07.01.2024 Joint Music & Arts Commissions Urban Core Land Use Working Group Recommendations for the Austin Convention Center Expansion Public Private Partnership (P3) Development & Site-wide Considerations The Joint Arts & Music Urban Core Land Use Working Group was formed to study and provide recommendations for City-involved real estate development. The Arts and Music Commissions recognize that land use planning is immensely critical to the sustainability and growth of Austin’s music and cultural arts economies. Working Group Members Lauryn Gould, Music Commissioner Acia Gray, Arts Commissioner Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Music Commission vice-chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission vice-chair Mark Gilbert, Arup Development Consultancy Gian Michael Piano, Presidium Real Estate Stefani Stanley, Kadence Twelve Productions Ryan Steglich, Steglich Consulting, Here Today Gone Tomorrow Convention Center Expansion The Austin Convention Center expansion is a tremendous The Austin Convention Center now has the opportunity investment of over $1 billion in public funds and a landmark to set itself apart and above competing facilities by downtown project. This endeavor holds tremendous leveraging and strengthening Austin’s status as a thriving potential for public benefits to Austin, including increased mecca for creativity, arts, music, and diverse culture. The tourism revenue, exceptional public spaces, and robust Joint Arts & Music Commissions Urban Core Land Use programming. City of Austin Music and Cultural grant Working Group provides the following recommendations programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Taxes, which are to help guide expansion planning vision with the hope that directly impacted by Convention Center operations. Cultural the Austin Convention Center will become a unique world- and small business spaces are threatened by rising rents, class destination attracting visitors from across the US and but remain central to Austin’s iconic brand. the world. Convention Center Expansion Recommendations P3 Development: Vision • Cohesive master plan for the district that integrates building ground floor uses with the streetscape and public realm. • Experiential, enages with and heightens the surrounding urban environment. • Publicly accessible to draw locals and non- convention tourists in addition to convention attendees, including foot traffic from Rainey Street, Red River Cultural District, Palm District, and Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. • Positioned to promote Austin culture and artists, and music • Authentic Austin experience Convention Center Expansion Recommendations P3 Development: Music Spaces • Record store featuring & promotion local artists and bands touring through Austin that week • Music lounges and stages (ABIA model) • Rehearsal spaces with …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 7/01/2024 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 7.01.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 May 2024 w/ Encumbrances $334,088 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $3,210,407 FY24 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $334,088 $781,775 $16,866 $288,304 $857,431 $4,903 $171,733 $755,308 FY 23 October February FY 24 November March December April January May FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances $17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate $4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240701-007 July 1, 2024 Date: Subject: Participation in stakeholder group meetings with Austin Police Department Chief Candidates Motioned by: Chair Ramírez Seconded by: Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo recommendations to the Austin City Council on matters related to public safety; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing WHEREAS, the City of Austin is undergoing a national search for a permanent Austin Police Department Chief; WHEREAS, the city manager’s office has already stipulated that community members will be included in stakeholder groups that will meet candidates; WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission closely interacts with the Austin Police Department Chief’s leadership both directly and through their representative counterparts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends Austin City Council and City Manager include a non-quorum contingent of the Public Safety Commission and other relevant commissions in stakeholder groups interviews of the Austin Police Department candidates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends Austin City Council and City Manager include a non-quorum contingent of the Public Safety Commission and other relevant commissions in stakeholder groups interviews of future chief candidates for all the public safety departments. Vote: For: Chair Ramírez, Vice Chair Ruttan, Commissioners Bernhardt, Reyes, Sierra-Arévalo, Smith Absent: Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn, Orr Attest: Christi Vitela (Public Safety Commission staff liaison)
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240701-10 Date: July 1, 2024 Subject: Place-based Enhanced Program Motioned By: Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson Seconded By: Commissioner Lauryn Gould Recommendation The Music Commission recommends that City Council support the Place-Based Enhancement Program developed by the Economic Development Department staff. Description of Recommendation to Council The Place-Based Enhancement Program leverages tax reimbursements to incentivize the development and preservation of music venues, creative spaces, and other local businesses which significantly impact the culture and quality of life in Austin. • Affordable Space: Tax reimbursements will be offered to developers of mixed-use and commercial building projects to include affordable commercial leases for arts and music venues and establishments, small local businesses, and community development projects • Community Impact: Tax reimbursements will support the development of stand-alone high-impact community projects including arts and music complexes, grocery stores in food deserts, childcare facilities, and industry hubs and incubators • Cultural Preservation: Tax reimbursements and potentially other programs will support retention and improvement of existing music venues, creative spaces, and legacy businesses, nonprofits, and co-ops Rationale: • State code (Chapter 380) states that a municipality may establish programs for provision services and grants of public money to promote local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity. • An urgent need for affordable small business and creative space continues in Austin, as small local businesses, particularly music and creative enterprises, compete with luxury real estate and high-end retail/restaurant enterprises for limited commercial space • Music and cultural arts in Austin are a core factor in the city’s quality of life, and a significant draw for tourism and large-scale employers. Therefore, it’s critical that the City work to preserve the Austins cultural lifeblood through investment in the local music and arts economies. Vote For: 10 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Attest: Shelbi Mitchell 1 of 1
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240701-11 Date: Subject: July 1, 2024 Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program for live music venues; Subdistrict and cultural district overlay for Red River Cultural District Seconded By: Scott Strickland Motioned By: Nagavalli Medicharla Recommendation Music Commission recommends creating a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation of live music venues and creative sector businesses, and to initiate a specific Red River Cultural District subdistrict and cultural district overlay Description of Recommendation to Council Rationale: Music in Austin is fundamental to the city's identity, enhancing its quality of life and serving as a significant draw for tourism and employers. The Red River Cultural District (RRCD) serves as a center for live music, and the city must ensure that music continues to be an integral part of RRCD as the district evolves in future. With thousands of hotel rooms in the vicinity, proximity to these live music venues enhances the attractiveness of the area for visitors, supporting local businesses and boosting the economy. RRCD is home to several live music venues which nurture local talent. Cultural and music venues provide spaces for people to gather, share experiences, and foster a sense of community. By investing in RRCD, the city can ensure the continuity of its vibrant music scene, attract talent, boost tourism, and enhance the overall quality of life for its residents. Vote: For: 10 Against: Abstain: Absent: 1 Attest: Shelbi Mitchell 1 of 1
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 1, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 1, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ruttan called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. Action was taken on the item but later reconsidered. The motion to approve minutes from the meeting on 06/03/2024 was made by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt failed on 4-0 vote. Commissioners Sierra-Arévalo and Smith abstained. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn and Orr were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report including update on the open data portal, Austin Police Department. Presentations were made by Chief Greenwalt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department and Monica Spiritas, Business Intelligence Consultant, Austin Police Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 1, 2024 3. Presentations by Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services and Fleet Mobility Services on Public Safety Vehicles. Presentation was made by Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Fleet Mobility Services. 4. Discussion of Forensic Nursing with representatives from The Safe Alliance (SAFE) and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presentations were made by Nikhita Ved, Vice President of Community Services, SAFE and Shelli Eggers, managing attorney, Texas Legal Services and co-chair of Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cadet Training Academy Recommendations Working Group. The motion to approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cade Training Academy Recommendations Working Group tasked with reviewing the progress the APD Training Academy has made based on the Kroll report and recommendations by Office of Police Oversight, talking to stakeholder groups and bringing back possibly multiple recommendations to establish tracking and continuity was made by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Smith and approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn and Orr were absent. Chair Ramírez, Commissioners Smith and Sierra-Arévalo agreed to be part of the Working Group. 6. Approve the Public …
MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1 July 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on July 1 2024, in the Boards & Commissions Room at Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701. Vice Chair Patterson called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Leonard Davila, Scott Strickland, Celeste Quesada, Nelson Aguilar, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Ray Price, Lauryn Gould, Tami Blevins, Oren Rosenthal CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Ray Price, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Clay Shorkey, Texas Music Museum Zac Traeger, Director of the Museum of Human Achievement 1. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. Approval the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on June 3, 2024 was moved by Commissioner Davila and a second by Vice-Chair Patterson with a 10-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Presentation on musical performance by Peter Stopschinski, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on city support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum following update from working group and Sylvia Morales, Texas Music Museum. Update regarding the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division, Program Manager III. Informational update on SXSW economic impact by Chair. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Vice Chair Patterson. Update from Land Use Working group by Vice Chair Patterson. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 12. Approve recommendation to create a Placed-Based Enhancement Program to incentivize inclusion of live music venues and other creative sector businesses in new mixed-use development, support development of stand-alone high-impact community development projects including arts and music complexes, and preserve existing music venues, creative spaces, legacy businesses, and nonprofits. Vice-Chair Patterson motioned to approve with a second by Commissioner Gould with a 10-0 vote. Approve recommendation to create a Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation …
Urban Forestry Committee Meeting June 27th, 2024 at 11:30 AM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee will 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer (Committee Chair) Mariana Krueger Colin Nickells Melinda Schiera CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 5 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 STAFF BRIEFINGS Services Department 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of March 28, 2024 2. City Arborist Quarterly Report FY24 – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development 3. Staff briefing on climate adaptation and Austin’s urban forest – Emily King, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 4. Discussion and recommendation on strategies to improve Austin’s tree canopy – Richard 5. Discussion and recommendation on the 2023-2024 Urban Forestry Annual Report – 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 Elizabeth 512-568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov; for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Protection Department, Funk, Watershed at
Vulnerability Assessment of Austin’s Urban Forest and Natural Areas J u n e 2 0 24 Vulnerability Assessment What is it Why it matters Dive deeper What is it An assessment that evaluates the vulnerability of urban trees and natural and developed landscapes within the City of Austin to a range of future climates. Vulnerability is… …the susceptibility of a system to the adverse effects of climate change. Vulnerability is a function of potential climate change impacts and the adaptive capacity of the system. Use this space for an engaging chart or images Vulnerability Assessment Highlights: Climate ● Increased temperatures ● Precipitation (droughts and floods) ● Shift to aridification Vulnerability Assessment Highlights: Trees Almost 90% of species are moderately – highly vulnerable 76% of low and moderately vulnerable species are native to our area Why it matters Climate change is here; 6 of the hottest 10 years in Austin were between 2000-2019. Austin has over 33 million trees; our trees will be directly and indirectly impacted by climate change. Extreme heat is a threat to our community. Trees shade and cool. Significant Benefits Dive deeper • Summary of the report here • Full report here • Austin's Climate Equity Plan Emily King Urban Forester Emily.King@AustinTexas.gov facebook.com/NatureCityATX instagram.com/NatureCityATX
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 Urban Forestry Committeee The Committee mission statement is: May study, investigate, advise, report, and recommend actions, programs, or plans the Committee determines necessary or advisable for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal, or disposition of trees and shrubs and other landscaping in public parks, along streets, and in other public areas. Develop recommendations for urban forest plans for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in parks, along streets, and in other public area, and submit them to the Environmental Commission for review and appropriate action. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Review current tree removal and public complaint processes. • Review and recommend Austin’s tree canopy status and goals for 2050. • Define the term “ghost trees” and how they impact tree canopy management. • Review Heritage Tree administrative varaiance process. • Plan for upcoming year’s activities and goals. • Receive update on tree preservation numbers. • Update Committee on tree preservation incentives in the HOME code amendments. 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. The Committee’s actions throughout the year did comply with the mission of the Urban Forestry Committee. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. • Continue to work with City Staff on implementation to meet the City’s goal of 50% canopy cover by the year 2050 and focus on increasing canopy equity. • Move the 50% canopy cover date forward to 2040. Annual Review and Work Plan 2024 Page 2 • Coordinate with Parks and Recreation Department and Parks Board in efforts to improve canopy cover along trails. • Work more closely with non-profits (e.g., Treefolks) to increase the number of trees provided to schools, public parks, and individuals in efforts to reduce the heat island effect in urban areas. • Develop plans with City Staff to encourage developers to increase the use of butterfly gardens, micro-forests to improve biodiversity. Improve documentation of unpermitted tree removals. • • Calculate City of Austin canopy cover biennially. • Require Urban Forestry to double the existing canopy coverage in East Austin (east of Interstate I-35) by 2040. • Adjust the tree mitigation fund to account for …
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 2024XXXX-00X Date: Subject: City of Austin Tree Canopy Ordinance Motion by: Melinda Schiera Seconded by: WHEREAS, the Urban Forestry Committee recognizes Council approved, on August 8, 2019, a Resolution declaring a climate emergency in the City, and WHEREAS, the Council approved, on September 30, 2021, the Austin Climate Equity Plan setting a goal of 50% Tree Canopy by 2050, and WHEREAS, Council re-affirmed its target of net-zeros community-wide emissions by 2040 on February 15, 2024, and WHEREAS, current data shows 41% canopy cover city wide based on satellite imagery captured in the summer of 2022, and WHEREAS, the tree canopy over East Austin is less than West Austin, and there is a specific need to increase tree canopy on private land in East Austin, and WHEREAS, an expansive Tree Canopy mitigates the heat island effect, removes carbon from the air, improves community health be removing pollutants from the air, and improves biodiversity, and WHEREAS, feedback from Urban Landscape Architects to the Environmental Commission is that trees planted from site plan requirements are not surviving, THEREFORE, the Urban Forestry Committee recommends the Environmental Commission advise Council adopt the following actions to more aggressively expand, protect, and enhance the City’s Tree Canopy: 1. Set a goal of 50% city-wide canopy cover by 2040 instead of 2050. 2. Capture satellite imagery to calculate the city-wide canopy cover biennially instead of every four-years. 3. Require the City Arborist and the Development Services Department to document the number and scope of unpermitted removal of protected and heritage trees removed each year by address and actions taken. A report of these activities shall be presented to the Environmental Commission, Urban Forestry Committee, and Council annually. 1 of 3 4. Add fruit and nut bearing trees to the list of preferred trees that are appropriate for the Central Texas climate. Bennually update the list of preferred trees to adjust for changing climate. 5. Define a new category of protected trees, based on the breadth of the canopy in addition to the diameter as measured four and one-half feet above natural grade. 6. Improve incentive plans for developers to encourage retention of existing trees using non- financial incentives, development considerations, density, increased FAR, etc. 7. Require the Urban Forestry Department develop a plan to double the existing canopy coverage in East Austin (east of Interstate I-35) by 2040. This plan shall be presented to …
1. 2. 3. 4. URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2024 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a REGULAR meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mariana Krueger, Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: Colin Nickells PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of October 12, 2023 The minutes from the regular meeting on October 12th, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Schiera’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 3–0 vote. Commissioner Nickells was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing heritage tree administrative variance procedures – Jim Dymkowski, Division Manager, Community Tree Preservation, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Staff briefing on overall tree preservation numbers – Jim Dymkowski, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Staff update on drafted tree preservation incentives in HOME code amendments – Jim Dymkowski, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department Emily King, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department Speakers: Bobby Levenski, Save our Springs Alliance (speaking on items 4 and 5) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discuss ghost trees and how they are addressed in the current heritage tree ordinance– Richard Brimer Speakers: Bobby Levenski, Save our Springs Alliance Item conducted as posted. No action was taken. 6. Discuss Committee goals for the upcoming year – Mariana Krueger Speakers: Commissioner Krueger, on increasing food forests and native planting corridors Commissioner Schiera, on the growth of tree canopy and increasing tree review after planting Commissioner Brimer, on actionable items to protect tree canopy and incentives on compliance with existing regulations Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Schiera requested to meet to determine high-level priorities and action items for the committee. Commissioner Schiera requested making a recommendation to Council on increasing the inspections of trees after plantings Commissioner Krueger requested an agenda item to create package of recommendations to support food forests and community gardens at the Environmental Commission. Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 12 p.m. without objection.
City Arborist Program Tree Report Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting June 27, 2024 Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist City Arborist Program Tree Report: Preservation City Arborist Program Tree Report: Inches Replanted for Mitigation City Arborist Program Tree Report: Dead, Diseased, Imminent Hazard Removals (Site Plan and stand-alone Tree Permit only)
City Arborist Program Tree Report Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting June 27th, 2024 Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist 1 City Arborist Program Tree Report: Preservation City Arborist Program Tree Report: Inches Replanted for Mitigation City Arborist Program Tree Report: Dead, Diseased, Imminent Hazard Removals (Site Plan and stand-alone Tree Permit only) 5
REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING and FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday June 26, 2024 @ 1:30 PM- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzner (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from May 22, 2024 2. DISCUSSION- 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) by Austin Code. 3. DISCUSSION- 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) 4. DISCUSSION- 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface (IWUI) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES May 22, 2024 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and City Hall. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Charlotte Davis, Alice Woods, Christopher Campbell, Haris Qureshi Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Rothrock, Diana Wheeler, Kaiba White, Yure Suarez, Rodrigo Leal, Anna Scott, Jon Salinas, Amy Noel Board Members Absent: Larry Franklin, Heather Houser, Stephanie Bazan City Staff in Attendance: Rohan Lilauwala and Zach Baumer CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Charlotte Davis called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. Kayla Reese – speaking in support of parks being added to Environmental Investment 2. Mike Cannatti – speaking in support of parks being added to Environmental Investment Plan recommendations. Plan recommendations. 3. Scott Johnson – speaking in support of battery electric technology. 1. Approval of minutes from the April 30th special called meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. • Maxwell-Gaines motions to approve, Campbell seconds, passes 12-0 with Woods abstaining. 3. Staff update to the response to the council resolution 20240215-025 ‘Environmental Investment Plan’ – Zach Baumer and Rohan Lilauwala, Office of Sustainability • Qureshi asks how to disseminate info to the public? o Share memo. • What could be funding mechanism for climate fee? o Need council support to even have direction, then come up with options • White: Questioning Decker infrastructure as setting stage for new thermal generation • Leal: Question around why “other” category o A gap now, but TPW will seek funding in the future. • Campbell: Is there going to be discussion around priorities? o Next steps from council • Noel: What did we learn? o Hard to compare projects that meet different goals. i.e. water vs carbon o Most funding comes down in silos. In this case – we did things a different way. E.g. land acquisition, city facilities; would require departmental collaborations + thinking beyond budget cycles. • White: Where is ARR fleet electrification. Should take advantage of if funding is available. o Charging network needed first, not enough time to assess fleet cost. • Davis: Estimates – did they line up with JSC? o Not really. Very rough estimates. More work needed to be refined. 2. Recommendation in support of staff response to council resolution 20240215-025 ‘Environmental Investment Plan’. • No 4. Update from the Electric Utility Commission on the Austin Energy Resource Planning Process – …
REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Logan Schugart Christopher H. Sokol Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Edward Selig Timothy Stostad, Chair Blaine Campbell, Vice-Chair Michael Francis Luis Osta Lugo Joseph Benigno CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on April APPROVAL OF MINUTES 24, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2024-027512 Property address: 713 Vargas Road / Owner: Fred Urias & Petra Ramos Urias Page 1 Staff presenter: Courtney Britt Staff recommendation: Repair single-family residential structure. 3. Case Number: CL 2024-054444 Property address: 5916 N. Lamar Boulevard / Owner: 5916 N Lamar Investor, LLC Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Repair commercial structure. 4. Case Number: CL 2024-022470 Property address: 6307 Clubway Lane / Owner: Ramona Hipolito Roman Staff presenter: Latasha Paterno Staff recommendation: Repair single-family residential structure. 5. Case Number: CL 2024-052138 Property address: 309 Camperdown Elm Drive / …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN COMMISSION June 26, 2024, TIME: 5:30 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Downtown Commission 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 register, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris (Chair) David Carroll (District 1) Tania A. Ortega (District 2) Liz Coufal (District 3) Ralph E. Ishmael, Jr. (District 4) Darilynn Cardona-Beiler (District 5) Taylor Major (District 6) Mike Lavigne (District 7) VACANT (District 8) Kimberly Levinson (District 9) Sania D. Shifferd (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER VACANT (Design Commission) David Holmes (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) VACANT (Historic Landmark Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music Commission) AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Downtown Commission May 15, 2024 meeting. 2. Presentation on the Downtown Austin Plan by Chad Sharrard and Jill Amezcua, Austin 3. Presentation on the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Economic Development Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council to update the Downtown Austin Plan and create an overseeing department charged with implementing the elements of the updated plan. STAFF BRIEFING Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Update on Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program to enhance the development and preservation of live music venues and creative sector businesses, and to initiate a specific Red River Cultural District subdistrict. 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 …
