PROPOSED FY 21 FUNDING MATRIX JUNE 17, 2020 For discussion only. A special called meeting on June 24, 1‐2:30pm has been scheduled for anyone wishing to share their thoughts. Community members may sign up to speak no later than Noon, June 23 by emailing annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov. Action will be scheduled to take place at a subsequent special called meeting of the Commission prior to July 13 (TBD). Welcome Funding Matrix Guiding Principles FY 20 vs FY 21 Working Group Considerations Proposed Funding Matrix Other Resources for Contractors C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Funding Matrix Working Group Guiding Principles Consistent Funding Program Guidelines Consistent & respect the integrity of the Peer Panel process and score Consistent with historic matrix parameters Ensure Funding Process plan be sound, defendable, explainable C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Funding Matrix Working Group Guiding Principles - Additional Lead with a racial equity lens Respond to COVID‐19. C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Arts Commission 4 Pillars Cultivate Leadership Ensure and Encourage Equity Foster Collaboration Inspire Evolution C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Applications Received 370 Core 22 CHFP $13,052,347 Total Requested C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Funds Available FY 18‐19 Actual FY 19‐20 Estimated (most current) FY 20‐21 Proposed Beginning Balance $3,215,422 2,960,636 ($1,174,141) Revenue Interest Transfers in Other Funds Total Available Funds Program Requirements Total Program Requirements Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Adjustment to GAAP Ending Balance $70,152 $50,335 $30,000 $12,639,480 $12,709,480 $8,623,318 $8,673,653 $7,790,403 $7,820,403 $13,001,908 $12,808,430 $12,808,430 ($292,277) ($4,134,777) ($4,988,027) $37,491 $2,960,636 $0 $0 ($1,174,141) ($6,162,168) What it would cost to keep awards at FY 20 levels How much is available? FY 21 Beginning Balance ($1.2M) FY 21 Ending Balance becomes FY 22 Beginning Balance $194,760 Subtract $400,000 to pay the deficit off in 3 years FY 21 Ending Balance ‐ $194,760 ‐ (2.5% Reserve) Add Estimated FY 21 …
We respectfully request that the Arts Commission endorse the letter below, and recommend that City Council immediately designate $5 million in funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations to retain jobs and sustain operations during this pandemic and economic crisis. June 12, 2020 Dear Arts Commissioners, Thank you, The Undersigned Organizations Dear Mayor and Council Members, Thank you for your diligent and tireless work to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and for your leadership in the economic recovery of our city: from the assistance from the Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Program and the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, to the crucial actions being taken to address police brutality and the systemic racism facing Black and other non-white Austinites. We write today to also bring to your attention to Austin’s non-profit cultural arts organizations and our thousands of employees. Our organizations are impacted by the local state of disaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are in desperate need of economic relief. Our organizations already operate with limited budgets and many with salaries below the median income level. We request that the Austin City Council immediately designate $5 million in funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations to retain jobs and sustain operations during this pandemic and economic crisis. These funds will accomplish two major goals: Protect and Promote Austin’s Economic Recovery 11,700 middle to low income jobs, $1.1 billion in economic activity, and $7.8 million in direct municipal tax revenues are generated by non-profit arts and cultural organizations. At least 177 cultural non-profit organizations neither have a physical venue, nor are a part of the Music sector, and are therefore not addressed by other COVID recovery grants. These organizations employ thousands of artists and administrators, and cannot survive without assistance. 1.78% of Austin’s economy is fueled by the creative sector, second in the United States only to the Bay Area. The World Bank and UNESCO have reported that investing in cultural recovery speeds both health and economic recovery outcomes. Protect Austin’s Endangered Cultural Landscape Austin is able to draw and retain both businesses and residents due to our unique cultural identity. But massive cuts in funding, rampant gentrification/increased costs of living, • • • • • • • and now – the overwhelming effects of the COVID19 pandemic threaten to destroy that identity. By bringing together people across economic and social divides, arts are essential to the health …
Please read this: Request to Arts Commission.pdf Then add your name and organization below. Sylvia Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum Lisa Scheps, Ground Floor Theatre Charlie Lockwood, Texas Folklife Anne Goetzmann Kelley, Motion Media Arts Center Shea Little, Big Medium Jacqui Cross, Co- Founder, Spectrum Theatre Company Dewy Brooks, Board Chair, Austin Creative Alliance Matt Hinsley, Austin Classical Guitar Jean Anne Lauer, Cine Las Americas Michelle Voss, The Contemporary Austin Chris Cowden, Women & Their Work Christine Hoang, Color Arc Productions Rebecca Campbell, Austin Film Society Rupert Reyes, playwright and former artistic director of Teatro Vivo Renelle Bedell, ZACH Theatre Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard, Puerto Rican Cultural Center Shannon Grounds, Shrewd Productions Bonnie Cullum, The VORTEX Anuradha Naimpally, Austin Dance India Rudy Ramirez, Avante Theatre Project and The VORTEX Hanna Huang, Austin Asian American Film Festival Ananyaa Ravi, Indie Meme Org Sally Jacques Blue Lapis Light Michelle Schumann, Austin Chamber Music Center Ann Hume Wilson, KMFA Classical 89.5 Liz Cass, LOLA Diane Thomas, Inspiritus Garden Art Design Animon Jose, Indie Meme Org Patti Neff-Tiven, Ground Floor Theatre Melissa Vogt, The VORTEX Ken Webster, Hyde Park Theatre Shawn Sides, Rude Mechs Jennifer Rose Davis, The Archive Theater Karen Jambon, Different Stages Christina J. Moore, ScriptWorks Kate Taylor, Salvage Vanguard Pallavi Malviya, Indie Meme Org Ann Zarate, Trinity Street Players Norman Blumensaadt, Different Stages Manuel Zarate, HBMG Foundation Ryan Crowder, Penfold Theatre Candyce Rusk, Austin ScriptWorks Jenny Lavery, Theatre en Bloc Alexandra Bassett, Rude Mechs Elizabeth V. Newman, The Filigree Theatre Brian Andrew Cheslik, Deaf Austin Theatre Ron Berry, Fusebox Festival Rachel Steed, Last Act Theatre Company Cortney DeAngelo, The VORTEX Pam Fletcher Friday, freelance costumer and theatre teacher Eanes ISD Michael Meigs, CTXLiveTheatre.com Marshall Smith, First Baptist Church (Trinity Street Players) Connor Hopkins, Trouble Puppet Theater Company Dave Buckman, ColdTowne Theater Steve Williams, Trinity Street Players Lisa Laratta, paper chairs Jennifer Sturley, Past is Prologue Productions JoAnn Carreon Reyes, former executive director of Teatro Vivo Don Miller, Deaf Austin Theatre Hank Schwemmer, member ScriptWorks Mark Pickell, Capital T Theatre Lauren Adams, Fusebox Festival Kalie Kubes, Deaf Austin Theatre Dustin Wills, paper chairs Beth Usher, Chaparral Eurythmy Irina Yakushenok, Austin Russian Theater Company Lara Haddock, Austin Playhouse Katie Moore, Mortified Austin, Paramount Story Wranglers Helen Merino, Gateway Theatre Project Jennifer Cunningham, Motion Media Arts Center CB Goodman, Grackle Jack Productions Jules Buck Jones, MASS Gallery John Mathew Bernal, Chula League Winnie Hsia, Sky …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200617 002a Date: June 17, 2020 Program Program Subject: Watershed Protection Department FY21 Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is charged with the review and recommendation of the Watershed Protection Department’s (WPD) annual operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget includes no rate increase for FY21 and does not anticipate a rate increase for FY 22; and WHEREAS, the proposed FY21 operating budget is estimated to be $107.1M; and WHEREAS, the FY21-FY25 Capital Improvement Program outlines WPD’s projected major improvements during the next five years based on existing funds and anticipated revenues; and WHEREAS, the FY21-FY25 Capital Improvement Program is estimated to total approximately $337 MM; and WHEREAS, the Watershed Protection Department has provided a power point presentation detailing the totals and breakdown of the FY21 operating budget and FY21-25 CIP which is included in the backup for this agenda item; and WHEREAS, the WPD has made significant strides to address their primary objectives and have critical goals and initiatives for future improvements. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the Watershed Protection Department’s FY 2021 Operating Budget and Five-Year CIP program with the following Environmental Commission conditions: For future annual budgets, the Environmental Commission is provided detailed budget documentation including tracking anticipated future rate increases in FY23 or FY24 and current and future projects broken out by district prior to the request for Environmental Commission action on the budget. VOTE 7-0 For: Creel, Thompson, Nill, Ramberg, Guerrero, Neely, Gordon Against: None Abstain: Bedford, Smith Recuse: None Absent: Coyne, Maceo Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-04 (Part 1) June 17, 2020 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation That the Austin Police Department (APD) provide a monthly Safety and Policing Report at every Downtown Commission meeting on the following items: Commissioner Meghan Skornia APD Downtown Activity Seconded By: Commissioner August Harris Downtown use of force incidents by race Downtown officer-involved shootings by race Downtown loitering citations by race Vote For: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, 7-0 Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Chair Joel Sher, Commissioner Andrew Harrison and Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-04 (Part 2) June 17, 2020 APD Downtown Activity Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation To recommend the Downtown Commission creates a Safety and Policing working group to make recommendations and review data on police brutality specific to downtown. This group will: Commissioner Meghan Skornia Work with APD on information contained in the monthly Safety and Policing Seconded By: Commissioner David Gomez Report Make recommendations regarding APD leadership and staffing Make recommendations regarding APD funding Vote For: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, 7-0 Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Chair Joel Sher, Commissioner Andrew Harrison and Commissioner Jim Schissler Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-003 June 17, 2020 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Recommendation of Resource Management Commission on Distributed Community Solar Installations Vice Chair White Seconded By: Commissioner Tom Smith The Commission Recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for Distributed Community Solar Installations. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for distributed community solar installations. The Commission further recommends minimum qualifications and preferred criteria for project selection as well as criteria for the energy user side of the program. Vote For: 6 votes Against: Abstain: 1 abstention- Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn Absent: Commissioner James Babyak, Commissioner Nakyshia Fralin, Commissioner Shane Johnson Attest Jamie Mitchell 0 votes 1 of 1
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2020 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Seeger called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Patricia Seeger Awais Azhar City Staff in Attendance: Lyndi Garwood, Planning and Zoning Department Liane Miller, Austin Transportation Department Beth Culver, Development Services Department Jaime Castillo, Development Services Department CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Conor Kenny James Duncan a. Approval of the August 21, 2019 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the November 20, 2019 meeting minutes. The item was postponed to a future meeting without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Elect and Codes and Ordinances Chair and Vice-Chair. A motion was made to postpone this item to a future meeting and extend the terms of current officers until such item is taken up; motion made by Commissioner Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Duncan. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Demolition Permit Requirements. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to demolition permits, including notification and utility service requirements. City Staff: Jaime Castillo, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1575, Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Beth Culver gave a presentation on amendments to the code that would change how demolition permits are notified and termination of utilities. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). b. Street Impact Fee. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to establishing a street impact fee. City Staff: Liane Miller, Austin Transportation, (512) 974-7922, Liane.Miller@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Liane Miller presented amendments to City Code that would create street impact fees for different types of development in Austin. A motion was made to postpone the item to a future meeting by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Seeger. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. …
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Ryan Nill Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Mary Ann Neely Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Perry Bedford Commissioners Absent: Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Kelly Gagnon Anupa Gharpurey Chris Herrington Erin Wood CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 3:04 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 3, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the June 3, 2020 Environmental Commission regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Neely were off the dais. Commissioners Coyne and Maceo were absent. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Consider Watershed Protection Department’s FY 21 Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan—Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager III, Erin Wood, Principle Planner, and Kelly Gagnon, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (1 hour) 1 3. A motion to approve the Watershed Protection Department’s FY 21 Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Smith and Bedford abstained. Commissioners Coyne and Maceo were absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, and Mary Ann Neely c. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne d. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Mary Ann Neely e. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, Linda Guerrero, and Pam Thompson f. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Guerrero adjourned the meeting at 3:50 P.M. 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 before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday June 17, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday May 20, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Leo Dielmann (District 7); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); and Shane Johnson (District 4). CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting was approved on a Commissioner Dielmann motion, Commissioner White second 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on Five Year Revision to Austin Community Climate Plan by Office of Sustainability. Zach Baumer of the Office of Sustainability presented information on the Austin Community Climate Plan and advised the Commission that he would seek their approval of the plan at the August meeting. Commissioner Smith suggested the establishment of a working group to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability on methods to best utilize sustainability dashboard related to RMC goals. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUPS 2. Update and possible action on recommendations from the Access to Solar Working Group: Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon, Johnson and White. Commissioner White explained the numerous changes made to the Working Groups recommendation after consultation with Austin Energy staff. The motion to approve the recommendation was approved on a Vice Chair White motion and a Commissioner Smith second by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Commissioner Blackburn), and 3 absent. NEW BUSINESS 3. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding upcoming RMC topics to include Consumer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. Debbie Kimberly, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy provided an overview of the Customer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. She also suggested possible future briefings on energy storage, electric vehicle charging, weatherization for middle income, and Green Building components of the new Austin Energy headquarters. 4. Discussion and possible action on Resource Management Commission consideration of equity and inclusion regarding the commission and its work. (This item was not discussed due to time limitations of …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday June 17, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday May 20, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Leo Dielmann (District 7); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); and Shane Johnson (District 4). CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting was approved on a Commissioner Dielmann motion, Commissioner White second 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on Five Year Revision to Austin Community Climate Plan by Office of Sustainability. Zach Baumer of the Office of Sustainability presented information on the Austin Community Climate Plan and advised the Commission that he would seek their approval of the plan at the August meeting. Commissioner Smith suggested the establishment of a working group to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability on methods to best utilize sustainability dashboard related to RMC goals. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUPS 2. Update and possible action on recommendations from the Access to Solar Working Group: Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon, Johnson and White. Commissioner White explained the numerous changes made to the Working Groups recommendation after consultation with Austin Energy staff. The motion to approve the recommendation was approved on a Vice Chair White motion and a Commissioner Smith second by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Commissioner Blackburn), and 3 absent. NEW BUSINESS 3. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding upcoming RMC topics to include Consumer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. Debbie Kimberly, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy provided an overview of the Customer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. She also suggested possible future briefings on energy storage, electric vehicle charging, weatherization for middle income, and Green Building components of the new Austin Energy headquarters. 4. Discussion and possible action on Resource Management Commission consideration of equity and inclusion regarding the commission and its work. (This item was not discussed due to time limitations of …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 via videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kim Taylor Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Chair Joel Sher, Commissioner Andrew Harris, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Felipe Garza, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner August Harris motioned to approve the February 19, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Sargent’s second on a vote of 7-0. The Commission received a presentation from Jacob Calhoun with Capital Metro. No action was taken. 4. PROJECT CONNECT 5. APD DOWNTOWN ACTIVITY The Commission received a briefing from Chief Joseph Chacon and Commander Ryan Adam with the Austin Police Department. Commissioner Meghan Skornia motioned to recommend that the Austin Police Department (APD) provide a monthly Safety and Policing Report at every Downtown Commission meeting on the following items: Downtown use of force incidents by race Downtown officer-involved shootings by race - 1 - Downtown loitering citations by race with Commissioner August Harris seconding on a vote of 7-0. Commissioner Meghan Skornia motioned the Downtown Commission create a Safety and Policing working group to make recommendations and review data on police brutality specific to downtown. This group will: Work with APD on information contained in the monthly Safety and Policing Report Make recommendations regarding APD leadership and staffing Make recommendations regarding APD funding with Commissioner David Gomez second on a vote of 7-0. 6. WORKING GROUPS B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group No progress to report. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSIONERS No items from Commissioners. 7. 8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol motioned to nominate Commissioner August Harris as the Downtown Commission Chair with Commissioner Megan Meisenbach’s second on a vote of 7- 0. Commissioner August Harris motioned to nominate Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol to a second term of the Downtown Commission Vice Chair with Commissioner Meghan Skornia’s second on a …
Special Called Economic Prosperity Commission June 17, 2020 10:00 am VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Minutes CALL TO ORDER 1) OPENING REMARKS Introduction of members and staff liaison a) Attendance: Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah – District 2; Alexis Taylor - District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, - Preston Tom- District -5; Michael Ybarra- District -6; Amy Noel- District 7;- Nathan Ryan- District 8; b) Absent: Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee, Holt Lackey- District 10 c) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Clemons and Nydia Castillo 2) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: a) No citizens signed up to speak. 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Postponed approval of May minutes to July Commission meeting. 4) WORKING GROUPS, A & B DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS a) Agenda item 3b: Presentation and Discussion of Economic Relief Programs & Needs with Economic Development Deputy Director Sylnovia Rabb-Holt. b) Agenda item 3a: Presentation and Discussion with Joao Paulo Connolly from Austin Justice Coalition on Equity & Community Policing. c) Agenda item 3e: Discussion of 2020 Budget recommendations. d) Working Group Discussion with Alexis Taylor’s conversation with restaurant owners in the Austin area. 5) CREATION OF WORKING GROUP a) Creation of Imagine Austin Inter-Commission super working group with the Arts, Music and Veterans Commissions. Motion 1st by Commissioner Amy Noel District 7, 2nd by Commissioner Alexis Taylor- District 3. ADJOURNMENT a) Meeting was adjourned at 11:48 am 1st by Commissioner Kirsha Haverlah – District 2, and 2nd by Commissioner Nathan Ryan -District 8 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 Michelle Clemons at the Economic Development Department, at (512) (974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov ) or (512-974-2713).
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-003 June 17, 2020 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Recommendation of Resource Management Commission on Distributed Community Solar Installations Vice Chair White Seconded By: Commissioner Tom Smith The Commission Recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for Distributed Community Solar Installations. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for distributed community solar installations. The Commission further recommends minimum qualifications and preferred criteria for project selection as well as criteria for the energy user side of the program. Vote For: 6 votes Against: Abstain: 1 abstention- Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn Absent: Commissioner James Babyak, Commissioner Nakyshia Fralin, Commissioner Shane Johnson Attest Jamie Mitchell 0 votes 1 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 CASE: C14-2019-0162 – Slaughter and Cullen ZONING FROM / TO: GR-CO, to change a condition of zoning and remove restaurant (general) and restaurant (limited) uses from the prohibited use list ADDRESS: 166 West Slaughter Lane and 9012 Cullen Lane SITE AREA: 1.273 acres PROPERTY OWNER: LG Slaughter and Cullen LLC (Rob Pivnick) AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and remove restaurant (general) and restaurant (limited) uses from the prohibited use list. The remainder of the –CO that applies to the property remain unchanged. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 16, 2020: June 2, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO JUNE 16, 2020 [H. SMITH; B. EVANS – 2ND] (10-0) J. DUNCAN – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Not yet scheduled ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Park Ridge Owners Association Board of Directors is opposed to the Applicant’s request. Please refer to correspondence attached at the back of this packet. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped, platted “L” shaped lot has dual frontage on West Slaughter Lane and Cullen Lane, and is zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) 1 of 45B-1 C14-2019-0162 Page 2 combining district covered by two 2007 cases. The western portion of the lot is moderately treed and there is a large tree at the southwest corner of the lot, along the Slaughter frontage. To the north and west there is undeveloped property with an approved site plan for retail uses; to the east and south is an office / commercial building at the intersection of Slaughter and Cullen (GR-CO; CS-1), across Cullen Lane to the east is a bank, restaurant and pharmacy (CS-CO); across Slaughter Lane to the south is the South Park Meadows shopping center (GR-CO); and further to the west is Park Ridge, a single family residential subdivision (I-SF-4A; I-RR). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property and modify the Conditional Overlay, specifically to remove the restaurant (general) and restaurant (limited) uses from the prohibited use list. Otherwise, the Council-approved Conditional Overlay including the prohibited use list, 35-foot height limit, …
