MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2025 Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, January 13, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden, Marissa Bell, Joi Chevalier, Beth Corbett, Larry Franklin, Hilda Gutierrez, Kacey Hanson, Natalie Poulos, Matt Simon, Andy Smith Board Members Absent: Mark Bethell Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin), Angela Baucom (City of Austin), Yaira Robinson (Travis County) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on December 9, 2024, with Board Member Hilda Gutierrez, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on an 11-0 vote. 2. Briefing on Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation, Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager at City of Austin and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs at Travis County (see back-up materials for presentation). STAFF BRIEFING DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation from Drew De Los Santos, Executive Director at Austin Cooperative Business Association on the Del Valle Food Co-op (see back-up materials for presentation). Natalie Poulos stepped off the dias at 6:57 pm 4. Discuss the draft recommendation to support Goal 1, Strategy 1.12 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan: Fully fund City and County park plans that include strategies to support community agriculture (such as the Vision Plan at John Trevino Jr. Metropolitan Park) and include support for staff to implement community agriculture programs in these locations and distribute food grown to surrounding communities. Board Member Andrea Abel and Board Member Lisa Barden. a. Suggestion to add in the Austin-Travis County Food Plan strategy number, reference the specific strategy from the Austin Climate Equity Plan, and change language to a more specific dollar amount request or remove the language of “fully” funding. b. Suggestion to also include “medically relevant”. c. Suggestion to reference state code that makes this recommendation relevant. 5. Discuss draft recommendation(s) to support Goal 1 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan: Expand community food production, preserve agricultural lands, and increase the amount of farmland dedicated to regenerative food production long-term in Austin/Travis County, Board Member Marissa Bell (land acquisition) and Board Member Matt Simon (regenerative agriculture). a. Farmland Acquisition and …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 13, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:42 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates (at 6pm), Yung-ju Kim Board Members/Commissioners Absent Maggie Shahrestani, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Special Called meeting on December 9, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for December 9, 2024 The minutes from the meeting December 9, 2024, were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 2 postponement request to March 10, 2025 and Item 4, and Item 5 postponement request to February 10, 2025. Item 2 and Item 8 – Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request Item 2 to March 10, 2025, and Item 4 to February 10, 2025, Board member Yung- ju Kim seconds on 9-0 vote. Item 5 open for discussion on the postponement request to February 10, 2025. Item 5– Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request to February 10, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 9-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Sign Variance cases: 2. C16-2024-0001 Michael Everett for Rowdy Durham 6320 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SB (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 104.65 square feet to 314.86 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, January 13th, 2025, virtual meeting. Chair Stephanie Lemmo called the Meeting to order at 6:07 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Taylor Davis, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo. Project Coordinators: Frederico Salles Geib, Lindsay Hutchens, Bryana Iglesias, Ryan Runcie, Alex Irrera. Guests in Attendance: Constance Y. White - Austin Airport Arts and Music Manager PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, were approved on the motion of Bernardo Diaz; Kristi-Anne Shaer seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from December 16, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Liaison Maldonado who reported the Arts approval of the artist selection recommendations for Elisabet Ney Museum Grounds AIPP project as well as the approval of the De-accession process of artworks at the Austin Convention Center. Discussion of Mid-Concept Design for Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center AIPP Project – Artist Felipe Gomez presented, followed by feedback from the AIPP Panel members. Discussion of Update on the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase II AIPP Projects. Staff Alex Irrera presented followed by comments and questions from the AIPP Panel members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. ACTION: Approve Request for Qualification for the St. John Site Redevelopment AIPP project. Staff Ryan Runcie presented and the RFQ was approved on the motion of J Muzacz; Kristi-Anne Shaer seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ACTION: Approve Final Design for Longhorn Dam Bridge AIPP project – Artist Reginald Adams presented and the final design was approved on the motion of Liaison Maldonado; J Muzacz seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0. ACTION: Approve Final Design for Beverly Sheffield Pool AIPP project– Artist Sun McColgin presented and the final design was approved on the motion of Andrew Danziger; Bernardo Diaz seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0. ACTION: Approve Final Design for Highland Park Art in Public Places Project – Artist Samara Barks presented and the final design was approved on the motion of Kristi-Anne Shaer; Taylor Davis seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0. ACTION: Approve Final Design for South …
MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD January 13, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis, and Commissioner Kobla Tetey arrived at 6:15 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm with five members present. Commissioner Tetey off the dais at call to order. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public to address the board. 1 of 3 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 16, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, December 16, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. Commissioner Tetey off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Chair Escobar requested updates to be provided at future meeting. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS No discussion or action items for this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:17 pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) Chair …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025, 10:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitch Kreindler, Commissioner Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on December 2, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on December 12, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. Discussion and possible action regarding the request one or more Fire Department candidate(s) to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of the Chair of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission in compliance with Commission rule 3.03. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of the Vice Chair of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission in compliance with Commission rule 3.03. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Staff briefing from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. STAFF …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, January 10, 2025, 5:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Conor Kelly Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on December 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on the feasibility of attendance of and accessibility considerations for the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. Update from Chair Meyer regarding attendance of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee and CapMetro fare payment system changes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion of ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department and formation of a Working Group to develop a training on City Code Chapter 5-6. Discussion of the City of Austin Budget process and formation of a Working Group to write budget recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, December 13, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on November 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on November 8, 2024 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 2024 Update from Chair Meyer regarding the recent work of the CapMetro Community Advisory Committee. Chair Meyer provided an update. Discussion on the feasibility of attendance of and accessibility considerations for the Equity Office’s Undoing Institutional Racism Training. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Vice Chair Franks’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. 4. Discussion on ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can work with and advise the City of Austin Human Resources Department. The motion to postpone to the next meeting was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Chang and Kelly were absent. 5. Update on attendance of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Budget Input Sessions. Commissioner Fetonte provided an update. Discussion on commissioner appointments in 2025, including Joint Inclusion Committee representatives, holdover capacity and quorum for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Select a Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities member liaison to participate in the interview panel and relay Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities authorized feedback on the interview process for the Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS CapMetro – Redline Trail (Meyer, Vassallo) Budget Discussion and Working Group (Meyer, Vassallo) Update CAC Committee (Meyer) A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 pm was approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion Commissioner Salazar’s …
Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies Marion Sanchez - CPIO | Houmma Garba - CPIO David Alcorta - HSEM January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Background The City Auditor conducted two audits: one in 2016 and another in 2021, involving language access services provided by the City, which culminated in a special report and staff response. The audits found that the City may not be meeting the needs of all non-English speaking Austinites because written policies did not align with actual practice. Additionally, the Auditor found that the City did not effectively communicate with community members before and during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, especially in language other than English. Because of this, limited English proficiency (LEP) Austinites may not have had the same access to important information and may have been disproportionately impacted. Austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/auditor/audit_reports/language_access_follow_up_may_2023.pdf January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Language Access Translation: Definitions The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written form. An accurate translation is one that conveys the intent and essential meaning of the original text. Interpretation: The oral rendition of a spoken message from one language to another, preserving the intent and meaning of the original message. Threshold Language: The most common spoken languages in Austin other than English. Based on this data, and data on the percentage of people who identify as not speaking English “very well” is how HSEM determined the languages to provide translation and interpretation for. January 10th, 2025 Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Limited English Proficiency January 10th, 2025 What does Limited English Proficiency mean? Limited English Proficiency (LEP) A person with limited English proficiency (LEP) cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with City staff. Individuals who communicate with American Sign Language are covered in this definition, although other Federal laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act apply and should be considered separately. Hello! ¡Hola! 你好！ 안녕하세요! Xin chào! नमस्ते! မဂင်္လာပါ! Collaborative Partners • Communiations and Public Information Office • Homeland Security & Emergency Management In 2022, CPIO, HSEM and a collaboration of the City’s departmental Language Access team members established an Emergency Language Access working group. • Ausitn Energy • Austin Water • Austin Public Health January 10th, 2025 • And review by numerous community organizations. The Working Group planning …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY JANUARY 10, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commissioner Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioners Absent: Vacant Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting of December 2, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of December 2, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmeds’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY JANUARY 10, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on December 12, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 9 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmeds’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 48 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmeds’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 64 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmeds’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 66 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmeds’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 70 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmeds’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, January 9, 2025 – 11 A.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 16, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan 3. Discussion on Historic Landmark Commission FY26 Budget priorities 4. Update on celebration for Plan adoption 5. Committee meeting frequency in 2025 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Monday, December 16, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x x Raymond Castillo, Chair Roxanne Evans Ben Heimsath MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 24, 2024 2. July 1, 2024 3. July 31, 2024 4. September 18, 2024 MOTION: Approve the minutes from June 24, 2024; July 1, 2024; July 31, 2024; and September 18, 2024 by Heimsath, Evans seconding. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Equity-Based Preservation Plan adoption by Council • Plan unanimously adopted on November 21, 2024. • Celebration in January or February 2025, with possible Council proclamation. 6. Early steps for plan implementation • Staff is working on a response to the amendment regarding historic tax incentives. • Staff will develop workplans for the recommendations identified to begin implementation in year 1 (FY25). Community members and stakeholders will be identified and invited as part of implementing each recommendation. 7. Committee meeting frequency in 2025 • Not discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Not discussed. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Evans, Heimsath seconding. 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for January 8, 2025 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Briefing on the Austin Independent School District Bond Program. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Historic zoning applications 1308 Springdale Road – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to February 5, 2025) 610 Baylor Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. Historic landmark and historic district permit applications 2504 Bridle Path – Culberson House – Addition, new doors and windows, new construction cabana, and new siding. 604 Brazos Street – The Driskill Hotel – Ground and second floor façade renovations, 7th street entry. 4016 Duval Street – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Remodel detached garage, new carport, add ribbon driveway. National Register district permit applications 8. 9. 10. 1003 Maufrais Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Addition and remodel, new construction cabana and pool. (Postponed to February 5, 2025) 1702 W 30th Street – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction single family residence, new pool. 810 W 11th Street – West Downtown National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 11. 12. 13. 1113-1115 West Lynn Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Partial demolition, reconstruction of west façade, new construction. 705 West Lynn Street – West Line National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 2426 Hartford Road – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 14. 15. 16. 8401 Hathaway Drive – 78757 1606 Garden Street – 78702 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard – 78702
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 12:00 PM Austin City Hall, Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Julie Glasser Angela Harris CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 4, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEM Committee. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Update from the Joint Inclusion representative on the recent work of the Joint Inclusion 4. Approve a primary and secondary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. 5. Approve additional members to the CSCRM Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 4, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, Boards and Commissions Room. Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Julie Glasser Angela Harris Katrina Scheihing PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on October 2, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on October 2, 2024, were approved on Chair Tau’s motion and Commissioner Austen’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Bullard and Commissioners Melendez, Rattan, Serrata and Veloz Salas were absent. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 4, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by the Anti-Defamation League Austin on their work locally to combat hate and antisemitism. The presentation was made by Courtney Toretto, Director of Policy for the Central Division, Anti-Defamation League Austin. 3. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group, the University of Texas research team, and the Equity Office on their work completed to date, timeline, and progress toward the final Commission for Women's Quality of Life Study of Austin's Women and Girls Population. The presentation was made by Jessica Calderón-Mora, DrPh, Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, Alejandra Mireles, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Equity Office, and Jaime Fuentes, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation by Cierra Madison, Sunday Sessions ATX, and approval of a Recommendation to Council to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX. The presentation was made by Cierra Madison, Founder, Sunday Sessions ATX. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council of Support of Sunday Sessions ATX was approved on Commissioner Austen’s motion, Commissioner Scheihing’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Bullard and Commissioners Melendez, Rattan, Serrata and Veloz Salas were absent. 5. Approve a primary and secondary representative for the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussed. No action taken. Chair Tau indicated the item will be brought back for the next meeting. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from the Recognition Working Group on their last meeting and progress toward the 2025 event. Chair Tau provided an update. …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) January 8, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on December 11, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS Officer 2. Briefing on November 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Air Service Development and Airline Industry Trends presented by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development, and Kevin Schorr, Vice President, Campbell-Hill Aviation Group 5. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a lease with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to add two (2) one-year option periods, and to provide for the issuance of a rent credit to TSA for reimbursement of costs incurred for remediation and site …
