Iron Rock Ranch Apartments (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited liability company (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 http://bit.ly/42OX8x7 Meeting ID: 825 2483 1908; Passcode 907066 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on January 16, 2025 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02878: Approval of the revised Utility Allowance Schedules for the HCV Program 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No: 02879: Approval of Revisions to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02880 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Bridge at Iron Rock Ranch Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution 5. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No: 02882: Approval of renewal of Employee Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance with United Healthcare EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission February 19, 2025 — 4:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center 625 East 10th Street, Austin Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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 Heather Cooke at 512-972-0083 or Heather.Cooke@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Mike Reyes, (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the January 15, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the 2020 Bond Substandard Streets Ross Road North with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $29,650,594.00 plus a $2,965,059.40 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,615,653.40. Funding in the amount of $29,669,890.33 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department and Funding in the amount of $2,945,763.07 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. Recommend approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 (Utility Service Regulations) to authorize wastewater billing methodology for customers with onsite water reuse systems and customers with evaporative loss from cooling towers. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. 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 Heather Cooke at Austin Water, 512-972-0083 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 15, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on January 15, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:06 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Judy Musgrove, Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Marcela Tunon Sion (Remote), Amanda Marzullo, Alex Navarro, William Moriarty, Jesse Penn PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell- Gaines’ second on a 10-0 vote DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a collection agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, for the purpose of re- evaluating fuels in closed canopy Ashe Juniper-oak woodlands, for a term of three years, in an amount not to exceed $198,467. Funding is available in the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Fund and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 10-0 vote 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for cold-water meters for Austin Water with Thirkettle Corporation d/b/a Aqua-Metric Sales Company, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. Funding: $900,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 10-0 vote 4. Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for liquid polymer for thickening and dewatering sludge for Austin Water with Polydyne Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. Funding: $900,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 10-0 vote 5. Recommend approval …
..Body Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 19, 2025 Council: February 27, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the 2020 Bond Substandard Streets Ross Road North project, for the Transportation and Public Works Department and Austin Water and to be managed by Capital Delivery Services, with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $29,650,594.00 plus a $2,965,059.40 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,615,653.40. Funding: $29,669,890.33 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department and Funding in the amount of $2,945,763.07 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1068 for these services. The solicitation was issued on October 7, 2024, and closed on January 9, 2025. Of the six bids received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141362. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.81% MBE and 1.51% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 19, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City evaluated Ross Road, in a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) as part of the 2016 Mobility Bond to develop recommendations to improve mobility and safety along the project area. The project area in the PER includes Ross Road between State Highway 71 and Pearce Lane (referred in the report as “Ross Road North”) and between Pearce Lane and Heine Farm Road (referred to as “Ross Road South”). This project scope is for the construction of Ross Road North only. Ross Road South is being designed under the jurisdiction of Travis County. The proposed improvements are focused on reducing congestion and enhancing safety by improving vehicular traffic flow, reducing delays at intersection points, providing alternative modes of transportation, and reducing the number of collision points. The proposed improvements include: • Expansion of Ross Road North to include two lanes in each direction; addition of left turn pockets at key intersections; addition of curb and …
