SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE NO: SP-2022-0516C COMMISSION DATE: January 16, 2024 SITE PLAN NAME: HCA Behavior Health Hospital ADDRESS: 2411 Park Bend Dr., Austin, TX 78758 APPLICANT: Pacheco Koch a Westwood Company (Tim Wallace) AGENT: Westwood PS (Will Swinnea) ZONING: PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Behavior health hospital with associated improvements. AREA: 18.1 ac COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 3 DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek (Suburban) JURISDICTION: Full purpose VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: 1. Vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 14 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met and recommends the variance with the following conditions: Contain the fill with a combination of engineered walls and terraces to reduce grading and 1. increase infiltration. Seed and plant the terraces with native trees (where feasible based on structural constraints), 2. perennials, grasses, and forbs per 609S to increase infiltration, provide habitat, and increase plant diversity. Providing NO MOW signage for the terraces. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: date: The Environmental Board voted in (6) favor, (1) against, (4) absentia ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli PHONE: 512-974-1879 E-mail: pamela.abee-taulli@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Rosemary Avila PHONE: 512-974-2784 E-mail: rosemary.avila@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Environmental Commission Recommendation Environmental Commission Backup Page 1 of 641 of 6406 SP-2022-0516C - HCA Behavior Health Hospital; District 7 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231206-002 Second by: David Sullivan Date: December 6, 2023 Subject: HCA Behavior Health Hospital, SP-2022-0516C Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting variances from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 14 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend this variance with conditions, having determined that the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the requested variance with the following: Staff Conditions 1. Contain the fill with a combination of engineered walls and terraces to reduce grading and increase water infiltration. 2. Seed and plant the terraces with native trees (where feasible based on structural constraints), perennials, grasses, and forbs per 609S to increase infiltration, provide habitat, and increase plant diversity. Providing NO MOW signage for the terraces. Vote: 6-1 For: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, and David Sullivan Against: Richard Brimer Abstain: None Absent: Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, Colin Nickells, and …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2021-0415D ZAP COMMISSION DATE: January 16, 2024 PROJECT NAME: Marshall Ranch Water Improvements ADDRESS: 904 1/2 S CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY DISTRICT: 8 WATERSHED: Eanes Creek (Water Supply Suburban) AREA: 37.23 acres/0.89acres limits of construction APPLICANT: AGENT: Ian Clements, P.E. 3501 Southwest Parkway Building 3, Suite 100 AUSTIN, TX 78735 Ian Clements, P.E. 3501 Southwest Parkway Building 3, Suite 100 AUSTIN, TX 78735 CASE MANAGER: Chase Norris (512) 978-1623 Chase.Norris@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: SF-2 PROPOSED USE: tank with associated improvements within the Medium Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor. The applicant is proposing to include an elevated water storage REQUEST: The site is located within the Medium Intensity Zone of the Loop 360 Hill Country Roadway Corridor and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no waiver requests with this application. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies will all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code including all Hill Country Roadway Corridor development regulations. All comments have been cleared. The focus of granting the request should be based upon the site development regulations meeting the criteria of the Hill Country Ordinance and not the merits of the Council approved PUD. The question is to grant or deny; additional conditions may not be imposed. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: This is the first time this has come before ZAP. 1 of 307 SPC-2021-0415D - Marshall Ranch Water Improvements PROPOSED USE: Public PROPOSED HEIGHT: 35’ PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 87,912 (12%) PROPOSED IMP. CVRG.: 145,936 sf (19.91) PROVIDED: 44,790 sf or 98% PROPOSED PARKING:150 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 1: 37.235 ACRES, BEING ALL OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 39.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE JOHN SWESEY SURVEY NO. 506, ABSTRACT NO. 702, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS DESCRIBED IN THE CONTRIBUTION DEED TO EANES MARSHALL RANCH, LP DATED JUNE 21ST, 2016, AND RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2016114549 OF THE OFFICAIL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAVE AND EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT 2.50 ACREs CONVEYED IN VOLUME 8396, PAGE 991 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT CERTAIN 30 FOOT BY 35 FOOT TRACT AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME …
Re: (14-2023-0118 7331 & 7333 Bluff Springs Road To:Hadri, Cynthia <Cynthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov> External Email -Exercise Caution Nancy Isles Nation Tue 1/16/2024 11 :54 AM I Good afternoon. is NOT compatible This proposal family homes. The scale of this project of nearby privacy neighborhood. residents. with nearby uses as the staff report states. Nearby "uses" are single would overwhelm borders. the properties it the It would invade It would bring hundreds of transients into what was a quiet residential I object completely to this proposal. It has been made without consideration of existing properties. Nancy Isles 7207 Dan Pass Nation Good afternoon, On Friday, January 12, 2024, Hadri, Cynthia <0.nthia.Hadri@austintexas.gov > wrote: and Platting Commission The Zoning link below. The 7331 & 7333 Bluff Springs page 5 for speaker includes registration about Speaker information and the Staff report case is Item 5 on the agenda. presentation and parking in the is provided Please refer to Page 6 materials. validation. / handout and information regarding testimony time allocation (ZAP) agenda is attached Road Rezoning Staff report: ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET (austintexas.gov). note, the ZAP meeting has the option of allowing In order to address the ZAP by telephone, link below P-rior to 2 P-m on Tuesday, the public please via telephone to participate as well the be sure to sign up through email any 16, 2024. Please January Please as in-person. speaker presentations or handouts 1:00 PM day of the meeting. registration 1 to Commission Liaison Andrew Rivera by at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov httgs://forms.office.com/g/irmTaGAgfg In-person speakers are able to sign up any time prior to 5:30 pm. Thank you, Hadri Ill I Current Cynthia Planner City of Austin, 0: (512) 974-7620 Planning Planning Department
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 16, 2024 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Smith called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Scott Boone Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair Alejandra Flores William D. Floyd Dave Fouts Kendra Garrett Ryan Johnson - Parliamentarian Hank Smith – Chair Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson - Secretary Absent 1 Vacancy PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023. Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Fouts on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Flores and Floyd absent. One vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Live Creek LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: C14-2023-0053 - Bonnell Residential Rezoning; District 10 4812 Mount Bonnell Road, Lake Austin/ Dry Creek North Watersheds Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) LA to SF-2 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Request for Indefinite Postponement by Applicant. Motion to grant Applicant’s request for indefinite postponement of this item was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Fouts on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Flores and Floyd absent. One vacancy on the dais. 3. Zoning: C14-2023-0100 - Optimist Club Recreation, District 6 13504 ½ Briarwick Drive, 9100 Meadowheath Drive, 13332 Villa Park Drive, 13300-134011 Morris Road, Lake Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Optimist Club of Town & Country Round Rock Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) I-RR to GR-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Postponement request by Applicant to February 6, 2024. Postponement Request: Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to February 6, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Fouts on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Flores and Floyd absent. One vacancy on the dais. C14-2023-0106 - LL Braker; District 7 4. Rezoning: 11209 Metric Boulevard, Little Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: B9 SEQUOIA BRAKER OWNER LP by Link Logistics Real Estate Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Management LLC (Andrew …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION January 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Shane Johnson Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kate Bren Melissa Carugati CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Chelsey Scaffidi Alison Silverstein Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on November 14, 2023. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approving an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $855,340 in grant funds from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant, a funding opportunity from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy for Austin Energy Commercial Energy Efficiency Services Programs. 3. Recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Pathways at Chalmers West, LP, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 1600 East 3rd Street, Buildings 1, 2, and 3, Austin, TX, 78702, in an amount not to exceed $251,140. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . 4. Discussion on repurposing the GreenChoice Program. (Sponsors: Robbins, Stone, …
..Title Posting Language Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $855,340 in grant funds from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant, a funding opportunity from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy for Austin Energy Commercial Energy Efficiency Services Programs. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $855,340 is available from the Department of Energy. No city funding match is required. A fiscal note is attached. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Local Government Issues Director (512) 322-6087; Joseph Teng, Manager, Energy Efficiency Services (512)-482-5439 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 16, 2024- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: In November 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the City of Austin (Austin Energy or AE) a $855,340 agreement for a two-year Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG) program funded by the U.S. Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). Austin Energy is committed to using these funds at community-facing City-owned facilities. The objective of these funds is to accelerate energy efficiency projects at City of Austin community-facing facilities. Over the next two years, the utility will work with City staff to identify and implement energy efficiency upgrades at the Austin Public Library, Austin Public Health, and Parks and Recreation Department facilities. Improvements to HVAC equipment, building envelope, lighting, and other building systems will reduce energy use, produce fewer greenhouse gases, and enhance facility comfort. Austin Energy expects to administer this grant funding with existing Commercial Energy Efficiency program staff and guidelines. Austin Energy has a long history of providing energy-efficiency incentives in the community to ensure clean, affordable, and reliable electricity – and reduce the need to build new fossil-fuel powerplants. Because of Austin’s emphasis on conservation and protecting the environment, Austin Energy’s energy-efficiency programs have garnered national attention and became a model for the federal government’s ENERGY STAR program. Currently, Austin Energy targets carbon-free generation by 2035 to support the City of Austin’s efforts towards our community-wide goals to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, as outlined in the Austin Community Climate Plan. Grant funds help Austin Energy meet these carbon reduction targets that benefit the climate and community and is part of the utility’s strategy to lead the clean- energy …
..Title Posting Language Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Pathways at Chalmers West, LP, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 1600 East 3rd Street, Buildings 1, 2, and 3, Austin, TX, 78702, in an amount not to exceed $251,140. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $251,140 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: June 3, 2021- Council approved issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Pathways at Chalmers East, located at 300 Chicon St. August 8, 2019- Council approved issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Pathways at Chalmers South, located at 1638 E 2nd St. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 16, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s), detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits.: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 251 208 371,407 $504,034 $251,140 49.8% Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 175 260 260 406,982 35.3 2,625 189 The Pathways at Chalmers West is the third project of The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA). Chalmers West will have 156 affordable housing units. This proposed system is estimated to offset 79% of the interconnected meters projected annual energy consumptions. The purpose of the installation is to provide affordable, renewable energy to underserved populations and leverage the Value-of-Solar benefit to reduce electric bills for the occupants of the multifamily affordable housing properties. In order …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 12/28/2023 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 159 35 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 50 113 9 11 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 12/28/2023 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$72k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Installation Lincoln Oaks 263.3 766,330 $257,806 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617 Measures Planned Phase 1 (Complete): Water Saving Devices, Phase 2 (In Progress): LED Lighting, Plenum Remediation & Seal, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats Total # of Units 296 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 Paid 1290576 49.4 199,196 $117,626 Paid 1290573 The Aspect 234.2 351,901 $203,105 Paid 1283260 60.7 250,207 $111,670 HVAC Tune-Ups, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, Limited time bonus offerings LED Lights, Plenum Remediation & Seal, HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, ECAD incentive, MFIQ LTO items Attic Insulation, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, Lighting, Water Savings Devices Multifamily Installation 1281017 Multifamily Installation 1275428 305.4 669,612 $279,173 Low-E windows, Smart Thermostats, HVAC replacement 99.9 349,027 $213,038 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting Multifamily Installation 1299445 32.7 1,687 $87,883 Attic Insulation (FY24) Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA January 16th, 2024 REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION JANUARY 16th, 2024 at 6:00pm (CST) CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISISONS RM #1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation via WebEx. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (January 15th by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles, no later than 12pm- noon on Monday, January 15th, 2024. Please telephone call & leave a voicemail at (512) 974- 8045 or email alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the 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). BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner District Commissioner VACANT Seonhye “Sonny” Sin 9 10 Sabrina Sha Satyajeet Dodia Kuo Yang Lily Trieu Nayer Sikder Fang Fang Anna Lan Mohsin Lari Mayor Hanna Huang (Chair) At-Large Padmini Jambulapati At-Large Pierre Nguyen At-Large Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan At-Large Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA January 16th, 2024 CALL TO ORDER MEETING 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. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s REGULAR MEETING on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on updates from Jodi Schrobilgen, from the Hope Clinic. Discussion on updates regarding city executive leadership vacancies and hiring of those positions. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action for scheduling a strategic Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission planning meeting(s) in the beginning of 2024. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution Condemning Hate & Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Budget Workgroup (Commissioners Sarah …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240116-005 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Date: Subject: January 16, 2024 Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Motioned by: Commissioner Mohsin Lari Seconded By: Commissioner Pierre Nguyen ---- RECOMMENDATION: In response to the ongoing Gaza Crisis and subsequent rise in hate-related incidents, the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that City Council directs City staff to execute a coordinated public awareness campaign combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab sentiment; for the Austin Police Department to develop a comprehensive coordinated response to victims of violence stemming from rhetoric of the Gaza Crisis; and calls on City Council to express support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission was created Ordinance No. 20141211-204 to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and to provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; WHEREAS, the attack on October 7th by Hamas has led to the tragic loss of Israeli civilians and the subsequent indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel has led to the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza; WHEREAS, rhetoric as a result of the global conflict has led to incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments rising within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; 1 of 3 WHEREAS, it is our duty as the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission of the City of Austin to address and combat discrimination, prejudice, and hate against Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees in all its forms in order to foster a community where every resident can live free from fear and discrimination; WHEREAS that the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission of the City of Austin firmly condemns all acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments within our city; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin City Council is called upon to direct City staff in executing a coordinated public awareness campaign that combats acts …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 01.16.2024 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JANUARY 16th, 2024 The ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, JANUARY, 16TH, 2025, at the Boards and Commission Rooms #1101 in City Hall (301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Chair HANNA HUANG called the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING to order at 6:03 pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang (Chair) Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Pierre Nguyen Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) Anna Lan Fang Fang Satyajeet Dodia Lily Trieu Mohsin Lari Sabrina Sha Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Nayer Sikder Padmini Jambulapati Staff in Attendance: Alejandra Mireles – Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office Eric Anderson – Program Coordinator, Office of City Clerk 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. 1 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 01.16.2024 1. Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective (ADPIAC shared with Commission the organization’s experience since Senate Bill (SB) 17 was passed. The ADPIAC shared that they have been cut out of all resources without notice and they are reaching out to any organization, for support. The ADPIAC also gave background information on the work the organization does at The University of Texas at Austin. They put the only graduation event for Asian American students, provide leadership training; and offer Asian friendly services for the city. ADPIAC said that they are asking for any funds outside of campus to supplement what the organization has lost because of SB17. COMMISSIONER HANNA HUANG shared with the Commission what SB17 generally does and that it became effective over the winter break. The Commission kindly asked the ADPIAC to return to another meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s REGULAR MEETING on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of on NOVEMBER 14th, 2023, were approved on COMMISSIONER PIERRE NGUYEN motion, COMMISSIONER SARAH CHEN’s second on a 14 – 0 unanimous vote. Discussion on updates from Jodi Schrobilgen, Director from the Hope Clinic. Jodi Schrobilgen shares the vision for Hope Clinic, to end barriers and to serve immigrants, regardless of financial services. …
REGULAR MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, January 12, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is liaison at Jacquelyn.Alexander@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register, email the board required for The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Donna Betts Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Lira Ramirez Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo Vacant Vacant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 8, 2023, regular meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 2. Introduction and welcome to Christi Vitela, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities new staff liaison beginning March 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS for People with Disabilities. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 3. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6, 2023, meeting. (Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles) 4. Discussion and updates from the COTA Disability Access Taskforce liaison. (Donna Betts) 5. Discussion to determine ad hoc committees based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee 6. Discussion and possible action to establish a working group to review an amended census for people with new physical or mental challenges and people who are experiencing lifelong physical or mental challenges. 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 contact the Jacquelyn Alexander at the Office of Civil Rights Jacquelyn.Alexander@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users are routed through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 974-3251.
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Elisabeth Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Ramirez Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities December 8, 2023, regular meeting. The minutes from the meeting of (12/08/2023) were approved on Salazar’s motion, and Hogan’s second on a (6-0) vote. (Commissioners Absent: Jonathan Franks, Donna Betts, and Mickey Fetonte.) 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Introduction and welcome to Christi Vitela, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities new staff liaison beginning March 2024. An introduction was made by Christi Vitela. 1 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion and updates on the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). (Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles) Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6, 2023, meeting. (Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles) Discussion was not held. Request for Item #3 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. Discussion and updates from the COTA Disability Access Taskforce liaison. (Donna Betts). Discussion was not held. Request for Item #4 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. Discussion to determine ad hoc committees based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. Request for Item #5 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to establish a working group to review an amended census for people with new physical or mental challenges and people who are experiencing lifelong physical or mental challenges. Discussion was held. The motion to create a Demographic Working Group to find and encapsulate the amount of Austinites with Disabilities that get serviced or need services was approved on Salazar’s motion, and Powell’s second on a (6-0) vote. Adrianne Hogan, Jennifer Powell, and Lira Ramirez volunteered to join the established Demographic Working Group. (Commissioners Absent: Jonathan Franks, Donna Betts, and Mickey Fetonte.) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Standing updates from the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) liaison Vice Chair Meyer. Discussion with action on results of virtual townhall meetings. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan at …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD January 10, 2024, at 2:30 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board 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 Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair Aileen Bazan Mike Cannatti Stefani Mathis John Riedie Bishop Chappell Ed Bailey, Vice Chair Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Anna Panossian Christian Tschoepe 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 Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on November 8, 2023. 2. 3. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Stephanie Ashworth with the Texas Neighborhood Coalition regarding neighborhood concerns on short-term rentals (STRs) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding 2024 Tourism Commission calendar for conflicting meeting dates due to tourism activities. WORKING GROUPS Discussion from the Short-Term Rental Work Group updates. call 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. at Please felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Tourism Commission Board, please contact Felicia Ojeda at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. The next Tourism Commission meeting will be on February 14, 2024. at Austin Convention Center Department, Felicia Ojeda
My name is Luis Bonet and since 2018 my wife and I have operated an Airbnb guest house (ADU) on our property located on District 9, with zipcode 78751. We live on property and have homestead exemption. We are fully compliant of Austin STR ordinance and have paid for permits and hospitality taxes every single time they are due. As a fully compliant STR operator we are very frustrated with City of Austin lack of prioritization and enforcement of the STR ordinance. Back in 2022 I wrote to Mrs. Tovo about this issue and in 2023 to Mr. Qadri with no response. I have reported numerous non-permit operators and sadly they are still operating without much consequence. Multiple articles have been published stating that in Austin only 10% of the STR operators have a permit, which is a pitiful record. It is my speculation that if a non- compliant STR does not bother to get a permit they will also never pay hospitality taxes. This is a huge gap in revenue for the City of Austin and wonder why the Council is not addressing it more forcefully. I also anticipate that the non-compliant operators are your problem child that overcrowd their properties with excessive guests and causes problems with neighbors thereby disrupting the community. Data from AirDNA shows that in 2 years the number of STR lis�ngs in 78751 has grown from 250 to 375 lis�ngs (50% increase). AirDNA also reports that total revenue for STRs in 2023 was about $14M which translates to about $1.5M in taxes most of which is not collected. The COA database shows that over the last 3 years there has been an average of 76 permit holders, which means there are about 300 non- compliant operators in 78751. That’s about 2/3 STR are non-compliant, and the numbers keep growing. City wide the number of STR licensees have hovered around 2,100 effec�vely staying flat. I conclude new STR operators are not seeking a permit. From our view non-compliant operators will continue to operate and violate the ordinance as there are no significant consequences. I have been asking if the ordinance allows for back charging non-compliant operators for permits and taxes not paid. This situation has been going for years and I am amazed that we are still not addressing it in a more aggressive way. In summary, it seems unreasonable for STR licensed property owners …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Event Center, First Floor, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Noemi Castro, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member John Estrada, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Member 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 (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of December 6, 2023. 2. Staff Report on ESB-MACC programs during December and upcoming programs in STAFF BRIEFINGS January. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Heidi Tse on the Phase 2 project, followed by discussion and possible action. Navarro, Amaro 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Music Creative Hubs. Estrada, Zamarripa-Saenz 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the process for renaming 64 Rainey parkland. Navarro, Estrada 6. Discussion and possible action to create a 64 Rainey Working Group and its scope of work. Zamarripa-Saenz, Navarro 7. Presentation by Vice Chair Larry Amaro on demographics to discuss the possible action of creating multiple working groups for ESB-MACC Cultural Arts Activities. Amaro, Reyna WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from Phase 2 Project Working Group 9. Update from Budget Working Group 10. Update from Ethnographic 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. …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:05pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Absent: Angelica Navarro, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Noemi Castro, Member John Estrada, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Left at 7:15pm) Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dr. Angelica Valenzuela, Professor at The University of Texas at Austin announced that she was the organizer of activities for Academia Cuauhtli. She expressed her excitement of support from the community, Laura Esparza, Parks and Recreation Department Museums and Cultural Programs Manager, Katya Guzman, ESB-MACC Academia Cuauhtli Coordinator, ESB-MACC Staff, and the City of Austin. She mentioned she was open to their advice on improvements and how to expand their partnership where they can provide community initiatives and cultural relevant enriching education that nurtures not just the Spanish language but a love of it and everything Latinx. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of November 1, 2023, were approved on Member Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Martinez seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Members Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Staff Report on ESB-MACC programs during November and upcoming programs in December. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative gave a report on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Caminos Teen Leadership, and Academia Cuauhtli programming, sharing highlights for the month of November along with upcoming programs & events for the month of December. She also provided an update of current and upcoming marketing and outreach events. (Please see the Board and Commissions Website for backup material.) Katya Guzman, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Coordinator for Academia Cuauhtli provided a presentation on the vision and mission of the program. Guzman discussed …
MACC Staff Report – 1/10/24 Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Happy New Year from the MACC Staff! Thanks to everyone who attended our events, shared information about the MACC, gave their feedback in meetings, collaborated, and followed us to new locations in 2023. Holistic Wellness Programming Yoga for All Levels: Saturday, December 9 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 7) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Body, mind and soul will align as we move with intention through gentle movement guided by breath. We will incorporate meditation to regulate the nervous system. Gentle Flow Yoga (8+): Saturday, December 2 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 2) Windsor Park Library – 1st class at this location Voice/Guitar/Songwriting Lessons Intermediate (15+): Mondays, Dec 4 & 11 @ 4-5pm (Attendance: 11) Windsor Park Library Join award winning song-writer Javier Jara for voice, guitar and songwriting lessons. Skills addressed: left and right hand technique, chords, arpeggios, strumming patterns, vocal technique, and songwriting approaches. Guitar Lessons (15+): Beginner: 2-2:30pm (Attendance: 8). Intermediate: 2:45-3:15pm (Attendance: 5). Tuesdays, Dec 5 & 12 @ Twin Oaks Library Join accomplished musician Mauricio Callejas for guitar lessons for beginners (finger placement, strumming, sight- reading) & intermediate (chord progressions, ear training, reading sheet music) students. Please bring your own guitar. First Annual Tamalada: Saturday, December 2 @ 1:30-5pm (Attendance: 88) Conley-Guerrero Recreation Center On Saturday, December 2, the ESB MACC hosted a “Tamalada”, a tamale making event at the Austin Central Library. The event included cooking demonstrations, tastings, recipe sharing, and corn husk doll making. There were sessions at 1:30 and 3:00pm, with 51 at the first session and 40 participants in the second session. All attendees enjoyed learning about this Mexican tradition of coming together to make tamales during the holiday season. Taller Abierto: Painting/Drawing Workshop (15+): December 7th @ 10-11:30am (Attendance: 11) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Art classes for all levels led by art instructor Miguel Santana. Includes both art history and exploration of different techniques. All materials provided! Nature Hike: Sunday, December 10 @ 9am (Attendance: 12 ) Sunset Valley Community Garden A beginner friendly hike led by Latino Outdoors. Please dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather and bring a water bottle. Pre-registration required by Thursday, December 7. Drumming Lessons: 2nd Saturday of each month @ 3pm (Attendance: 8), Windsor Park Library 2nd Sunday …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update January 10, 2024 CURRENT PROJECT PHASE: contract execution in Jan 2024 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Construction (site) – underway • Permitting (building) – resubmission 1/5/24 of round 2 revisions per Development Services Dept • Bidding & Negotiation (Guaranty Maximum Price for Building Package, aka GMP2) – anticipated • Construction of a fully enclosed building at the central utility plant has steel beams and decking for a new roof. place. • Four trees in the Zocalo were successfully transplanted with a temporary irrigation system in • Short term trail re-route (12 weeks) for a portion of the south segment of the Ann and Roy Butler hike-and-bike trail running parallel to existing trail has been installed with fencing and crushed rock base. This is due to the installation of the piping from the biofiltration ponds (large rain gardens) to the shoreline to control storm water. The pipe runs below the Hike & Bike Trail. A map is provided on the project website. Austin Parks & Rec has posted this map on their social media to help spread the word. • Brick grout mock-up or a small temporary installation of the brick with mortar for the central utility yard building was approved. • Austin Energy (AE) Chilled Water District Cooling Network Connection project will be back-filling or covering up the pipes in the 12’ deep trench with excavated dirt in the parking lot. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • The Art in Public Places Call for Artist(s) for the MACC AIPP Phase 2 Improvement project is now closed as of 12/19/23. SCHEDULED MILESTONES: Construction began – August 28, 2023 Anticipated completion of all major construction activity – Summer 2025 Anticipated grand opening – Fall 2025 Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, but all dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and weather. TOUR: • The City would like to invite members of the Board to an escorted tour of the site with the team to witness the exciting progress at hand. Safety is paramount so personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety vest, closed toe shoes, etc) must be worn. For information on MACC programs and staff relocations during construction, visit the MACC webpage: www.austintexas.gov/department/emma-s-barrientos-mexican-american-cultural-center. For project updates, visit the project website: www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2 Project Manager: Heidi Tse 512.974.7172 Heidi.Tse@austintexas.gov Central Utility …
Ordinance No. 20160324-021 | Code of Ordinances | Aus�n, TX | Municode Library AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-1 (DEDICATION OF OR NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY OR PROPERTY) AND RELATING TO THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF PARK FACILITIES. A park facility may be named for: (1) an individual who has provided a valuable contribu�on and creditable service to the park system and the City; (2) an individual or en�ty that deeds the land to the City for a park facility, contributes the es�mated cost of at least 50% of the development of the park facility, and provides an endowment for the es�mated 20-year maintenance costs of the park facility as es�mated by the director; or (3) an individual or en�ty that has provided a culturally significant contribu�on to the surrounding area or community in which the facility exists. - A non-refundable applica�on fee must be paid at the �me of submission of the applica�on for naming or renaming a feature or facility. - If a name is approved by council or the director, a sign fabrica�on, plaque and installa�on fee must be paid prior to fabrica�on. - The applica�on must contain documenta�on of public support for the proposed name. Public support materials must be provided to the Parks and Recrea�on Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 20160324-021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-1 (DEDICATION OF OR NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY OR PROPERTY) AND RELATING TO THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF PARK FACILITIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 14-1-31 (Definitions) of the City Code and Section 14-1-32 (Naming Policy) are amended to read: § 14-1-31 DEFINITIONS. In this article: (I) FACILITY includes a City building, structure, or other facility directly used by the public, excluding a police facility under Section 14-1-35 (Procedure for Naming a Police Facility) and a park facility under Section 14-1-36 (Requirement for Naming or Renaming a Park Facility). (2) DIRECTOR means [fa1] the director of the Public Works Department[t-eF fb1 if a euty relates te the RaffliRg er reRaffliRg ef a park, peel, playgreHRS, er park faeility, the eireeter ef tlie Parks aRe ReereatieR DepaitmeRt]. § 14-1-32 NAMING POLICY. (A) A feature in a facility may be dedicated to a person to recognize a valuable contribution to the community without naming or renaming the facility in which the feature is located. A plaque recognizing a deserving person may be placed in a facility without naming or renaming the facility in which the plaque is placed. (B) A facility may be named for an individual, living or dead, or something other than an individual. A facility may be named for an individual only if the individual has provided creditable service to the community and to the City. (C) A facility named for an individual may not be renamed. Page I of 6 (D) Naming or renaming a facility must follow the procedure set forth in this article. The renaming_of a facility must be initiated by the council or the city manager. {.ID If the city has financed the facility with the proceeds of obligations, the interest on which is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, the city may reject a name to preserve the exemption from federal income taxation of the interest on the proceeds of the obligations. PART 2. Chapter 14-1 (Dedication of or Naming of a Public Facility or Property) of the City Code is amended to add new Sections 14-1-36, 14-1-37, 14-1-38, and 14-1-39 to read: § 14-1-36 REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMING OR RENAMING A PARK FACILITY. DEFINITIONS. In this article: ( 1) PARK FACILITY means a park, significant building, sports complex, pool facility, or trail …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Permitting and Development Center – Event Center, First Floor, Room 1406 located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas 78752. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Vice Chair Amaro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:13pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member (Left at 8:52pm) John Estrada, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member (Left at 6:56pm) Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Board Members Absent: Angelica Navarro, Chair Noemi Castro, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1: Robert Ojeda, Bronze Community Band Project, Artistic Director introduced himself informing the Board that his group had been collaborating with the Mexican American Cultural Center since 2016 letting them know they were a community-based program where they reach out to the community and teach the history of music. Ojeda requested to be able to provide a presentation at the February Advisory Board meeting. Speaker 2: Christina Gonzales, Austin Tejano Music Coalition (ATMC), Vice President, asked that the MACC provide a space for ATMC to host their events. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of December 6, 2023, were approved on Member Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Gandy seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (7.0). Motion passed. Chair Navarro and Members Castro and Reyna were absent. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Report on ESB-MACC programs during December and upcoming programs in January. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative gave a report on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Caminos Teen Leadership, and Academia Cuauhtli programming, sharing highlights for the month of December along with upcoming programs & events for the month of January. She also provided an update of current and upcoming marketing and outreach events and shared the dates and locations for the MACC’s 2024 Signature Events. (Please see the Board and Commissions Website for backup material.) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS …
Special Called Meeting of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee January 10, 2024, 4:30 PM Hybrid Meeting held via WebEx and in person at: The City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Tx Some members of the Committee may be participating by videoconference. Members of the public who would like to join the virtual meeting may do so by selecting this link: https://austintexas.webex.com/austintexas/j.php?MTID=m7acffd4db8e732ae4c67da291e8d627f or by dialing 1-408-418-9388 (Toll) or 1-844-992-4726 (Toll Free). Meeting number/Access code: 2491 475 2803 Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to Nathan.Aubert@austintexas.gov no later than Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties logging in or calling in, please call Nathan Aubert at (512) 974-7136. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Saba Hatami Channy Soeur Harrison Hudson Bobak Tehrany, Chair Chi Lee Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair CALL TO ORDER – January 10, 2024, 4:30 p.m. AGENDA 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. Speakers who would like to address items ON the agenda will be called on by the Chair to speak for up to three-minutes when that item is taken up. 1. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Special Meeting on 2. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Special Meeting on APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 5, 2023. October 24, 2023. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. 2. Discussion and possible action recommending modification to the Street Impact Fee (SIF) Ordinance after parking minimum elimination by the City Council, as well as assessing potential effects and implications of these modifications on the development landscape and community planning. 3. Discussion and possible action recommending SIF exemptions for day care land uses considering the current challenges faced by Day Care facilities in Central Texas, including the recent loss of State funding and increasing closures. …
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER SEMI-ANNUAL IMPACT FEE COLLECTIONS REPORT April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org Martin Tower, P.E., Managing Engineer, Austin Water Nam Nguyen, Financial Manager II, Austin Water January 10, 2024 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report for April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: The Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of September 30, 2023, is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $4,876,076 lower than the amount collected during the April through September reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $2,224,149 lower than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $618,860. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $15,906,125. Of this total, $10,826,393 was for water and $5,079,732 was for wastewater. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during Fiscal Year 2023 totaled $30,662,889. Of this total, $21,284,888 was for water and $9,378,001 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through September 30, 2023, equal $478,168,880. Of this total, $323,659,817 was collected for water and $154,509,063 was collected for wastewater. As of September 30, 2023, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $23,021,414 and $16,783,603 respectively, for a combined total of $39,805,017. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0048. Cc: Shay Roalson, Director Joseph Gonzales, Assistant Director, Financial Services Christina Romero, Financial Manager III, Financial Services Frida Guo, Financial Manager II, Financial Services Jonathan Orenstein, Financial Manager III, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvements plan and report to the political subdivision any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.” This report supports the committee by providing financial information about the collection of impact fees, and …
IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 The IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas, and remotely via WEBEX. COMMITTEE CHAIR TEHRANY called the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. Committee Members (CM) in Attendance: CHAIR BOBAK TEHRANY, CM SABA HATAMI, CM HARRISON HUDSON Committee Members in Attendance Remotely: CM CHI LEE, CM CHANNY SOEUR Committee Members Absent: CM TURRIETA Committee has 1 vacancy. Staff in Attendance: Nathan Aubert (Transportation & Public Works, TPW), Lauren T. King (AW) Staff in Attendance Remotely: Aurora Pizano (AW), Nam Nguyen (AW), Martin Tower (AW), Teresa Lutes (AW), Dan Hennessey (TPW), Jessica Davis (TPW) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up or in attendance to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 1. Approve the minutes of the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SPECIAL) MEETING on MAY 22, 2023. Minutes were approved on CM HUDSON’s motion, CM HATAMI’s second on a (5-0, CM TURIETTA absent) vote. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Special Meeting on October 24, 2023. Minutes were approved on CM HUDSON’s motion, CM HATAMI’s second on a (5-0, CM TURIETTA absent) vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, as set forth in the functions of the 1 2. 3. advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Nam Ngyuen, Financial Manager, Austin Water presented the Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collection Report for water and wastewater. No questions or comments regarding the report. CM HATAMI motioned to accept, seconded by CM HUDSON. Accepted on (5-0) vote. Discussion and possible action recommending modification to the Street Impact Fee (SIF) Ordinance after parking minimum elimination by the City Counci, as well as assessing potential effects and implications of these modifications on the development landscape and community planning. The committee discussed the possible issues associated with removal of parking minimums and whether any changes to the SIF ordinance should be recommended. Questions were asked of Transportation and Public Works staff for clarification. No action taken. Discussion and possible action recommending SIF exemptions for day care land uses considering the current challenges faced by Day Care facilities in Central Texas, including the recent loss of State …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, January 10th, 2024 – 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 13, 2023 – Offered for consent approval. 1 BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on Heritage Preservation Grant FY24 Recommendations Presenter: Melissa Alvarado PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2023-0136 – 1201 E 7th St. Green & White Grocery Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from transit- oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) to transit-oriented development- neighborhood plan-historic landmark (TOD-H-NP) combining district zoning. 4. PR-2023-087312 – 701 Sparks Ave. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Initiate historic zoning. The building is architecturally unique in style and appears to have significant historical associations. 5. C14H-2023-0145 – 309 Park Ln. Yarrington House Council District 9 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Lori Martin City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from single family- neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) to single family-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district. 6. C14H-2023-0147 – 1311 E. Cesar Chavez St. Johnson & Johnson Building/House Council District 3 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Jordan Nelson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from general commercial services-mixed …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, January 10th, 2024 – 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair Witt Featherston, Vice Chair Kevin Koch Carl Larosche Trey McWhorter Harmony Grogan Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley AGENDA ADDENDUM National Register District Permit Applications 19. HR-2023-147071 – 1610 Preston Avenue Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: New construction. (Postponed December 13, 2023) Applicant: Chester Wilson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on plans, encouraging simpler massing. 1
10 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JANUARY 10, 2024 HR-2023-160702 NICHOLS-GELLMAN BUILDING 201-207 EAST SIXTH STREET PROPOSAL Convert a historic landmark to a restaurant from a bar. The proposed remodel is based on the era beginning in 1933 and extending to the 1950s, from which most of the photographic documentation of the building’s exterior has been sourced. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Install a new metal and glass storefront that references the historic proportions in 1950s photos. 2) Repair brick and stucco as needed. 3) Remove the non-original balcony at the north elevation. 4) Replace the non-original arched storefronts with squared ones to restore historic proportions. 5) Repair existing upper windows as needed at the north elevation. 6) Repair windows at the west elevation, replacing them in kind when necessary. Install new windows beneath the existing ones, with metal detailing used to express the connection between the new and old windows. Two existing windows are proposed to be removed and infilled with salvaged brick obtained during the construction of the new windows. ARCHITECTURE Built in 1872, 201-207 E 6th Street is a two-story brick and stone commercial structure. The original brick cornice detailing remains intact, though the front has been altered throughout the years and now features arched openings. The secondary façade (west) on Brazos Street is exposed brick and has small windows on the ground level. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposal includes mostly repairs, with some intact historic material removed from the secondary façade and reused as infill. Replacement elements appear sourced from photos taken during the historic period. 4. Exterior walls and trim See 1. Proposed patching will be completed using salvaged material from the same building. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The proposal includes repair of existing windows, with replacement in-kind at secondary elevations only if deterioration precludes repair. It includes new openings at the secondary street-facing elevation; however, openings do appear limited, appropriate for the building, and compatible with the architectural character. The proposal fills two windows at the secondary façade. 11. Commercial storefronts The proposed storefront appears mostly based on historic photos; however, care should be taken to preserve …
S IXT H S TRE ET HI STORI C D I STRI CT REVITALIZATI ON 2 01 E 6TH STREE T V I E W F R O M 4 0 0 B L O C K E A S T 6 T H S T R E E T L O O K I N G W E S T A U S T I N H I S T O R Y C E N T E R , c . 1 9 3 7 , A U S T I N , T E X A S PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | JAN 10, 2024HLC REVIEW | 201 EAST 6TH STREET HISTORIC DESIGNATION: CoA HISTORIC LANDMARK Nichols - Gellman Home NORTHWEST ELEVATION DATE BUILT: 1877 201-203 E 6TH ST. 200 BLOCK PROPERTY SUMMARY: ADDRESS: 201 - 203 E 6TH STREET CURRENT USE: BUFFALO BILLIARDS 1975 NHRP SURVEY: 2022 MACROSTIE SURVEY: CONTRIBUTING CONTRIBUTING O T N I C A J N A S . T S S O Z A R B E 6TH ST. . T S O T N I C A J N A S SITE PLAN S S E R G N O C S O Z A R B NORTH ELEVATION CURRENT PHOTOS (2023) Y T I N I R T E 6 T H S E H C E N R E V I R D E R E N I B A S 5 3 - I SIXTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGEND P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | JAN 10, 2024HLC REVIEW | 201 EAST 6TH STREET View From 100 Block E 6th Looking Southwest Austin History Center, c. 1930s, Austin, Texas 201-207 E 6th Street North Elevation Austin History Center, c. 1975, Austin, Texas H I S T O R I C P H O T O G R A P H S View From Corner of E 6th and Brazos St. Looking Southeast at 203-209 E 6th Austin History Center, c. 1956, Austin, Texas PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | JAN 10, 2024HLC REVIEW | 201 EAST 6TH STREET NORTH ELEVATION: EXISTING 2023 PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION c. 1956 c. 1930s B U I L D I N G C O M P A R I S O N O V E R …
