1 of 3 LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191118-5a: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Date: November 18, 2019 Subject: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Motioned By: Commission Member Smyer Seconded By: Commission Member Williams Recommendation Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that Austin City Council commend and support the Austin Public Library’s efforts to assist the Austin-Travis County Complete Count Committee’s efforts to ensure a complete census count in 2020. Rationale: As a vital public space and community hub, the Austin Public Library supports and advances the City’s Strategic Direction, including the following goals and metrics: • Enhance communication and collaboration between City Council, City staff, and community members to enhance transparency, trust, and shared decision making. Ensure collaboration is strengthened by accessible, timely, and accurate information sharing. (GTW#5) • Engage community members on the matters that impact them in ways that are timely, convenient, meaningful, and honor their communication preferences; and equip employees to better engage vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. (GTW#6) • Create a new integrated approach to managing community members’ multiple relationships with different City departments to strengthen feedback loops, build trust, and improve satisfaction. (GTW#8) • Percentage of eligible residents who are registered to vote and who participate in City elections (disaggregated by race and geography). (GTW.E.1) • Percentage of residents who express high levels of satisfaction with the outcomes of their engagement with the City. (GTW.E.2) • Percentage of residents who believe Austin values dialogue between residents and government. (GTW.E.3) • Number of [stakeholder] engagement/outreach activities by department, Council district, time and type of activity. (GTW.E.4) 2 of 3 These goals may be grouped under the broad definition of “civic engagement,” which centers the values of inclusion and equity in the co-creation of public understanding and public policy. Civic engagement is a rising area of interest among many library systems, funders and national associations (e.g. American Library Association, Public Library Association, Urban Libraries Council). The high degree of public trust, strategically located infrastructure and regular access to a diverse cross-section of the public enjoyed by libraries makes them strong partners in this work. Civic engagement is especially relevant in the context of the decennial census. The census is a massive effort to count every person residing in our nation on April 1st, 2020. The results will be …
2020 Meeting Schedule for the Library Commission The Library Commission meets monthly MEETING DATES & TIMES LOCATION Monday, January 27 6-:30-8 PM Terrazas Branch | 1105 E Cesar Chavez St Monday, February 24 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, March 23 6:30-8 PM Old Quarry Branch | 7051 Village Center Dr Monday, April 27 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, May 18 6:30-8 PM Ruiz Branch | 1600 Grove Blvd Monday, June 22 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, July 27 6:30-8 PM Hampton Branch | 5125 Convict Hill Rd Monday, August 24 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, September 28 6:30-8 PM Willie Mae Kirk Branch | 3101 Oak Springs Dr Monday, October 26 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, November 16 6:30-8 PM Windsor Park Branch | 5833 Westminster Dr. Monday, December 14 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St _______________________________________ The purpose of the board is make recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. § 2-1-150
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 28 October, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, and Beth Smyer Board Members Absent: Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager Citizen Communication: Carlos Leon spoke about citizen communication on agenda items. 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyers’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Williams absent. 2. Introductions and Welcome: District 9 Library Commission Member Julia Aguilar, was introduced. 3. Briefing: Library Wraparound Services Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, gave an overview of wraparound services throughout the Austin Public Library system. 4. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on the Library Commission Carlos Leon spoke. No action taken. The item will be put on a future agenda when more information is available. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule 2020. A draft schedule will be presented at the next meeting. Meeting locations will alternate between branches and the Central Library. b. Discussion and possible action on civic engagement Carlos Leon spoke. John Lawler, Census Coordinator for Travis County and the City of Austin, gave a presentation about local Complete Count Committee and their activities. Commission Members Dwyer and Smyer presented their report on civic engagement activities taking place at Austin Public Library and other peer libraries. They will write a draft recommendation supporting APL participation in 2020 census efforts. Chair Hanna appointed a civic engagement working group, including Commissioners Williams, Smyer, Dwyer, and Ramos. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report …
1 of 3 LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191118-5a: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Date: November 18, 2019 Subject: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that Austin City Council maintain awareness of and support the Austin Public Library’s efforts to assist local efforts to ensure a complete census count in 2020. Rationale: As a vital public space and community hub, the Austin Public Library supports and advances the City’s Strategic Direction, including the following goals and metrics: • Enhance communication and collaboration between City Council, City staff, and community members to enhance transparency, trust, and shared decision making. Ensure collaboration is strengthened by accessible, timely, and accurate information sharing. (GTW#5) • Engage community members on the matters that impact them in ways that are timely, convenient, meaningful, and honor their communication preferences; and equip employees to better engage vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. (GTW#6) • Create a new integrated approach to managing community members’ multiple relationships with different City departments to strengthen feedback loops, build trust, and improve satisfaction. (GTW#8) • Percentage of eligible residents who are registered to vote and who participate in City elections (disaggregated by race and geography). (GTW.E.1) • Percentage of residents who express high levels of satisfaction with the outcomes of their engagement with the City. (GTW.E.2) • Percentage of residents who believe Austin values dialogue between residents and government. (GTW.E.3) • Number of [stakeholder] engagement/outreach activities by department, Council district, time and type of activity. (GTW.E.4) 2 of 3 These goals may be grouped under the broad definition of “civic engagement,” which centers the values of inclusion and equity in the co-creation of public understanding and public policy. Civic engagement is a rising area of interest among many library systems, funders and national associations (e.g. American Library Association, Public Library Association, Urban Libraries Council). The high degree of public trust, strategically located infrastructure and regular access to a diverse cross-section of the public enjoyed by libraries makes them strong partners in this work. Civic engagement is especially relevant in the context of the decennial census. The census is a massive effort to count every person residing in our nation on April 1st, 2020. The results will be used to allocate political representation, as well as billions …
November 2019 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Exhibits ______________________________________________________________________________ 4 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary __________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary __________________________________________________________ 7 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch Monthly Report ____________________________________________ 12 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report _________________________________________ 14 Interior Renovations Monthly Report _______________________________________________________ 17 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report ______________________________________ 19 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 21 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 23 Literacy Advancement __________________________________________________________________ 23 Digital Inclusion & STEM ________________________________________________________________ 23 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _____________________________________________________________ 23 Civic and Community Engagement ________________________________________________________ 24 Staff Development _____________________________________________________________________ 24 Workforce and Economic Development ____________________________________________________ 24 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 25 Performance Indicators for August ________________________________________________________ 25 Revenue ____________________________________________________________________________ 25 Volunteers ___________________________________________________________________________ 25 3 HIGHLIGHTS Austin Public Library Named as a Top 10 Innovator by Urban Libraries Council The Urban Libraries Council announced Austin Public Library as one of 10 Top Innovators during the 2019 Innovations Celebration held on October 17 in Salt Lake City. The annual Innovations award program recognizes leading practices from ULC’s member library systems across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of expert judges selected Austin Public Library’s Welding Class from 260 submissions in 10 categories that showcase out-of-the box thinking and creative applications of library resources. Austin Public Library won in the category of Education – Adults. Award winners were recognized for their level of creativity, ability for other libraries to adapt their work and the outcomes achieved. Austin Public Library partnered with Austin Community College (ACC) to bring vocational educational opportunities to one of its most underserved communities by offering ACC’s Welding Class that allows students to receive a Welding Certification. A generator-powered mobile education pod was brought on site to the Southeast Branch Library. Due to its mobility the classroom can be brought to students rather than the other way around. Having the classroom in one’s neighborhood made it easier to arrange for child care since the ‘college’ may be only blocks away from home. Holiday Sparkle Come celebrate the holidays with the Austin Public Library! Ancient Stories, Modern Times: Storytelling with David Thompson. A great time to relax before Thanksgiving and hear some enchanting stories from David Thompson, who has appeared on 3 continents and been featured on National Public Radio. Saturday, November 23, 11 AM – Noon, Cepeda Branch. Holidays in the Making with H-E-B. Activities will include cookie decorating, making floral arrangements, …
Library Commission Proposed Agenda Items December Marketing – APL and Recycled Reads Revenue Generation January Library Foundation Update SD 2023 Alignment – Economic Opportunity and Affordability Fine Free Libraries February SD 2023 Alignment – Mobility APL Bookmobile Services March SD 2023 – Safety Preliminary Budget Discussion – Overview of Process Discussion of Recommendations to Other Commissions April Library Foundation Update SD 2023 Alignment – Health and Environment Austin Public Library FY 2021 Budget Forecast Officer Elections May SD 2023 Alignment – Culture and Lifelong Learning Budget Process Update Summer Reading Program Preview June SD 2023 Alignment – Government that Works for All Budget Process Update Equity of Services July Library Foundation Update Collections in Foreign Languages Budget August Youth Task Force Update Library Trends and how APL can Incorporate Them September Summer Reading Wrap-up October Library Foundation Update
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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at the Austin Transportation Department at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee November 18, 2019 6:30 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac AGENDA Kris Bailey, Chair Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER – November 18, 2019, 6:30 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2019 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. B. NEW BUSINESS None C. OLD BUSINESS 1. Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study and draft report. 2. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2019 and 2020. D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS E. ADJOURN
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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at Austin Transportation at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee November 18, 2019 6:30 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED Kris Bailey Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta A.CALL TO ORDER – November 18, 2019, 6:30 p.m.Chair Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a quorum present.Committee Members in Attendance: Kris Bailey, Dick Kallerman, Lance Parisher, Channy Soeur,Bobak Tehrany, Susan Turrieta.City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Liane Miller (Austin Transportation Department).B.CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONThe first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed athree-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.NoneC.APPROVAL OF MINUTES1.Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2019 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting.Committee Member (CM) Parisher moved approval, Chair Bailey seconded and the minutes wereapproved 4-0 with CM Turrieta abstaining.D.NEW BUSINESSNoneE.OLD BUSINESS1.Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study and draft report.Jeff Whitacre (consultant with Kimley-Horn coordinating the street impact fee study) recapped the October 15 meeting, including the maximum assessable fee calculation methodology. The study will result in the maximum assessable fee for consideration in developing policy, which is ultimately a City Council decision. He provided the pre-credit draft report to the committee members and reviewed the contents, the first three sections of which were what City Council adopted on August 22, 2019. Mr. Whitacre presented various policy options for the committee’s consideration as they begin developing a recommendation for City Council. The committee discussed these various options. He also reviewed a draft schedule for the remainder of the study. Impact Fee Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2 2. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2019 and 2020. The committee decided the next IFAC meeting date would be December 18, 2019. It was agreed that subsequent meeting dates would be discussed at future meetings. F. FUTURE AGENDA …
Austin Transportation DepartmentStreet Impact FeesImpact Fee Advisory Committee: 11-18-2019 2Overview•Recap Recent Activity on SIF•Recap of October 15 Meeting•Review Report•Policy Elements•Example Ordinance•Schedule•Questions 3SIF Activity Recap 4Past Meetings and Actions•June 13 –Mobility Committee•Discussed project schedule and questions on Land Use Assumptions (LUA) and Roadway Capacity Plan (RCP)•June 13 –Impact Fee Advisory Committee•Approved LUA and RCP•Early July –RCP Posted on website•August 7 –Briefing to Austin Chamber•August 8 –Council to adopt LUA and RCP, hold Public Hearing•Held open to action on August 22 •August 21 –Mobility Committee •Additional questions on LUA and RCP •August 22 –Council adopted LUA and RCP part of Report 5Recap of October 15 Meeting 6Impact Fee Results•Study Determines Maximum Fee•Council Determines Effective Rate•End result looks like a table as follows:Service AreaDRAFTMax Impact Fee(vehicle-mile)Study DeterminesEffective Rate Impact Fee(vehicle-mile)Council DeterminesG$2,381$X,XXXI$1,347$Y,YYY 7Service Unit -ExamplesTrips0.99 Vehicles(PM Peak)(ITETrip Generation)X Trip Length4.30 Miles**Outside the LoopVehicle-Miles4.26 Vehicle-MilesTrips3.81 Vehicles(PM Peak)(ITETrip Generation)Reduction for Pass-by Trips34% (ITETrip Generation Handbook)2.51Vehicles (PM Peak)X Trip Length2.91 Miles**Inside the LoopVehicle-Miles7.30 Vehicle-MilesRETAIL STORE 8Sample Developments:Collection Rate OptionsDEVELOPMENTUNITSMulti-Family298 unitsResidential: 298 ApartmentsOffice55,000 square feetOffice: 55,000 ft2Office 9Collection Rate Comparison to Maximum Assessable Fee Austin DevelopmentAustinMitigation/ TIA ContributionService Area G Draft (Outside Loop)Service Area I Draft (Inside Loop)298 Apartments*$86,288$1,709,987$650,27855,000ft2Office$317,388$509,415$316,343* Assumes ITE Code 220 for Apartments (Highest Trip Gen) 10Collection Rate ComparisonsAustin DevelopmentAustinMitigation/ TIA ContributionService Area G Draft (Outside Loop)Service Area I Draft (Inside Loop)Frisco**(60% of max, Lowest SA)Fort Worth (Flat Rate all SA’s)***Prosper(Lower SA)Frisco**(60% of max, Highest SA)Prosper(Higher SA)298 Apartments*$86,288$1,709,987$650,278$435,676$631,164$1,059,688$971,778$1,397,62055,000ft2Office$317,388$509,415$316,343$175,945$177,870$214,005$393,965$282,260* Assumes ITE Code 220 (Most Intense Trip Generation) for Apartments** Maximum in SA A; Minimum in SA D*** Effective January 1, 2019 11Review Report 12Outline and Highlights•Section I-III (Introduction, Land Use, Roadway Capacity Plan)•Mostly unchanged, adopted by Resolution on August 22•Section IV –Assumptions•Service Units and Costing•Section V –Calculation•Results, Land Use Table, Credit Calculation (Not completed)•Adoption Process•Conclusions•Appendix 13Policy Elements 14Policy•Rate Reduction (vehicle-mile versus land use)•Trip Reduction•Tie to TIA policies•Travel Demand Management •Tie to Transportation Criteria Manual (Draft Percent Reductions in TIA Policy)•Affordable Housing•Economic Development 15Example Ordinance 16Round Rock•https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/02-2019-revised-roadway-impact-fee-ordinance.pdf•Adopted a vehicle-mile value (one for residential and one for non-residential)•Established proportionality•Determined Assessment•Determine Effective Date (Phased In)•Outlined Offset Agreement•Policy –Right of Way and Transportation Impact Analyses 17Schedule 18Schedule•Next IFAC Meetings•December•Comments due on Pre-Credit Draft Report•Wrap up/Continue Policy Discussion•Public Engagement Strategy•January •Full Report with all maximum fee info –motion for comments•January / February•Draft Ordinance Review•Start Outreach 19Questions
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING Regular Meeting- Monday, November 18, 2019, 6pm-7:30pm Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1027 COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jessica Riley, St. Edwards University Jared Breckenridge, Huston-Tillotson University Mykel Matthews, Huston-Tillotson University Anne Cuzeau, Austin Community College Bryan Nya, Austin Community College Markell Irvin, Concordia University MEETING CALL TO ORDER- 6:00pm 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS 3. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION a. Bylaws revisions/updates b. Election of chair and co-chair c. Focus for the school year d. Committee groups 5. OLD BUSINESS & REPORTS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT Denise Basore, Austin Community College Krista Gehlhausen, Concordia University Matthew Barron, University of Texas Madison Goodrich, University of Texas Brandon Barrows, Concordia University Kindle Kreis, University of Texas
Human Rights Commission Community Interest Announcement Special Called Meeting of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Police Accountability & The Hispanic Community Addressing: Mental Health, Training, Immigration, Trigger areas, police accountability and policy Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center 808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702 A quorum of commission members may be present. No action will be taken. For more information, please contact the commission’s staff liaison, Jonathan Babiak, at (512) 974-3203 or by email at Jonathan.Babiak@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2019 9AM – 12:00PM LOCATION: Conley-Guerrero Senior Center 808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Ricardo Garay Angelica Erazo, Vice Chair Melissa Ayala Jovita Flay Diana Salas Zaira Garcia Felicia Pena Maria Solis AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. COMMUNITY BRIEFING a. Texas Here to Stay Coalition b. Grassroots Leadership c. Austin Justice Coalition 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Discussion and Possible Action: a. Austin Police Department b. Office of Police Oversight ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Jasso at (512) 974-9107 or via email at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Amanda Jasso at (512)974(cid:31)9107 or Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov.
1 a E, j HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AGENDA Special Called Meeting Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment at the Windsor Park Branch, Austin Public Library 5833 Westminster Drive Austin, Texas 78723 (This meeting is open to the public.) CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS:Sareta Davis, Chair Kristian Caballero, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Isabel Casas Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan WhiteCALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Citizens 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission will not consider approval of minutes at this meeting. 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Austin Human Rights Commission will hear and rule on the appeal of No Reasonable Cause determination of the Equal Employment/Fair Housing Office in Case No. HRC-CF-18-003 under City Code Chapter 5-2 Discrimination in Public Accommodations. (White/G. Brown/Weigel) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice 48 hours before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276, Human Resources Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276 or visit http://www.austintexas.gov/hrc.
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 before the meeting date. Please call Vivian Holmes at the EMS Department, at (512) 972-7148 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. RBJ HEALTH CENTER 2nd FLOOR, EMS HEADQUARTERS 15 WALLER STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS November 6, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AGENDA ITEM 1) Call to Order 2) Quorum Determination 3) Review and approve minutes of previous meeting 4) Receive Citizen Communications/Comments 5) Elect Officers for 2020 6) Review and adopt 2020 Board Meeting Schedule 7) Review of System Reports 8) Receive updates from System Agencies Representatives: a) Medical Director’s Report: Dr. Mark Escott, Medical Director b) Austin EMS Department: Ernesto Rodriguez, Chief c) Travis County Emergency Services: Charles Brotherton, County Executive d) Austin Fire Department: Rob Vires, Chief of Staff e) Emergency Services Districts: Robert Abbott, CAFCA President 9) Other business 10) Adjourn AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 4, 2019, 10:00 a.m. 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Room 249 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of October 7, 2019. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Giovanni Vecchione) 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. b. Future Meetings Schedule. 4. 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 Barry Cook at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-3312, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission, please contact Barry Cook at 512-974-3312.
LIBRARY COMMISSION October 28, 2019 – 6:30 PM 4721 Loyola Ln. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for citizen communication 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 during the time set aside for general citizen communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Welcome and Introduction of new Library Commission Member Julia Aguilar 3. Briefing: Library Wraparound Services: Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant 4. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on the Library Commission 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule for 2020 b. Discussion and possible action on civic engagement 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for October 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, policies, and APL Priorities. 7. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 8. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 28 October, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, and Beth Smyer Board Members Absent: Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager Citizen Communication: Carlos León spoke about citizen communication on agenda items. 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyers’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Williams absent. 2. Introductions and Welcome: Carlos León spoke. District 9 Library Commission Member Julia Aguilar, was introduced. 3. Briefing: Library Wraparound Services Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, gave an overview of wraparound services throughout the Austin Public Library system. 4. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on the Library Commission Carlos León spoke. No action taken. The item will be put on a future agenda when more information is available. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule 2020. A draft schedule will be presented at the next meeting. Meeting locations will alternate between branches and the Central Library. b. Discussion and possible action on civic engagement Carlos León spoke. John Lawler, Census Coordinator for Travis County and the City of Austin, gave a presentation about local Complete Count Committee and their activities. Commission Members Dwyer and Smyer presented their report on civic engagement activities taking place at Austin Public Library and other peer libraries. They will write a draft recommendation supporting APL participation in 2020 census efforts. Chair Hanna appointed a civic engagement working group, including Commissioners Williams, Smyer, Dwyer, and Ramos. 6. Discussion of …
Civic Engagement and the Austin Public Library: A Preliminary Report by City of Austin Library Commissioners JC Dwyer and Beth Smyer October 22, 2019 Purpose of this report ThisreportaimstoprovidetheLibraryCommissionwithanoverviewofcivicengagementwork withintheAustinPublicLibrarysystem(APL),includingworkcurrentlyunderway,opportunitiesin FY20 and recommendations to strengthen this work in FY21 and beyond. Definition of Civic Engagement Inthisreport,“civicengagement”isdefinedasactivitiesthatfurtherthegoalofaninformedlocal citizenrythatisactivelyengagedinshapingpublicdiscourseandparticipatinginthedecisionsthat affecttheirlives.Thisworkcentersthevaluesofinclusionandequityintheco-creationofpublic understanding and public policy. Itdoesnotrefertoindividualorhousehold-levelservicestypicallyconsidered“socialwork”(suchas publicbenefitsoutreachorhomelessservices),althoughsomelibrarysystemsgrouptheseactivities together.Whileitdoesincludeactivitiesdesignedtoincreaseparticipationinpublicelections,itis never partisan or agenda-driven. Why Do This Work? Civicengagementisarisingareaofinterestamongmanylibrarysystems,funders(e.g.Kettering Foundation)andnationallibrarygroups(e.g.AmericanLibraryAssociation,PublicLibrary Association, Urban Libraries Council). According the Urban Libraries Council: 1“Publiclibraries,workinginclosepartnershipwithlocalgovernmentandthemanyavailable resourcesandexperts,arewellpositionedtoprovidetheconsistent,close-to-home, sustainedleadershipthatcontributestocommunitysuccess.Theyaretrusted,stable, apolitical,safe,andpositive—inshort,idealcivicengagementleaders.Atatimewhentrust ingovernmentremainslowandmanycitizensfeeldisconnectedfrompublicinstitutions, libraries offer a bright light for producing long-term results.” 1 ULC Civic Engagement Report, accessed 10/18/19. CivicengagementworkisbroadlyalignedwithAPL’svisiontoplayakeyrolein“makingAustina dynamiccreativecenterandthemostlivablecityinthecountry.”ItisalsocloselyalignedwithCity Council’s Strategic Direction 2023 strategies, including: 2●Enhance communication and collaboration between City Council, City staff, and community members to enhance transparency, trust, and shared decision making. Ensure collaboration is strengthened by accessible, timely, and accurate information sharing. (GTW#5) ●Engage community members on the matters that impact them in ways that are timely, convenient, meaningful, and honor their communication preferences; and equip employees to better engage vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. (GTW#6) ●Create a new integrated approach to managing community members’ multiple relationships with different City departments to strengthen feedback loops, build trust, and improve satisfaction. (GTW#8) As well as the following City Performance Metrics: 3●PercentageofeligibleresidentswhoareregisteredtovoteandwhoparticipateinCity elections (disaggregated by race and geography). (GTW.E.1) ●Percentageofresidentswhoexpresshighlevelsofsatisfactionwiththeoutcomesoftheir engagement with the City. (GTW.E.2) ●PercentageofresidentswhobelieveAustinvaluesdialoguebetweenresidentsand government. (GTW.E.3) ●Numberof[stakeholder]engagement/outreachactivitiesbydepartment,Councildistrict,time and type of activity. (GTW.E.4)\ Current Areas of Civic Engagement SeveralAPLbranchlibrariesandstaffarealreadycommittingtheirlimitedtimeandresourcesto strengthencivicengagement.Thefollowingsectionsummarizestheiraccomplishmentsand providesexamplesofhowotherlibrarysystemsandlocalorganizationsarecommittedtosimilar work. Census Outreach What is the opportunity? ThedecennialCensusisamassiveefforttocounteverypersonresidinginournationonApril1st, 2020.Theresultswillbeusedtoallocatepoliticalrepresentation,aswellasbillionsofdollarsin publicandprivateresourcesoverthefollowingdecade.TheCityofAustinisamajorparticipantin ourlocalCompleteCountCommittee(CCC),whichaimstoensureanaccuratecountbyoffering 2 Austin Strategic Direction 2023 Master List of Strategies, accessed 10/18/19 3 Austin Strategic Direction 2023 Metrics List, accessed 10/18/19 outreachandassistancetotraditionallyundercountedcommunities,includingAustiniteswith low-incomes, immigrants, LEP families and others (see Map in Appendix). What is APL doing? APLhasformedaninternalstaffcommitteetoassisttheCCC.Plansarebeingdiscussedtoinclude Censuspromotion/educationalmessaginginexistingcommunicationschannelsandevents;using librarianswithlaptopsasmobileoutreach/accesspoints;andreservingcomputerstationsinsome branchesforpatronstocompletetheCensusonline.CensusProgramManagerJohnLawlerhas suggestedthatbranchesinundercountedcommunitiescouldalsoactasclearinghousesfor promotional materials and organizing neighborhood volunteers. Who else is doing this work in Austin? TheU.S.CensusBureauhasopenedaregionalofficeinAustintodirectlocalhiringandpromotional efforts.AlocalCCCincludingpublicofficials,privatebusinessesandnonprofitshasbeenformedto coordinateworkinthisarea.TheCityofAustin/TravisCountyhasjointlyhiredaCensusProgram Manager(Lawler)toassisttheCCC.TheUnitedWayofCentralTexasisintheprocessofhiringa similarpositiontoactonaregionalbasis.Localnonprofitsandchurchesareplanningtooutreach their communities. What are other library systems doing? TheTexasStateLibraryandArchivesCommission,aswellastheAmericanLibraryAssociation haveformallyrequestedtheassistanceoftheirmembersincarryingoutthecensus(seeAppendix). TheDallasPublicLibraryhascommittedtopushingCensusmessagingthroughalltheirexisting public programs for children (e.g. storytime) and adults (e.g. ESL classes). Voter Registration & Participation What is the opportunity? Votingisthecornerstoneofcivicengagement.AlthoughAustinhasahighoverallvoterregistration rate(95%in2018),thefranchiserequiresconstantmaintenance,andisnotequitablydistributed 4amongallAustincommunities.VoterparticipationinAustinismuchlower(61%in2018).Under 5statelaw,librariesareallowedtopromotevoterregistrationaswellasserveaspollinglocationson election day. 4 Daily Texan, “Nearly 95 percent of Travis County is registered to vote, setting ‘modern-day record.’” Accessed 10/18/19. 5 Texas Tribune, “Look up Texas midterm turnout in your county against historic numbers.” Accessed 10/18/19. What is APL doing? APLcurrentlymakesmail-invoterregistrationformsavailableateverybranch,althoughtheir presenceisnotalwaysobvious.Newlibrarycardapplicantsarealsoaskedwhethertheywouldlike amail-inform.TheTravisCountyElectionsOfficehistoricallypartnerswithAPLonanannual, system-wideeventatwhichVoluntaryDeputyRegistrars(VDRs)stafftablesatseveralbranchesto assistpatronsinregistering.OnesourceinvolvedsuggestedthiseventdoesnothaveastrongROI intermsofnewlyregisteredvoters.In2019,ninebranchesalsoservedaspollinglocationson election day. Who else is doing this work in Austin? Variouspolitical,nonprofitandcivicgroupsinAustinconductvoterregistrationdrivesandturnout efforts,howevertheseareusuallyeitherpartisanorfocusedonasinglepopulationorissue.Toour knowledge,noentityengagesinauniversal,citywideturnoutstrategy.TheCityandCountymake educationalresourcesavailabletothepubliconhowandwheretovote.TheCountyconducts ongoing voter registration, primarily …
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 September, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 23 September, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina St., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna and Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, and Steven Self Board Members Absent: Commission Members Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; Rachel Nguyen, Communications Manager, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager, Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships, Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager 1. Citizen Communication: Jelina Tunstill spoke about the Community Action Network (CAN). 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dabbert’s motion and Vice Chair Finney’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Smyer and Williams absent. 3. Introductions and Welcome: Doreen Boyd, Carver Branch Manager, gave an update about branch activities. 4. Briefing: Summer Reading Wrap-Up Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships, gave an overview of 2019 Summer Reading for youth programs and participation. 5. Old Business: none Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 September, 2019 6. New Business: a. Discussion of briefing and agenda topics for future meetings, October – December 2019 The following topics were suggested: Civic Engagement (October); APL Bookmobile services; Collections in foreign languages; Fine Free Libraries; APL Strategic Plan; Collection Development overview; Marketing of Recycled Reads and APL; Youth Task Force Update; Library Foundation; Revenue Generation; Equity of Services; Library Trends and how APL can Incorporate them; Library Commission Alignment with SD23 b. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation to add a youth member to the Library Commission. No action was taken. 7. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for August 2019 covering programming highlights, volunteer services, revenue, and policy updates: Questions from commissioners included: How did the Library budget come out for FY20? Is there an APL organizational chart? What is planned for the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill reopening? Is there a public participation component to Library renovations? 8. …
1 October 2019 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Exhibits ________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 7 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch Monthly Report _________________________________________ 10 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report __________________________________________ 12 Interior Renovations Monthly Report ________________________________________________________ 15 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report _______________________________________ 17 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 19 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 21 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 21 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 21 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 21 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 22 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 22 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 22 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 23 Performance Indicators for August _________________________________________________________ 23 Revenue ______________________________________________________________________________ 23 Volunteers ____________________________________________________________________________ 23 3 HIGHLIGHTS Hampton Branch at Oak Hill is Now Open The Austin Public Library, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd., reopened to the public on Monday, Oct. 21, after being closed since last year for a complete renovation. One of the most visible interior improvements to the facility is a new Kalwall skylight that fills the main area with natural light. A new designated “quiet room” will give customers a space to read and relax away from the main area. The branch now has an improved digital infrastructure with all new data wiring and connections for faster internet service. Other improvements include a roof replacement; upgraded computers; upgraded plumbing fixtures; modernized heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls; new circulation desk and other furniture; all new carpets throughout the library as well as a fresh coat of paint. Modifications were also made to ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. AVAFest Veteran Conferences Central Library will host a two-day Veteran Writers Conference offering conversation and networking with screenwriters, poets, novelists, storytellers, songwriters and more! Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27 A Health and Wellness Conference will follow the following Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3. The conference, by and for veterans and their family members, as well as the individuals and organizations who serve them, will offer information on pathways to healing through community and the arts. Mayor’s Book Club 2019 The Library Foundation & Austin Public Library invite you to join us for the final event of the 2019 Mayor’s Book Club. Author Susan Orlean will discuss her bestseller and New York Times Notable Book The Library Book with Texas Literary …
1 a E, j HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AGENDA Monday, October 28, 2019 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment City Hall Executive Session Conference Room (Room 1027) (This meeting is open to the public.) 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS:Sareta Davis, Chair Kristian Caballero, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Isabel Casas Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan White CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Citizens 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on scheduling the appeal filed to the Austin Human Rights Commission of the Equal Employment/Fair Housing Office No Reasonable Cause determination in Case No. HRC-CF-18-003 under City Code Chapter 5-2, Discrimination in Public Accommodations. (Caballero/G. Brown) b. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council to recognize International Human Rights Day. (Caballero/Davis) c. Discussion regarding Homelessness in Austin Photo campaign. (Weigel/White/Caballero) d. Discussion and possible action to present a climate action plan to City Council. (White/Weigel) 2 e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council to Protect and Serve the Community of People Experiencing Homelessness. (Caballero/Weigel/White/Griffith) f. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2020 meeting schedule. (Davis/Caballero) 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key priority areas of concern for 2019-2020, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice 48 hours before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276, Human Resources Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276 or visit http://www.austintexas.gov/hrc.
Austin 10 Year Climate Action Plan (Draft) For Human Rights Commission Meeting on 10/28/19 ‐Institute opt‐in procedure for natural gas use in new constructions, to include a prohibitive permitting fee. ‐Introduce a detailed wind‐down plan, including job placement for workers, within a maximum of two years for the natural gas‐powered plants in Austin and the immediate withdrawal of ownership of the coal‐powered Fayette Power Project. ‐Install solar panels, rooftop turbines, rainwater collection systems, and/or passive rooftop gardens on ALL city‐owned properties. ‐Install enough power storage capacity for municipal use through public‐private partnerships with large‐scale battery manufacterers and implementation of mechanical passive storage towers. ‐Significant, massive, and immediate improvement and expansion of our waste water recycling program to irrigate all public lands. ‐An immediate investment in industrial scale indoor urban agriculture to include aquaponics, hydroponics, aeroponcs, and any other density‐condusive method of growing produce with city‐scale output ‐Implement heat island mitigation techniques such as reflective paint on concrete, increasing moss cover on sides of buildings, passive rooftop moss gardens on all bus stops, and increased tree canopy starting in East and Southeast Austin ‐Partner with the county to plant 1 million trees, to be irrigated by the expanded purple pipe system ‐Introduce basic universal electricity by implementing a credit to accounts for an allocated amount of KWH before paying a slightly higher price per KWH for the remaining electricity used. ‐Create an office in the city government to hire people in the city to accomplish these projects, as city employees, beginning with those experiencing homelessness. ‐Large‐scale increase in water storage, including expanded use of underground caverns and a property tax credit for privately owned rooftop water collection system
Land Development Recommendation WHEREAS, The burning of natural gas is not a carbon‐free source of power WHEREAS, The City of Austin retains the right to determine land use and best practices WHEREAS, The population of Austin has repeatedly affirmed in various ways through bond issues, attendance of events, and proliferation of climate‐minded non‐profits, etc. it’s desire to eliminate the use of fossil fuels and contribute to a green economy WHEREAS, The oversaturation of natural gas burning products decreases the price of such products, which in turn increases their appeal amongst consumers WHEREAS, The right to a hospitable environment is crucial and imperative in the retention, expansion, and preservation of all other human rights THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Human Rights Commission for the City of Austin calls on the City Council to adopt a measure which prohibits or makes highly undesirable through prohibitive permitting fees the use of natural gas‐based products in all new developments of any size.
Possible Partner Organizations Water: Well Aware, Water to Thrive, Clean Water Action, Austin Water Center for Environmental Research, Texas Water Conservation Association, Water Enironment Association of Texas, Nature Conservancy, Save Barton Creek Association, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club Food: Urban Patchwork, Urban Roots, Hausbar Urban Farm, Feeding Texas, Central Texas Food Bank, Food is Free Project, Sustainable Food Center, Wheatsville, Interfaith Action of Central Texas, Hungry Souls Reforestation: TreeFolks, Nature Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, Keep Austin Beautiful, Texas Land Conservancy, Families in Nature, Generation Serve, Austin Parks Foundation, Austin Environmental Justice Team, Hill Country Conservancy Power: Tesla, Solar Austin, Energy Vault, Austin Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Go Solar Texas, The Texas State Energy Conservation Office, The Texas Solar Power Association, The Texas Renewable Energy Industries Alliance, Environment Texas Sustainability: Austin Resource Recovery, Austin Eco Network, Habitat for Humanity, Evolve Austin, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, Partners for Education Agriculture and Sustainability, Earth Share of Texas
Key Climate Facts ‐By 2050, the average “feels like” temperature in Central Texas will reach 120 degrees F ‐Webberville solar project covers 380 acres of land, creates 35 MW of power, has sustaining lease agreement with property owner, initial cost of $250 Million. ‐Roughly 400,000 residential customers with an average need of 1000 KWh/month ‐Average output of residential solar roof installation: (Tesla’s quote) $42,500/2000sq ft with 10kWh ‐With peak output, if Austin “gave” away solar roofs, spending the same amount for the Webberville project equates to: $250 million ÷ $42,500 = 5,882 solar roofs with 58.823 MW of output. ‐Increased tree canopy can reduce heat island effect by 20‐45 degrees F during peak high temperatures (https://www.epa.gov/heat‐islands/using‐trees‐and‐vegetation‐reduce‐heat‐islands) ‐The average rooftop is capable of collecting 0.62 gallons of water per square foot per inch of rainwater. Average Square Footage of Austin single family home is 2,068 square feet. Austin has an average of 34 inches of rain per year. This means roughly 43,593 gallons of water is available to be stored per single family home per year. One person uses roughly 80‐100 gallons per day for a total of 29,200‐36,500 gallons per year. ‐Conventional farming (lettuce as example crop) produces about 1.09 lbs of food per square foot. Rough estimates for vertical style urban gardening are around 10.8 lbs of food per square foot, with the best case scenario being 32.5 lbs of food per square foot. These estimates grow rapidly when stacked vertical farming is implemented. ‐A company called Energy Vault has developed a new power storage technique that relies on potential and mechanical energy storage versus conventional chemical storage (batteries). They are partnering with India to create a 35MWh peak‐demand storage system. The blocks used in this system have an early estimate of a 40 year lifespan before maintenance or replacement. ‐Moss rooftops are a low‐cost, low‐weight alternative to larger garden rooftop constructions while also lowering heating and cooling costs ‐Simply painting a roof white raises the ambient air temperature by only 10‐25 degrees versus an average of 90 degrees with dark colored roofs. ‐Multiple municipalities in California are adopting reflective or light‐colored paint for roadways and pedways which can lower ambient temperatures. “A study in the 1990s for the city of Los Angeles by scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory calculated that if all pavements and roofs in downtown LA increased ‘albedo’ [albedo is a measure of how …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019 AT 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Commission Members _____ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) _____ Aan Coleman (District 8) _____ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) _____ Beau Frail (District 6) _____ Samuel Franco (District 3) _____ Katie Halloran (District 7) _____ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) _____ Ben Luckens (District 10) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff _____ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) _____ Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison _____ Bart Whatley (District 9) _____ Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison _____ Josue Meiners (District 4) ____ Aaron Jenkins, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to speak regarding items not on the agenda; 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. None; 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. None; Page 2 of 3 4. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the September 23, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Discussion and possible action on the 2020 Design Commission Schedule request c. Liaison Reports; d. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; e. Discussion of a letter to City Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez); f. Discussion and possible action on the Memo Recommending Code Amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program (Chair D. Carroll); 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. None; 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 7. 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 before the meeting date. Please contact Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 3 of 3 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons Committees 1. Executive Committee: D. Carroll (Chair), M. Gonzalez (Vice Chair) Working Groups 1. Planning & Urban Design Working Group: E. Taniguchi, B. Whatley, A. Coleman, D. Carroll 2. Architecture & Development Working Group: B. Whatley, M. Gonzalez, D. …
1/2 DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Date: November 04, 2019 Re: Land Development Code amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program Honorable Mayor Adler and City Council Members, In Austin, high-rise projects that comply with the current Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) can be awarded more than three-times the floor area than the base zoning allows in exchange for what today are considered modest design improvements. The Design Commission is a strong advocate for downtown density, but we also find that the DDBP is dated and does not create public benefits comparable to the entitlements that these projects receive. We are specifically concerned that the DDBP is not well aligned with more recently adopted policy goals including: mobility1, pedestrian safety2, climate and sustainability3, livability and affordability4. For example, a developer may approach the Design Commission with entitlements for an eight-story commercial building, and if compliant with the DDBP, walk away with the ability to construct 24 stories of hotel space (hundreds of units), and 8 stories of parking (thousands of additional parking spaces), in exchange for modest street level improvements5, and perhaps somewhat more energy efficient building design6. The Downtown Density Bonus Program’s gatekeeper requirements do not account for: • Design for ride share queuing and associated pedestrian safety • Public access to structured parking garages or parking demand management systems • Parking structures designed for future re-use as livable space • Downtown mobility planning, i.e. support for alternative mobility options through funding, and discouragement of parking structures, especially if not designed to support transit system. To this end, the Design Commission respectfully requests that Council consider a resolution directing the City Manager to assign multi-departmental staff7 to assist the Commission in drafting proposed code amendments to better align the DDBP with the city’s adopted goals. Input from public stakeholders will play an important role in this process as well to ensure the DDBP remains functional and attractive to developers. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the process to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program should include an examination of the following recommendations: 1 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 2 Vision Zero 3 Austin Community Climate Plan 4 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan 5 City of Austin Great Streets Program. 6 Two-star rating from Austin Energy Green Building Program. 7 Austin Transportation Department, Office of Sustainability, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development with Capital Metro partnership. 2/2 FUNCTIONALITY • If a DDBP applicant receives …
1/2 DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Date: October 21, 2019 Re: Land Development Code amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program Honorable Mayor Adler and City Council Members, In Austin, high-rise projects that comply with the current Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) can be awarded over three-times the floor area than the base zoning allows in exchange for what today are considered modest design improvements. The Design Commission is a strong advocate for downtown density, but we are also finding that the DDBP has become dated and does not create public benefits comparable to the entitlements that these projects receive. We are specifically concerned that the DDBP is not well aligned with the more recently adopted policy goals including: mobility1, pedestrian safety2, climate and sustainability3, livability and affordability4. For example, a developer may approach the Design Commission with entitlements for an eight-story commercial building, and if compliant with the DDBP, walk away with the ability to construct 24 stories of hotel space (hundreds of units), and 8 stories of parking (thousands of additional parking spaces), in exchange for modest street level improvements5, and perhaps somewhat more energy efficient building design6. The Downtown Density Bonus Program’s gatekeeper requirements do not account for: • Design for ride share queuing and associated pedestrian safety • Public access to structured parking garages or parking demand management systems • Parking structures designed for future re-use as livable space • Downtown mobility planning, i.e. support for alternative mobility options through funding, and discouragement of parking structures, especially if not designed to support transit system. To this end, the Design Commission respectfully requests that Council consider a resolution directing the City Manager to assign multi-departmental staff7 to assist the Commission in drafting proposed code amendments to better align the DDBP with the city’s adopted goals. Input from public stakeholders will play an important role in this process as well to ensure the DDBP remains functional and attractive to developers. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the process to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program should include examining the following recommendations: 1 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 2 Vision Zero 3 Austin Community Climate Plan 4 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan 5 City of Austin Great Streets Program. 6 Two-star rating from Austin Energy Green Building Program. 7 Austin Transportation Department, Office of Sustainability, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development with Capital Metro partnership. 2/2 FUNCTIONALITY • If a DDBP applicant receives …
1/2 DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Date: November 04, 2019 Re: Land Development Code amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program Honorable Mayor Adler and City Council Members, In Austin, high-rise projects that comply with the current Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) can be awarded more than three-times the floor area than the base zoning allows in exchange for what today are considered modest design improvements. The Design Commission is a strong advocate for downtown density, but we also find that the DDBP is dated and does not create public benefits comparable to the entitlements that these projects receive. We are specifically concerned that the DDBP is not well aligned with more recently adopted policy goals including: mobility1, pedestrian safety2, climate and sustainability3, livability and affordability4. For example, a developer may approach the Design Commission with entitlements for an eight-story commercial building, and if compliant with the DDBP, walk away with the ability to construct 24 stories of hotel space (hundreds of units), and 8 stories of parking (thousands of additional parking spaces), in exchange for modest street level improvements5, and perhaps somewhat more energy efficient building design6. The Downtown Density Bonus Program’s gatekeeper requirements do not account for: • Design for ride share queuing and associated pedestrian safety • Public access to structured parking garages or parking demand management systems • Parking structures designed for future re-use as livable space • Downtown mobility planning, i.e. support for alternative mobility options through funding, and discouragement of parking structures, especially if not designed to support transit system. To this end, the Design Commission respectfully requests that Council consider a resolution directing the City Manager to assign multi-departmental staff7 to assist the Commission in drafting proposed code amendments to better align the DDBP with the city’s adopted goals. Input from public stakeholders will play an important role in this process as well to ensure the DDBP remains functional and attractive to developers. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the process to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program should include an examination of the following recommendations: 1 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 2 Vision Zero 3 Austin Community Climate Plan 4 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan 5 City of Austin Great Streets Program. 6 Two-star rating from Austin Energy Green Building Program. 7 Austin Transportation Department, Office of Sustainability, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development with Capital Metro partnership. 2/2 FUNCTIONALITY • If a DDBP applicant receives …
2020 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Boards and Commissions Room 1101 6:00 PM Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) Application Deadline 10 Business Days Prior to Meeting by 2:00 PM (No Exceptions) Materials Deadline 7 Business Days Prior to Meeting by 2:00 PM (No Exceptions) January 27th January 10th January 15th February 24th February 7th February 12th March 23rd March 6th March 11th April 27th April 10th April 15th 1May 18th May 1st May 13th June 22nd June 5th June 10th July – No Meeting August 24th August 7th August 12th September 28th September 11th September 16th October 26th October 9th October 14th 2November 16th November 2nd November 4th 3December 14th 4December 1st December 2nd 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Memorial Day 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday occurring this week 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday 4 Deadlines moved due to the Christmas Holiday
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:01 p.m. Member List X David Carroll – Chair X Melissa Henao-Robledo X Martha Gonzalez – Vice-Chair X Ben Luckens X Aan Coleman X Evan Taniguchi X Beau Frail X Bart Whatley X Samuel Franco X Josue Meiners X Katie Halloran Support Staff in attendance: Jorge Rousselin (Executive Liaison; PAZ); Nichole Koerth (Staff Liaison; PAZ); Aaron Jenkins (Staff Liaison; PAZ) Commissioner B. Frail arrived at 6:02 p.m. Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez arrived at 6:04 p.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Travis project, addressed at 80 Red River Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Leah Bojo, Drenner Group; Gordon Ip, Genesis Living; Mike Fraze, Studio Outside; Stephen Drenner, Drenner Group); Stephen Drenner presented, with assistance from Michael Schooler (GDA Architects) and Mike Fraze (Studio Outside) The motion to support the project, as it complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. A friendly amendment regarding communication with Capital Metro in consideration to transit location was made by Commissioner K. Halloran. The friendly amendment was accepted by Commissioners A. Coleman and E. Taniguchi. Page 2 of 3 A friendly amendment to consider more public restrooms be included in the plan was made by Commissioner B. Frail. The friendly amendment was accepted by Commissioners A. Coleman and E. Taniguchi. A friendly amendment to consider opening the proposed dog park to the public was made by Commissioner S. Franco. The friendly amendment was accepted by Commissioners A. Coleman and E. Taniguchi. The motion, including the friendly amendments, was approved by a unanimous vote of [11-0-0]. b. Courtesy briefing and discussion on the Walter E. Long Master Plan project (Ricardo Soliz, COA-PARD; Gregory Montes, COA- PARD; Kim McKnight, COA-PARD); Gregory Montes presented. No action taken. Commissioner B. Whatley left the dais at 8:09 pm. c. Courtesy briefing and discussion of the Street Impact Fee proposal (Cole Kitten, COA-ATD; Liane Miller, COA- ATD); Liane Miller presented. No action taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): a. None 4. …
2020 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Boards and Commissions Room 1101 6:00 PM Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) Application Deadline 10 Business Days Prior to Meeting by 2:00 PM (No Exceptions) Materials Deadline 7 Business Days Prior to Meeting by 2:00 PM (No Exceptions) January 27th January 10th January 15th February 24th February 7th February 12th March 23rd March 6th March 11th April 27th April 10th April 15th 1May 18th May 1st May 13th June 22nd June 5th June 10th July 27th July 10th July 15th August 24th August 7th August 12th September 28th September 11th September 16th October 26th October 9th October 14th November 23rd November 6th 2November 12th 3December 14th 4December 1st December 2nd 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Memorial Day 2 Deadline moved due to Veterans Day 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday 4 Deadlines moved due to the Christmas Holiday
1/2 DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Date: October 21, 2019 Re: Land Development Code amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program Honorable Mayor Adler and City Council Members, In Austin, high-rise projects that comply with the current Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) can be awarded over three-times the floor area than the base zoning allows in exchange for what today are considered modest design improvements. The Design Commission is a strong advocate for downtown density, but we are also finding that the DDBP has become dated and does not create public benefits comparable to the entitlements that these projects receive. We are specifically concerned that the DDBP is not well aligned with the more recently adopted policy goals including: mobility1, pedestrian safety2, climate and sustainability3, livability and affordability4. For example, a developer may approach the Design Commission with entitlements for an eight-story commercial building, and if compliant with the DDBP, walk away with the ability to construct 24 stories of hotel space (hundreds of units), and 8 stories of parking (thousands of additional parking spaces), in exchange for modest street level improvements5, and perhaps somewhat more energy efficient building design6. The Downtown Density Bonus Program’s gatekeeper requirements do not account for: • Design for ride share queuing and associated pedestrian safety • Public access to structured parking garages or parking demand management systems • Parking structures designed for future re-use as livable space • Downtown mobility planning, i.e. support for alternative mobility options through funding, and discouragement of parking structures, especially if not designed to support transit system. To this end, the Design Commission respectfully requests that Council consider a resolution directing the City Manager to assign multi-departmental staff7 to assist the Commission in drafting proposed code amendments to better align the DDBP with the city’s adopted goals. Input from public stakeholders will play an important role in this process as well to ensure the DDBP remains functional and attractive to developers. Further, the Design Commission recommends that the process to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program should include examining the following recommendations: 1 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 2 Vision Zero 3 Austin Community Climate Plan 4 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan 5 City of Austin Great Streets Program. 6 Two-star rating from Austin Energy Green Building Program. 7 Austin Transportation Department, Office of Sustainability, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development with Capital Metro partnership. 2/2 FUNCTIONALITY • If a DDBP applicant receives …
