Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. 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 at 512-974-7288 or email Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. Jordan Feldman, the board call or register, liaison, CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Jordan Feldman Erica Leak Paul Books Chad Sharrard Matt Hollon Liz Johnston Brent Lloyd Lyndi Garwood MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Claire Hempel (Chair) Alejandra Flores (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Lonny Stern MEMBERS ABSENT Felicity Maxwell CALL TO ORDER Call to Order by Vice Chair Flores at 6:00 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the March 20, 2024, meeting minutes. On a motion by Chair Hempel seconded by Commissioner Azhar, the minutes from the March 20, 2024, meeting were approved unanimously (6-0) with Commissioner Maxwell absent. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2022-003 South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 to create a new zoning district and modify related site development regulations and compatibility standards; and create a new zoning district for density bonus that includes granting additional floor-to-area ratio in exchange for providing community benefits; and to establish boundaries for the new zoning districts located in the vicinity commonly known as the South Central Waterfront. City Staff: Erica Leak, Planning Department, (512) 974-9375, Erica.Leak@austintexas.gov. Erica Leak presented. Chair Hempel moved to forward the staff recommendation to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Azhar seconded. Commissioner Azhar moved to consider an amendment to expand affordable housing spending area to Ben E. White next to transit. Commissioner Anderson seconded. The amendment passed unanimously with Commissioner Maxwell absent. Commissioner Azhar moved to consider an amendment to expand Subdistrict 5 between S. First and S. Congress Avenue to the southern edge along Bouldin Creek. Commissioner Anderson seconded. The Amendment passed on a 5-1 vote with Commissioner Greenberg against and Commissioner Maxwell absent. Commissioner Greenberg moved to consider …
C20-2024-011: DB90 Revisions Paul Books, Senior Planner Joi Harden, AICP, Zoning Officer Background 2023 2024 2022 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, creating a second tier of the VMU program, referred to as VMU2, which allowed for increased height in exchange for increased community benefits. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20221201-055, creating an incentive program that allows residential uses in commercial zoning districts, referred to as Residential in Commercial, which allowed for the construction of residential uses in exchange for increased community benefits. Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-055, and Ordinance No. 20221201-056 were invalidated. City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB-90) combining district and density bonus program with requirements and incentives mirroring VMU 2 provisions. 2 DB90 Requirements and Incentives Affordability – Rental: – 10% of units set-aside affordable to 50% Median Family Income (MFI); OR – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 60% MFI – Ownership: – 12% of units set-aside affordable to 80% MFI i. Requirements for ownership units may be satisfied by a fee in-lieu of on-site units Mix of Uses – Requirements for pedestrian-oriented commercial uses – Floors beyond the second must be residential Site Development Standards – Exemptions from standards include the following: – Minimum site area requirements – Maximum floor area ratio – Maximum building coverage – Minimum street side yard setback and interior yard setback – Minimum front yard setback – Article 10 Compatibility Standards Subchapter C Height – 30 ft in additional height from the base zone up to a maximum of 90 ft 3 DB90 Process Owners of eligible properties must request a rezoning to add DB90 – Requires a Commission recommendation and Council action – Notice of the rezoning will be provided pursuant to 25-1-132, which includes utility account holders and property owners located within 500 feet of the subject property – Property owners within 200 feet can protest the rezoning Eligible Districts: • Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1) • General Commercial Services (CS) • Community Commercial (GR) • Neighborhood Commercial (LR) • General Office (GO) • Limited Office (LO) 4 DB90 Combining District Example Zoning String: CS-MU-DB90-CO-NP Base Zoning Districts Base Zones Description Base Max Height Max Height with Bonus Impervious Cover CS (CS-1) Commercial Services GR LO LR GO Community Commercial Limited Office Neighborhood Commercial General Office 60ft 60ft 40ft 40ft 60ft 90ft 90ft 70ft 70ft …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-011 Density Bonus 90 Revisions Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise uses, site development regulations, density bonus requirements, and compatibility standards applicable in density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. Description: Background: In 2021, amendments to the City’s Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) Overlay, including the creation of a second-tier bonus program known as VMU2, were initiated through City Council Resolution No. 20211118-052. The resolution directed staff to process code amendments to allow for an additional 30’ in height beyond the base zone standards for developments participating in the new tier of the density bonus program and proposed affordability requirements for such developments. In June of 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220609-080, implementing the code amendments initiated through the 2021 Council resolution. However, in December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056, and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. In February 2024, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20240229-073, which created the Density Bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. This new district is similar to the provisions in VMU2 and is available citywide through the rezoning process. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed amendment to §25-2-652 would do the following: - Amend the commercial ground floor requirement to match VMU standards, requiring 75% of the ground floor along the principal street to be designed for commercial use - Add the allowed commercial uses from VMU for office base zoning districts - Align compatibility screening requirements with amendments to citywide policy made by Council at through Ordinance 20240516-004 - Clarify that §25-2-652(B) only allows less restrictive site development standards to be overridden, not all standards Proposed Text Amendment(s): Available prior to the Planning Commission public hearing. Staff Recommendation: Recommended Staff supports the proposed amendments, which aim to increase participation in the density bonus program and align its regulations with citywide standards. The modification to commercial ground floor requirements will ensure that developments under the DB90 program resemble existing VMU developments, enabling staff to review these applications consistently, and facilitating a streamlined approval process. Further, an analysis of recent VMU developments revealed that the program's requirements result in only 8% to 15% of the ground floor square footage being allocated to commercial use, which is significantly below the 75% requirement under DB90. Allowing for additional commercial uses within office base zoning districts will enable true mixed-use developments that provide a variety of goods and services within a …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 21, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a Regular meeting on May 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Satyajeet Dodia Hailey Easley Pierre Nguyen Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Luan Tran Commissioners Absent: Sabrina Sha Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting on April 19, 2024. None. 1 The minutes from the meeting of April 19, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sin’s motion, Commissioner Chen’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Sha and Shakur Jamal-Hassan were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding community needs and planning for use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for housing and public services. (Chris Duran, Grants Program Manager, Housing Department). The presentation was made by Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department and James May, Housing and Community Development Officer, Housing Department. Discussion of Resolution No. 20240502-093 (A resolution directing the City Manager to create a City Poet Laureate program). Chair Huang provided an update. Discussion of a meeting with City of Austin Department leaders and the Equity Office related to approved Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission budget recommendations. Chair Huang and Vice Chair Jambulapati provided an update. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. 6. Update from the Food Security working group. Commissioner Sin and Vice Chair Jambulapati provided an update. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group related to the outdoor pavilion. Chair Huang provided an update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS An item to review the Commission’s July and August meeting dates was requested by Chair Huang and Vice Chair Jambulapati. An item to discuss holding an in-person Commission meeting at the Asian American Resource Center was requested by Chair Huang and Vice Chair Jambulapati. Items to update the membership of the Food Security working group and Asian American Resource Center working group were requested by Chair Huang and Vice Chair Jambulapati. 3. 4. 2 ADJOURNMENT Chair Huang adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the XX meeting on …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Greenberg called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William D. Floyd Carrie Thompson Ryan Puzycki Commissioners Absent: Hank Smith David Fotus 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on May 21, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 05/21/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Fotus were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2023-0154 - Randy Road - Hyman; District 6 11401 Randy Road, Bull Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Eric and Laurie Hyman Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Whittliff) DR to SF-1-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of SF-1-CO was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Fotus were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 11708 Pearce Lane LLC (Caleb Landes) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jonathan Sosebee) DR to CS Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0028 - 11708 Pearce Lane LLC; District 2 11708 Pearce Lane, Onion Creek The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of CS was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Fotus were absent. 4. Environmental Variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: SP-2022-0531D - Walnut Creek - January Dr Flood Risk Reduction; District 1 11505 1/2 January Dr, Walnut Creek Capital Delivery Services, Claudia Corsetti The applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a Seep/Spring Complex Critical Environmental Feature buffer for a drainage outfall. Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov DSD Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of a variance from LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a Seep/Spring Complex Critical Environmental Feature buffer for a drainage outfall was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, …
Home Blown, LLC Dominic Longi, Manager 1004 W. 43rd Street Austin, TX 78756 Commissioners and Council Members c/o Sherri Sirwaitis, Case Manager Planning Department The City of Austin Re: Letter of Support for the Rezoning of 4303 Marathon Blvd. (the “Property”) to GO-MU-CO; Case No. C14-2024-0068 Dear Commissioners and Council Members: I own property at 1004 W. 43rd Street, which is immediately adjacent to the south side of the Property. I am writing to express my support for rezoning the Property to GO-MU-CO with the following conditions: 1. Prohibit access via Marathon Blvd.; 2. Require a minimum 10-foot compatibility buffer on the west side of the Property; and 3. Match the LO permitted and conditional uses, except: (a) off-site accessory parking would be permitted; and (b) residential treatment would be prohibited. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dino Longi John Rigdon 4302 Marathon Blvd., Unit 1 Austin, TX 78756 Commissioners and Council Members c/o Sherri Sirwaitis, Case Manager Planning Department The City of Austin Re: Letter of Support for the Rezoning of 4303 Marathon Blvd. (the “Property”) to GO-MU-CO; Case No. C14-2024-0068 Dear Commissioners and Council Members: I own and reside in the front house at 4302 Marathon Blvd., which is directly across the street to the west of the Property. I am writing to express my support for rezoning the Property to GO-MU- CO with the following conditions: 1. Prohibit access via Marathon Blvd.; 2. Require a minimum 10-foot compatibility buffer on the west side of the Property; and 3. Match the LO permitted and conditional uses, except: (a) off-site accessory parking would be permitted; and (b) residential treatment would be prohibited. In addition to these conditions, We Are Blood has committed to ongoing coordination with interested neighbors as it relates to the design of the compatibility buffer and parking lot. This is an important step to ensure continuity with the surrounding neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John Rigdon
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: joer_tex@icloud.com Boudreaux, Marcelle Michael Whellan; Nathalie Frensley C14-2024-0076 Conditional Overlay Prohibited Uses Sunday, June 16, 2024 4:33:25 PM [You don't often get email from joer_tex@icloud.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution Marcelle, the Allandale Neighborhood Zoning Committee requests that some prohibited use be included in a Conditional Overlay for this item. These are from a list agreed by the applicant last October: - Kennel - Bail Bond Services - Adult-oriented Businesses - Outdoor Entertainment - Outdoor Sports & Recreation - Service Station (gas) - Custom Manufacturing - Maintenance & Service Facility Thank you for your consideration. Joseph Reynolds 2611 West 49th St Austin, Texas 78731 joer_tex@icloud.com 512-454-8880(h) 512-297-4841(c) CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240515-003 Date: May 15, 2024 Subject: 3 Men Movers Variances, SP-2023-0294C Motion by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting: Second by: Haris Qureshi 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow driveway construction on slopes greater than 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-302 to allow building and parking construction on slopes 15%; over 15%; 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 12 feet 4. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 15 feet. AND WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification; and THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: 1. Terrace and vegetate steep slopes. 2. Provide enlarged parking lot islands (3) that are approximately 17 feet wide for improved tree growth. 3. Provide enhanced tree mitigation (5 additional trees). Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Plant native plants and trees that are consistent with Blackland prairie species throughout the property, not just on terraces and slopes. 2. Retain as many existing native species trees as possible. 3. Have a tree maintenance plan to ensure that planted trees and vegetation can become established (minimum 5 year plan.) 4. Research the feasibility of adding solar power to the property where possible/practical. Vote: 8-0 For: Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan 1 of 2 Against: None Abstain: Richard Brimer Absent: Jennifer Bristol Attest: Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2
OWNER INFORMATION INDEX OF DRAWINGS G1.0 G1.1 G3.0 D1.0 A0.0 A1.0 A2.0 A2.1 COVER SHEET PROJECT INFORMATION AND GENERAL NOTES SCHEDULES DEMOLITION PLANS SITE PLAN FLOOR PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS Rymer Residence 1205 W. 10th St. Austin, TX 78703 ARCHITECT: Norma Yancey, AIA SIDETRACKED STUDIO, PLLC 6521 Burnet Ln. Ste. 105 Austin, Texas 78703 phone: 870.219.6942 norma@sidetracked-studio.com Andrew Rymer 1205 W.10th St. Austin, TX 78703 LEGAL DESCRIPTION 41.86 X 99.33 FT AV OLT 4 DIVISION Z ZONING INFORMATION SF-3-NP SQUARE FOOTAGE INTERIOR REMODEL MAIN LEVEL: LOWER LEVEL: TOTAL IMPROVEMENTS: 1114 SF 977 SF 2091 SF Sidetracked Studio 6521 Burnet Ln. Ste.105 Austin, Texas 78757 870 219 6942 06.07.24 FIELD INSPECTION REQUIRED Prior to performing any bidding, new construction, and/or repairs, general contractor shall visit the site, inspect all existing conditions, and report any discrepancies to the architect. e c n e d s e R i r e m y R . t S h t 0 1 . W 5 0 2 1 3 0 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A DATE ISSUED FOR 06.07.24 FOR PERMIT PROJECT NUMBER: 0000 COVER SHEET G1.0 GENERAL NOTES 1. THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS CONSIST OF ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED ON SHEET G1.0 AND THE INFORMATION ENCLOSED WITHIN. 13. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE STAGING AREA LOCATION AND ACCESS ROUTE WITH OWNER IN PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING. 2. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING ALL COMPLETED WORK. CONTRACTOR SHALL REPLACE AND/OR RESTORE ALL MATERIALS STORED OR INSTALLED ON THE SITE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE OR THEFT. 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTING THE PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF ADOPTED CODES, LOCAL AMENDMENTS/RULES, AND STATE REGULATIONS. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY AND CORRELATE ALL DIMENSIONS ON THE JOB SITE. USE DIMENSIONS INDICATED. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. 5. ALL PROPOSALS SHALL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION ALL SITE CONDITIONS AFFECTING WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT. 6. IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES IN THE DRAWINGS, OR ACTUAL JOB CONDITIONS WHICH WILL AFFECT THE EXECUTION OF THE WORK AS INTENDED. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY ALL NECESSARY LABOR AND MATERIAL NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE WORK DESCRIBED HEREWITHIN. 8. PROVIDE FIRST AID AND FIRE PROTECTION AS REQUIRED BY OSHA. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 10 AND LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 9. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL DIVISIONS WITH OTHER TRADES AFFECTING OR AFFECTED BY SAME. 10. ANY NECESSARY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WORK SHALL BE …
A Food Plan for Austin-Travis County Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission June 18, 2024 Agenda ● Introductions ● What is a Food System? ● What is a Food Plan and why are we doing it? ● How did we create the Plan? ● Who participated in the Planning Process? ● Overview of Vision and Objectives ● Overview of the Goals and Strategies ● Next Steps 2 2 Some Food for Thought Food Production: Where our food comes from, including everything from farming to ranching Food Processing & Distribution: What happens to food from where it is grown to when it reaches your plate, including how food is moved and processed. Food Markets & Retails: Where food is sold, purchased, or provided cost-free. Food Consumption & Access: How we eat our food, who struggles to get enough food, and what impact our consumption has on our health. Post-Consumption & Food Waste: What happens to the parts of food we don’t eat and the impact of food waste on the environment. Food Justice: How systemic racism & colonization impact how the food system works — or doesn’t work — for each member of our community. 4 Creating a Food Plan What is a Food Plan & why do we need one? ● A Food Plan sets clear Goals and Strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable & resilient food system ● The Food Plan builds on several other initiatives made by the County, City, and communities to tackle key food system issues. ● The Food Plan centers equity and the lived expertise of those most impacted by the current food system 6 6 Background and Authority ● On June 2021, Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process ● Travis County Commissioners Court approved formal participation in the plan in fall 2022 Link to full resolution 7 7 Project Timeline Phase 0: Planning for the Plan Phase 1: Vision Development Phase 2: Goal & Strategy Development We are here Phase 3: Review and Ground truthing September 2021 - January 2023 March - August 2023 September 2023 - February 2024 February - Summer/Fall 2024 ● ● ● ● Building Community Awareness 📰 Release of State of the Food System Report 📚 Onboarding Planning Consultant⭐ Recruitment of Community Teams🚀 ● Website launch 📶 ● World Cafes ☕ ● ● ● ● Listening Sessions & Tabling at events …
Outreach and Education Initiative Overview Communications and Public Information Office What we will cover • BACKGROUND • OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERABLES • PROGRESS TO DATE • HOW YOU CAN HELP BACKGROUND Council Actions • Nov 2021- Resolution directs staff to develop recommendations to address hate crimes • Aug 2022- Budget Funding approved for outreach and education activities Hate Crime Report Data: An Early Warning Mission and messaging for meaningful change We All Belong Campaign Goals Increase awareness of tools and resources to report hate crimes and incidents. • Build community to counter anti - hate climate and culture . • • Inspire and empower Austinites to champion change Call to Action Content Optimized for Social Sharing Asking questions to gain actionable insights What we wa nt e d t o kno w: ● Ho w d o Aus t init e s fe e l o ve ra ll - s e ns e o f s a fe t y, t rus t in C it y/ C o m m unit y Re s p o ns e ? ● Ho w a re a c t s o f ha t e im p a c t ing ho w t he y fe e l in t he ir ne ig hb o rho o d s ? ● Wha t a re p e o p le p e rs o na lly e xp e rie nc ing ? ● Wha t is t he c o m m unit y le ve l o f a wa re ne s s a b o ut t o o ls a nd re s o urc e s t o re p o rt ha t e c rim e s a nd inc id e nt s ? Centralized Reporting Tools and Information Community Connections and Resources An intuitive and interactive data experience A Deeper Dive: Community Data Dashboard A Deeper Dive: Community Data Dashboard Activities and Outcomes A Party with a Purpose Community Pop-Up Events From Altit to Austin concert Lunar New Year Festival Texas Festivus Celebration Incomplete Stories Dance presentation Draupadi, a dance drama Brave Communities Connection: Tai Chi Central Texas Juneteenth Celebration Congolese Independence Day Celebration Congregation Beth Israel- CBI Strong Two Years Later Holi Storytelling Asian American Film Festival Khushfest-Austin’s Color Festival CelebrAsia Latino Health and Wellness Festival Preparedness …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 18, 2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 18, 2024 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Louis Stone called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. in Attendance: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Al Braden- Spoke in favor of Item #3. • Dan O’Brien- Streetlighting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of May 21, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins second on a 6-0-1 vote with Commissioner Gary abstaining, Commissioners Johnson and Scaffidi absent, and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. The motion to approve a recommendation approving the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Farmer’s second on a 6-0-1 vote with Commissioner Gary abstaining, Commissioners Johnson and Scaffidi absent, and two vacancies. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3. Recommend approving amendments to the Resource Management Commission bylaws to include advising on all matters related to natural gas companies that serve customers within the City of Austin, including franchise agreements, rates, and conservation programs. The motion to approve a recommendation approving amendments to the Resource Management Commission bylaws to include advising on all matters related to natural gas companies was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on a 6-1 vote with Commissioner Gary voting against, Commissioners Johnson and Scaffidi absent, and two vacancies. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Staff briefing regarding the Single Family Residential Landscape Transformation Activities by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services and Christopher Charles, Water Conservation Coordinator. The briefing was presented by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services and Christopher Charles, Water Conservation Coordinator. 5. Discussion regarding …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 18, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a Regular meeting on June 18, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Luan Tran Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Satyajeet Dodia Hailey Easley Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Commissioners Absent: Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2024. None. 1 The minutes from the meeting of May 21, 2024, were approved on Chair Huang’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Xiyi Chen’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Dodia and Nguyen were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability on the City of Austin Food Plan. The presentation was made by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability. Commissioner Tran requested that demographic information for the Food Plan Community Advisory Committee and issue area groups be shared with the Commission. Presentation by the City Communications & Public Information Office on the We All Belong Anti-Hate Education and Outreach Initiative. The presentation was made by Alicia Dean, Strategic Communications Division Manager, Communications and Public Information Office and Jessica King, Communications Director, Communications and Public Information Office. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s July and August meeting dates and potential cancellation of a meeting. Discussed. Discussion of holding an in-person future Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting at the Asian American Resource Center. Discussed. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2023 Annual Report and Internal Review, including the Commission’s goals and objectives for the next year. Discussed. Chair Huang and Vice Chair Jambulapati requested that an item to discuss the Annual Report and Internal Review be added to the July meeting agenda. Discussion of new City Manager T.C. Broadnax meeting with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community leaders. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve changes to the membership of the Food Security working group. Commissioner Yang was added to the Food Security working group without objection. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2 9. …
Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee APPROVED MINUTES June 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. 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 at 512-974-7288 or email Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. Jordan Feldman, the board call or register, liaison, COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Claire Hempel (Chair) Alejandra Flores (Vice-Chair) Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Greg Anderson Awais Azhar CALL TO ORDER Call to Order by Chair Hempel at 12:04pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the April 1, 2024, meeting minutes. On a motion by Commissioner Greenberg seconded by Vice Chair Flores, the minutes 1 from the April 1, 2024, meeting were approved unanimously (5-0) with Commissioner Anderson and Azhar absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2024-011 Density Bonus 90 Revisions. Discussion and possible action to Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to revise uses, site development regulations, density bonus requirements and compatibility standards applicable in density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. City Staff: Paul Books, Planning Department, (512) 974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. Paul Books presented. Commissioner Flores moved to forward the staff recommendation to the Planning Commission seconded by Commissioner Maxwell, and the amendment passed on 4-0-1 vote with Commissioner Greenberg abstaining and Commissioners Azhar and Anderson absent. 3. Officer Elections. Discussion and action to elect Chair and Vice Chair. On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Flores was unanimously approved as Chair. On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Hempel was unanimously approved as Vice Chair. DISCUSSION ITEMS No discussion items. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Hempel suggested a possible future briefing on uses and how they relate to the upcoming comprehensive plan. Notes from the discussion: Commissioner Stern proposed to discuss the possible implementation of uses such as counseling, guidance, medical office, personal improvement, pet services, and the like in commercial zoning district, since certain areas of the City particularly east of IH 35 lack these services. Commissioner Maxwell noted a possible need to update the use table. Chair …
