City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet General Overview Historic zoning is a zoning overlay which is added to the base zoning of a specific tract of land (for example CBD-H denotes Central Business District-Historic Zoning). To qualify for City Historic Landmark status, a property must meet one or more (but typically five or more) of the local historic criteria (see criteria below). Applicants need to submit historical documentation demonstrating how the property meets these criteria (see attached submittal requirements). The City Historic Landmark Commission reviews all applications for City Historic Landmark designation, with the Austin City Council making final decisions on these designations. Please note that at least (3) months is typically required to process a City Historic Landmark designation through the City Council from the time a complete application is received. Once designated, all proposed exterior site and building changes (other than routine maintenance) to a historically zoned tract require advance review and approval by the City Historic Landmark Commission. A copy of the Historic Landmark Commission's review standards is available from the City Historic Preservation Office. City Historic Landmark properties that are in good repair and in full compliance with the City historic review requirements are eligible to apply annually for a historic property tax exemption. For information on the historic zoning process, refer to Chapter 25-2 of the City Land Development Code. WHERE TO APPLY: To ensure that the application is complete, an advance review by the City Historic Preservation Office is required. Applications may be submitted at the receptionist’s desk, 5th floor, One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road by appointment. Phone (512) 974-2727 for an appointment. TIME FRAME FOR PROCESSING HISTORIC ZONING CASES: Each historic zoning case is reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission approximately four to six weeks after receipt of application. The Historic Landmark Commission meets once a month, typically on the 4th Monday of each month. The case is then heard by either the Zoning and Platting Commission or the Planning Commission approximately three weeks after the Historic Landmark Commission hearing, and then by the City Council approximately six weeks later. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Instructions and Submittal Checklist. Complete Application Forms, supplemental materials, and Affidavits. THE FOLLOWING CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED WHEN REVIEWING A CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK APPLICATION: The property is at least 50 years old …
Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo 9307 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Austin, Texas South Elevation North Elevation Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation East Elevation Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation West Elevation Time Capsule Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation Glulam roof structure Southwest view with adjacent pond Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation Roof oculus Stone veneer piers Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation Gazebo details by J. Sterry Nill, 1967 Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation Original Site Plan by J. Sterry Nill, 1967. (with notation “This sheet is obsolete”) Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation Parks Director Beverly Sheffield and NAWIC Austin chapter president Lori Nill admire model of gazebo. (Austin History Center). Groundbreaking Ceremony, July 1, 1968. From Left: Ken Wendler, Kathleen Rhea, Councilwoman Emma Long, Anna Marie Houston, Dottie Davis and Lori Nill break ground for the Women in Construction Gazebo. (Austin History Center). Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation Aerial View of Town Lake looking north. The gazebo site is to the left of the First Street Bridge. Photograph by Neal Douglass, November 1968. Original Source: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Online source: The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries. https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1 8890/ Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation Setting up the formwork for the octagonal slab. A crane raises one of the glulam beams Construction photos from the personal collection of Lori Nill, as published in “Stories from the Fannie Davis Gazebo” by Christine Adame. Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation The gazebo begins to take shape. A total of 16 beams support the roof. Construction photos from the personal collection of Lori Nill, as published in “Stories from the Fannie Davis Gazebo” by Christine Adame. Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation Lady Bird Johnson, Michael Frary, and unnamed man with a painting of the Town Lake Gazebo in front of the gazebo, 1975. Original Source: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Online source: The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124309/ Fannie Davis Town Lake Gazebo Austin Landmark designation
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2024-0123 HLC DATE: November 6, 2024 PC DATE: TBD CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Holly Tachovsky (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Whitney House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 4310 Avenue H ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-HD-NCCD-NP to SF-3-H-HD-NCCD-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence- historic district combining district-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF- 3-HD-NCCD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district combining district-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NCCD-NP) zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Historical associations and community value. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: TBD CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central Austin Community Development Corporation, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of Hyde Park, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Hyde Park Neighborhood Assn., Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, North Austin Neighborhood Alliance, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is listed as a contributing resource to both the Hyde Park National Register district as well as the Hyde Park local historic district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historical importance that contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation or represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. This property has connection to Dr. Francis Luther Whitney, who moved along with his wife Grace Whitney to Austin 1908 after declining a faculty position at the University of Michigan. Instead, Dr. Whitney took a professorship at the University of Texas’s newly formed paleontology department within the Department of Geological Sciences. He served in this role for the next 40 years, until his retirement. During the 1920s, he would serve as chair of the department, in addition to teaching, including a course of micropaleontology that was likely one of the first in the academic world. The opportunities for geological and paleontological research and development were immense in Texas during this time, and Dr. Whitney’s work spanned from acquiring collections of mollusk fossils still in the university’s possession to developing mathematical models to identify structures that would be used directly by the oil and gas industry to identify deposits. Dr. Whitney’s research and academic …
City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Submittal Checklist A. Application Form. B. Full size tax maps (1"=100') showing properties within 500' of zoning request C. Tax certificate or letter from the County Tax office (Not a tax receipt) D. Submittal Verification and Inspection Authorization Form. E. Acknowledgment Form F. Historical Documentation (including Attachment A, B, photographs, historical narrative, and copies of historical information) Adopted December 2012 Submittal Checklist City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet A. APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC ZONING PROJECT INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY APPLICATION DATE:__________________ FILE NUMBER(S) _____________________________________________ TENTATIVE HLC DATE: TENTATIVE PC or ZAP DATE:_________________ TENTATIVE CC DATE:_________________ CASE MANAGER _______________________________ APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY:________________________________________ CITY INITIATED: YES / NO ROLLBACK: YES/NO BASIC PROJECT DATA: 1. OWNER’S NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 2. PROJECT NAME:________________________________________________________________________________ 3. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (or Range): __________________________________________________________ ZIP__________________________ COUNTY:______________________________________ IF PROJECT ADDRESS CANNOT BE DEFINED ABOVE: LOCATED ____________ FRONTAGE FEET ALONG THE N. S. E. W. (CIRCLE ONE) SIDE OF ______________________________________ (ROAD NAME PROPERTY FRONTS ONTO), WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY _______________________________________ DISTANCE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH _________________________________________ CROSS STREET. AREA TO BE REZONED: 4. ACRES _________________ (OR) SQ.FT._______________ 5. ZONING AND LAND USE INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING EXISTING USE __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ TRACT# (IF MORE THAN 1) ________ ________ ________ ACRES / SQ. FT. PROPOSED USE PROPOSED ZONING _______________ _______________ _______________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ____-________ ____________ ____________ RELATED CURRENT CASES: 6. ACTIVE ZONING CASE? 7. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT? (YES / NO) 8. SUBDIVISION? 9. SITE PLAN? (YES / NO) (YES / NO) (YES / NO) FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ FILE NUMBER: ______________________________________ Adopted December 2012 6 Holly Tachovsky & Andrew TachovskyThe Whitney House, 4310 Avenue H4310 Avenue H78751Travis0.14366,255.73SF-3-HD-NCCD-NPSF Residential0.1436 acresSF ResidentialSF-3-H-HD-NCCD-NP City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet B. Tax Map Full size tax maps (1"=100') showing properties within 300' of zoning request Per email correspondence with the City of Austin, the entirety of the Historic Zoning Application Package now may be submitted electronically, including the site plan. An electronic reproduction of the site plan is included below. A large map in paper format is available upon request. 0221050805 0221050804 0221050807 0222070126 0222070124 0222070125 0222070404 0222070428 0222070429 0222070606 0222070605 0222070620 0222070621 0222070810 0222070809 0222070819 0222070820 0221050815 0221051205 6 0 2 1 5 0 1 2 2 0 RESUB LTS 1-4 7 0 2 …
Historical Narrative 1304 Guadalupe Austin, Texas Summary The Augusta Adams Ziller School was built as a simple Pre-railroad Folk style dwelling located at the comer of Guadalupe and, formerly Walnut-Street in downtown Austin. At the time 1304 Guadalupe was built, the area that is now the University of Texas was a native American camping site. The building is a contributing building to the newly designated West Downtown Historic District. The building uses forms and architectural patterns reflecting longstanding vernacular and folk traditions. Before the arrival of the railroad in Austin in 1871, building methods and forms typically were passed down through hands-on teaching and apprenticeships, often reflecting regional customs or traditions brought to the US by immigrants. Buildings classified as folk-influenced typically do not include ornamentation or detailing influenced by another style. The small frame building at 1304 Guadalupe was constructed in about 1877. Its original use was as a private school run by Theresa Adam, daughter of a pioneering female immigrant to Texas. 1304 Guadalupe and its next-door neighbor, 1306 Guadalupe, have been intertwined for over 140 years; 1306 Guadalupe was designated as historical in September 2023. Each has its beginning whenAugusta Kohn Adams immigrated to the United States, and ultimately to Austin, in 1857 with two young daughters. She had lost her father and husband and hoped to make a new life for her children in America. Basis for historical designation 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture- The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction, displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state or nation; possesses cultural, historical or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one of-a-kind building. 1304 Guadalupe Street is a rare and remarkably intact 155-year old vernacular structure. It exemplifies the simple beginnings of Austin's pioneer past. It is an 1 excellent example of the simplicity of early architectural endeavors built with local materials, prior to the arrival of the railroad in Austin in 1871. 25-2-352(3)( c)ii) Historical Associations. The property has long-standing significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS NOVEMBER 6, 2024 HR-2024-121988 GRAVES HOUSE 2 GREEN LANES 9.0 – 1 PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS wraparound porch. ARCHITECTURE Construct a rear addition, restore fixtures to historic appearance, remove and rebuild a second-floor addition based on historic drawings. 1) Demolish southwest corner of ground floor and rebuild with expanded footprint, creating a kitchen, family room, and 2) Demolish non-historic second floor addition above current garage. 3) Recreate elements of the 1937 design and construct a second-floor space at the front that adheres to historic drawings. 4) Restore all wood windows. 5) Replace garage doors with assemblies more aligned with original drawings. The Graves House is a 1938 Colonial Revival House designed by local architect H.F. Kuehne in the Old West Austin Historic District. Original drawings show a main symmetrical house with a center door along with a garage wing with a two-car garage and second floor featuring dormer windows above it. Later alterations saw a second floor constructed above the garage that eliminated the dormers and created a front facing gable, which is the current appearance. The main house has remained largely the same, with the center door bracketed by columns and shuttered windows. The second-floor features three windows matching those below. Exterior cladding is brick, and the main house has a side gabled roof clad in composition shingle. At the rear, a sunroom is present and in the original drawings, though the sunroom’s windows appear different and may have been replaced. The Graves House was designated historic by the City of Austin in 2004. DESIGN STANDARDS The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects at historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Alterations are proposed to the second floor of the garage wing’s front elevation, which are based off original design drawings from the architect. Aside from this major alteration, work proposed in this section is largely repair or replacement of non-original material with a more appropriate appearance. 3. Roofs Current roof is composition shingle, and the application proposes replacement in-kind due to deterioration. Replacement of roof eaves, where needed, are in-kind and will not change their appearance. 4. Exterior walls and trim Brick is proposed to be patched and repointed, in keeping with …
SYMBOL LEGEND FFE 0" FFE OR GRADE ELEVATION AS NOTED EXTERIOR ELEVATION A-211 101 DOOR NUMBER 101 WINDOW NUMBER A WALL TYPE CL CENTERLINE 1 N S 1 A-211 1 A-211 W E 1/A-401 INTERIOR ELEVATION SECTION PLAN/ELEVATION DETAIL ABBREVIATIONS & # @ And Pound At Air Conditioning A/C ACOUST Acoustical Additional ADD'L Adjacent ADJ Above Finish Floor AFF Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ AHU Air Handling Unit APPROX Approximately ARCH ASTM American Society for Testing Architect & Materials Bottom of Rafter BOR Board BRD BLDG Building BDRM Bedroom BTM BTWN Between Bottom Cabinet Cubic Feet Control Joint Centerline Ceiling Closet Clear Column Composite Concrete CAB CF CJ CL CLG CLO CLR COL COMP CONC CONST Construction CONT COORD Coordinate, Coordination Critical Root Zone CRZ Cover CVR Cold Water CW Continuous Deep, Depth, Dryer Double D DBL DEMO Demolish, Demolition Double Hung DH Diameter DIA Diagonal, Diagonally DIAG Down DN Downspout DS Dishwasher DW Drawing DWG Drawer DWR East Each Expansion Joint Electric Meter Equal Spacing, Equivalent Equipment E EA EJ EM EQ EQUIP EXST'G Existing Exterior EXT Equal Spacing, Equivalent EQ Equipment EQUIP EXH Exhaust EXST'G Existing Exterior EXT FAR FF(E) FIN FIXT FLR FT FTG FV FV HT Floor-Area Ratio Finished Floor (Elevation) Finish(ed) Fixture Floor Feet, Foot Footing Field Verify Field Verify Height Gauge GA Galvanized GALV General Contractor GC Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt GFCI Glass GL GM Gas Meter GPM Gallons Per Minute GR GRND Ground GSF GYP BD Gypsum Wall Board Gross Square Feet Grade Hose Bib Header HB HDR HDWR Hardware HORIZ Horizontal HR HT HTG HVAC Hour Height Heating Heat/Ventilation/ Air Conditioning Id Est (That Is) Inches Inaccessible Including Information Insulation Interior Joint Joist Kitchen I.E. IN INAC INCL INFO INSUL INT JNT JST KIT L LAM LAV LB(S) LF LP LT LVR Length Laminated Lavatory Pound(s) Linear Foot Light Pole or Lightning Protection Light Louver Maximum MANUF Manufacturer MAX MECH Mechanical M/E MEP Mechanical/Electrical Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Minimum MIN MISC Miscellaneous MTD MTL Mounted Metal N NA NIC NO NSF NTS North Not Applicable Not in Contract Number Net Square Feet Not to Scale OC On Center OCEW On Center Each Way OP'G OVHD Overhead OZ Opening Ounce P&I PC PG PL Provide & Install Photo Cell Page Plate or Plateline PR PSF PSI PT PTD PVC PVMT PWD Pair Pounds Per Square Foot Pounds Per Square Inch Pressure Treated Painted Polyvinyl …
Ireland and Mary Graves House 1936 H.F. Kuehne, Architect Above: Balustrade detail Top left: South elevation Bottom: Frame garage, main staircase and kitchen stairs South Elevation Rendering Graves Residence 1936 H.F. Kuehne, Architect SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Ferris Residence 1937 H.F. Kuehne, Architect SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Campbell Residence 1937 H.F. Kuehne, Architect SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Gullette Residence 1938 H.F. Kuehne, Architect SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Crawford Residence 1938 H.F. Kuehne, Architect SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Bruns Residence 1936 Page & Southerland Architects SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Catterall Residence 1935 Page & Southerland Architects SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Rathbone Residence 1940 Page & Southerland Architects SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Schwartz Residence 1936 Page & Southerland Architects SIMILAR HOMES OF THE PERIOD Baze Residence 1941 Page & Southerland Architects
Ireland and Mary Graves House 1938 Lisa and Nicholas Miller, Owners Replace composition shingle roof Restore shutters, columns, historic windows North Elevation Ireland and Mary Graves House 2 Green Lanes Replace second-floor bedrooms with new addition Add family room addition Relocate HVAC, add side entry porch Repoint deteriorated mortar joints as needed to match historic West elevation Ireland and Mary Graves House 2 Green Lanes Replace windows above sun room Add porch along back façade of kitchen Replace windows with larger windows South Elevation Ireland and Mary Graves House 2 Green Lanes Restore wood windows, shutters, columns, railing, and roof eaves East Elevation Ireland and Mary Graves House 2 Green Lanes Remove second floor mass, replace with side gable and 2 dormers similar to original design, set back to recede from front of house Replace garage doors in keeping with original design GARAGE MODIFICATIONS Ireland and Mary Graves House 2 Green Lanes
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, November 6th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair ab Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche ab Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x x x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. Kay Gourley spoke on the Limerick-Frazier House. 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Reopen public communications at 8:07PM on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Marlaine Ngudia spoke on the Revive Norwood Alliance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (November 6, 2024) 1. October 2, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications Item 2 was pulled for discussion. Item 3 was pulled for discussion. 4. C14H-2024-0103 – 1308 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed October 2, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to December 4, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to December 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. Item 6 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 7. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Council District …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission November 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer, Vice Chair Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary David Sullivan Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Chair 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 Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 2, 2024 1 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to increase erosion protections along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam – Matt Hollon, Watershed Protection Department, Matt.Hollon@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2238 Presentation, discussion, and recommendation on an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Hays Independent School District – Jacob Eickstead, Watershed Protection Department, Jacob.Eickstead@austintexas.gov DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and recommendation on the findings of the Bird-friendly Design working group and upcoming resolution – Environmental Commissioner Jennifer Bristol Staff presentation on Tree Regulations and Protections: An Introduction to Austin’s Tree Regulations – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, and Daniel Priest, Environmental Compliance Specialist Sr., Development Services Department 6. Update from the Urban Forestry Committee on the draft recommendation to improve the tree canopy – Richard Brimer DISCUSSION ITEMS COMMITTEE UPDATES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and …
1. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 2, 2024 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at __ p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Mariana Krueger, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan, Richard Brimer Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Haris Qureshi Commissioners Absent: Jennifer Bristol and Colin Nickells PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 18, 2024 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 18, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Cofer’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Krueger was off the dais. Commissioners Bristol and Nickells were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation on Hays Commons Municipal Utility District (MUD) and request for a recommendation to initiate a Site-Specific Amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 of the Save Our Springs Initiative – Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Watershed Protection Department Speakers: Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Robert Deegan, landscape architect Jeff Howard, speaking for the applicant 1 3. 4. Mike Clifford, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA); received time donation from Anne __ Jim Camp, Local landowner next to Hays Commons Bobby Levinski, Save Our Springs Alliance Tanzia Karim, Save Our Springs Alliance Brian Zabcik, Save Barton Creek Association Carol Pennington, Local landowner next to Hays Commons (virtual) Lee Burton, Save Barton Creek Association Craig Nazor, Sierra Club Roy Wayley, Sierra Club Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bristol and Nickells were absent. A motion to recommend the initiation of a Site-Specific Amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 of the Save Our Springs Initiative for the Hays Commons Municipal Utility District (MUD) with conditions failed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Cofer’s second, on a 3–3 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Bedford, and Sullivan voted in favor. Commissioners Krueger, Schiera, and Brimer voted against. Commissioner Qureshi abstained. Commissioners Bristol and Nickells were absent. Chair Bedford called for a recess at 8:08. Chair Bedford reconvened the meeting at 8:16. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation and discussion on listed endangered and potentially listed species in Travis County – Michael Warriner, Supervisory Fish & Wildlife Biologist, Fish and Wildlife …
Colorado River Protections Ordinance E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o m m i s s i o n N o v e m b e r 6 , 2 0 2 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2-Minute Summary Video C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Ordinance Youtube video link Council Resolution Community members asked Council to strengthen Colorado River protections; Council thereafter included in their June 2022 Council resolution: “… evaluate the effectiveness of existing Critical Water Quality Zone and Erosion Hazard Zone buffers on the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam and to propose protections that will provide adequate protections to the river that will ensure a healthy riparian corridor to stabilize the riverbank and protect property from erosion” C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 East Austin Longhorn Dam J. Trevino Metro Park Lady Bird Lake Roy Guerrero Park “Dog’s Head” Austin’s Colony Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant Tesla SHEC/SAR WWTP Southeast Austin Parcel Count Acres Juris- diction Type CWQZ Buffer Acres 400ft Buffer Acres Acres 400ft minus CWQZ FULL ETJ Totals FULL ETJ Totals 241 243 484 50% 50% 100% 1,054 14,896 15,950 7% 93% 100% 281 1,929 2,211 13% 87% 100% 391 2,184 2,575 15% 85% 100% 109 255 ABIA 364 30% 70% 100% Travis County Colorado River City Limits & ETJ 6 Single-Family Residential Parks & Open Space Industrial Parks & Open Space Agriculture / Undeveloped Parks & Open Space Mining Single-Family Residential Utilities C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Colorado River Land …
10/30/24 C20-2022-0025 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-0025, Land Development Code Amendment to Title 25-7 Drainage Description: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to adequate protections to the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam. Proposed Language: To revise 25-7-32(B)(2) to establish the erosion hazard zone of the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam as 200 feet from the ordinary high-water mark, with exceptions for trails and bounded by public rights-of-way and only affecting new habitable structures and subsurface infrastructure. See Attachment A. Summary of proposed code changes: The proposed code change would expand the Erosion Hazard Zone (EHZ) associated with the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam to 200 feet from the ordinary high-water mark (federally defined river bank). The existing EHZ is measured 100 feet from the ordinary high-water mark. The EHZ would only apply to new habitable structures (e.g., residential houses) and infrastructure (e.g., new roadways, water and wastewater pipes) and NOT to existing structures and infrastructure or to new sheds, pools, patios, decks, fences, and the like. Staff are proposing that EHZ requirements for hard-surfaced trails remain at 100 feet. The EHZ would also not extend past existing public rights-of-way. Thus, for example, a property on the far side of a public roadway from river would not be subject to the EHZ. Additionally, single-family residential construction in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction would not be affected by this ordinance since Travis County, not the City of Austin, regulates such construction. Background: This ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. A previous ordinance addressed many of the elements of this resolution, but certain proposed changes were not adopted at the time so that staff could conduct additional analyses and community outreach. The proposed ordinance addresses direction to staff to “evaluate the effectiveness of the existing Critical Water Quality Zone and Erosion Hazard Zone buffers on the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn dam and to propose protections that will provide adequate protections to the river that will ensure a healthy riparian corridor to stabilize the riverbank and protect property from erosion.” Board and Commission Actions: October 16, 2024: Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee supported the staff recommendation on a vote of 6-0 with the following two amendments: 1. Recommend staff create a map for public consumption before October 28th. 2. …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 6th, 2024 Hays Independent School District Interlocal Agreement NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: Hays ISD 1901 Turnersville Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 5 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Jacob Eickstead, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department, jacob.eickstead@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Suburban Watershed, Rinard Creek, Plum Creek, To approved the Interlocal Agreement between Hays ISD and the City of Austin Staff recommended with conditions 1. A minimum of (4) educational and interpretive signs will be installed on campus with locations identified in the site plan. Temporary signage will be installed at each location for approval of the site plan. Permanent education signage will be developed with students and installed at a later date. Permanent signs are not a requirement for certificate of occupancy. 2. As shown in the Environmental Enhancements planning Exhibit A, approximately 500,000 sqft of prairie habitat restoration will be provided using native prairie species, native soils and other habitat enhancements as approved by the Director of Watershed Protection. 3. All plant material will be 100% native or adapted species and selected from Exhibit B (Plant List). Alternative plants may be provided as reviewed and approved by the City of Austin Arborist. 4. The project will provide a minimum of (2) vehicle charging stations and (80) bicycle parking spots. 5. Rainwater and AC condensate will be collected and used for landscape irrigation. 6. The project will comply with bird friendly design standards by meeting the minimum requirements of the Austin Energy Green Building criteria for light pollution reduction and bird collision deterrence. 7. The project will provide an Integrated Pest Management Plan. 8. Disturbed topsoil will be stockpiled onsite and utilized in new planting areas for sod, shrub plantings and seeding areas. 9. The detention ponds will be designed for fully vegetated conditions and integrated into the landscape which will provide educational opportunities. 2
Hays ISD Interlocal Agreement Jacob Eickstead Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Hays ISD Interlocal Agreement A n I n t e r l o c a l A g r e e m e n t ( I L A ) i s a n a g r e e m e n t b e t w e e n t h e C i t y a n d a n y g o v e r n m e n t a l e n t i t y t h a t e s t a b l i s h e s o r m o d i f i e s r e g u l a t i o n f o r d e v e l o p m e n t . T h e H a y s I S D I L A i s p r o p o s e d f o r 9 3 . 2 a c r e s a d j a c e n t t o t h e S u n f i e l d P U D T h e s c h o o l d i s t r i c t i s r e q u e s t i n g i n t h e I L A f o r d e v e l o p m e n t o f a h i g h s c h o o l C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T L o c a t i o n o f P r o p o s e d S c h o o l C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241106-004 Date: November 6, 2024 Subject: Bird-Friendly Design Working Group Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission was given a presentation about Bird Safe Design by Heidi Trudell Bird Safe Design Specialist with support from Travis Audubon; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City of Austin was named a Bird City in Feb. 2023; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that over 400 species of birds reside or migrate through Travis County every spring and fall, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and threatened Black-capped Vireo; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City of Austin benefits from the annual $1.8 billion generated from bird tourism in Texas; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes birds colliding with poorly designed buildings results in up to 1 million birds dying in the US every year; and WHEREAS, to better understand the issues and best design practices for Bird-Friendly Buildings, the Environmental Commission formed a working group in June 2024 with other commissions, architects, developers, and conservationist; and WHEREAS, the working group met monthly to study what other cities are doing, what are the best practices, and what the City of Austin is already doing; and WHEREAS, after studying the issue and solutions the Working Group, with support from Council Member Leslie Pool’s office, submitted a resolution for consideration by council. The resolution will be considered on November 21, 2024; and THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends supporting the resolution as it falls in line with meeting the environmental goals of improving habitats for species, improving and stabilizing biodiversity within the city limits and ETJ, and improving the quality of life for people residing in or visiting Austin. VOTE For: Against: Recuse: Absent: 1 Approved By: Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 2
An Introduction to Austin’s Tree Regulations Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission November 6th, 2024 Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Daniel Priest, Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. History of Austin’s Tree Ordinance Margret Hofmann, 1925-2012 Hofmann Oaks Park History of Austin’s Tree Ordinance 1983 - Tree Preservation Ordinance 2010 - Heritage Tree Ordinance Why Do We Protect Trees? Austin’s urban forest currently has over 33 million trees, all of which support the following benefits: • • • • • • • • Trees improve air quality by filtering out particles, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Trees help reduce flood impacts by slowing and filtering rainwater. Trees contribute to connections with nature that improve people’s health outcomes and contribute to an environment where people feel connected to their community. Trees are good for business: Shoppers spend more time and money in shopping areas with businesses that have good tree coverage. Tree roots hold soil in place, reducing erosion. Shade from urban trees can cool the air up to 8 degrees Celsius. Their shade and wind protection reduce energy use. Trees provide food, shelter, and nesting for diverse wildlife. Trees provide a sense of place and soften the sharp outlines of concrete, metal, and glass of urban and suburban cityscapes Source: Texas A&M Forest Service To maintain the health and integrity of our urban forest, the City of Austin strives to plant trees, preserve trees during land development, and care for existing trees. Why Do We Protect Trees? Land Development Code 25-8.B.1 • Prohibits removal of Protected or Heritage trees without a permit • 8"+ trees – preserve "to extent feasible" on site plan applications • Defines removal - physical removal, over pruning, or excessive root disturbance • Approval criteria for removal: • Reasonable use • Reasonable access • Dead, Diseased, or Imminent Hazard • Variances and appeals • • Administrative rules – preservation criteria, protection Creates position of City Arborist to implement tree regulations requirements, mitigation Rules implementing LDC 25-8.B.1 are found in Section 3 of the Environmental Criteria Manual What are the Tree Regulations? Land Development Code 25-8, Subchapter B, Article 1 Division 1 – General Provisions Definitions Authorizes Rules Application Requirements Division 2 – Protected Trees Approval Criteria for Removal Division 3 – Heritage Trees Approval Criteria for Removal Variances Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3 3.3 - Survey Requirements Survey and Plan Depictions Hill Country Roadway Ordinance 3.5 - Design …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241106-003 Date: November 6, 2024 Subject: Hays Independent School District Interlocal Agreement Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City of Austin is requesting approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Hays ISD and the City of Austin; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes Hays ISD falls within the Suburban Watershed, Rinard Creek, Plum Creek; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the Agreement with the following conditions: 1. A minimum of (4) educational and interpretive signs will be installed on campus with locations identified in the site plan. Temporary signage will be installed at each location for approval of the site plan. Permanent education signage will be developed with students and installed at a later date. Permanent signs are not a requirement for certificate of occupancy. 2. As shown in the Environmental Enhancements planning Exhibit A, approximately 500,000 square feet of prairie habitat restoration will be provided using native prairie species, native soils and other habitat enhancements as approved by the Director of Watershed Protection. 3. All plant material will be 100% native or adapted species and selected from Exhibit B (Plant List). Alternative plants may be provided as reviewed and approved by the City of Austin Arborist. 4. The project will provide a minimum of (2) vehicle charging stations and (80) bicycle parking spots. 5. Rainwater and AC condensate will be collected and used for landscape irrigation. 6. The project will comply with bird friendly design standards by meeting the minimum requirements of the Austin Energy Green Building criteria for light pollution reduction and bird collision deterrence. 7. The project will provide an Integrated Pest Management Plan. 8. Disturbed topsoil will be stockpiled onsite and utilized in new planting areas for sod, shrub plantings and seeding areas. 1 9. The detention ponds will be designed for fully vegetated conditions and integrated into the landscape which will provide educational opportunities. Additionally, staff recommends cut and fill variance from 4 ft up to 15 ft and is requesting to allow the artificial turf to be considered pervious cover. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Interlocal Agreement with the following conditions: 1. Installation of an outdoor classroom that offers seating for students and with shade. 2. Utilize best practices for outdoor lighting for the sports field that is dark-sky friendly. For: Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Jennifer Bristol, Richard Brimer, Haris Qureshi, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241106-004 Date: November 6, 2024 Subject: Bird-Friendly Design Working Group Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: David Sullivan WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission was given a presentation about Bird Safe Design by Heidi Trudell Bird Safe Design Specialist with support from Travis Audubon; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City of Austin was named a Bird City in Feb. 2023; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that over 400 species of birds reside or migrate through Travis County every spring and fall, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and threatened Black-capped Vireo; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City of Austin benefits from the annual $1.8 billion generated from bird tourism in Texas; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes birds colliding with poorly designed buildings results in up to 1 billion birds dying in the US every year; and WHEREAS, to better understand the issues and best design practices for Bird-Friendly Buildings, the Environmental Commission formed a working group in June 2024 with other commissions, architects, developers, and conservationist; and WHEREAS, the working group met monthly to study what other cities are doing, what are the best practices, and what the City of Austin is already doing; and WHEREAS, after studying the issue and solutions the Working Group, with support from Council Member Leslie Pool’s office, submitted a resolution for consideration by council. The resolution will be considered on November 21, 2024; and THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends supporting the resolution as it falls in line with meeting the environmental goals of improving habitats for species, improving and stabilizing biodiversity within the city limits and ETJ, and improving the quality of life for people residing in or visiting Austin. 1 VOTE 7-0 For: Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Jennifer Bristol, Richard Brimer, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Mariana Krueger and Colin Nickells Approved By: Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 2
Hays ISD Interlocal Agreement Jacob Eickstead Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Hays ISD Interlocal Agreement A n I n t e r l o c a l A g r e e m e n t ( I L A ) i s a n a g r e e m e n t b e t w e e n t h e C i t y a n d a n y g o v e r n m e n t a l e n t i t y t h a t e s t a b l i s h e s o r m o d i f i e s r e g u l a t i o n f o r d e v e l o p m e n t . T h e H a y s I S D I L A i s p r o p o s e d f o r 9 3 . 2 a c r e s a d j a c e n t t o t h e S u n f i e l d P U D T h e s c h o o l d i s t r i c t i s r e q u e s t i n g e n v i r o n m e n t a l v a r i a n c e s i n t h e I L A f o r d e v e l o p m e n t o f a h i g h s c h o o l r e l a t e d t o c u t / f i l l a n d a r t i f i c i a l t u r f C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241106-002 Date: November 6, 2024 Subject: C20-2022-0025, Land Development Code Amendment to Title 25-7 Drainage Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS the Environmental Commission understands this ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements; and Seconded by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the proposed code change would “Revise 25-7-32(B)(2) to establish the erosion hazard zone of the Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam as 200 feet from the ordinary high-water mark, with exceptions for hard surface trails and bounded by public rights-of-way and only affecting new habitable structures and infrastructure”; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission was given a presentation on the staff’s recommendations; THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission supports the staff’s recommendations with the following requests: 1. Create data and map of a geological analysis for soil types and erosion rates. 2. Increase the erosion hazard zone from 200 ft to 400ft. 3. Clarify how projects that require site plans and applicable permits will be included in the code. VOTE 7-0 For: Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Jennifer Bristol, Richard Brimer, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Mariana Krueger and Colin Nickells Approved By: Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 6, 2024 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan, Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Hanna Cofer, Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Roy Wayley, speaking on the importance of Environmental activism APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 2, 2024 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 2, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to increase erosion protections along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam – Matt Hollon, Watershed Protection Department, Matt.Hollon@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2238 Speakers: Matt Hollon, WPD Liz Johnston, WPD 1. 2. 1 A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. A motion to recommend amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to increase erosion protections along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam with conditions passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second, on a 7–0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. Presentation, discussion, and recommendation on an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Hays Independent School District – Jacob Eickstead, Watershed Protection Department, Jacob.Eickstead@austintexas.gov Speakers: Jacob Eickstead, WPD Lexie England, Kimley Horn Jason Andrus, architect A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Bristol’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. A motion to recommend the interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Hays ISD with conditions passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second, on a 7–0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. Chair Bedford called a recess at 8:12 pm. Bedford reconvened the meeting at 8:18. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and recommendation on the findings of the Bird-friendly Design working group and upcoming resolution – Environmental Commissioner Jennifer Bristol Speakers: Jennifer Bristol Craig Nazor A motion to recommend the findings of the Bird-friendly Design working group passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMMISSION FOR WOMEN November 6, 2024, 12:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Julie Glasser Angela Harris CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 Commission for Women regular meeting on October 2, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS and antisemitism. 2. Presentation by the Anti-Defamation League Austin on their work locally to combat hate 3. Update from the Recognition Working Group on their last meeting and progress toward the 2025 event. 4. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group on their last meeting with the University of Texas and the Equity Office and the progress toward the final Quality of Life Study. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 5. Presentation by Cierra Madison, Sunday Sessions ATX, and approval of a Recommendation to Council to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 2, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, Boards and Commissions Room. Vice Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Rebecca Austen Angela Harris Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tatiana LaMadrid Cierra Madison APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on September 4, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on September 4, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Austen’s motion and Commissioner Melendez’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Chair Tau and Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Scheihing and Veloz Salas were absent. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Presentation by Hanna Senko, Project Manager and Consultant, with an update on the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Task Force actions and division of work. Presentation by Hanna Senko, Project Manager and Consultant, Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Task Force; Marcy Alonzo, Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SAART) coordinator; Silvana Giono, Victim Services Supervisor, Austin Police Department; Allison Roper, Business Process Consultant, Austin Police Department; Chris Leleux, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve additional members to the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group. The motion to approve Commissioner Serrata to the CSCRM Working Group was approved on Commissioner Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Tau and Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Scheihing and Veloz Salas were absent. 4. Approve the Commission for Women 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to change the July 2025 date from July 2nd to July 9th was approved on Commissioner Rattan’s motion, Commissioner Harris’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Tau and Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Scheihing and Veloz Salas were absent. The motion to approve the 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule as amended was approved on Commissioner Rattan’s motion, Commissioner Harris’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Tau and Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Scheihing and Veloz Salas were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Melendez) Sunday Session ATX and possible recommendation– Cierra Madison (Bullard, Serrata, Update from the Recognition Working Group (Melendez, Bullard) Update from the Quality of Life Working …
RECOMMENDATION FOR SUPPORT OF SUNDAY SESSIONS ATX WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is a community-focused organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity, well-being, and engagement through free, open-to-the-public music events hosted in outdoor greenspaces that reflect the City of Austin’s cultural identity and enhance its reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the significant social and economic benefits of supporting free community events, which attract visitors, support local businesses, and provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20240215-023, acknowledged the challenges faced by event organizers due to rising costs, emphasizing the need for support to sustain free, accessible community events like "Blues on the Green," which contribute to Austin’s cultural vibrancy; and directed the City Manager to solicit input from the Arts, Music, and Quality of Life commissions in developing recommendations to support and sustain these events by utilizing partnerships across all areas of expertise involved in the live music and arts event space, with the goal of expanding opportunities for the City to co-sponsor community events that are centered around locality, diversity, and inclusivity; and further established an ordinance for associated fee waivers, co-sponsorships, or related budget authorizations needed to effectuate these goals; and WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is an ongoing, monthly event that aligns with the goals outlined in Resolution No. 20240215-023 by providing free access to local music, arts, and wellness activities, while creating inclusive and diverse spaces for Austinites; and WHEREAS, the ACE permitting fee presents a financial barrier for small, grassroots organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX, and waiving this fee on an ongoing basis would directly support the City’s goal of fostering open, accessible, and culturally enriching events; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to preserving and promoting accessible community events that reflect Austin’s diversity and vibrancy, including supporting organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX through fee waivers and other resources to ensure their long-term sustainability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED, that the Commission for Women requests that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX on a recurring, monthly basis in recognition of its valuable contributions to Austin’s cultural and community life, as part of the City's broader efforts to support free, public, and inclusive events; and BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED, that the Commission for Women supports exploring additional …
BRAND DECK ATX SUNDAY SESSIONS Sunday Sessions ATX Who We Are Who are we? Sunday Sessions is our wellness ritual. An opportunity to relax, freely express, regularly connect to nature & community, and listen to music that feeds the soul. 03 Sunday Sessions ATX Pillars 06 Sunday Sessions ATX Mission/Vision Our Core Values We believe what we need most in the world at this time is community & dependable, safe spaces that facilitate genuine connection to one another & our environment 05 MISSION To serve our diverse community by embracing collaboration- sharing ideas, information, practices, & services, that uplift our wellness and creativity. Our foundation is rooted in creating welcoming spaces to relax, release, connect, & recharge in nature with our fellow folx. All are welcome, black & brown people are centered. VISION Space where we can leave the worries of the world behind to be present with ourselves & one another, secure in our environment, safe in our bodies, & well in spirit. Sunday Sessions ATX Essence PART 2 Essence 07 H I G H L I G H T S Essence ( c l i c k t o p l a y / s t o p ) L I N K T O R E E L F O O T A G E L I N K T O R E E L ( o r c l i c k t o p l a y / s t o p ) 09 Sunday Sessions ATX Impact PART 3 Impact 10 Community Feedback 11 Sunday Sessions ATX About Us Growth & Engagement Sunday Sessions began Apr 16, 2023 with only 6 attendees & initially occurred once/month. It grew over 700% in just 2 months. We now host events 2 or more times/month 0 INITIAL GROWTH DATE ATTENDEES April: May: June: July 2: July 9: July 16: July 23: July 30: 6 25 51 162+ 350+ 400+/- 325+ 368+ 400 300 200 100 CURRENT AVG ATTENDEES: 250 06 0 A P RIL M A Y J U N E J U LY 2 J U LY 9 J U LY 16 A U G J U LY 3 0 J U LY 23 S E P T ATTENDEE GROWTH O C T O V N D E C F E B M A R A P R M A Y J U N E J …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION November 4, 2024, 4:00 PM Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Paul Hermesmeyer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith 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 Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 7, 2024. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, including an update on the October 2024 wildfire in East Austin. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation regarding the new Public Safety Headquarters by Kimberly Olivares, Financial Services Department. Presentation regarding the Death Notification Process within Victim Services by Kachina Clark, Austin Police Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Public Safety Commissioner to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member per City Code 2-1-140-C. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from the Training Academy Working Group on the training academy cadet class audit reports received. Update from the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group on planned next steps for aggregated sexual assault case data reporting. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 7, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer Pierre Nguyễn Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 9, 2023 The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 9, 2023 were approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a 7- 0 vote. Commissioners Holmes, Orr, and Reyes were absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 6, 2023. The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 6, 2023 were approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Holmes, Orr, and Reyes were absent. 3. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2024 were approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on a 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2024 6-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioners Holmes, Orr, and Reyes were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve the Public Safety Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule The Public Safety Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Holmes, Orr, and Reyes were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Public Safety Quarterly Report by Austin Police Department, including an update on the license plate reader program. The presentation was made by James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department. Lisa Davis, Police Chief, Austin Police Department introduced herself to the commission. 5. Update on Wildfire Readiness by Austin Fire Department, including an update on the PANO AI system by Austin Energy The presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department; Justice Jones, Chief Mitigation Officer, Austin Fire Department; Jeff Kennedy, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department; and Chris Vetromile, Wildfire Mitigation Manager, Austin Energy. …
AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting FY24 Q4 Chief of Staff Rob Vires 1 5 5 A c r e W i l d f i r e o n O c t o b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 4 • Around 12:41 pm, AFD started receiving calls regarding a fire in the 9500 block of FM 969 Road at John Trevino Metro Park. • Drier conditions over the preceding weeks allowed the fire to burn faster and hotter. • This area has previously been treated with a prescribed fire as a preventative effort, which reduced the fire intensity and aided in suppression efforts. • More than 120 firefighters were on scene, including aid from ESDs 11 and 12, as well as two helicopters in the air and multiple drones. • Two firefighters experienced minor injuries. • No structures burned and no evacuation recommendations were issued. • AFD’s training greatly assisted in a safe, effective, and coordinated response. 2 T e x t t o 9 1 1 • The new 911 software has been installed, with no changes to the Text to 911 product. • The current system allows users of 911 system to exchange text messages with AFD dispatchers. • Representatives of the future system, Text to 911, have indicated that it their system includes a multimedia service. • Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) took the lead in implementing the new 911 software. 3 F i r e S t a t i o n 1 G r a n d R e - O p e n i n g Fire Station 1 hosted a Grand Re-Opening event on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. The units have been back in service at Station 1 since July 30, 2024. 4 Photos from Austin Capital Delivery Services on Flickr N e w F i r e S t a t i o n 5 4 a t C a n y o n C r e e k Located in Council District 10, this will be a shared facility with ATCEMS. Expected completion: December 2024 Updates: • Broke ground on January 30, 2024. • Abatement work and demolition completed mid-January 2024. • Steel is complete. • Interior work is being done. • Texas Gas has been installed. 5 F a c i l i t y I m p r o v e m e …
Public Safety Headquarters Acquisition Kimberly Olivares, Deputy CFO Public Safety Commission -- November 4, 2024 Background • Current headquarters facilities have exceeded their useful life • Conditions continue to deteriorate • Public access is minimal at best • Public safety departments began requesting a new HQ over a decade ago • Staff previously discussed redevelopment of Rutherford Lane Campus as a potential solution • August 2022 Audit & Finance Committee 2 Current Conditions Technicenter (AFD HQ, EMS, APD) 3 Current Conditions – RBJ (EMS HQ) Current Conditions RBJ (EMS HQ) 4 Current Conditions APD HQ 5 Headquarters Specifications • Public safety headquarters programming analysis (2022) • Examined existing facilities • Interviews with department leadership, key staff, and various units • Employee surveys (approximately 800 responses) • How staff conducts their work today • What they would like to see in new workspaces • Desired improvements/features in a new facility • Requirements for a mix of public/private spaces and approximately 400,000 square feet to meet needs for next twenty years 6 Barton Skyway Details • Location: 1501 & 1601 South Mopac Expressway (D8) • Two 4-story Class A office buildings • Built in 1999/2000 • Approximately 390,000 sq. ft total • 13.83 acres of land • 3 miles to City Hall • Two 5-level parking structures and surface parking • ≈1,550 spaces • Outdoor seating pavilions, tenant lounges, fitness center, volleyball court • Transit access 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Benefits and Opportunities • New HQ for all public safety departments • Improved working conditions for sworn and non-sworn personnel • Meets current space and future growth needs • Easy access to downtown • Improved public access • Collaboration among public safety departments • Environmental improvements to the property • Repurposing and/or monetization of other properties • Technicenter, APD HQ • Avoid cost of continued investment in existing buildings 14 • The City Manager is directed to explore opportunities to improve the facility to be acquired from an environmental perspective, including but not limited to: Council Direction • Solar installation • Green infrastructure • Resilience • Energy efficiency • The City Manager is directed to assess which improvements to existing City facilities and associated costs could be avoided due to this purchase and to prioritize those savings toward improvements at other City facilities in support of City climate goals. 15 Finances and Next Steps • Purchase price: $107.6 million …
