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February 18, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission — original link
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B-07 Corrected Backup (C8-2017-0307.3A - The Vistas of Austin Section 4; District 4).pdf — original pdf
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2017-0307.3A SUBDIVISION NAME: The Vistas of Austin, Section 4 AREA: 14.7 acres APPLICANT: The Vistas of Austin, LTD (Cary Cobb) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Jacob Kondo) ZAP DATE: February 18, 2020 LOTS: 80 COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: Full Purpose ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 1834 Old Lockhart Road GRIDS: MH12 WATERSHED: Rinard Creek EXISTING ZONING: SF-4A DISTRICT: 2 LAND USE: Residential SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Old Lockhart Road and along all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Vistas of Austin, Section 4, comprised of 156 lots on 14.7 acres. This is a small lot subdivision containing 153 single family lots, 2 water quality/drainage lots and 1 park lot. The proposed lots comply with zoning requirements for use, lot width and lot size. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the final plat. The plat meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3175 L J J Q R S T M M L R S Q Q T Q BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, TX 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPE Registration No. F-1046 TBPLS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 Q Q T Q BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, TX 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPE Registration No. F-1046 TBPLS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, TX 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPE Registration No. F-1046 TBPLS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, TX 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPE Registration No. F-1046 TBPLS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502
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For March 2020: Update costs for alternative Statesman & Crockett layout Template for February 2020 Physical Framework Cost Update A FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK TO FUND THE VISION OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TRANPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE OPEN SPACES (Parks, AFFORDABLE Trails, Plazas) HOUSING g n i t e e M B A W C S h c r a M : S N O I T C A R T T A G N M O C I PRIVATELY FUNDED Baseline Development Requirement Bonus Development Requirement Public Improvement District Philanthropy (Conservancy) PUBLICLY FUNDED Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Public Utilities Affordable Housing (AHTF, tax credits) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ DECISIONS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL PROJECT COSTS PRIVATE & PUBLIC REVENUE STREAMS SCW Infrastructure & Public Realm Determine: Identify Projects for TIF Project Plan Affordable Housing Gap Finance Determine: Depth of Affordability Location City commitment @ One Texas Center Developer Contributions & Bonus Fees Determine: Bonus Fee & Structure w/ Regulating Plan Philanthropy Determine: City relationship with economic entity and/or potential conservancy Public Funds - CIP Funds - Utilities - Affordable Housing $$ - Tax Increment Finance Determine: Portion of TIF set aside for SCW TIRZ Share of other public funds Establish: SCW Tax Increment Refinance Zone Authorize: Creation of an Economic Development Entity Adopt: SCW Regulating Plan
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Approved Minutes_02-18-20 — original pdf
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened a meeting on Tuesday, January 18th, 2020 at Town Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs Road, in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Dana Harmon (District 9); Shane Johnson (District 4).); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7); There is one vacancy (District 3). Staff in Attendance: Hayley Cunningham and Larry Graham of Texas Gas Service; Jamie Mitchell of Austin Energy. CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chair White called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paul Robbins discussed Green Buiding Standards Revisions. Mr. Robbins also offered to provide a twenty minute presentation on this subject. . Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the January 21, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the January 21, 2020 meeting was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Harmon’s second, on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioner Brenneman abstaining. Chair Dielmann and Commissioners Babyak, Fralin absent. NEW BUSINESS 2. Discussion with Texas Gas Service regarding rebates for new construction Larry Graham with Texas Gas Service discussed natural gas use in Austin, Texas Gas Service’s studies on using alternative sources such as methane from water treatment plants and consumer preferences being met by builders homes. Mr. Graham also providied information on upcoming rate case of Texas Natural Gas Non-Consent STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Update on the City’s review of the Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency/Conservation program. (Rondella Hawkins, Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs Officer) Citizen Communication: Paul Robbins discussed the proposed rate structure for Texas Natural Gas. Rondella Hawkins, the Telecommunicatins and Regulatory Affairs Officer for the City of Austin discussed the upcoming schedule for the rate case. Commisisoner Smith queried staff if the Resource Management Commission or the Electric Utility Commission has purview over rates. Staff responded that they did not. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUP 4. Update from members of the EUC Resource Planning Working Group: Commissioners Dielmann and White Commissioner White provided an update on the EUC Resource Planning Working Group plan, process, and progress to date. Commissioners discussed the role of Austin Energy programs in the resource planning process, the role of storage and resource planning in future …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2020 AT 6:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on February 18, 2020 at One Texas Center, 3rd floor conference room located at 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. No citizen communication. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Ex Officios: Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, PAZ Staff a. Board Member Wendy Price Todd made a motion, seconded by Board Member Linda Guerrero, to approve the draft January 21, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Greg Anderson and Cory Walton) votes. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Draft 1 – 2020 Update Report on SCW Physical Framework Costs – Executive Liaison Alan Holt, Public Works Department staff Kevin Sweat, and Jodi Lane, PAZ Staff, presented an update on the SCW Physical Framework Costs. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. b. EDD process with Consultant for Development Corporation Entity - An update was provided by Executive Liaison Alan Holt. The Board agreed with the suggestion from EDD staff to potentially call a Special Called Meeting to provide feedback to the Consultant prior to his report being sent to Council. The Board anticipates taking action once further information is available from EDD. No action was taken. c. Council Resolution on February 20 on SCW Implementation - The Board discussed the Council Resolution brought forth by Executive Liaison Alan Holt but no action was taken. 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 information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route through …
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
Members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be exploring Zilker Park with an eye to transportation access to and between different parts of the park. How can we make Zilker Park more accessible to people traveling on foot, with a mobility device, riding a bike, driving a car or taking a bus? PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Zilker Park Mobility Field Trip Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:00am – 12:45pm Zilker Hillside Theater 2206 William Barton Dr. Austin, TX 78746 Attendees will meet at a tent in the vicinity of Zilker Hillside Theater. Please dress appropriately to spend a few hours outdoors and bring a water bottle. Schedule of Activities 10:00-10:15am Greetings and introduction, divide into teams 10:15-11:45am Explore the park and environs, take notes 11:45-12:45pm Regroup and share takeaways A quorum of board members will not be present. Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Administrative Building Open House February 14, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 3201A Presidential Blvd., Austin, TX 78719 Board Liaison: Ammie Calderon 512-530-6605
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COMMISSION ON SENIORS FEBRUARY 14TH, 2020 AT 5:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Billy Jackson Natalie Cagle COMMISSION ON SENIORS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CURRENT MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Jose Levy Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 13TH, 2019, REGUALR MEETING. A. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors collaborative efforts, including but not limited to budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021. B. Update and discussion of Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS IV. OLD BUSINESS STAFF BRIEFINGS V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VI. VII. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department at (512) 972-5019 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors, please contact Halana Kaleel at (512) 972-5019 or at Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov.
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COMMISSION ON SENIORS AND MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FEBRUARY 14TH, 2020 AT 5:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 COMMISSION ON SENIORS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Natalie Cagle Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola Billy Jackson Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CURRENT MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Jose Levy Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 13TH, 2019, REGULAR MEETING. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion by Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission for Seniors of the common budget issues previously identified at Community Budget Outreach Forums, including but not limited to discussion of each committee’s respective budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021. B. Update and discussion of Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. IV. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department at (512) 972-5019 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors, please contact Halana Kaleel at (512) 972-5019 or at Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov.
MCPD and Commission on Seniors Joint Meeting Revised Agenda for Friday February 14, 2020 — original pdf
COMMISSION ON SENIORS AND MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FEBRUARY 14TH, 2020 AT 5:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Billy Jackson Natalie Cagle COMMISSION ON SENIORS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CURRENT MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Jose Levy Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 13TH, 2019, REGULAR MEETING. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion by Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission for Seniors of the common budget issues previously identified at Community Budget Outreach Forums, including but not limited to discussion of each committee’s respective budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021. B. Update and discussion of Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. IV. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department at (512) 972-5019 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors, please contact Halana Kaleel at (512) 972-5019 or at Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov.
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Approved Minutes — original pdf
COMMISSION ON SENIORS: JOINT MEETING WITH MAYORS COMMIITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILTIES MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, FEBURARY 14TH, 2020 The Commission on Seniors convened a Joint Meeting at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Commission on Seniors in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperley, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Fred Lugo, Karen Grampp, Natalie Cagle, and Patricia Bordie. Commission on Seniors not in Attendance: Billy Jackson, Fred Lugo. Jacqueline Angel, Martin Kareithi, Sally Van Sickle. Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair, Taurean Burt, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Jose Levy, Robin Orlowski, Emily Shryock, Deborah Trejo Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities not in Attendance: Joey Gidseg and Danny Saenz. Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Age Friendly Plan Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health. Presenters: Candice Cooper, Program Manager, City of Austin, Human Resources Department. Chair, Jonathan Franks called the Board Meeting to order at 5:25 p.m. The Commissioners and Committee introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. Christine Tangredi, General Citizen Communication, Office of Police Oversight Updates. B. Carlos Leon, General Citizen Communication. II. APPROVAL OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 13TH, 2019, REGULAR MEETING. A. Item was tabled. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. None currently. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1 A. Discussion by Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission for Seniors of the common budget issues previously identified at Community Budget Outreach Forums, including but not limited to discussion of each committee’s respective budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021. i. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities gave update on their Budget Forum. ii. Commission on Seniors gave update on their budget forum. iii. The Committee and Commission discussed commonalties expressed by citizens who attended their forums. iv. Committee discussed budget recommendations that were funded and not funded last fiscal year and if they should submit those requests again. B. Update and discussion of Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. i. Candice Cooper, Human Resources Department gave update to Committee and Commission on the Quality of Life Study. ii. Committee will form Working Group which will include members of the Committee and Commission to inform the scope of work for the Quality of Life Study. iii. Scope of work needs to be determined before procurement proceeds. …
MCPD and Commission on Seniors Approved Joint Meeting Minutes Friday February 14,2020 — original pdf
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) and Commission on Seniors (COS) Joint Meeting Minutes February 14, 2020 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors Joint MEETING MINUTES (14 February 2020) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors convened in a joint meeting on February 14, 2020 at the Board and Commission Room #1100 located inside City Hall at 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present, Chair Jonathan Franks called the February 8, 2019 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors to order at 5:15 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Jonathan Franks and Commissioners: Taurean Burt, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Jose Levy, Robin Orlowski and Danny Saenz, Emily Shryock, and Deborah Trejo, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities members absent: Commissioner Joey Gidseg Staff present: Staff in Attendance: David Ondich, MCPD Staff Liaison and Halana Kaleel, COS Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: There were two citizen communications during the February 14, 2020 MCPD Regular Meeting. • Christina Tangredi, Of the Office of Police Oversight spoke to the committees on the recent Racial Profiling Report and announced an upcoming Community Event. She also mentioned a newly formed Community Police Review Commission. To hear her comments in their entirety, please visit… http://austintx.swagit.com/play/02142020-569 and view citizen communication. • Mr. Carlos Leon, Austin Resident spoke regarding concerns he had in the community. To hear Mr. Leon’s comments in their entirety, please visit… http://austintx.swagit.com/play/02142020-569 and view citizen communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities December 13th, 2019, Regular Meeting was not taken up. 2. ANNOUCEMENTS: There were no committee announcements at at the February 14, 2020 MCPD and COS Joint meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS: 3A. Discussion: There was a discussion by the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and the Commission for Seniors on the common 2021 budget issues and recommendations that had been identified at Community Budget Outreach Forums previously conducted by each committee. To view this discussion in its entirety please visit: http://austintx.swagit.com/play/02142020-569 and view item III A & IV. 3B. Update and Discussion: Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. Candice Cooper, Program Manager with the Management Services Office led a discussion regarding the Quality of Life study that was funded in the 2019 City Budget. Commissioners from both committees offered …
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ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA The commission shall advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives. (AAQOLAC Bylaws, Article 2. Purpose and Duties) CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items will need to sign up ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Non-agenda related citizen communications will be discussed during this period and will be limited to the first five speakers. Citizen communications on agenda related items will be allowed after an item’s presentation has been made. Each citizen wishing to speak will be given three minutes to speak. 1. COMMUNITY FORUM The commission will conduct a forum on community priorities for the 2020-2021 City of Austin budget. The commission may take action concerning recommendations related to the budget. 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Joshua Robinson, Equity Office, at (512) 974-9006, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact Joshua Robinson at (512) 974-9006.
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1. 2. Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Committee February 13, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, 8th Floor Conference Room 805 Austin, Texas 78704 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Peggy Maceo (D-7) Pam Thompson (D-3) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of October 23, 2019 b. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of January 7, 2020 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on climate change adaptation in Austin’s community forest workshop update—Emily King, Urban Forestry Program Manager, Development Services Department (DSD) b. City Arborist Report including heritage trees—Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, DSD c. Urban Forestry Program update—Emily King, Urban Forestry Program Manager, DSD ADJOURNMENT 3. 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, at (512) 974- 3443; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E). 1
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, February 13 – 4:00 p.m. One Texas Center, Room 560 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas Terri Myers CURRENT MEMBERS: ____ ____ Alexander Papavasiliou ____ Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. A. DISCUSSION 1. Budget recommendation Draft FY2021 budget recommendation for Historic Landmark Commission consideration, per direction at the Commission’s January 27, 2020 meeting 2. Historic Design Standards Update on development of the standards 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 48 hours before the meeting date. Please call Angela Gaudette, Historic Preservation Planner, at (512) 974‐3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Members of the public are welcome to attend and address the committee under Citizen Communication or may sign up to speak on a listed agenda item. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Deputy Historic Preservation Officer, at (512) 974‐1446.
20200213-002c: Youth Forest Council — original pdf
Meet the Youth Forest Council Interns! This January, the Community Tree Preservation Division launched the Youth Forest Council, an immersive, yearlong paid internship connecting young people (ages 16-19) in Austin to careers in natural resources and public service. Twelve young Austinites have joined DSD’s Tree Team and will be working alongside staff to further the goals of Austin’s Urban Forest Plan. The interns represent 6 different council districts, 7 local high schools, and 3 colleges. They were chosen from among 40 applicants who applied to the first year of the program through a hiring process that included a written application and in-person interview. Interested in connecting with the Youth Forest Council interns further? Email youthforestcouncil@austintexas.gov to join an email list for their future events. February 2020
20200213-002a & 20200213-002c: Urban Forest Program Updates — original pdf
Urban Forest Program Updates for Urban Forestry Committee F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 0 Topic Highlights • Urban Forest Health • Climate Change Planning • Youth Engagement • Coordination • Urban Forest Grant Urban Forest Health • Neighborhood level oak wilt suppression • Emerald Ash Borer planning Climate Change Planning • June 2019 Workshop: Vulnerability Assessment • November 2019 Workshop: Planning and Adaptation • Summer 2020: Final Report Published Climate Change Planning V u l n e r a b i l i t y A s s e s s m e n t o f A u s t i n ’ s U r b a n F o r e s t a n d N a t u r a l A r e a s C h a p t e r 1 : T h e C o n t e m p o r a r y L a n d s c a p e d e s c r i b e s e x i s t i n g c o n d i t i o n s , p r o v i d i n g b a c k g r o u n d o n t h e p h y s i c a l e n v i r o n m e n t , e c o l o g i c a l c h a r a c t e r , a n d c u r r e n t m a n a g e m e n t o f d e v e l o p e d a n d n a t u r a l a r e a s i n t h e A u s t i n r e g i o n . C h a p t e r 2 : C l i m a t e T r e n d s , P r o j e c t i o n s , a n d I m p a c t s s u m m a r i z e s o u r c u r r e n t u n d e r s t a n …