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6.0 - C14H-2023-0147_1311ECesarChavezSt — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2023-0147 HLC DATE: January 10, 2024 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Jordan Nelson/Center for Women and their Work (property owner) ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1311 E. Cesar Chavez St./94 Navasota St. HISTORIC NAME: Johnson & Johnson Grocery and Home WATERSHED: Town Lake ZONING CHANGE: CS-MU-CO-NP to CS-MU-H-CO-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) to general commercial services-mixed use-historic landmark- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: The property is designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The building meets additional criteria for architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, East Cesar Chavez IBIZ District, East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association, East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association, El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Neighbors United for Progress, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommends the main building as eligible for designation as a local landmark, individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. The survey recommends the secondary building as contributing to potential local and National Register historic districts. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The buildings are good examples of the live-work model of neighborhood groceries, consisting of a primary store building and a secondary dwelling space, usually located away from the …
6.1 - C14H-2023-0147_1311ECesarChavezSt - backup — original pdf
Designation Criteria 1311 E Cesar Chavez St ● The property is at least 50 years old and represents a period of significance of at least 50 years ago: ○ Johnson & Johnson Grocery and House was the site of german-owned businesses since at least the 1890s. The commercial building dates from 1937, built by Will T. Johnson and his brother, Vernon Polk Johnson. Several members of the family helped to run the store and lived in the craftsman-style house at the rear of the lot. ● The property retains a high degree of integrity, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places, that clearly conveys its historical significance and does not include an addition or alteration which has significantly compromised its integrity: ○ Alterations are minimal and include painted brick and the replacement of original doors and windows with aluminum doors and window frames. Despite some loss of original material, the building retains its historic appearance to a high degree in its original form, massing, symmetrical facades, fenestration pattern, transoms and sills, name and date panels, and tile coping along the secondary roof forms. ● The property is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places; or is designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, State Archeological Landmark, or National Historic Landmark: ○ The property is designated as a RTHL. August 18, 2023 Johnson & Johnson Grocery and House 1311 East Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX 78702 RE: Johnson & Johnson Grocery and House, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, Travis County, Texas. To whom it may concern: The property for Johnson & Johnson Grocery and House, located at 1311 East Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Travis county, was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) in 2023. This special status, awarded to properties deemed worthy of preservation for their architectural integrity and historical associations, conveys a measure of legal protection to the building per Texas Government Code, Section 442.006. Notification of any modifications to the exterior of this structure should be made to the Texas Historical Commission at least 60 days prior to the commencement of work. The Texas Historical Commission applauds your efforts to protect the irreplaceable heritage of Texas. Please contact me at 512/463-8769 or bob.brinkman@thc.texas.gov if you need additional assistance. Sincerely, Bob Brinkman Coordinator, Historical Markers Program History Programs Division (6) Information on architect, builder, contractor and any craftsmen who worked on the buildings and structures on …
7.0-1311 E Cesar Chavez — original pdf
7 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JANUARY 10, 2024 HR-2023-160114 JOHNSON & JOHNSON BUILDING AND HOUSE 1311 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET HERITAGE GRANT Repair roof at main building (1311 E. Cesar Chavez). Level foundation, install gutters, and repair windows and doors at secondary building (94 Navasota). PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE See associated zoning change report. 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 pending historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed project repairs, rather than replaces, historic elements. 2. Foundations The proposed foundation work does not alter the building’s relationship with the street or the associated structure. 3. Roofs The proposed project repairs existing roof material and weatherproofs where needed. 5. Windows, doors, and screens The proposed project repairs, rather than replaces, historic elements. 11. Commercial storefronts The proposed project repairs, rather than replaces, historic elements. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 7 – 2
7.1 - 1311 E Cesar Chavez St - drawings — original pdf
GALLERY 100.00' 99.96' G . 2 2 A / 1 STORAGE / INTERNS . 2 2 A / 3 . F E R LARGE STORAGE EXISTING CINDER BLOCKS, TO BE REMOVED; NEW PIER AND BEAM SYSTEM, TO BE INSTALLED; CEDAR POSTS, TO BE PRESERVED; OPEN CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION, TO BE ADDED HALLWAY OFFICE / GEN. STORAGE RR EVENT STORAGE 5" 100.42' 2 / A2.2 VIDEO STORAGE 4 / A2.2 M P 3 4 : 1 1 : 3 3 2 0 2 / 2 1 / 2 1 | e t r o K n o t y a l C © WINDOW NOTES 1. ALL EXISTING WINDOW JAMB AND WINDOW SASH, TO BE RESTORED, TYP. 1 WAREHOUSE - PROPOSED 1/4" = 1'-0" PROJECT NORTH PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION This drawing was prepared under the supervision of Paul Clayton. It is not to be used for regulatory approval, permitting, or construction purposes. ISSUED DATE PROJECT NUMBER 12.12.23 19012 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PACKAGE K R O W R I E H T & N E M O W Z E V A H C R A S E C . E 1 1 3 1 S A X E T , N I T S U A A1.2 WAREHOUSE PLANS 4 WEST ELEVATION 3/16" = 1'-0" 3 SOUTH ELEVATION 3/16" = 1'-0" NEW CUSTOM FABRICATED AND NEW 24 GA KYNAR PARAPET COPING WITH 22 GA GALVANIZED WIND CLEAT, TO BE INSTALLED 2 EAST ELEVATION 3/16" = 1'-0" 1 NORTH ELEVATION 3/16" = 1'-0" M P 4 4 : 1 1 : 3 3 2 0 2 / 2 1 / 2 1 | e t r o K n o t y a l C © PRELIMINARY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION This drawing was prepared under the supervision of Paul Clayton. It is not to be used for regulatory approval, permitting, or construction purposes. ISSUED DATE PROJECT NUMBER 12.12.23 19012 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PACKAGE K R O W R I E H T & N E M O W Z E V A H C R A S E C . E 1 1 3 1 S A X E T , N I T S U A A2.1 EXTERIOR ELEVATION - GALLERY NEW PRE-FINISHED GUTTER, TYP. NEW FASICA BOARD, TO BE INSTALLED, TYP. ALL EXISTING WINDOW JAMB AND WINDOW SASH, TO BE RESTORED, TYP. NEW PRE-FINISHED GUTTER, TYP. NEW FASICA …
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7.3 - 1311 E Cesar Chavez - presentation — original pdf
Johnson & Johnson Grocery and House Center for Women & Their Work 1311 E Cesar Chavez is a 2,400 sq ft structure fronting Cesar Chavez with an adjoining outdoor courtyard connecting to a 1,200 sq ft house at 94 Navasota St. 1311 features a unique facade for what remains in its vicinity. The building retains its historic appearance to a high degree in its original form, massing, symmetrical facades, fenestration pattern, transoms and sills, name and date panels, and tile coping along the secondary roof forms. 94 Navasota is a stucco building with wing and gable. Interesting elements include cedar posts that support the structure as well as wooden 2x4’s in the attic measuring outside the modern standard, dating them to the late 1800’s. Four doors exit to different sides of the building. This house serves as our education space, called the Learning Lounge. It had very little preservation work done for many decades. H.A. Herzog Groceries & Feed circa 1901 | 1929 advertisement Referenced in the Austin City Directory in 1890, the building at 1311 East Cesar Chavez first served as a neighborhood grocery store. Adjacent to this at 94 Navasota was the grocer’s home with a yard connecting the two structures. Miraculously, these properties have remained together and intact to this day. The 1311 building served as a thriving grocery until the 1960’s, then as a used furniture and appliance store. In 1989, it became vacant and remained vacant for over 20 years until it was rented by an appointment-only landscape architecture firm in 2010. CW&TW bought the property in 2020 and has returned the spaces to a bustling cultural community hub. Site Plan Project Overview ● We seek to preserve and restore our historic gallery and education space in East Austin. ● The project will continue rehabilitation efforts to these structures that began with the purchase of the building in 2020. ● As part of our plan to preserve and return these spaces to our community, we received RTHL designation and are pursuing historic zoning. Preservation Priority 1: Roof Repair - Cut out and remove existing roof membrane above leak location - Inspect for hidden damages and replace as needed - Remove existing flashing at front parapet wall - Fully adhere 60mil TPO roofing membrane at front parapet wall location to extend out roof deck - Hot air weld all field seams and provide t-patch at all …
8.0-704 Highland Ave — original pdf
8 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JANUARY 10, 2024 HR-2023-160070 SMOOT-TERRACE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 704 HIGHLAND AVENUE PROPOSAL Remodel and construct an addition to a contributing house in place of an existing rear addition. Construct a new landing. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The proposed project removes an existing rear addition and constructs a new two-story rear addition. The addition is set back approximately 20’ from the front wall of the house and is clad in horizontal siding to match the existing house. The cross-gabled roof reflects the existing roof form, with matching brackets at gable ends. Fenestration includes horizontal windows to match existing, fixed and 1:1 windows with trim to match existing, and a simple glazed back door. ARCHITECTURE The existing house is a Craftsman-style bungalow with characteristic detailing. DESIGN STANDARDS The Smoot-Terrace Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Alterations to Contributing Buildings Do not alter or remove historic features unless they are deteriorated beyond repair. The proposed project removes and replaces some side windows. C.1. Avoid alterations that enlarge or relocate window openings, or add new window or skylight openings, on front walls, side walls within 15 feet of the front, or roofs within 15 feet of the front. C.2. Retain and repair all components of existing historic windows unless HPO staff and/or the HLC agree that the individual component is deteriorated beyond repair. Proposed window and roof alterations appear to take place at least 15’ back from the front of the house. Additions to Contributing Buildings 1. New additions should be compatible with the historic building by reflecting the scale, massing, and/or materials of the historic building, but differentiated enough so that they are not confused as historic or original to the building. 2. If designing an addition in a style that reflects the style of the historic building, differentiate the scale, massing, and/or materials, at least slightly. The proposed addition appears to reflect the scale, massing, and materials of the historic building. Its modern materials and window placement differentiate it from the original, though removal of the gable-end brackets at new roofline would further differentiate new material from old. 3. Design new additions that are subordinate to and do not overpower the historic building. The proposed addition appears mostly subordinate, though moving it further back beyond the roof ridge …
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ARCHITECTURAL SHEETS Name SITE PLAN SUB CHAPTER F EXHIBITS SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTES DEMOLITION PLANS PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLANS PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLANS PROPOSED ROOF PLAN ELECTRIC PLANS ELECTRIC PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS ID A001 A002 A003 A004 A005 A006 A007 A008 A009 A010 A011 S E W E R L INE W A T ER SUPPL Y L INE GA S SUPPL Y L INE OV ER HEA D P OW ER L INES T REE P R OT ECT ION F E NC ING A002 2 120.00' P R OP ER T Y L INE 54 2 EM 54 1 C O NC R E T E TO BE R E MO V E D 54 0 5 FT SET BA CK CONCRETE TO BE REMOVED K C A B T E S T F 0 1 W O O D D E C K T O BE R E M O V E D S T O NE T O BE R E M O V E D E N I L Y T R E P O R P 2 0 0 A 5 ' 1 9 . 8 5 Y E L L A P O R T IO N O F EX IS T ING R ES ID ENC E T O BE R E MO V E D O NE ST OR Y R ES ID ENC E TO BE R EMO D EL ED , ENL A R G ED C O NC R E T E F O UNT A IN T O BE R E MO V E D CO 54 1 C O NC R E T E T O BE R E M O V E D 5 FT SET BA CK P R OP ER T Y L INE 1 A001 EXISTING SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 120.00' 3 A002 A002 2 120.00' 11.01' 40.00' 40.00' 28.99' 541.58' 541.68' (TENT 3 HI) P R OP ER T Y L INE 54 2 542.06' (TENT 1/2 HI) 54 1 542.00' 54 0 539.57' 5 37 18.88' (TO O.H. LINES) EM 5 FT SET BA CK 540.66' (HI ADJ) RETAINING WALL TO REMAIN 5 3 6 5 3 5 5 37 C O NC R E T E DR IV E T O R E M A IN 23.00' C O NC R E T E ST EPS …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS JANUARY 10, 2024 HR-2023-160077 HYDE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT 4312 AVENUE B 9 – 1 PROPOSAL Construct a new ADU. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS The proposed ADU is two stories in height, located at the rear of the lot. It is clad in horizontal wood siding and is capped by a gabled roof. Windows are 4:4 casements. The Hyde Park Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 5.10: Garage Apartments/Secondary Units. 1. Design new secondary units to respect the traditional patterns of Hyde Park in determining the location of the building and access to parking. The proposed ADU is located at the rear of the lot, with alley access. This placement appropriately approximates the traditional patterns of the district. 2. Design new secondary units and garage apartments to complement the form, massing, materials, scale, character elements, and fenestration patterns of the primary structure. The proposed ADU appears to complement the form, massing, materials, scale, design elements, and fenestration of the main house. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the application. LOCATION MAP 9 – 2
9.1 - 4312 AVE B - Drawings — original pdf
4312 AVE B NEW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AREA SUMMARY SHEET INDEX ARCHITECTURAL A0.00 A0.01 A0.02 A1.01 A1.02 A2.00 A2.01 A3.00 S0.0 S1.0 S1.1 S4.0 S4.1 COVER SITE PLAN VISITABILTY PLAN LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN ELEVATIONS ELEVATIONS SITE BUILT DETAILS (1 OF 1) STRUCTURAL PLAN (1 OF 5) STRUCTURAL PLAN (2 OF 5) STRUCTURAL PLAN (3 OF 5) STRUCTURAL PLAN (4 OF 5) STRUCTURAL PLAN (5 OF 5) DEVELOPER ARCHITECT Rachael Brice, Architect 415.244.2238 rachael.brice@gmail.com STRUCTURAL CIVIL MEP LANDSCAPING BUILDING CODE INFORMATION 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE CONSTRUCTION TYPE: 5B GENERAL NOTES 1. PROVIDE SMOKE DETECTOR SYSTEM (HARDWIRED, INTERCONNECTED, BATTERY BACK-UP) AT EACH SLEEPING ROOM AND VICINITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC R314. 2. PROVIDE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF SLEEPING ROOMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC R315. 5,750 sq ft 50 ft 40% 45% 40% 35 ft 25 ft 5 ft 10 ft 15 ft ZONING INFORMATION SF-3-HD-NCCD-NP Minimum Lot Size: Minimum Lot Width: Maximum Building Coverage: Maximum Impervious Cover: Maximum FAR: Maximum Height: Minimum Setbacks: Front Yard: Street Side Yard: Interior Side Yard: Rear Yard: PROPERTY INFORMATION GENERAL NOTES Property Address: Tax Parcel ID: Legal Description: Zoning District: Lot Area: Neighborhood Plan Area: 4312 Avenue B, Austin, TX 78751 # 217985 LOT 30-32 BLK 11 HYDE PARK ADDN NO 1 SF-3-HD-NCCD-NP 9,770.37 sq ft Hyde Park 06/09/2023 B E U N E V A 2 1 3 4 B E U N E V A 2 1 3 4 2 5 7 8 7 X T , n i t s u A ISSUE DATE COMMENT COVER A0.00 11/10/2023 12:34:23 PM SIT E LOCATION MAP (Not To Scale) TREE LIST Tag # 63 74 137 138 171 172 173 174 Size/Type 46" LIVE OAK 30" PECAN 24" CHINABERRY 24" PECAN 27" PECAN 26" LIVE OAK 20" PECAN 20" CEDAR ELM 2 SITE PLAN PROPOSED 1" = 10'-0" PP (E) DRIVEWAY EXISTING CURB CUT TO REMAIN PP (E) DRIVEWAY (E) DETACHED GARAGE W 44TH STREET #138 (E) FENCE (E) ELECTRICAL METER AC GOOGLE FIBER BOX " 0 - ' 5 #137 R 1 2 ' - 0 " R 6' - 0" 0 " - R 2 4 ' (E) GAS METER (E) STAIR (E) 2-STORY HOUSE FIRE HYDRANT EXISTING WATER METER E H O " …
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Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for January 10, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Heritage Grants Historic zoning applications 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 1201 E. 7th Street - Commission-initiated historic zoning 701 Sparks Avenue – Commission-initiated historic zoning 309 Park Lane – Owner-initiated historic zoning 1311 E. Cesar Chavez Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning Heritage Grant application projects 1311 E. Cesar Chavez Street – Johnson & Johnson Building/House – Renovation/remodel. Historic landmark and historic district applications 704 Highland Avenue – Smoot-Terrace Park – Partial demolition/addition. 4312 Avenue B – Hyde Park – New construction ADU. 201 E. 6th Street – Nichols-Gellman House – Remodel/repair. 209 E 6th Street – Morley Brothers Drugstore – Remodel/repair. 520-522 E 6th Street – Carrington Store – Rehabilitation/repoint brick. National Register district permit applications 13. 1010 Harwood Place – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Demolition/new construction. (postponed December 13, 2023) 402 Lockhart Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Partial demolition. (postponed December 13, 2023) 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. (postponed December 13, 2023) 514 E. Live Oak Street – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Demolition/new construction. (postponed December 13, 2023) 1621 W. 14th Street – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. (postponed December 13, 2023) 2716 Wooldridge Drive – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Demolition/new construction. (postponed December 13, 2023) 4106 Lullwood Road – Wilshire National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. 1100 Lorrain Street – West Line National Register Historic District – New construction ADU. 3001 Funston Avenue – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – New construction. 519 E. Mary Street – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – New construction. 218 E. 6th Street – Sixth Street …
01.10.2024 Approved Minutes — original pdf
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 x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x ab x ab Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED MINUTES 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 MOTION: Postpone the approval of minutes to February 7th, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on Heritage Preservation Grant FY24 Recommendations Presenter: Melissa Alvarado CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA 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. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to February 7th, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. Item 6 was pulled for discussion. Heritage Grant Applications 7. C14H-2023-0147 – 1311 E. Cesar Chavez St. Johnson & Johnson Building/House Council District 3 Proposal: Renovation/remodel. Applicant: Jordan Nelson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion …
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REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL JANUARY 10, 2024, 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Alice Navarro Corie Cormie Choquette Hamilton Maggie Jaime Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas John Green-Otero, Vice Chair Brianna Menard Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Cynthia McCollum Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on November 8, 2023 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding a planning grant from Home Grown to build a comprehensive network for local child care home providers and regarding pre-K classroom start-up funds this fiscal year DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve updates to 2024 Early Childhood Council regular meeting calendar Discuss and appoint an ECC member to serve as ECC liaison to the Success By 6 (SX6) Coalition Leadership Team DISCUSSION ITEMS Updates from related groups (as needed), including Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, Child Inc, E3 Alliance, Success By 6 Coalition, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, and other groups in attendance Updates from Margo Kinneberg, UWATX, regarding the cost modeling project of early childhood services in Travis County Presentation from Gayle Yondorf-Chavez, United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX), and Claudia Zapata, AVANCE, Inc., about the strategies and activities of Success By 6’s (SX6) Family-Based Child Care (FBCC) Workgroup and AVANCE’s Quality Child Care Matters (QCCM) program which supports and guides family child care educators to learn new strategies that increase the quality of care for children and …
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Greater Austin Cost Model Analyzing the True Cost of Child Care January 10, 2023 What is a cost model? ● Tool to measure the true cost of a service ● Used to understand gaps and predict funding needs ● Accounts for regulations and programmatic components that influence cost impact overall cost ● Ability to predict how changes in wages, structure, quality, and location Sources ● Survey of local child care providers on program structure and finances (56 respondents) ● Texas Workforce Commission: Subsidy rates and staffing ratios ● TWC/University of Texas: Cost of Quality Price Modeling Reports ● AISD: “Pay parity” salary scales ● Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University: Benchmarking Design VIEW DEMO Interactive workbooks that capture how changes in enrollment, Texas Rising Star Ratings, and staffing affect per-child costs in comparison to reimbursement rates Range of Costs Factors that influence cost include: ● Wages and benefits ● Staffing ratios ● Number of participants ● Facilities Subsidies are determined by Texas Rising Star (TRS) quality rating Model estimate for a center with current average TRS4 structure Model estimate for a TRS4 center with comprehensive benefits, $20/hr minimum wage, and lower staffing ratios Annual per infant subsidy for a TRS4 center is ~$17,000 depending on days of care Average annual per infant tuition at a center is $14,500 Key Trends & Takeaways ● Personnel (staffing ratios,wages, and benefits) account for the majority of overall costs at both center and home settings. ● Infants and toddlers are the highest-cost age groups for providers to serve ● True cost of care generally exceeds reimbursement rates, particularly at higher quality facilities ● Providers that seek to improve quality and/or increase employee benefits incur further costs that must be made up through external funding or higher tuition Questions?
Item 7- SX6 Family-Based Child Care Workgroup presentation — original pdf
Success By 6 Family Based Ch Presented by: Gayle Yondorf Chavez Program Manager, Family Based Child Care United Way/Success By 6 Family Based Child Care Purpose The purpose of the Family Based Child Care Program of United Way/Success By 6: ● ● ● ● ● ● Recognize, support, and integrate FBCC programs as essential components of the ATX early care and education system. Partner with community organizations to build and scale infrastructure for the family based child care homes in Austin that tend to be outside of the scope of systemic programs. Ensure that FBCC programs have equitable access to materials, technical assistance, and professional development in Travis County in order to provide high quality care for children and families. Increase the number of FBCC programs that move along the continuum to a next level of regulation and quality. Build support with community partners to develop the leadership of existing providers as network specialists within their communities in order to support child care workers and parents in their role of helping young children prepare for school and life success. Bring together a broad group of stakeholders to represent the views of the community, to serve as a work group, in order to provide input to help develop strategies to recognize, support, and integrate FBCC programs as essential components of the ATX early care and education system. Work Group: Roles and Responsibilities The Role of FBCC Work Group ● ● ● ● Share information / knowledge of FBCC Be engaged in developing the FBCC strategic plan and action steps by asking questions, sharing ideas and participating throughout the process Help identify any community issues and provide ideas related to potential solutions Receive feedback from stakeholders outside the work group and serve as a link between the work group and the Community Participation ● Attend meetings on the second Monday of each month ● Be informed of the strategic plan for FBCC and provide ideas to support action steps ● Participate in planning, organizing and implementing conferences for FBCC providers ● Help communicate with providers about training and other opportunities and resources available: newsletters, calendars. ● Share your knowledge of FBCC in meetings and or workshops Click images to open links Contribution Success by 6- FBCC is the only workgroup in the area to bring together representatives from Austin Chapter of TXAYEC, Workforce Solutions-Capital Area, Austin Public Health, PBS,Texas Licensed Child Care …
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EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUAR Y 10, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse and Members Cormie, Hamilton, McCollum, Menard, and Navarro Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Gordon and Schennum Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Donna Sundstrom, Rachel Farley, and Drew Ballard PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. There was no public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on November 8, 2023 The minutes from the meeting on 11/08/2023 were approved on Member Hamilton’s motion, Member McCollum’s second, on an 8-0 vote. There was one abstention from Vice Chair Green-Otero. STAFF BRIEFINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2. JANUARY 10, 2024 Updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding a planning grant from Home Grown to build a comprehensive network for local child care home providers and regarding pre-K classroom start-up funds this fiscal year Caitlin Oliver, APH Early Childhood Program Coordinator, shared the following with ECC members: • APH has submitted a grant application for a $25,000 planning grant from Home Grown to build a comprehensive network for local child care home providers, building on the work of United Way, AVANCE, Inc, and GAVA. • In fiscal year 2024, APH will provide a total of $128,000 to area school districts in start-up funds for new Pre-K classrooms for 3-year-olds from the APH general fund budget. In past years, these funds have helped districts open 8 new classrooms, while this year’s funds will help open 6 new classrooms because the cost of materials districts purchase with these funds has increased. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss and approve updates to 2024 Early Childhood Council regular meeting calendar The ECC members approved to move the April regular meeting date from April 10 to April 11, 2024, on Vice Chair Green-Otero’s motion and Member Menard’s second, on a unanimous 9-0 vote. Discuss and appoint an ECC member to …
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. REGULAR MEETING of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE JANUARY 10, 2024 AT 4:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Ann DeSanctis, 512-974-3102, ann.desanctis@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION Grayson Cox, Vice Chair Joao Paulo M. Connolly Adam Haynes Hank Smith, Chair David Fouts Carrie Thompson ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on October 12, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by ATD Staff regarding amendments to the ASMP. Presentation by Ann DeSanctis regarding Imagine Austin Speaker Series potential speakers. Presentation by Christopher Crain regarding Priority Program meetings to date. Presentation by Chase Gonsoulin on Imagine Austin Compliance Checklist. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Ann DeSanctis at the Planning Department, at 512-974-3102, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Commission, please contact Ann DeSanctis at 512-974-3102.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231024-31 Date: October 24, 2023 Subject: Request Council initiate amendments to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and elements or portion thereof including the Climate Equity Plan and Austin Strategic Mobility Plan in reference to Telework policies. Motioned By: Commissioner Connolly Seconded By: Commissioner Woods Request Council initiate amendments to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and elements or portion thereof including the Climate Equity Plan and Austin Strategic Mobility Plan in reference to Telework policies. Please see attached memorandum and proposed amendments. For: Vice-Chair Hempel, Commissioners Anderson, Azhar, Barrera-Ramirez, Connolly, Cox, Haynes, Howard, Maxwell, Mushtaler, Phillips and Woods Recommendation: . Vote: 12-0 Absent: Chair Shaw Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Land Use Commission Liaison 1 of 1 Am. Plan Section & Goal Pg # Proposed Amendment 1 Climate Equity Transportation and Land Use, Goal #1: "By 2030, 80% of new non-residential development is located centers and corridors." following bullets: Ensure all city policies for reduced parking, remote-work, and telecommuting align with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, and establishes the City of Austin as a leader for workplace and environmental policies to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. City of Austin should develop remote work policies through a 56-59 colaborative, all-employee process to develop clear goals and measured outcomes as a means of reducing parking demand at city facilities. In developing the city policies, Austin should build on the successful Travis County telework policy. Recommended Change to Proposed Amendment - Ensure all city polices for reduced parking, remote-work, and telecommuting align with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, and establishes Austin as a leader for workplace and environmental policeis to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. - City of Austin should develop remote work polices through a colaborative, all-employee process to develop clear goals and measured outcomes as a means of reducing parking demand at city facilities. In developing the city policies, Austin should build on the successful Travis County telework policy. Add: Strategy 7: Promote remote and flexible work policies Actively promote remote work, telework, and flexible commute policies so as to maintain and encourage further reductions in single occupancy vehicle trips. commuting that impact City of Austin employees are in full alignment with the goal of reducing single occupancy vehicle trips in the region, and that any future changes to city policies contribute towards reaching the 50% mode-shift goal by 2030 and stakeholders who engage with the City to …
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2024 and Beyond Content Overview/History Where We're Heading Potential 2024 Speakers Overview/History • The Imagine Austin Speaker Series is, • an opportunity to promote and implement the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan through shared dialogue and mutual learning. We invite targeted thought leaders from around the nation to give talks on various subjects to promote and implement the vision and policies set forth in Imagine Austin. • 48 speaking events since 2012! • Nearly 6,000 people in attendance between in person and virtual events • Archive of past speakers: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/imagine-austin-speaker- series Planning Officer Erica Leak with Speaker Karen Chapple at IASS#32 3 Where We're Heading Update will have the lens of Equity, Resiliency, and Sustainability; want future speakers to tie into this work. Current events and topics on which Council/the City are focused over the next ~year Concurrence with other events in town where speakers may already be presenting. Former COA Demographer, Ryan Robinson, presents at IASS #37. 4 Potential Speakers Topics/Themes Sara Bronin - Architect, attorney, professor, and policymaker currently on leave from her position as a Professor at Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning to serve as the 12th Chair of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. K Baja - The Director of Direct Support & Innovation for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). Responsible for identifying, leading, and supporting innovative projects and trainings that actively transform local government processes and lead to proactive respect-based change. Her interdisciplinary work focuses on how law and policy can foster more equitable, sustainable, well-designed, and connected places. - Land Use Policy/Equity/Historic Preservation Background in Climate and Resiliency Planning for the City of Baltimore and USDN. Provides direct support to local governments and community-based organizations interested in developing Resilience Hubs in their communities. Julian Agyeman Ph.D. FRSA FRGS- is a Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, and is the Fletcher Professor of Rhetoric and Debate, an endowed chair at Tufts University. Originator of the concept of ‘just sustainabilities,’ which explores the intersecting goals of social justice and environmental sustainability, defined as ‘the need to ensure a better quality of life for all, now and into the future, in a just and equitable manner, whilst living within the limits of supporting ecosystems.’ Veronica O. Davis – Director of Transportation & Drainage Operations for the City of Houston. Co-founded Nspiregreen LLC, an environmental and urban planning consulting company. Recently appointed …
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Priority Program Update Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 1/10/2024 Priority Program Status to Date Priority Program Champion Workshop • Included Offices of Resilience, Sustainability and Equity • Conducted SWOT analysis • Created Job Aids and Work Plans for each Priority Program • Shared Policy and Action Matrix for each priority program Priority Program Status to Date 1 on 1 Meetings • Reviewed Job Aids and Work Plans to help fit their specific group • Set regular meeting times for their work groups • Discussed ongoing work as it relates to Imagine Austin • Reviewing Policy and Action Matrix Priority Program Status to Date Monthly Champion Check-In Meetings • Share out ongoing work that may be related to the implementation of Imagine Austin • Provide status updates on Priority Program working groups • Plan out presentations from other departments • On the books for the 4th Monday of every month Questions?
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Imagine Austin Compliance Checklist Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 1/10/2024 Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines- Complete Community Measures • 17 Point Complete Community Measure Checklist • To Review Cases for Compliance with Imagine Austin Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines- Imagine Austin Priority Program PUD Specific Bonus Features Example of a Completed Checklist • In addition to the checklist, an informative statement is provided, communicating essential case information. Questions?
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES 12, OCTOBER, 2023 The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 12, OCTOBER, 2023, at 6310 Wilhemina Delco Dr., Room 2103, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hank Smith called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith (Chair), Adam Haynes, Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 3. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on 24, August 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 8/24/2023 were approved on Hank Smith’s motion, Carrie Thompson second on a unanimous vote. Commissioners Azhar, Cox, and Connolly were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Mandy DeMayo regarding a gran proposal that would include an update to the Strategic Housing Blueprint, the housing arm of Imagine Austin. Commissioners advised that Strategic Housing Blueprint update should be aligned, where possible, to the Imagine Austin Update. Presentation by Lucy Hall regarding ETOD Policy Plan as it relates to Imagine Austin. Commissioners are reviewing the shared documents and presentation in preparation for a draft ordinance in the Spring. 1 Presentation by Christopher Crain regarding CPJC meeting themes for 2024. After the presentation, discussion of themes was conducted, and future discussion items are being planned out in advance. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action of Calendar FY 23-24. The motion to approve Calendar FY 23-24 was approved on Carrie Thompson’s motion, Adam Haynes second on a unanimous vote. Commissioners Azhar, Cox, and Connolly were absent. Chair Hank Smith adjourned the meeting at 1:18 p.m. without objection. 4. 5. 2
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES 10, January, 2024 The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 10, January, 2024, at 6310 Wilhemina Delco Dr., Room 2103, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hank Smith called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Adam Haynes Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts, Carrie Thompson, Grayson Cox, Hank Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on 12, October 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 10/12/2023 were approved on Grayson Cox motion, David Fouts second on a unanimous vote. Commissioner Connolly was absent. Presentation by ATD Staff regarding amendments to the ASMP. Presentation by Kelsey Vizzard, Planner Senior with ATD, to provide updates on ASMP amendments to the CPJC. The board has no recommendations at this time. Presentation by Ann DeSanctis regarding Imagine Austin Speaker Series potential speakers. Presentation by Ann DeSanctis, Planner Senior with the Planning Department on Imagine Austin Speaker Series for 2024 will focus on Equity, Resilience, and Sustainability in various facets. Carrie Thompson recommended topics around dark skies. Presentation by Christopher Crain regarding Priority Program meetings to date. Presentation by Christopher Crain, Planner Senior with the Planning Department on Priority Program work to date. The board has no recommendations at this time. 1. 3. 4. 1 5. Presentation by Chase Gonsoulin on Imagine Austin Compliance Checklist. Board directed staff to improve checklist by creating a threshold of how many “yes’s” trigger compliance with Imagine Austin, making the checklist more inclusive of all sections of Imagine Austin, and advised tracking compliance checklist. Chair Hank Smith adjourned the meeting at 5:06 without objection. These minutes were approved at the 21, February, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Cox motion, Commissioner Fouts second on a 4-0 vote. 2
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COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – January 10th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall - Boards and Commission – Room 1101 Some members of the BOARD/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 Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Cristina Garza Gabriel Nwajiaku Amarige Azzam AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Thomas Rice Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta The first ten 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. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on December 13th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. “You’re Being Watched – AI & Surveillance in Public Places” Presentation (Sharon Strover – Director, Technology & Information Policy Institute, Phillip G. Warner Regents Professor of Communication, Moody College of Communications, University of Texas at Austin) 3. Update on the Creative Careers Program (Rakeda Ervin – Program Director, Austin Film Society) 4. Presentation on Autonomous Vehicles (Rachel Castignoli – Business Process Consultant Senior, Transportation and Public Works) 5. Discussion Over Possible After Action Regarding the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan 6. Updates Regarding the Digital Inclusion Town Hall Listening Session on 1/27 DISCUSSION ITEMS Comment Period DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2024 Review Panel WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Discussion, Selection, and Approval of Grant for Technology Opportunities Program 8. Update from Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group 9. Update from Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group 10. Update from Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before …
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Being Watched Embedding Ethics in Public Cameras Building technical, legal, and social approaches to maximize the trusted use of public camera-generated video data Technology & Information Policy Institute Dr. Sharon Strover, Leo Cao University of Texas at Austin September 13, 2023 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, Austin TX & Good Systems Agenda Project Overview Research Approaches Major Issues & Questions Preliminary Conclusions Next Steps A multi -component research approach Understand conceptions of privacy among citizens, local journalists, and city officials Identify open records law at State level and relevant data management issues Build and test differential access models Design smart city literacy training and initiate citizen engagement for traffic control Research Approaches Rely on experts, city officials, ordinary people, and city units in order to understand variations in informational norms. Delphi survey interviews case studies (e.g., Austin Public Library) focus groups public survey (fall 2023) workshops Toward Differential Access & Civic Policies Smart City Technologies Austin Fire Department ShotSpotter (not in use in Austin, as of 2021) H.A.L.O. cameras CCTV cameras traffic cameras red light cameras Austin Transportation Department Privacy, Contexts, and Publicness contextual integrity approach to examine norms& critical social values actors: subjects, senders, receivers types of information transmission principles– consent, reciprocity, etc. contexts e.g., How do you think about camera-mounted drones used by fire departments when fighting fires? s ubje ct: drone s , ca me ra s s e nde r: fire de pa rtme nt re ce ive r: re s ide nts , city units type s : ima ge s of pe ople , buildings , e tc. tra ns mis s ion: purpos e s , be ne fits , goa ls Research Methods qualitative illuminate meanings, values & norms associated with public technology + privacy seven focus groups: identify benefits and concerns seniors; students; EFF; civic activists; tech workers; tech executives; library users in-depth case study: Austin Public Library tour of camera system infrastructure, group & individual interviews w/ IT, Security, Frontline staff interviews with other City units: Fire Department; Mobility (transportation); Chief Privacy Officer; Innovation Officer Core Findings: Focus Groups benefits & concerns security aspects of surveillance tech younger people assume no privacy anyway; make sure tech is used for "good" …
Item 3: Austin Film Society Creative Careers Presentation — original pdf
1 AFS CREATIVE CAREERS OVERVIEW AFS Creative Careers is a workforce development program for new creators. The program launched in the fall of 2021 to prepare participants for entry into the competitive creative industry. AFS CREATIVE CAREERS BENEFITS • Stipend-Paid Program • Technical Training • Professional Development • Job Opportunities AFS CREATIVE CAREERS A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S A T A G L A N C E A 71% BIPOC participants to date 97% Graduation rate 85+ Participants in the program to date 60+ Job placements since start of program Graduate Survey Results 95% Extremely or very satisfied with the program 89% High confidence to work in creative industry 95% Extremely or very valuable for future career A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C …
Item 4: Autonomous Vehicles Presentation — original pdf
Autonomous Vehicles January 10, 2024 Texas State Law Transportation Code Section 545.452 EXCLUSIVE REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES AND AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS. (b) A political subdivision of this state or a state agency may not impose a franchise or other regulation related to the operation of an automated motor vehicle or automated driving system. Bottom Line: As a City, we cannot regulate or permit AVs. 2 1/10/2024 Our History With AVs Smart Mobility Roadmap 2017 SB2205 gives the State exclusive AV oversight 2017 Ford – ARGO AI begin testing AVs in Austin 2019 Cruise begins operating driverless rideshare 2022 AV Working Group formed July 2023 As AV demonstrations and discussions are occurring across the nation, City officials are cooperating with other cities, industry, research and government experts to develop best policies and practices for our region. 3 1/10/2024 The Tech RADAR – detect and track moving objects LiDAR – 3D environment map, detects obstacles Camera – detailed information – visuals on traffic signs 4 1/10/2024 Automation Levels AV Companies Currently Deployed & Estimated Fleet Size Company Cruise Waymo AV Ride 25 10 4 Number Status Model Not currently operating in Austin Includes Test Drivers Jaguar I-PACE ADMT (Volkswagen) Includes Test Drivers VW ID Buzz (European model) Includes Test Drivers Hyundai Sonata & Ioniq Data current as of 11/30/23 6 1/10/2024 AV Safety Working Group Even though the City cannot regulate AVs, the City has been proactive by establishing the AV Safety Working Group to: • Prepare and train for incidents • Collect data and standardize documentation • Facilitate Communication AV Safety Working Group • Creates a single group to communicate about incidents, communicate with AV companies, create procedures, and share data. • Develop expectations around AV deployment and communication. • Bring in all public safety departments for trainings and include Texas DPS and UT Police. • Gather data and analyze it to determine “hot spots” and frequent issues. Communicate with AV companies to identify remedies. 8 1/10/2024
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few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –January 10th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. The Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velásquez, District 3 Cristina Garza ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly,District 6 Maxine Eiland ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Amarige Azzam ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Vacant – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sumit DasGupta Cristina Garza Keith Pena Villa 1 Maxine Eliand Thomas Rice Gabriel Nwajiaku Keith Pena Villa Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Amarige Azzam CALL TO ORDER Chair Pitts called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. No members of the public were signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on December 13th, 2023. Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner DasGupta and seconded by Commissioner Nwajiaku. The minutes from (11/8/2023) were NOT approved on a vote of 5-1. Vice Chair Apodaca abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS “You’re Being Watched – AI & Surveillance in Public Places” Presentation (Sharon Strover – Director, Technology & Information …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING JANUARY 10TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in‐person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in‐person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512‐972‐5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice‐Chair Austin Adams Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Gloria Lugo Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since January 2024‐District 1 Vacancy since May 2023‐District 6 Emily De Maria Nicola Teresa Ferguson Mariana Gonzalez Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo 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. Approve the minutes of the December 13th, 2023 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff briefing regarding Age‐Friendly Austin Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Austin Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation: PARD Bond Program Overview, Alyssa Tharrett, Project Management Supervisor and Steven Linett, Capital Improvement Program Manager, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation: The Foster Grandparent Program, Diane Rouda, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Foster Grandparent Program. Update and discussion on the Age Friendly Community Engagement Survey Distribution and Timeline (Staff Liaison Halana Kaleel). Discussion on FY25 Commission on Aging Process and Planning for Budget Recommendations (Chair Bondi). Discussion on updating the goals, strategies, and metrics of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan timeline and community/community partner input. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on pursuing designation as a Dementia‐Friendly City (Chair Bondi). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update and discussion from the AFA Domain 3: Housing Working Group (Vice‐Chair Flatau). Update and discussion from the AFA Domains 4 – 6: Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group (Chair Bondi). Update and discussion from the AFA Domain 8: Community and Health Services Working Group (Commissioner Bordie). 10. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with …
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