Item 7 # 24-5581 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 11, 2024 Council: September 26, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for construction services for the Gillis Street Water and Wastewater Pipelines Renewal project, with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. in the amount of $1,696,543 plus a $169,654 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,866,197. (District 5) Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Lead Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1052 for these construction services. The solicitation was issued May 27, 2024, and closed July 11, 2024. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals, with 98.44% MBE and 1.56% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Gillis Street Water and Wastewater Pipelines Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks that impact service delivery. The program also includes wastewater lines in poor condition within the project area that are in need of replacement. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Gillis Street between Casey Street to Philco Drive. Water system renewal includes approximately 1,400 linear feet of 8-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and associated right of way. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 800 linear feet of 12- inch main and 875 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes one allowance in the amount of $98,000 to address any needed private lateral line relocations. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain item(s) of work when details are …
Item 8 # 24-5458 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 11, 2024 Council: September 26, 2024 ..De Posting Language ..Title Approve Service Extension Request No. 5845 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Lead Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note There is no anticipated fiscal impact For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Heather Cooke, Austin Water Chief Administrative Officer, 512-972-0083 or heather.cooke@austintexas.gov Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 4, 2024 – Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-1 with Commissioner Nickels voting against the motion to deny the Service Extension Request and Commissioners Cofer and Schiera absent September 11, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: The 1107 Castle Ridge Road project consists of approximately 2.85 acres of land (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, the Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Barton Creek Watershed. A map of the Property is attached. Applicant: Parkside Homes, LLC (Owner is proposing to develop three single-family homes on the Property. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5845. Travis County Water Control and Improvement District #10 will provide retail water service to the Property. City Code § 25-9-35 requires City Council approval for this SER because the Property is located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone but is outside the City’s full-purpose corporate limits. All costs related to construction of the proposed wastewater improvements will be paid by the Owner. Item 8 # 24-5458 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 11, 2024 Council: September 26, 2024 Infrastructure Improvements: To serve the Property, the Owner is required to construct approximately 760 feet of appropriately sized gravity wastewater main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in Whitemarsh Valley Walk to the Property located to the north. The proposed wastewater improvements are sized to serve the needs of the Property and conform to all City Code requirements. These improvements will be designed in accordance with City’s Environmental Criteria …
Item 9 # 24-5520 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 11, 2024 Council: September 26, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an increase of $5,504,291 to the City’s cost participation with Milestone Community Builders for the City to reimburse the developer for a total amount not to exceed $11,570,426 for the City’s share associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and elevated water reservoir related to Service Extension Request No. 4577R, which will provide water service to a proposed single-family development located at 1300 Lost Creek Boulevard. ..De Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Lead Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: October 14, 2021 – Council authorized a cost reimbursement agreement and waived, by Ordinance No. 20211014-002, City Code Section 25-9-66(B) allowing a reimbursement 90 days after completion. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Heather Cooke, Austin Water Chief Administrative Officer, at 512-972-0083, or heather.Cooke@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Marshall Tract project consists of approximately 37.25 acres of land located at 1300 Lost Creek Boulevard (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City’s Full-Purpose Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Barton Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Milestone Community Builders (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 49 single-family homes. Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4577R was submitted and approved to extend City water utility service to the property. Austin Water will also provide retail wastewater service to the Property as approved in SER No. 4578R. On October 14, 2021, Council authorized the City and the Applicant to negotiate and execute a Cost Reimbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) for up to $6,066,135 of total project costs for the construction of an oversized 16-inch water main and 750,000 gallon elevated water reservoir as required in SER-4577R. Additionally, Council passed Ordinance No. 20211014-002 waiving Austin City Code Section 25-9-66(B) relating to cost participation payment in the Drinking Water Protection Zone, thereby allowing the City to pay its portion of the cost 90 days after the date the City accepts the improvements, which is equivalent to the Item 9 # …
3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512- 972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice-Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancies since Sep 2024: Mayor’s Office, Travis County Martin Kareithi Gloria Lugo Tina Rodriguez Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the August 14th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Discussion and possible action on proceeding with only one Commission on Aging member on workgroup calls with the vendor for the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study. Discussion and possible action on authorizing Commission on Aging members to represent and speak on behalf of the Commission on Aging at the Commission Budget Townhalls for FY25 City of Austin Budget. Discussion and possible action on Ageism Awareness Day Activities being planned by the Commission on Aging. Discussion and possible action on submitting an Ageism Awareness Day Proclamation to Austin City Council. Discussion and possible action on getting the City of Austin to identify an Implicit Bias Day and the necessary steps involved. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Discussion and possible action on the annual Age Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey including assigning Commission on Aging Members to review questions. Discussion and possible action on authorizing Commission on Aging members to speak on behalf of the Commission on Aging at the Aging is Living Conference. Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Austin City Council to adopt the Equity Based Preservation Plan. Discussion and possible action on participation and attendance of Commission on Aging Workgroups so that workgroups can be effective in proceeding and achieving their assigned tasks. Discussion and possible action on revising the Commission on Aging Bylaws Article 8. Committees/Workgroups to remove Section D, …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2024, 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Corie Cormie John Green-Otero Cynthia McCollum Brianna Menard Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas Choquette Hamilton, Vice Chair Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Andrea McIllwain Alice Navarro Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on August 10, 2024 Presentation by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, on the City’s August budget process and on the department’s 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Global Business Expansion, Small Business, Cultural Arts, Music and Entertainment, Workforce and Childcare, and Support Service divisions Presentation regarding the Infant and Early Childhood (IEC) Program at the Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) and the services ACGC plans to provide with the APH Early Childhood RFP funding Presenters: • Tameka Thompson, LPC—IEC Program Manager • Elisha Gandhi, LCSW—IEC Program Therapist Presentation by Edgar Hurtado, supervisor in the Austin Public Health (APH) Immunizations Unit, regarding immunization records audits of Austin-Travis County schools and child care programs Updates from the Success By 6 (SX6) Coalition Leadership Team meeting, including upcoming events and the Texans Care for Children data dashboard WORKING GROUP UPDATES Updates from the Early Childhood Council Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup regarding membership and collaboration with other boards and commissions managing a QoL study STAFF BRIEFINGS Briefing from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding the Home Grown grant for home-based child care providers; the Austin-Travis County Family-Based Child Care Conference; the new APH Early Childhood Program Coordinator; and updates …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 4:00PM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kevin Koch JuanRaymon Rubio Harmony Grogan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. 212 W 33rd St. Simms House Council District 9 Proposal: Addition/remodel, new door and windows on pool house. Applicant: Emily Little 2504 Bridle Path Culberson House Council District 10 Proposal: Addition, new doors and windows, new cabana, new siding. 3. 4. 5. 6. Applicant: Minnie Webb 1003 E 8th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: New construction accessory dwelling unit. Applicant: Norma Yancey 3000 Bryker Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Gina Andre 810 W 11th St. West Downtown National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Total demolition site plan exemption. Applicant: Drew Raffaele 1010 E Cesar Chavez St. Council District 3 Proposal: Addition, remodel of existing patio. Applicant: Victoria Haase 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Sam Fahnestock, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Officer, at 512-974-2727. ,£, First Floor City of Austin Permitting and Development Center () OD Coffee Shop South Elevator;; ' . Event Center …
GENERAL NOTES CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL WORK AND MATERIALS IN CONFORMANCE WITH ALL CODE(S) AND GUIDELINES OF FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY HAVING JURISDICTION. ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS IN THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BE FOLLOWED THE SAME AS IF NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS, INCLUDING: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2021 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AND 2015 INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, WITH STATE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS AS ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL JURISDICTION. IF THE CONTRACTOR ASCERTAINS AT ANY TIME THAT REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONTRACT CONFLICTS WITH, OR ARE IN VIOLATION OF, APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES, REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES, HE SHALL NOT PROCEED WITH WORK IN QUESTION, EXCEPT AT HIS OWN RISK, UNTIL ARCHITECT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED IN WRITING AND WRITTEN DETERMINATION IS MADE BY ARCHITECT. WHERE COMPLETED OR PARTIALLY COMPLETED WORK IS DISCOVERED TO BE IN VIOLATION WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES, REGULATIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE THAT WORK FROM THE PROJECT AND REPLACE WITH ALL NEW COMPLYING WORK AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PUBLIC PROTECTION AS REQUIRED PER GOVERNING AGENCY AND CODE REQUIREMENTS. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING ANY TEMPORARY SHORING AND BRACING TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF THE WORK. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION FOR SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, CURBS, GUTTERS, STREETLIGHTS, EASEMENTS, UTILITIES, FENCES, SIGNS, BARRICADES, ETC. ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY, AND SHALL OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS AND APPROVALS. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL WORK. CONSTRUCTION TO PROTECT ADJOINING AND NEARBY PROPERTIES (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE) FROM NOISE, DUST, DIRT, FIRE HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY SUCH CONSTRUCTIONS. PROPERTY AND PREMISE LINES ADJACENT TO THE BUILDING SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN THE FIELD BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR AND A SURVEY REPORT SHALL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE PRIOR TO FOUNDATION INSPECTION. FUTURE OWNER IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRE SEPARATE BUILDING PERMITS. THIS DOCUMENT, THE IDEAS, AND THE DESIGNS INCORPORATED HEREIN, AS AN INSTRUMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, IS THE PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT AND IS NOT TO BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, FOR ANY PROJECT WITHOUT THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF THE ARCHITECT. LARGER SCALE DRAWINGS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER THOSE OF SMALLER SCALE. WHERE DISCREPANCIES ARE FOUND BETWEEN THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND THOSE OF OTHER CONSULTANTS, THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS SHALL GENERALLY BE ASSUMED TO GOVERN. DIMENSIONS SHALL HAVE PREFERENCE OVER …
Year Built: ca 1941 Southern Colonial Revival Designated Historic Landmark in 2010 • Southern Colonial Revival built circa 1941, 2-story rectangular plan side gabled frame home with 1-story additions at either end. • Designated Historic Landmark in 2010 as an example of it style and for its association with Olin Culberson, a long-tome Texas Railroad Commissioner who championed the rights of independent oil and gas producers and attracted business to Texas by restricting the export of natural gar and incentivizing businesses to locate near gas wellheads. • Proposed work will maintain and restore character defining features including the symmetrical front façade that features a full-width porch and central entry with leaded glass sidelites. • The covered patio addition to the rear façade will complement the historic architecture and create cohesion. It was designed to be compatible with the massing, size, scale of the existing rear façade. • The New Pool Cabana replaces an existing cabana/storage structure, complementing the existing architecture, but departing in material use to distinguish it as new construction. It is located to the rear of the site, in the backyard, limiting its impact to the historic integrity of the property. Recent Remodels and Updates to Historic Properties Address Year Built Year of Work Scope of Work Property Image 1406 Enfield Rd 1918 2020 Interior remodel, demo of garage, install of pool and spa, deck work and widening of the driveway. 3707 Gilbert St 1942 2022 Addition/remodel of first floor living/dining room, second floor bedroom and addition of rear exterior. 2515 Harris Blvd 1936 2021 Addition and remodel to remove wing at rear, renovate existing structure and add second story addition at rear. New detached garage. Address Year Built Year of Work Scope of Work Property Image 2504 Bridle Path 1941 Proposed Proposed Project This project consists of the remodel of the interior of the primary structure, an addition at the rear and new openings to the side and rear of the house, and new pool cabana replacing the existing cabana structure at the rear of the property. All work to the exterior of the historic home is to be inline with its historic features. Damaged Shutters Replace In Kind Broken Glass Replace In Kind Rotting Plinths Replace In Kind Damaged Siding Replace In Kind Location of New Door Location of Porch Addition Hazardous Roof Access to Receive New Windows Damaged Siding Replace in Kind Location of New …
810 W 11th Street Historic Landmark Commission September 4, 2024 1 Site Aerial Improvement: •Constructed: Circa 1938 •Age: Approx. 86-years-old •Use: Office 2 Street View 3 Side View 4 Rear View 5 City of Austin Historic Designation Criteria A property must meet at least two of the below criteria: i. Architecture ii. Historical Associations iii. Archeology iv. Community Value v. Landscape Feature 6 Request We respectfully request your approval for the release of the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. 7 8 1935 Sanborn Map 9 1961 Sanborn Map 10 1938 Water Service Permit 11 Neighborhood Character 810 1938 808 Cir. 1910 806 Cir. 1920 821 Cir. 1907 819 ½ Cir. 1915 819 Cir. 1925 817 Cir. 1917 813 Cir. 1917 12 Neighborhood Character 13
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS T. J. CHAMBERS SURVEY, A-7 ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY W/ TREES 0.153 ACRE (6,678 SF) OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF OUTLOT 5, DIVISION "E" OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT ON FILE AT THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS D R A V E L U O B K E E R A L C O H S WEST 12TH STREET SITE E U N E V T A S E W WEST 11TH STREET VICINTY MAP (NOT TO SCALE) A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL VOL. 10078, PG. 19 R.P.R.T.C.T. CALLED 0.555 ACRE TDC WEST TWELFTH LP DOC. #2019150413 O.P.R.T.C.T. 0 20 40 SCALE: 1" = 20' UTILITY AND IMPROVEMENT NOTE: ONLY SURFACE EVIDENCE OF UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE SHOWN ON THIS SURVEY. BEARING BASIS & HORIZONTAL DATUM: TEXAS COORDINATE SYSTEM, GRID NAD '83 (CENTRAL ZONE 4203) PORTION OF OF OUTLOT 5, DIVISION "E" 809 WEST 12TH STREET LLC DOC. #2019185329 O.P.R.T.C.T. (S70° 26'E 46') S73° 13' 42"E 46.00' OHE OHE ASPHALT PP OHE (S70° 26'E 50') S73° 13' 42"E 50.00' // FROM WHICH A PINCHED 1/2" IRON PIPE FOUND BEARS S73° 13' 42"E, 0.49' NG FROM WHICH A 1/2" IRON ROD FOUND BEARS S15° 39' 19"E, 0.23' E H O BRICK PARKING [CALLED 0.405 ACRE] CJI PROPERTIES INC. VOL. 11554, PG. 1380 R.P.R.T.C.T. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 0.5' CONC. CURB ASPHALT PARKING 0.5' CONC. CURB 1851 E H O 1850 E H O 4.7' 18.1' ' 1 . 8 0.3' ' 1 . 8 EM 12.4' 10.9' 1849 / / AC ) ' 2 . 5 4 1 W ° 9 1 S ( ] ' 2 2 . 5 4 1 ' W 6 0 ° 9 1 S [ ' 2 1 . / / 5 4 1 E " 1 5 ' 8 0 ° 6 1 N / / NG / / ' 5 . 9 3 0.153 ACRE 6,678 SF A 5 . 9 3 ' 1-STORY BRICK BUILDING ' 1 0 . 5 4 1 W " 2 5 ' 6 0 ° 6 1 S ) ' 5 0 . 5 4 1 E ° 9 1 N ( T L A H P S A Y A W E V R D I …
W H AT I S A 3 ? - A non-profit Local Arts Agency devoted to supporting artists, musicians, performers and arts contractors who make Austin a vibrant city. - An all-volunteer organization of business and arts professionals who believe that the arts are integral to our quality of life. - A catalyst for community change in collaboration with others who are committed to the value of the arts. WHAT IS A LOCAL ARTS AGENCY? • The nation’s 4,500 Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) promote, support, and develop the arts at the local level ensuring a vital presence for the arts throughout America’s communities. LAAs are diverse in their makeup—they have many different names and embrace a spectrum of artistic disciplines. But each LAA, in its own way, works to sustain the health and vitality of the arts and artists locally, while also striving to make the arts accessible to all members of a community. • The Cultural Arts Division is a Local Arts Agency but cities can have more than one thus diversifying the funding pool. • Americans for the Arts tells us that the Arts strengthen the economy and community cohesiveness. Museum with an Arts and Crafts Festival. • Kevin Ivester, Gallery Owner WHO IS A3? PA S T • The Texas Fine Arts Association started in 1911 at the Elisabet Ney Museum. • In 1950 it fundraised for Laguna Gloria • In 1956 they renamed their festival FIESTA, in an inappropriate act of cultural appropriation. • In 1989 the organization became Art Alliance Austin and produced Art City Austin. • It went dormant in 2020 due to COVID- 19 pandemic. P R E S E N T • Board Chair Eric Hiduke, Attorney-at-Law • David Goujon, Architect • Jade Walker, Curator • Andrea Hyland, Event Producer • Imani Aanu, Director Austin Samba School • Kayo Asazu, Restaurant owner/operator • Nick Stillman, Executive Director Prospect New Orleans. • Advisors: Constance White (Airport Arts & Music) Lourdes Rodriguez (ED David Rockefeller Fund) Lydia Galvan (Teacher) Dana Friis-Hansen (Retired Museum Director) CAN A3 FUND CITY FACILITIES? • City staff and Commissioners cannot solicit funds from individuals, businesses or the COA Cultural Arts Division. • They can write grants but this requires two acts of City Council and the timelines do not always match the funders’ deadlines. • Gifts of money directly to cultural centers cannot be used in the same fiscal …
WORKING DOCUMENT: Tourism Commission Road Map June 2024 – December 2024 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers (unless modified by venue availability) 1. October 9, 2024 – Across the Town: From Districts to Downtown • Potential Speakers: City of Austin Economist, Downtown Austin Alliance & • Potential Community Presenters: Palm District Cultural Organizations & Preservation Austin Local Tour Guides November 13, 2024 – PROPOSED TOPIC – Tourism & Wellness – Creating a Welcoming Tourism Environment • Potential Speakers: Night Club Venues, Security Teams, Public Health Advocates • Potential Community Presenters: TBA December 11, 2024 – Proposed: No Meeting 2. 3.
2. Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402-Training, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas, 78752 and remotely. Vice-Chair Flatau called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:04pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Teresa Ferguson, Henry Van de Putte, Preston Tyree, Emily De Maria Nicola, Mariana Gozalez, Martin Kareithi (entered the dais at 12:20pm), Suzanne Anderson, Tina Rodriguez, and Jennifer Scott. Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Austin Adams, Jacqueline Angel, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Carlos Soto, Research Analyst with the Community Advancement Network (CAN), represents stakeholders that work together to address community needs. This includes mental health and wellness services, community resource guides, and language access. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the June 12th, 2024, Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of June 12th, 2024, were approved by Commissioner Tyree’s motion, Commissioner Van de Putte’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action to form a working group to draft a recommendation on creating an Implicit Bias Day in Austin (Chair Bondi). a. Chair Bondi discussed the idea of having an Implicit Bias Day. b. Recommendation to form a working group to draft a recommendation on creating an Implicit Bias Day was approved on Commissioner Van De Putte’s motion, Chair Bondi’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. c. Workgroup members will include Chair Bondi, Commissioners Scott, and Tyree. Discussion and possible action on forming a Working Group to collaborate with the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to identify common priorities, goals, and opportunities for collaboration (Chair Bondi). 1 a. Recommendation to form a working group to collaborate with the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to identify common priorities, goals, and opportunities for collaboration was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Chair Bondi’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Introductions to the new Commission on Aging Commissioners Suzanne Anderson and Jennifer Scott (Chair Bondi and Vice-Chair Flatau). a. Commissioners Anderson, Scott, and Rodriguez introduced themselves. b. Commissioner Anderson is representing District …
