2024 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 8, 2024 January 22, 2024 July 8, 2024 July 22, 2024 February 12, 2024 August 12, 2024 February 26, 2024 August 26, 2024 March 11, 2024* September 9, 2024 March 25, 2024 September 23, 2024 October 14, 2024 October 28, 2024 November 18, 2024 December 9, 2024 April 8, 2024 April 22, 2024 May 13, 2024 June 10, 2024 June 24, 2024 MCS Commission Schedule approved on August 28, 2023. * Meeting cancelled at November 13, 2023 MCS Commission Meeting.
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION September 9, 2024 6:30 PM AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, SPECIAL EVENTS ROOM 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Music 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 Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on August 5, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE The Modernettes STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. FY24 Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. City of Austin paid opportunities for musicians briefing by Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Vice Chair Patterson. 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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 Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Emergency Medical Services Incident and Response Data FY24 Q3 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021– August 2024 Incidents | Patient Contacts | Patient Transports January 2021 - August 2024 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1 2 - n a J 1 2 - b e F 1 2 - r a M 1 2 - r p A 1 2 - y a M 1 2 - n u J 1 2 - l u J 1 2 - g u A 1 2 - p e S 1 2 - t c O 1 2 - v o N 1 2 - c e D 2 2 - n a J 2 2 - b e F 2 2 - r a M 2 2 - r p A 2 2 - y a M 2 2 - n u J 2 2 - l u J 2 2 - g u A 2 2 - p e S 2 2 - t c O 2 2 - v o N 2 2 - c e D 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - b e F 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - r p A 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - n u J 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - g u A 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - t c O 3 2 - v o N 3 2 - c e D 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - b e F 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - r p A 4 2 - y a M 4 2 - n u J 4 2 - l u J 4 2 - g u A Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 P1 Compliance by District FY24 Q3 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY24 Q3 73.00% 71.76% 71.58% 70.76% 69.27% 72.26% 67.91% 65.52% 82.45% 55.34% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 % Goal Met 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 3 P1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q3 Priority 1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q3 12.55 12.33 12.55 12.50 12.28 12.57 12.73 13.27 11.95 11.05 8.14% 6.66% 9.09% 7.93% 7.09% 7.48% 6.75% 6.38% 7.61% 6.31% 1 2 3 4 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 9, 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 Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Vacant 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 Regular Meeting on August 12, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.153 acres (6,668 square feet) of land in two parts (3,709 square feet and 2,959 square feet) generally located at 6900 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219; and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0734 acres (3,196 square feet) of land generally located at 6940 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lot 2A Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, from Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The property is currently appraised at $556,853, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0703 acres (3,062 square feet) of land generally located at 8309 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78744 (PID 430743) and being out of the Santiago …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions Date: 8/14/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions and local amendments would replace the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions and corresponding local amendments. The proposed local amendments have been reduced, clarified, and amended to support Austin’s climate and energy efficiency goals. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. There are no direct impacts anticipated on land use or zoning due to these amendments. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have a negative impact on construction costs for mid-rise and high-rise multifamily buildings. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is responsible for developing final cost-effectiveness reports on the energy codes at both national and state levels. As of August 2nd, this report is unavailable for the 2024 IECC Commercial Provisions. In the meantime, Austin Energy conducted local modeling using the same set of building prototypes developed by the DOE to standardize the analysis of energy savings and costs related to the energy code. The table and information below provide details on potential cost impacts amendments to the model code and appendices, per Austin Energy’s local modeling. Measure Incremental First Cost per Dwelling Unit Incremental First Cost per Apartment Building 2024 IECC Model Code Overall Model code item – Renewable Energy Unavailable $490 Unavailable $39,000 Appendix CG – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Appendix CH – Space Hea�ng Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Water Hea�ng Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Cooking Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Clothes Drying Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CI – Demand Responsive Controls Appendix CJ – Electrical Energy Storage System Total $360* $200 $200* $100 $0 $0 $385 $28,440* *If parking is provided $15,500 $15,800* *for individual water heating $7,900 $0 $0 $30,400 Over $1,735 Over $137,040 Source: Austin Energy • Model Code Item: Renewable Energy Systems: The 2024 IECC model code mandates that buildings include renewable energy systems, such as solar panels. However, exceptions exist for smaller projects or areas where installing solar panels isn’t feasible, like downtown Austin. For a typical 10-story, 79-unit apartment building, the required solar system would cost approximately $39,000, or $490 per unit. The payback period for this investment, considering current energy rates, would be around 22 years. • Model Code: Additional …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions Date: 8/14/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions and local amendments would replace the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions and corresponding local amendments. The proposed local amendments have been reduced, clarified, and amended to support Austin’s climate and energy efficiency goals. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs. No direct impacts to land use or zoning are anticipated as a result of these amendments. The cost impact varies across different housing types, with some experiencing increases and others decreases. The changes support energy efficiency improvements which can lead to long-term cost savings. Impact on Development Cost The proposed updates to the energy conservation code have a mixed impact on development costs in the short-term, with potential long-term benefits for household affordability. Local modeling estimates a decrease in construction costs of $396 per affordable single-family home, $244 per standard single-family home, and an increase of $427 per low-rise multifamily unit. • Affordable single-family homes would see an overall decrease of $396 per house. Major cost savers include the decrease in attic insulation ($905 savings). Major cost drivers include the requirement updates to interior lighting controls ($123 cost) and adoption of Appendix RE for EV readiness ($124 cost). The savings are anticipated to increase after occupancy with energy efficiency savings of up to $52 per year; roughly 3.6% energy savings. Peak demand will be decreased by 0.029 kW, which will help to keep rates lower in the future. • Higher-cost single-family homes would experience an estimated decrease of $244 per house. Major cost savings include the reduction in attic insulation ($844 savings). Cost increases include interior lighting controls with sensors ($176 cost) and adoption of Appendix RE for EV readiness ($124 cost). The savings will further increase after occupancy with the increased energy efficiency and savings of up to $52 per year; roughly 4.5% energy savings. Peak demand will be decreased by 0.113 kW, which will help to keep rates lower in the future. • Low-rise multifamily developments (4 stories or less) would see an overall increase of $427 per unit. Major cost increases include adopting Appendix RE for EV readiness ($325 costs) and interior lighting controls ($105 costs), though due to Austin’s recent elimination of parking requirements, EV readiness would only …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2024 International Energy Conservation Code") and Appendices CG, CH, CI, CJ, RE, RF, RJ, and RK, are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: (C) For purposes of commercial energy efficiency compliance with ASHRAE standards, as allowed under the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, the following provisions of the 2022 edition of ASHRAE standard 90.1 (ASHRAE 90.1-2022), published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: C201.3 C402.4 C402.5.3 Table C405.13.2 C405.15.1 CG101.2.1 Table CG101.2.1 CG101.2.2 CG101.2.5 CH103.1.1.2 CH103.1.2.1 CH103.1.2.3 2.2 4.2.1.1 5.5.3.1.4 5.5.4.1 6.5.10 6.7.3.2 7.7.3.2 7.9.1 8.4.3.1 8.7.3.1 R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 Table R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.3 R402.3 R402.5.1.2 R402.5.1.3 R402.6 R403.3.7 R403.3.8 Table R403.3.8 R403.3.9 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. CH103.1.3.1 CH103.1.3.2 CH103.1.4.1 CH103.1.4.2 CI101.1 CI102.1 9.4.1 10.5.1.1 10.7.3.1 G2.4.2 Table R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) Table R406.2 R503.1.1.1 RJ101.1 RK101.1 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R402.5.1.2.1 R403.6.3 In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Page 1 of 44 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The following provisions are local amendments to the commercial provisions of the 2024 International Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(B) or an addition to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Terms not defined in this code that are defined in the Building Code, …
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Commercial - IECC [2024] Project Engagement VIEWS 223 PARTICIPANTS RESPONSES COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS 20 0 26 2 Please provide a comment or question about the proposed Commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2024 Technical Code Amendments in the space below. Please respond by July 9, 2024. July 8, 2024 Attention: Public Comments Dear Austin Energy Green Building Staff, Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC) The Alliance for Transportation Electrification appreciates the opportunity to comment on Austin Energy’s Residential and Commercial Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC). We applaud the City’s leadership in pushing forward the energy code in a timely manner. Although many cities and states have adopted energy codes, only a handful have been proactive in adopting, updating, and enforcing the most up-to-date codes. Energy codes ensure that a building's energy use is included as a fundamental part of the design and construction process of new buildings; making an early investment in building energy improvements will pay dividends to Austin residents for years into the future. We offer the following comments on the 2024 IECC Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals for both commercial and 1. We support the residential electric vehicle readiness proposal for one-and two- family dwellings, townhomes, and residential buildings. R-2 occupancies. The residential proposal derived from Appendix RE of the 2024 IECC Residential code requires that new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with designated parking provide one EV capable, EV ready, or EVSE space per dwelling unit. Multifamily buildings with four stories or less must provide an EV capable space, EV ready space, or EVSE space for 40 percent of dwelling units or automobile parking spaces, whichever is less. These requirements give building owners flexibility in establishing the level of EV readiness that will fit their current and future needs, while still providing the necessary minimum EV charging load that the distribution system needs to be sized for. Moreover, the language in Appendix RE was developed as a consensus proposal during the IECC code development process with input from a diverse group of stakeholders including representatives from the home builders, electrical manufacturers, EV charging providers, and utilities. It went through several rounds of public comment and editorial changes to ensure clarity, consistency, enforceability, and technical soundness. Adopting Appendix RE outright would help staff streamline and quicken the public …
Austin Energy's Resource Generation Plan 2035 Workshops Presented by Lynda Rife Diverse Mix of Workshop Participants AARP ADAPT AISD ARMA Citizens Climate Lobby Hispanic Chamber Solar and Storage Coalition City of Lakeway Housing Works State of Texas City of Austin HURF Residential Customers IBEW Local 520 Ascension Downtown Commercial LGBT Chamber Texas Climate Jobs Asian Chamber Environment Texas Pecan Street Austin Chamber Foundation Communities PODER Tri-City Region Austin Critical Home Repair Coalition CCARE Central Health Habitat for Humanity Public Citizen Urban League HACA HEB RECA UT Energy Institute Sierra Club UT Students Sunrise Movement Texas Assisted Living Association Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute Overview: Workshop #3 • Austin Energy hosted their third workshop on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • The goals of Workshop #3 were to have participants explore trade-offs between affordability, reliability and environmental sustainability, and to discuss equity as it relates to the affects of those three on those most vulnerable • The workshop had three parts: • Stakeholder Stories • Prioritizing Values • Exploring Equity Stakeholder Stories What is the impact if you lost power for the following time-periods? Time Period Impact to “You” Impact to “Your Organization” 1 hour minimal, inconvenient, annoying 8 hours somewhat substantial, financial impacts, can’t work, painful, pharmaceuticals at risk loss of revenue, damage to equipment, inconvenient, could endanger our residence due to dependency on equipment loss of revenue, possible loss of customers, damage to equipment, disruption to care 48 hours financial impacts, devastating, relocate, no work devastating, loss of revenue, damage, life- threatening What is the impact to you if your monthly electric bill increased by the following amounts? Electric Bill Increase Impact to “You” Impact to “Your Organization” $1 to $5 per month minimal, inconsequential, depends, if it gets compounded very little, modest, impactful when you look at scale, low-income already burdened $5 to $10 per month minimal, inconvenient, I would need to re-evaluate consumption impactful, significant, change spending habits When there is a day with high smog, what is the impact? Smog Impact Impact to “You” Impact to “Your Organization” Impact Level slightly affected, not affected, moderately affected, extremely affected slightly affected, moderately affected, extremely affected Impact Description limit outdoor activities, asthma can flare, allergies get worse which impacts my ability to work and exercise, can lead to getting a sinus infection, I worry about long-term health impacts limit outdoor activities, the medically vulnerable …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.153 acres (6,668 square feet) of land in two parts (3,709 square feet and 2,959 square feet) generally located at 6900 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219; and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0734 acres (3,196 square feet) of land generally located at 6940 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lot 2A Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, from Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The property is currently appraised at $556,853, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322- 6087; Elaine Veselka, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322- 6667; Tina Little, Austin Energy, Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: September 9, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program that runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the properties at 6900 and 6940 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement across Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas. The City previously acquired a waterline easement across the same property through condemnation in 1986. The City has attempted to purchase the needed properties at 6900 and 6940 South I-35, Austin, Texas. The City and property owner have been unable to agree on the value of the needed acquisition. …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, September 9, 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 VACANT Katie Coyne Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit 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 Rocío Fierro-Perez 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on August 12, 2024. 2. Briefing on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan from Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the use of Roberts's Rules of Order at commission meetings. 4. Discussion of the commission's high-level public relations strategy. 5. Update from Commissioner Curry from the Equity Action Team budget work session as it relates to the commission. 6. Discussion of claims of State discrimination against trans-Texans concerning sexual identification on state documents. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Council. 7. Approve a recommendation for the approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan to the City 8. Approve a recommendation appointing commissioners to the Imagine Austin Planning Group. 9. Approve a recommendation for a commissioner to speak on behalf of the commission to the community at the Unite the Fight gala, speaking on the commission's achievements and how to get involved with the commission's work. 10. …
LGBTQ+ ADVISORY COMMISSION | SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only 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 Plan Goals 107 recommendations 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. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: 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 displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 1) Gather stories that tell Austin’s diverse history across different cultures and languages. 2) …
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 2024, 5:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board 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 Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. Hilda Gutierrez Kacey Hanson Rosamaria Murillo Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Beth Corbett Larry Franklin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Board member roll call. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, August 12, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discuss strategic planning for upcoming year to include the following objectives: establish a clear and shared understanding of board’s role and its opportunities for impact/system change; give all board members a voice in establishing the board’s priorities; rally the board around a set of priorities with a defined path forward (i.e., identified board member participants, actions needed, deliverables) 3. Review Board Member Assignments 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 Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364.
August 2024 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 Animal Services News • The live outcome rate for August was 97.82%. • A total of 904 animals were brought to the shelter which included 491 cats, 357 dogs, 32 wild animals, 14 guinea pigs, 3 lizards, 2 rabbits, and 1 tortoise. • A total of 735 animals were adopted (148 adult dogs, 126 puppies, 1 neonatal puppy, 360 kittens, and 100 adult cats). • A total of 73 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • On August 1, there were 1,045 dogs and cats within the ASO inventory (553 onsite, 486 in foster, 2 • On September 1, there were 892 dogs and cats within the ASO inventory (524 onsite, 364 in at a vet clinic, and 1 at TLAC). foster, 1 at a vet clinic, and 2 at TLAC). Animal Protection • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 47 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 13 fencing assistance applications and implanted 1 microchip(s). • Officers impounded 139 injured animals and delivered approximately 104 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 257 rabies exposure reports and submitted 41 specimens for rabies testing. We had 11 positive bats, 1 positive skunk, 4 decomposed bats and 2 decomposed skunks, and 1 decomposed fox. • 76 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 46 Wild Sick o 23 Sightings o 3 Encounters o 2 Wild Speak o 1 Observation o 1 Wild Injured • Out of 76 coyote related activities, 27 (24%) reports fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, incident, and observation) o Encounters: Pets were a factor in 3/3 (100%) of encounters reported. An encounter involved two coyotes following caller and pet. An encounter involved a coyote being chased by residents’ dog for 2-3 blocks. An encounter involved a coyote with mange lunging at a dog, once the caller and dog came around the corner and startled the coyote. • Out of 76 coyote related reports, 55 (72%) reports were updated to the correct behavior types. 2 o 16 sightings updated to wild sick (Due to mange) o Residents are mistaking coyotes with mange for dogs 15 stray injured dogs updated to wild sick coyotes 3 stray roam …
