Shared Agreements ● Commissioner Participation: ○ Commission Meetings: ■ RSVP to meetings by Friday before ■ Commit to looking at support materials before the meeting ○ Follow commissioner legal responsibilities ■ Eg no more than 3 unexcused absences ○ Everyone submit a goal for the fiscal year ○ Working groups ■ When creating working groups- have them be intentional and time bound ■ Participate in working groups as able ● Community Involvement: ○ Show up for art events in your district (*determine how often- quarterly?), inviting others if you cannot attend ○ AIPP ■ Attend 2 per year ■ Audit 1 AIPP meeting per year ○ Attend grantee events ● Communication: ○ Send information on your organization events to the staff to share ○ Communicate with council member/designated staff member as agreed upon and needed Action items from session ● Audit current working groups ● Meet as trios to better connect ● Request for training from clerk’s on being a commissioner
AIPP Requests for Qualifications Calls open Tuesday, September 24 – Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Items #10 - #14 Request for Qualifications for the Elisabet Ney Museum Grounds Background • • The Elisabet Ney Museum is the former studio and portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney. The museum offers a range of educational programs, exhibits, special events, workshops and lectures throughout the year. In 1892, European portrait sculptress Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin, established a studio namedFormosaand resumed her career as a sculptor of notables. At Formosa,Ney sculpted legendary Texans, including Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston. Ney also assembled at her American studio portraits of European notables, including King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Otto von Bismarck, Arthur Schopenhauer and Jacob Grimm. • At the turn of the 19th century, Elisabet Ney’s studio became a gathering place for influential Texans drawn to “Miss Ney” and to the stimulating discussions of politics, art and philosophy that took place there. Following Ney’s death, her friends preserved the studio and its contents as the Elisabet Ney Museum and established the Texas Fine Arts Association dedicated to her memory. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Project Goals & Process Eligibility 1. A work of art of redeeming quality that exterior environments advances public understanding of visual art and enhances the aesthetic quality of public places 2. Honors Elisabet Ney’s art, history and legacy 3. Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the site and surrounding natural environment Experience creating 3-dimensional permanent artwork in materials suitable for Austin-based visual artists who reside in the seven counties bounding the Austin metro area (Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, and Blanco counties) at least 18 years of age Selection Criteria • Technical quality and aesthetic appeal of past work • Dedicated and consistent artistic practice • Authenticity, creativity, and innovation of work as presented • Communication of ideas and intentions 4. 5. Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment installed Is permanent with an expected life span of at least 20 years Selection Process • • Ability and enthusiasm to engage the community in which the artwork will be • Experience with public art projects of a relatively similar size and scope A five-member selection panel composed of visual arts professionals and community representatives will review all eligible …
Prospectus Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Austin Convention Center Redevelopment R I L E Y T R I G G S , P R OJ EC T M A N A G E M E N T S U P E RV I S O R , C A P I TA L D E L I V E RY S E RV I C E S S U E L A M B E , P U B L I C A R T C O N S U LTA N T A R T S C O M M I S S I O N | J U LY 1 5 , 2 0 2 4 Austin Convention Center Covering six blocks in the heart of downtown, the state-of-the-art Austin Convention Center offers flexible special event and exhibition spaces, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually. Location 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street. Two blocks from I-35, the Austin Convention Center’s boundaries are Red River Street, East Cesar Chavez Street, Trinity Street, and East 4th Street. The Austin Convention Center has LEED Gold Certification. Funding As an enterprise department, funding for the Austin Convention Center comes from contractor revenue, facility revenue (includes facility rental and parking), Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT. High Tech Features The Austin Convention Center provides state-of-the-art convention technology to visitors. Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (Sponsor Project) Current Prospectus: Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Future Prospectuses 10 Artists/$12 Million 10-15 Artists / $4+ Million Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Opportunities Future Prospectuses Selection Process: Open Calls to Artists 3D & 2D public art - multiple opportunities Street Level Activation Public Art – multiple opportunities Public art Austin UNESCO City of Media Arts – multiple opportunities More opportunities may be proposed. 10-15 Artists / $4+ Million Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Opportunities Standard AIPP Fee Distribution for Artist Contracts Current Prospectus: Architecturally-Integrated Public Art 10 Artists/$12 Million 20% = Artist Design Contract 20% = Artist Design and Fabrication Oversight contracts 80% = Fabrication + Installation Contract 80% = fabrication and installation of the artwork through Design Team Project Delivery (Construction Manager at Risk is responsible) Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Opportunities Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Design Team Project Delivery TEN ARTISTS contracts for: Design Phase (Concept – Final Design) Fabrication/Installation Monitoring Why Design Team PROJECT DELIVERY? Align to speed of sponsor project Ease for artists AIPP Staff can take over anytime The Construction Manager …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 15, 2024 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in Attendance: Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioners Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Randy Chapman; Commissioner Mick Long Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Ayo Akande; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Joshua Rhodes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Lanetta Cooper- District Energy Cooling • Paul Robbins- District Energy Cooling • Bradley C. Jarrell- was not present when name was called, did not speak. • Ben Suddaby- was not present when name was called, did not speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on June 10, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of June 10, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Chapman’s motion, Chair Tuttle’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair White off the dais, Commissioners Reed absent, and one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for cloud cross connect subscription services with Equinix Inc, for a term of one year in an amount not to exceed $175,000. The motion to approve a recommendation authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for cloud cross connect subscription services was recommended on Commissioner Blackburn’s motion, Commissioner Chapman’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair White off the dais, Commissioner Reed absent, and one vacancy. 3. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary and desirable for the fee simple acquisition of an approximately 1.034 acre (45,046 square feet) tract of land located at 11202 Pearce Lane, Del Valle, Texas 78617 and being Lot 16, in Block L, of Timber Creek Section 2 according to the Plat recorded in Volume 55, Page 13, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot 16 conveyed to Nazir Ahmad in that certain General Warranty Deed as recorded in document number 2022061446, Official Public Records of Travis County Texas from Mr. Nazir Ahmad, for an amount not to exceed $278,821 including estimated closing costs. The motion to approve a recommendation authorizing negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary and desirable for the fee simple acquisition of …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 15, 2024 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Special Called Meeting on July 15, 2024, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:04 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Paul DiFiore Madelline Mathis Sarah Faust Hani Michel Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon Kathleen Garrett Chase Bryan Members in Attendance Remotely: Todd Bartee Bill Moriarty Vanessa Puig Williams Austin Water Staff: Shay Ralls Roalson Teresa Lutes Kevin Kluge Marisa Flores Gonzalez Helen Gerlach Emily Rafferty Fatima Wahid Daria Deeds Richard Hoffpauir Joe Smith Young-Hoon Jin Heather Cooke Anna Bryan-Borja 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 contact Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 Delorean Wiley Others in Attendance: Brigit Buff, Plummer Qiwen Zhang, Plummer Cody McCann, Plummer Ellen McDonald, Plummer Robert Lempert, RAND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the regular called June 4, 2024, Task Force meeting. The minutes from the June 4th, meeting were approved on Member DIFIORE’S motion and Member MATHIS’ second on an 6-0 vote. Member WALKER and BARTEE abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions The presentation was made by Fatima Wahid, Graduate Engineer A, Austin Water. 3. Update on refines Water management strategy Assessment and Vulnerability Evaluation (WAVE) results and 50-year portfolios The presentation was made by Helen Gerlach, Engineer B, Austin Water. 4. Update on Water Forward 2024 Demand Management Strategies The presentation was made by Brigit Buff, Plummer. 5. Update on water supply strategy implementation The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water VOTING ITEMS None Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 2:03pm. The minutes were approved at the August 13th, 2024, meeting on Paul DiFiore’s motion, Madelline Mathis’ second on a 6-0 vote with one vacancy. Task Force Members Perry Lorenz, …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, July 15, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:23 p.m. with five members present. Chair Escobar joined virtually. Commissioner Hawkins was absent. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Byron Davis, Amit Motwani, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Manuel Escobar attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Bonnie Ramsey address the URB about preserving affordable housing and the history and culture of East Austin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on June 10, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey second, the minutes of the June 10, 2024, meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. 1 Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 17, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani second, the minutes of the June 17, 2024, special-called meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the confirmation of the sixth commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) and the appointment of a seventh commissioner Staffing briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, EDD) Matthew Schmidt (EDD) briefed the board on recent and upcoming efforts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish the Annual Report On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey second, the item was approved on 5-0-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce did not call to enter executive session. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Update regarding the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Darrell …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION July 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 15, July 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Heidi Schmalbach, Felipe Garza, Michael Vernusky Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Gina Houston, Monica Maldonado, Nagavalli Medicharla, Keyheira Keys, Faiza Kracheni Board Members Absent: Amy Mok, Acia Gray, CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Beth Burns from The Hidden Room spoke on the achievements that were made possible through City of Austin Cultural Funding support, and the challenges they are facing since not receiving an award since 2021. Heather Barfield spoke on feedback from the community Kayla Moores and Margaret from Brave Communities wanted to thank the City of Austin for the cultural funding that supported their Brave Young Leaders program Jessie Lucas from Brave communities spoke about their positive experience in the Brave Young Leaders program and was thankful to the Cultural Arts Division for the arts funding Laura Esparza from Art Alliance Austin spoke about their mission and launch party at The Canopy Laura Esparza spoke to show her support of the UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan Anjanette Gautier from Proyecto Teatro spoke on the Spanish language support and to ask for an extension Luis Ordaz from Proyecto Teatro spoke to ask the Arts Commission to advocate for the Spanish speaking community Yenai Ave is a small business owner who spoke to address their difficulties applying for the Elevate grant as a creative business and asked that the programs be more visible Hector Ordaz from Proyeto Teatro spoke about the languages for Spanish language speakers Maria Luisa from Poyecto Teatro spoke on her desire to have more in-depth communication with the Arts Commission. They were also disappointed that their City contract had to be in English. They also advocated for the extension of the Elevate/Thrive grants. Raquel Rivera from Proyecto Teatro spoke on the difficulty applying for the cultural funding grants and advocated for more …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, July 12, 2024 at 5:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on June 14, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Introduction of new District 10 Commissioner, Gabriel Arellano. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. Update by Chair Elisabeth Meyer on accessibility and inclusivity in Texas state parks. Discuss and gather feedback on the Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community to provide to the Community Advancement Network. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Jonathan Franks to provide feedback on behalf of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Community Advancement Network for their Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community. 6. Approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities annual report. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) on the upcoming JIC Budget Town Halls in October. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) on the upcoming City budget presentations on the finalized 24-25 budget. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) on a presentation by the City Demographer. 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 …
1. MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, June 14, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, June 14, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Adrianne Hogan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Meyer. 1 Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 04/12/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Salazar’s second on an 8-0 vote. 2. Updates on the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) by Chair Elisabeth Chair Meyer provided an update. 3. Discussion and identification of organizations in the disability community which may provide opportunities to partner for advocacy. Discussion was held. The following organizations were identified: Disability Advocacy Student Coalition at UT Austin Texas Workforce Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Texas School for the Blind National Federation of the Blind American Council of the Blind of Texas ADAPT Intellectual Disability Community Texas Workforce Commission Texas State Independent Living Council Coalition for the Deaf CapMetro Access UT Austin Trauma/Recovery Center DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Update membership and clarify scope of data collection as part of the Demographic Working Group. The motion to add Vice Chair Franks to the Demographic Working Group was approved on Commissioner Hogan’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on an 8-0 vote. 5. Approve an alternate representative of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to add Commissioner Chang as alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, on an 8-0 vote. 6. Approve Recommendation 20240614-006 regarding safety concerns following Land Development Code changes. 2 The motion to approve the Recommendation regarding safety concerns following Land Development Code changes was made by Vice Chair Franks, seconded by Commissioner Vassallo. The motion to amend the Recommendation was made by Commissioner Vassallo, seconded by Commissioner Hogan. The amendment was to remove “suffering from” in the third paragraph and replace with the word “with.” The Recommendation was approved as amended on an 8-0 vote. Follow …
Annual Internal Review Austin Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities July 2023-June 2024 Annual Report The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The committee is established to encourage, assist, and enable persons with disabilities to participate in the social and economic life of the City, achieve maximum personal independence, become gainfully employed, and use and enjoy fully all public and private facilities available within the community. The committee shall: (1) serve as an advisory body to the city council and city manager regarding problems affecting the persons with disabilities in the Austin area; (2) serve in an advisory and consultative capacity to the Human Resources Department and the city council to ensure effective compliance and enforcement of Chapter 5-6 (Discrimination Against A Person With A Disability) (3) recommend to the mayor, council members, and the city manager measures aimed at improving the ability of various city departments and contractors at providing service and employment opportunities for people with disabilities; (4) annually evaluate the City's efforts to implement Chapter 5-6 (Discrimination Against A Person With A Disability); (5) sponsor educational programs to promote equal treatment, opportunity, and understanding and sponsor meetings, institutes, forums, and courses of instruction to lead to clearer understanding and solution of the issues and concerns of people with disabilities; (6) assist the Human Resources Department in training city employees and contractors regarding persons with disabilities; the needs and concerns of (7) provide services and information to the mayor, city council, city manager and heads of all city departments and agencies to achieve the purposes of Chapter 5-6 (Discrimination against a Person with a Disability); (8) perform additional duties and functions as required by the city council. (9) The council encourages the committee to hold periodic joint meetings with The Commission on Aging. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Below is a detailed list of all presentations, recommendations and activities of this commission between July 2023 and June 2024. ● ● Presentation by the Public Works Department on the City’s transportation plan. Discussion on the problems of safety and non reliability of public transportation in Austin, and how it disproportionately affects people with disabilities who cannot drive due to their disability. August 2023: Meeting Canceled due to lack of quorum and Chair …
FOR APPROVAL: JIC FY26 Budget Engagement & Recommendation Process Meeting Date Method & Location FY25 Approved in August & FY26 Kickoff FY26 Kickoff Saturday 9/7 @10 am – 2 pm PDC (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr; 78752) Tentative District(s) All Notes Town Hall #1 Wednesday 10/2, @6 Town Hall #2 Town Hall #3 Town Hall #4 Town Hall #5 Wednesday 10/16 @6 Wednesday 10/23 @6 (regular JIC meeting date – special called meeting?) Wednesday 11/6 @6 Wednesday 11/20 @11 am – 1 pm George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center (5801 Ainez Drive, 78744) Virtual Northwest Recreation Center (2913 Northland Drive; 78757) Gus Garcia Recreation Center (1201 East Runberg Lane; 78753) Virtual Staff Briefings: September - January Tuesday, 12/10 @11 am – 1 pm Virtual Saturday 12/4 @10 am – 2 pm Saturday 2/1 @10 am – 2 pm PDC (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr; 78752) PDC (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr; 78752) Tuesday, 5/13 @11 am – 1 pm Virtual Pre-Write Commissioner- Department Meeting Writing JIC Collaboration optional Writing JIC Collaboration optional Post-Write Commissioner- Department Meeting D2 D3 D5 D8 All D7 D10 D6 D4 D1 D9 All All All All All In Person sessions: Supervised Children’s Activities & Cake
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, July 12, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, July 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, July 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on June 14, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/14/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioner Hogan was off the dais. Commissioner Salazar was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Introduction of new District 10 Commissioner, Gabriel Arellano. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Commissioner Arellano was introduced. Friday, July 12, 2024 3. Update by Chair Elisabeth Meyer on accessibility and inclusivity in Texas state parks. Chair Meyer provided an update. 4. Discuss and gather feedback on the Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community to provide to the Community Advancement Network. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve Jonathan Franks to provide feedback on behalf of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Community Advancement Network for their Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community. The motion to approve Jonathan Franks to provide feedback on behalf of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Community Advancement Network for their Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community was approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Hogan was off the dais. Commissioner Salazar was absent. 6. Approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities annual report. The motion to amend the annual report was approved on Commissioner Franks’ motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Salazar was absent. The amendment was to add a bullet point to the annual report to “have one community event.” The motion to approve the annual report as amended was approved on Commissioner Franks’ motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Salazar was absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING BUILDING and FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Thursday July 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 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, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzner (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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 from Regular Called Meeting from June 26, 2024 DISCUSSION 2. Presentation of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by Austin Energy PUBLIC HEARING FOR ACTION- 3. Conduct a public hearing to approve a recommendation for the International Fire Code by Austin 4. Conduct a public hearing to approve a recommendation for the International Urban Wildland 5. Conduct a public hearing to approve a recommendation for the International Swimming Pool and Fire Interface Code (IWUIC) Spa Code (ISPSC) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
