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20200608-2B: Recommendation to Improve Boards and Commissions Involvement in the Procurement Process — original pdf
Date LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200608-2B June 8, 2020 Involvement of City Boards and Commissions in the Procurement Process Subject Recommendation to Council Direct the city manager to revise policies and procedures related to the involvement of City Boards and Commissions in the procurement process to: 1. Increase transparency of the procurement process, especially as it relates to the procurement of services related to the advisory responsibility of Boards and Commissions to the City Council; 2. Ensure that Boards and Commissions members are equipped with all available information about the procurement process as well as backup documentation about the recommended vendor put forth by evaluation team; and 3. Fully utilize the subject matter expertise of Boards and Commissions members when procuring services for the City that directly relate to the business of the respective Board or Commission. Rationale The LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission was awarded $200,000 to procure a study of the quality of life of the LGBTQIA+ community in Austin. Commissioner Taylor liaised between the Equity Office and the Commission to create a scope of work and statement of deliverables. These documents were used to post a request for proposal. Three proposals were submitted and reviewed by an evaluation team of five City employees who are all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Based on the scoring criteria, the evaluation team recommended Health Management Associates, Inc. be awarded the contract. When briefed about the recommended vendor, the Commission was only provided with three documents: Page 1 of 3 1. A cover letter from the Purchasing Office explaining that the evaluation team recommended that Health Management Associates, Inc. be awarded the contract. 2. A copy of the scoring matrix used by the evaluation team. 3. The City of Austin Purchasing Office Log of Offers Received. The Commission appreciates the evaluation team’s work and does not question their competency in assessing the submitted proposals and offering their recommendation for which vendor to contract with for our quality of life study. However, the inability of the Commission to review any documentation from the recommended vendor’s proposal leaves us poorly equipped to fulfill our duty to advise City Council in this matter and any future procurement matter. We understand that proposals often include proprietary and/or confidential information that cannot be made available to the public. Even still, it would be helpful for Commissions to see cover letters, executive summaries, resumes …
20200608-2C: Recommendation to Affirm Black Lives Matter and Reforming APD — original pdf
Date Subject LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200608-2C June 8, 2020 BLACK LIVES MATTER: Urgent Steps to Reforming the Austin Police Department, Protecting the Rights of Peaceful Protestors, and Demilitarizing Public Safety Recommendation to Council A. Commit to the Austin Justice Coalition’s Six Requests of Austin City Council 1. Demand the resignations of the failed public safety leadership: Chief Brian Manley, his Chief of Staff Troy Gay, and the civilian management lead Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano. 2. Direct the city manager to decrease the APD budget by $100 million in the fiscal year that starts on October 1, 2020. 3. Pledge to continue to significantly decrease the police department’s budget in subsequent years as Austin builds out robust and well-funded alternatives to policing. 4. Protect and expand current investments in non-police public health and safety strategies and direct assistance to those most in need due to the pandemic. 5. Pursue investments in community-led initiatives to prevent violence, instead of police. 6. Do everything in your power to compel APD and all law enforcement agencies to immediately cease enacting violence on community members and hold those that have engaged in violence accountable. B. Additional Recommendations 1. Declare police brutality and policing disparities a public health crisis in Austin. 2. Issue an unanimously co-sponsored proclamation that Black Lives Matter. 3. Direct the city manager to send 120-days notice of renegotiation of the Agreement Between the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association per Article 21, Section 3. Require that the Austin Police Association appoint a negotiation team that reflects the racial, gender, and sexual orientation makeup of the Austin Police Department. Page 1 of 17 4. Direct the city manager to inventory and destroy all military equipment obtained by 5. the Austin Police Department through the 1033 Program. Immediately stop using the term “less lethal” to describe weapons and ammunition that have been proven to be lethal. Rubber bullets are still bullets. 6. Direct the city manager to create a Civil Rights Office to oversee all complaints about civil rights violations in Austin including, but not limited to, limits on free speech, free assembly, police brutality, housing discrimination, and employment discrimination. 7. Commit to the four actions of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance to introduce common- sense limits on police use of force: REVIEW your police use of force policies. ENGAGE your communities by including a diverse range …
R20200608-2A: Recommendation to Award Quality of Life Study to Health Management Associates — original pdf
Date Subject LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200608-2A June 8, 2020 Recommendation for Award of RFP 4400 JSB3005 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study Recommendation to Council The commission approves the recommendation for award of RFP 4400 JSB3005 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study to Health Management Associates, Inc. Rationale The Commission appreciates the evaluation team’s work and does not question their competency in assessing the submitted proposals and offering their recommendation to contract with Health Management Associates, Inc., for our LGBTQIA+ quality of life study. The Commission extends special thanks to Joshua Robinson, Quality of Life Commissions Liaison in the Equity Office, for his stewardship and counsel during this process. Page 1 of 2 Vote Date of Approval: June 8, 2020 Motioned By: Commissioner Gonzales Seconded By: Commissioner Dowling For: 1. Baeza 2. Chavez 3. Curry 4. Doughty 5. Dowling 6. Gonzalez 7. Hines 8. Kirby 9. Taylor 10. Wollerson Against: None Abstain: 1. Curette (For reasons explained in Recommendation 20200608-2B.) 2. Gonzales (For reasons explained in Recommendation 20200608-2B.) 3. Martinez (For reasons explained in Recommendation 20200608-2B.) Absent: None Attest: _____________________________________________ Kathryn Gonzales, Vice Chair Page 2 of 2
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Special Called Meeting Minutes ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL The Art in Public Places Panel convened a special called meeting on Monday, June 8th, 2020 via WebEx. Panel Chair Tammie Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Panel Chair Tammie Rubin, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Panel Members Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, and Joel Nolan. Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes arrived at 6:03 PM. Vacant seat. Staff in Attendance: Sue Lambe, Maria Teresa Bonet, Anna Bradley, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, Alex Irrera, Laura Odegaard, Frank Wick, Art in Public Places. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. a. The minutes from the meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Lemmo, Panel Member Nolan seconded. Passed 5-0-0. Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes was off the Dias. 2. a. Discussion and Action Items APPROVAL OF MINUTES NEW BUSINESS i. Review revisions to the Art in Public Places Guidelines Vice Chair Villanueva and Panel Member Carr presented a revised draft of the Art in Public Places Guidelines created by the Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. ii. Review details of the comprehensive Prospectus for thirteen Corridor Construction Program Art in Public Places Projects AIPP Program Manager Lambe provided an update on the comprehensive Prospectus for thirteen Corridor Construction Program Art in Public Places Projects. No action was taken. iii. Discuss next steps for the TEMPO Refresh project. This item was not discussed and will be addressed at a future AIPP Panel meeting. OLD BUSINESS 3. a. Discussion and Action Items i. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group Update Vice Chair Villanueva and Panel Member Carr provided an update on the activity of the Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group. No action taken. 4. None. STAFF BRIEFINGS GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Panel Members agreed to hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to continue the discussion regarding the revision of the Art in Public Places Guidelines. 6. Panel Chair Rubin adjourned the meeting at 7:08 PM without objection. ADJOURNMENT
C15-2019-0063 PP DS TO AUG 10 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0063 DATE: Monday, June 8, 2020 Item # _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Ada Corral _______Melissa Hawthorne _______William Hodge _______Don Leighton-Burwell _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Veronica Rivera _______Yasmine Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Stephen Rison ADDRESS: 1507 FAIRFIELD DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the minimum setback requirement of LDC Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) to decrease the rear setback requirement from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain an existing shed in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family zoning district. (Wooten Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JAN 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020 BY APPLICANT; FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO AE DENIAL; MAR 9, 2020 POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020 BY APPLCIANT (LAST POSTPONEMENT); May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member William Hodge motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 8, 2020 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 10, 2020 EXPIRATION DATE: FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez
C15-2020-0010 PP DS TO JULY 13 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0010 DATE: Monday, June 8, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____William Hodge ___-____Don Leighton-Burwell (abstained) ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Travis Young OWNER: Daniel and Amy Coops ADDRESS: 71 JULIUS ST VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-721 (Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations) to (C) (1) and (2) from secondary setback area to allow construction of a home and increase the maximum allowable impervious cover from 30% (allowed) to 36.8% (requested) in order to erect a single-family residence with a detached garage and guest house in a SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: Per LDC 25-2-721Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District Regulations (C) In a secondary setback area: (1) fountains, patios, terraces, outdoor restaurants, and similar uses are permitted; and (2) impervious cover may not exceed 30 percent. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING FEB 5, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020 BY APPLICANT DUE TO SHORTAGE OF BOARD MEMBERS (LEIGHTON- BURWELL ABSTAINING); MARCH 9. 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to April 13, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO APRIL 13, 2020. April 13, 2020 Due to the on-going need for social-distancing while we continue our efforts as a community to address the health concerns around COVID-19 , our Chair of BOA Chair, Don Leighton-Burwell has postponed our April 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting until the next scheduled date on May 11, 2020. This will include all previously postponed cases slated to be heard at the April 13th meeting; those will now be heard at the May 11, 2020 meeting; May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Jessica Cohen seconds on an 11-0 vote (Chair Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 8, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Michael Von Ohlen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to postpone to July 13, 2020, Board Member William Hodge seconds on an 11-0-1 vote (Board member Don Leighton-Burwell abstained); POSTPONED TO JULY 13, 2020. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable …
C15-2020-0016 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0016 DATE: Monday June 8, 2020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___-____William Hodge (abstained) ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Chris Paladino OWNER: 4013 Clawson Road LLC (Chris Paladino) ADDRESS: 4013 CLAWSON RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) to Section 25-2 492 (D) (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width from 50 feet (required) to 34.8 feet (requested) for front lot and 49.82 feet (requested) for rear lot in order to subdivide the current lot into 2 lots and build 2 new single family homes and 2 new second dwelling units on each lot in a “SF-3”, Single- Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING, MAY 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0 vote (Board member William Hodge abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 8, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton- Burwell, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to Grant with conditions as previously approved variance dated February 12, 2018 (C15-2017-0065), Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 11-0-1 vote (Board member William Hodge abstained); GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS AS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED VARIANCE DATED FEBRUARY 12, 2018 (C15-2017-0065): 1) GARAGE ON BOTH UNITS STAY AS ONE STORY WITH NO HABITABLE SPACE, AND THAT 2) SUBDIVISION BE COMPLIANT WITH THE SOUTH LAMAR FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN (10% CAPTURE) EVEN THOUGH SINGLE FAMILY USE IS PROPOSED AND THIS WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED, AND THAT 3) A SCREENED AREA FOR ALL TRASH RECEPTACLES BEHIND THE PROPERY LINE BE PLANNED FOR AT SUBDIVISION AND ADDED AT CONSTRUCTION. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: SF-3 zoning contemplates a density of eight primary residences and eight secondary residences per acre, subject property is 19,602 SF in size, over three times the minimum lot size required by the LDC, narrow lot subject property is only 50.03’ wide at the front property line and 49.82’ wide at the rear property line, subject property can only house one primary residence and one secondary residence per acre. 2. (a) The hardship for which the …
C15-2020-0020 DENIED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday June 8, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0020 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___-____Melissa Hawthorne ___-____William Hodge (abstained) ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___N____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jennifer Hanlen OWNER: Durham Trading Partners XII, LLC ADDRESS: 1401 3RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side setback from 5 feet (required) to 2.77 feet (requested) in order to complete a Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) Note: currently under construction, layout error BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 13, 2020 CANCELLED MEETING; MAY 11 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay, William Hodge abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. June 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell motions to Deny, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Veronica Rivera nay and William Hodge abstained); DENIED. RECONSIDERATION REQUEST: July 13, 2020 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez
C15-2020-0022 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday June 08, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0022 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Michael Synowiec OWNER: Michael Synowiec ADDRESS: 305 45TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) decrease the minimum lot size of 5,750 sq. ft. (required) to 1,985 sq. ft. (requested) b) to decrease the minimum Lot Width from 50 ft. to 39 ft. c) parking spaces of 2 spaces (Required) to 1 space (requested) in order to remodel and add a 2nd FL addition to a Single-Family residence in an “SF-3-HD-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Hyde Park NCCD Neighborhood Plan) Note: NCCD Ordinance No.’s 20020131-20 and 20120112-086. Increase in parking requirements is triggered by 2nd FL. Addition. BOARD’S DECISION: June 8,2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant, Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on an 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); GRANTED. Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations and NCCD requirements) Section 25-6 (Parking Requirements Appendix A) to decrease required Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulation and NCCD requirements) to FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: lot was subdivided before March 1946 deadline and was developed before this period, because of this very limited lot size impervious cover is insufficient for additional parking, under a more standard lot size, all items would be really attainable without a variance. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: lot was subdivided before March 1946 deadline and was developed before this period, as well as having Water/Wastewater service. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: there are multiple lots within the Hyde Park NCCD which face similar hardships, many lots were subdivided before 1946 and are smaller than the minimum 5500 required by current regulations. 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the …
C16-2020-0001 GRANTED DS — original pdf
DATE: Monday June 8, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0001 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___-____Melissa Hawthorne (abstained) OUT ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Jason Thumlert OWNER: Capital Metro Transportation Authority (Julie Barr) ADDRESS: 901, 1011, 1109, 1211 E. 5th Street and 1300 & 1304 E. 4th Street VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for up to eighteen (18) illuminated wall signs in order to provide signage for a Mixed Use buildings in a “TOD-CURE-NP”, Transit Oriented District/Plaza Saltillo – Central Urban Redevelopment – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (G) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting May 11, 2020 Board member Jessica Cohen motions to Grant neighborhood associations postponement request to June 8, 2020, Board member Brooke Bailey seconds on a vote 11-0 (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020, June 8, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant, Board Member William Hodge seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED. EXPIRATION DATE: June 8, 2021 FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: this variance is necessary because (i) the ordinance was not written to address this part of town, (ii) to allow signage of appropriate size to be seen by vehicles passing on 5th, Waller and San Marcos OR, 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, because: n/a OR, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: n/a AND, 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: the request variance will provide only the option to illuminate signs within the Saltillo development ______________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez
C16-2020-0002 GRANTED DS — original pdf
DATE: Monday, June 8, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C16-2020-0002 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___-____Melissa Hawthorne OUT ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___-____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Alkesh Patel OWNER: Loin Veldt ADDRESS: 2600 BROCKTON DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (G) to allow for one (1) 6 ft. tall freestanding monument sign and two (2) 217 sq. ft. wall signs, all illuminated in order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (G) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: May 11, 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to postpone to June 8, 2020, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO JUNE 8, 2020. (RE-NOTICE) RENOTICE: VARIANCE REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (C) to exceed sign area from one (1) 150 sq. ft. (maximum allowed) to two (2) 217 sq. ft. each (requested) wall signs on South and West sides. b) (G) illuminate both signs in order to provide signage for the new Hilton Garden Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) Inn in a “NBG-NP”, North Burnet/Gateway – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (North Burnet) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (G) states a sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. Applicant is proposing face-lit signs illuminated by LEDs. BOARD’S DECISION: JUNE 8 2020 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant only the south building elevation sign and Deny the west elevation sign, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on an 11-0 vote; GRANTED ONLY THE SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION SIGN AND DENIED THE WEST ELEVATION SIGN. FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site …
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Water & Wastewater Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes June 8, 2020 Approved: July 15, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a special called meeting on June 8, 2020 via videoconference. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor)-P Jesse Penn, (District 1)-P Nhat Ho, (District 2)-P Travis Michel, (District 3)-P Chien Lee, Chair (District 4)-P Mia Parton, (District 6)-P Vacant, (District 7) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair, (District 5)-P Grant Fisher, (District 9)-A Christy Williams, (District 8)-P Susan Turrieta, (District 10)-P Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Mia Parton, Nhat Ho, Christy Williams and Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the May 6, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on an 8-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second. Commissioner Fisher was absent, and Commissioner Parton was off the dais. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term contract with EMR Elevator Inc. D/B/A EMR Elevator Excellence, to provide elevator and escalator preventative maintenance, repair, and modernization services, for up to five years for a total contract not to exceed $16,540,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,720,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s Second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent and Commissioner Parton off the dais. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term cooperative contract through Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, with Summus Industries Inc. (MBE), to provide office supplies and related services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,432,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $900,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s Second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent and Commissioner Parton off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Alpha Paving Industries, LLC, (MBE) for the 2021 Austin Water Asphalt and Concrete Restoration Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $8,000,000 for an initial two- year term, with three 1-year extension options of $4,000,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. (All Districts) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and …
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MINUTES Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, June 8, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held June 8, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 7 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 8, 2020 Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Elaine Ramirez @ elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2202 no later than noon, (June 7, 2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MEETING MINUTES June 8, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, June 8, 2020 via Videoconference; http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live . Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen, William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Veronica Rivera, Yasmine Smith, Michael Von Ohlen, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Staff requests approval of May 11, 2020 draft minutes Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to approve the minutes for May 11, 2020 with corrections on the abstained votes, Board member Ada Corral seconds on a vote 10-0-1 (Board member Veronica Rivera abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR May 11, 2020 WITH CORRECTIONS ON THE ABSTAINED VOTES. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Item P-1 applicant is requesting postponement to July 13, 2020; Board member Michael Von Ohlen …
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LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020, via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Baeza, Chavez, Curry, Curette, Doughty, Dowling, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Hines, Kirby, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – No minutes were presented for approval. 2. NEW BUSINESS the a. Commissioners considered a recommendation to award the contract for a LGBTQ Quality of Life Study to Health Management Associates. Commissioner Gonzales motioned to approve recommendation and Commissioner Dowling provided a second. Commissioners Curry, Wollerson, Kirby, Doughty, Chavez, Hines, Baeza, Dowling, Gonzalez, and Taylor voted Yes. Commissioners Martinez, Gonzales, and Curette abstained. b. Commissioners considered a recommendation to improve the Boards and Commissions involvement in the procurement process. Commissioner Gonzales motioned to approve the recommendation and Commissioner Doughty provided a second. All commissioners present voted Yes. c. Commissioners considered a recommendation affirming Black Lives Matter and insisting upon reforms to the Austin Police Department. Commissioner Gonzales motioned to approve recommendation and Commissioner Doughty provided a second. Commissioners Curette, Chavez, Martinez, Kirby, Doughty, Gonzalez, Dowling, Wollerson, Curry, and Gonzales voted Yes. Commissioners Baeza and Hines abstained. the ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. without objection.