CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday March 11, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0007 ___Y___Thomas Ates (D1) ___-___VACANT (D2) ___Y___Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y___Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y___Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y___Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y___Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y___Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-___VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Hector Avila OWNER: Joel Beder and Joe Yu ADDRESS: 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 14 feet (requested) in order to erect an attached garage in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to April 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO APRIL 8, 2024. Due to cancelled BOA meeting for April 8, 2024: Postponement case Item03 C15-2024-0007 – 1503 Robert Weaver Avenue, Board member Melissa Hawthorn’s motion to rescind previous action (postpone to April 8, 2024), Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0; Board member Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone case C15-2024-0007 to May 13, 2024; Chair Jessica Cohen second on 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MAY 13, 2024. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: Item05/1 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chair forItem05/2 updated 4/25/24 C15-2024-0007 13262464 0200050104 SF-3-NP Council District: 3 Item05/3 updated 4/25/24 Section 2 Item05/4 Item05/5 Item05/6 12 4 12 4 EXIST. ROOF 4:12 PITCH Item05/7 PROP. GARAGE ADDITION FOR JOE BEDER 1503 ROBERT WEAVER AVE AUSTIN, TX. 78702 ” C1 1 Item05/8 Item05/9 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine Re: Variance for 1503 Rover Weaver Ave Friday, March 22, 2024 6:20:58 …
BOA Monthly Report July 2023-June 2024 2 March 11, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-1604 (Garage Placement) (C) (1) parking structure may not be closer to the front lot line than building façade 2. 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites): (1) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet (maximum allowed) and (C) (2) (a) from height limitations to increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet (maximum allowed) and Section 25-2-1064 (Front Setback): (b) & (2) to decrease the front setback from 25 feet and Section 25-2-1067 (Design Regulations): (G) (1) & (2) decrease driveway/parking setback 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 Postponed 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback Withdrawn 0 Denied 1. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (F) (1) to increase the fence height Discussion Items Mar11 Interpretations Mar11 Special Exceptions cases Mar11 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Mar11 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) February 12, 2024 January 8, 2024 Granted 1. 25-2-551(C)(2)(a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope and 25-2-551(C)(2)(b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope CANCELLED MEETING (Added Mar11# 2024) 25 9 0 1 37 3 1 0 4 0 23 8 0 0 0 0 0 (Added Jan8# 2024) 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback 3. 25-2-1063(C)(1)(a) from height limitations to increase the height limit; 25-2-1063(C)(2)(a) from height limitations to increase the height limit and 25-2-1063(C)(3) from height limitations to increase the height limit Postponed 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Jan8 Interpretations Jan8 Special Exceptions cases Jan8 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Jan8 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) December 11, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from a) setback requirements to decrease …
3701 ROBBINS ROAD #C15-2024-0013 Bhavani Singal Principal Architect Workshop No. 5 COVER PAGE REQUESTS 1. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM 25-2-1176 (A)(3)- SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR DOCKS, MARINAS, AND OTHER LAKEFRONT USES for a side yard setback of 10 ft. (Required) to 0 ft. (proposed) to allow for a new boat dock to be built where an existing boat dock already is within the setback on the side property line. WORKSHOP NO. 5ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS5409 WOODROW AVE UNIT C AUSTIN, TEXAS 78756www.workshopno5.com3701 ROBBINS RD#C15-2024-0013BOA VARIANCE REQUEST PRESENTATIONMAY 13, 2024ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION telephone pedestal wall ' 3 . 3 1 8 3 5 7 3 65 3 5 0" 5 3 5 0 3 5 15.2' ' 5 . 2 1 " 0 - ' 0 1 3279 ' 2 . 1 1 5 2 5 19.1' 3280 0 2 5 3281 ' 4 . 0 1 5 1 5 22" Pecan (S64°14'E 231.96') S64°16'15"E 231.16' wall 19" Pecan old rock wall wall with wrought iron fence in concrete 1/2CRZ 1/4CRZ ground behind wall 493.80' 10' Building Line per site plan 10' SIDE SETBACK 0 0 5 5 9 4 ) . W . O . R ' 5 4 ( D A O R S N I B B O R e n i l t o l e v o b a s n u r e n i l y t i l i t u d a e h r e v o 15.7' 3268 ) ' 0 0 . 0 0 1 E ' 8 2 ° 5 2 N ( ' 0 0 . 0 0 1 E " 0 0 ' 1 3 ° 5 2 N 5 3 5 GARAGE FFE - 526'-3" ' 0 . 4 2 n a l p e t i s r e p e n i L g n i d l i u B ' 5 1 40' - 0" l n a p e t i s r e p e n L g n d i i l i u B ' 0 4 l t n e m p o e v e D n i t s u A e k a L d n a 5 2 5 : k r a m h c n e b n o e l g n a i r t y r a r …
1306 ROCKCLIFF ROAD Partial reduction 40’ front setback to 20’ Reduce side setback from 10’ to 5’ on right side property Partial reduction 25’ Shoreline setback to 0’ ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS Property Search 126432 RENNER CHRIS & SHANNON Property | 126432 General Info 2023 Maps Print Status: Certi?ed ACCOUNT OWNER Property ID: 126432 Agent: REED JAMES R Name: RENNER CHRIS & SHANNON Geographic ID: 0131090101 (Authorized) Secondary Name: Mailing Address: PO BOX 7399-554 BRECKENRIDGE CO US 80 R Type: Legal Description: LOT 3 LAKECLIFF Property Use: Appraisal Notice: Owner ID: % Ownership: 424 1901373 100.00 % Exemptions: HS - Homestead State Code: A1 ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION Current LA zoning setbacks. Green = buildable area Pink = current 25’ shoreline encroachment ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Copy of notes from COA staff consultation re: code sections, process, etc Yellow boundary = proposed front, side, shoreline setbacks sketched out for COA staff ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION • Setback exhibits – existing vs proposed • Reduce 40’ front setback to 20’ for length of 90’ to remove front façade encroachment • Reduce eastern PL side setback from 10’ to 5’ to remove encroachments • West PL side setback to remain 10’ • Reduce Shoreline setback from 25’ to 0’ for width of cut-in slip to remove substantial portion of residence from Shoreline setback • All references to redevelopment are conceptual • Setback SF’g and impervious cover SF’g areas are estimates • Setback distance requests are exact & will remove improvements from legal non-compliant status • BOA is only remedy to combination of issues. No administrative relief is possible. ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Existing LA setback & single-family residence footprint 8V32UK )hh/TZkdue-M/ b e h i - d s t - T b - c Z M + u 3 6 K 7G.2UK dMu-TMkbcst )hh/T/-+u bcht-ToMcsh aMod-T.3S .L37GTbY bestThMuT7XS -wsbcstlTbcik+cki- e(M+TDTT3L73VTbY c Z M + u - 6 K 3 d s t - T b - b e h i 8 V 3 2 U K i - c T ) M d d bestThMuT3.S 7LXX3TbY 6 K 3 -daT7US 7 7 6 1 2 7 K 3 2 U K V 8 b e h i - d s t 3 6 K - T b - c Z M + u -wsbcstlT stkt/Mc-/TMi-M 3L31XTbYTH5I -wsbcstlT behi-dst-T b-cZM+uTMi-M XL7U8TbYTH5I -wsbcstlTt-cT Zksd/stlTMi-M 6LG1GTbYTH5I -wsbcstlTphtstlT b-cZM+ubTMi-M GLGX7TbYTH5I 7 . X 2 7 U K 71K T b s / - …
CORONA RESIDENCE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Agent: Ada Corral, Jobe Corral Architects Owners: Ilse Frank & Timothy Braun Project Address: 1422 Corona Drive Seeking Variance for: LDC Section 25-2-492, Site Development Regulations Case Number: C15-2024-0017 ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION I E V R D A N O R O C 2 2 4 1 : E C N E D I S E R G N I T S I X E For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION EXISTING CARPORT & SHED BUILT 1954 E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 N A L P E T I S G N I T S I X E ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING HOUSE BUILT 1954 1,127 SQFT ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING 22' L x 12' W CARPORT BUILT BETWEEN 1997 & 2003 ROOF OVERHANGS PROPERTY LINE BY 1'-0" 1'-0" CORONA DRIVE For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. N 0 5' 10' 20' PROPERTY LINE 10' SETBACK K C A B T E S ' 5 E N I L Y T R E P O R P 25' SETBACK PROPERTY LINE ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION PROPERTY LINE 10' SETBACK K C A B T E S ' 5 E N I L Y T R E P O R P E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 S N O I T I D N O C E T I S G N I T S I X E 13" ⌀ CHINESE PISTACHE 16" ⌀ PECAN ADJACENT PROPERTY ADJACENT PROPERTY 25' SETBACK PROPERTY LINE EXISTING SOLAR PANEL EQUIPMENT BELOW EXISTING SOLAR PANELS 9" ⌀ CREPE MYRTLE CORONA DRIVE For review only. Design elements subject to change. Not for regulatory approval, permit, or construction. N 0 5' 10' 20' ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION EXISTING CARPORT TO BE DEMOLISHED E N I L Y T R E P O R P K C A B T E S ' 5 10' SETBACK PROPOSED ADDITION LOCATION PROPOSED SCREEN PORCH LOCATION Y T I L I B I S A E F N O I T I D D A ADJACENT PROPERTY ADJACENT PROPERTY EXISTING CARPORT TO BE MODIFIED PROPERTY LINE K C A B T E S ' 5 …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 13, 2024 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 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 email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair)) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Yung-ju Kim The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on March 11, 2024 and Special called meeting on February 22, 2024. On-Line Link: DRAFT MINUTES March 11, 2024, and DRAFT MINUTES February 22, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: C15-2024-0013 Bhavani Singal for Veronica Lew 3701 Robbins Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (3) from side property line & interior side yard setback requirements of 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested), in order to erect a Boat Dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (3) A dock may not be constructed closer than 10 feet to the side property line, regardless of …
LGBTQ+ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MAY 13, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why This Matters Changing city POP. Changing preservation field Existing preservation plan adopted Pixels, City of Austin, Austin History Center (PICA 36924), City of San Antonio Community-Based Process 12 months 1,100 working group hours Input from 300+ people Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chi Lee Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on April 22, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. 2. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. 4. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on May 10, 2024. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on April 24, 2024 and April 30, 2024. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. 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 or email Nicole Corona at the Planning Department, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024 The Design Commission convened a regular meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Kevin Howard Nkiru Gelles Chi Lee Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission meeting on March 25, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/25/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Meiner’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Howard abstained. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. Presentation by Lily Rerecich and Heidi Trudell, Travis Audubon Society, regarding bird- safe buildings. The presentation was made by Lily Rerecich and Heidi Trudell. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and action to recommend to City Council the Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements Proposal. Presented by Brian Block, Development Services Department. The motion to not recommend the Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements Proposal to City Council was approved on Commissioner Wallace’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Lee abstained. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were absent. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Mexic-Arte Museum Renovation, located at 419 Congress Avenue, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Matt Catterall, Levy Dykema, and Sylvia Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum. The motion that the project Mexic-Arte Museum Renovation, located at 419 Congress Avenue, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Vice Chair Meiner’s motion, Commissioner Wittstruck’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Howard recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were absent. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to nominate Jon Salinas as Chair was approved on Vice Chair Meiner’s motion, Commissioner Whittstruck’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were absent. The motion to nominate Josue Meiners as Vice Chair was approved on Chair Salinas’s motion, Commissioner Whittstruck’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, and Commissioner Luckens were …
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION May 13, 2024, 6 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory 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, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian, Travis County Lotta Smagula, D1 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Paige Nilson, D4 Whitney Holt, D5 Luis Herrera, D6 Larry Tucker, D7 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Amanda Bruce, D10 Laura Hoke, Mayor CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 8, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. Staff briefing on the progress of the Finder to Foster program. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of the Austin Animal Center "Urgent Placement List" Memorandum and Matrix. Discussion of the implementation of Ordinance No. 20240201-002 (An ordinance amending City Code Chapter 3-1 relating to disposition of an impounded animal, notice to rescue organization, reporting by animal shelter, removing Definitions; and adopting a bite scale). Discussion of animal cruelty investigations including the deceased dogs found in South Boggy Creek. 5. 6. Recommendations from the working group regarding City of Austin spay & neuter WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 7. contracts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve a recommendation to Council on the current and future City of Austin spay- neuter contracts. Approve recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Animal Services Budget. 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 …
1. ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2024 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 8, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Clinton called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Amanda Bruce, D10 Paige Nilson, D4 Ann Linder, D3 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Whitney Holt, D5 Lotta Smagula, D1 Commissioners Absent: Larry Tucker, Vice Chair, D7 Luis Herrera, D6 Laura Hoke, Mayor’s Appointee Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rochelle Vickery – Dogs Pat Valls-Trelles – Posting a draft agenda two weeks before the Commission meeting & not voting on any motions on important recommendations until there has been a full discussion, including community input, for at least one meeting before the vote is taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on February 12, 2024. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. The minutes from the meeting of February 12, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Commissioner Nilson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Tucker, Commissioners Herrera, Hoke, and Huddleston were absent. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Chair Clinton requested that staff notify Animal Advisory Commission members when additional incentives for rescue partners to transport animals are offered. Staff briefing regarding FY 2023 actual expenditures, including performance measures, for each Animal Services program (i.e., Shelter Services, Field Services, Spay/Neuter). The presentation was made by Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Staff briefing regarding FY 2024 actual expenditures, as of the second quarter (March 31, 2024), for each Animal Services program (i.e., Shelter Services, Field Services and Spay/Neuter). The presentation was made by Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Staff briefing on the year-to-date progress of the spay/neuter goals for the City of Austin. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer and Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer. Commissioner Nilson requested that staff provide data related to the need for in-house spay/neuter services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of the License Agreement Report from Austin Pets Alive. The presentation was made by Stephanie Bilbro, Austin Pets Alive! Director of Operations. Discussion of a potential ban on …
M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council Members Stephanie Hayden-Howard, LMSW, Assistant City Manager Don Bland, CAWA, Chief Animal Services Officer TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: March 29, 2024 Urgent Placement List Earlier this week the Animal Services Office (ASO) published a list on our website titled “Urgent Placement.” I wanted to provide more context for you about the information posted and its purpose. A multidisciplinary team of shelter employees meet weekly to discuss dogs that have significant barriers to placement. From there, ASO created a list that we chose to make publicly available. The list is modeled after KC Pet Project’s list, which is a nationally renowned no-kill shelter serving the municipality of Kansas City, Missouri with a live release rate of 93%. They tested many communication methods surrounding potentially at-risk dogs and found that providing concise, easy-to-digest information was the best method. We modeled our list after theirs, and utilized language that has been successful for their shelter. The list’s primary goals are to: 1. Identify the dogs that have significant barriers to adoption and facilitate their placement into appropriate foster or adoptive homes. 2. Notify stakeholders of which dogs could potentially be at risk of euthanasia. The webpage has been updated to reiterate that the normal process of euthanasia notices will be followed should that become necessary. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 512-978-0565. cc: Jesús Garza, Interim City Manager Page 1 of 1
MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: Mayor and Council Members Stephanie Hayden-Howard, LMSW, Assistant City Manager May 8, 2024 Urgent Placement List Update Don Bland, CAWA, Chief Animal Services Officer FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: To help respond to questions you may be receiving from the public about the new Austin Animal Center’s (AAC) Urgent Placement List, this memo provides information you can share with other Austinites. The Animal Services Office’s (ASO) March 29 memo introduced the Urgent Placement List which identifies dogs that have significant barriers to adoption to facilitate their placement into appropriate foster or adoptive homes. The list is also designed to help notify stakeholders of which dogs may be at risk. Over the last month, the list has been updated to also include a dog’s positive character traits. Recently, more dogs were added to the list since placement had been found for many animals on the original list. AAC has been at or over critical capacity for the last several years. The Animal Services Office (ASO) has asked the community for help on many occasions, which often provides momentary relief before kennels are filled again. Unfortunately, since ASO has had to issue urgent pleas consistently, the strength of the pleas has waned and the public is no longer responding at the same level as in the past. On Wednesday, May 1, ASO issued social media posts about dogs on the Urgent Placement list. Despite reaching over 14,000 people per platform, only 22 medium/large dogs left for foster or adoptive homes between May 2-6. In that same period, AAC impounded 41 medium/large dogs. This past month, 270 more animals were taken into the shelter than were fostered or adopted out. To open large kennel space, ASO has done the following: 1. Adoption fees have been waived since June 2023. 2. To increase rescue transfers, ASO offered partners a financial incentive. Since March 2024, on three occasions, ASO offered rescue partners up to $500 to pull any dog that would open large kennel space. Unfortunately, these efforts only resulted in six dogs being transferred to partners. Page 1 of 2 3. ASO is boarding 24 medium/large dogs at other boarding facilities. However, this is not a sustainable solution as ASO is paying a daily fee and if any of the boarded dogs have an issue, they would need to be transported back to AAC. We are eager to improve the quality of life …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING AGENDA Some members of the 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, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512‐974‐2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims Christian Aguirre Yuri G Barragán VACANT Jerome Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment Commissioner Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Garry Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson VACANT Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen AGENDA District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Page 1 of 4 MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on April 15, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS Office of Sustainability. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 2. Equity‐Based Preservation Plan briefing, presented by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 3. Austin/Travis County Food Plan briefing, presented by Sergio Torres‐Peralta, Food & Resilience Coordinator, 4. Discussion regarding feedback from last month’s community forum. 5. Discussion regarding upcoming community events related to the Commission's mission and goals. 6. Discussion regarding the Lesbian Gay Police Officer’s Association (LGPOA) conference in 2025. 7. Approve membership and chair for the following working groups: Communication, Community Outreach, Budget, New Commissioner, Housing, Cultural Center, and Demographic Data. 8. Discussion and approval of a recommendation from the New Commissioner Working Group regarding recommendations for applicants for the vacant commissioner positions. 9. Discussion and approval of a recommendation related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MAY 13, 2024 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Robin Otto, at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Mick Long Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Special Called meeting on April 15, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend authorizing execution of a contract for padmount switchgears with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $24,000,000. 3. Recommend authorizing of a contract for shoebox style luminaires and poles, with Techline Inc for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,705,000. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued high call volume answering services with CX360, Inc., for an increase in the amount of $450,000 and extend the term by two years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,666,000. 5. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued Veritas-Netbackup products and services with TEQSYS, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,300,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,300,000. 6. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for vegetation management software support, maintenance, hosting fees, and enhancements with GeoSpatial Innovations Inc, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,845,000. 7. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for progression test validation with Ramsay Corporation, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000. 8. Recommend authorizing negotiation and …
Item 11 Electric Utility Commission Draft Orientation and Training Agenda date/time tbd Welcoming Comments/ Introductions • AE Management and Organization o Mission: Balance of Affordability, Reliability, and Sustainability o AE’s role in the City structure o Regulatory requirements o Budget, Finances, Rates • ERCOT and Energy Delivery o Texas grid transmission system and constraints o Design and Operation of the Distribution System (+ tour of ECC) o Buying and Selling Energy into the market (+ EMO Tour) Risk management and hedging • Climate Protection Commitment o AE Generation Portfolio – owned assets and PPAs o Energy Efficiency Programs • Customer Service o City Billing o 311 o Customer Assistance Programs
