Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Civil Service Coordinator Monika Arvelo, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ben Phillips, Assistant City Attorney Richard Davis, Assistant Chief, AFD Heather Phillips, Interim Assistant Chief, ATCEMS No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of June 6, 2022. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of June 6, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commission Chair Thomas’ second, and the motion passed 2- 0. 1 PUBLIC HEARING 2. Consider and take action on ACTEMS Chief Robert Luckritz' June 15, 2022, request to the Commission to find probable cause for the recommendation of the involuntary demotion of ATCEMS Clinical Specialist-Field Alexandra May to Medic -Field. Vice Chair Ahmed made a motion that the Commission finds probable cause for the recommendation of the involuntary demotion of ATCEMS Clinical Specialist-Field Alexandra May to Medic-Field. Commission Chair Thomas seconded the motion, and the motion passed 2-0. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin Fire Department Candidate’s, Raechel Liska, mental or physical examination by the three-member board appointed by the Commission on December 16, 2021. Raechel Liska addressed the Commission regarding this item. Bob Nicks, president of the Austin Firefighters Association, addressed the Commission regarding this item. Discussion was held and no action was taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fitness-for-duty actions. Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinators delivered the briefing to the Commission and no action was taken. 5. Future Meetings Schedule. Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager addressed the Commission regarding their future meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Thomas added a future item to the October 3, 2022, Commission …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 AT 6:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/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 Aaron D. Jenkins 512-974-7756 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: John Guinan, Ex Officio Rolando Fernandez, Ex Officio Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Vacant, Ex Officio (DAA) Vacant, Ex Officio (ATD) Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, Board Member Vacant, The Trail Foundation Ana Aguirre, Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Jeff Seiden, Board Member Sherri Ancipink, Board Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting of August 15, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the South-Central Waterfront Regulating Plan to be presented by Greg Dutton of the Housing and Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Possible action on the South-Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Active Projects Working Group Update from the Finance and Governance Working Group Update from the Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give …
1. SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2022 at 6:00pm The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Convened in a Regular meeting on August 15, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Chair S. Franco called the Meeting to order at 6:04 pm BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Samuel Franco, Chair Jeffrey Thompson, Vice Chair Ana Aguirre, Board Member Karen Paup, Board Member Josh Rudow, Ex Officio Laura Cottam-Sajbel, Board Member BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sherri Ancipink, Board Member Paul Byars, Board Member John Guinan, Ex Officio STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Christine Maguire Aaron D. Jenkins Margaret Shaw PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Regular meeting of May 16, 2022 were approved on Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel motion, Vice Chair J. Thompson second on a vote of 5-1-0. Board Member S. Ancipink abstained. DISCUSSION ITEMS Sylnovia Holt-Rabb of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and Theresa Alvarez of the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) presented to the Board their respective role and addressed questions and concerns. a. Discussion occurred by no action was taken DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Possible action of the July 28th City Council Statesmen PUD hearing. a. Discussion occurred by no action was taken WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Finance and Governance Working. a. Chair S. Franco updated the board on the Working Group’s meeting with Deputy CFO Kim Olivares, which discussed the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), other funding tool kits, and how the monies generated from these tool kits could be used for affordable housing. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. The board made a request for an update of the Regulating Plan and Funding Tools ADJOURNMENT Chair S. Franco the meeting at 8:20pm without objection 2. 3. 4.
South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan Update South Central Waterfront Advisory Board September 19, 2022 Greg Dutton – Housing and Planning Content Regulating Plan update Council direction Public engagement plan Consultant services Updated draft timeline Next Steps Regulating Plan: Council direction 9/15/22 Resolution: “This Regulating Plan should include increased development entitlements bonuses and regulations that: 1. maximize the number of affordable housing units within and nearby the District, 2. maximize infrastructure investments, such as for new streets, parks, bicycle infrastructure and trails, 3. maximize other community benefits, 4. ensure enhanced environmental standards and protections, 5. support the Project Connect transit investment the community is making, and 6. help create a connected, pedestrian-oriented, mixed use district where thousands more Austinites can live, work, and play.” 3 Regulating Plan: Council direction 9/15/22 Resolution: “…consider different approaches for increasing development entitlements and bonuses and implementing regulations, including but not limited to: 1. establishing a density bonus program, perhaps with entitlements akin to the Downtown Density Bonus Program entitlements, 2. allowing for the height, FAR, and entitlements necessary to best support the economics needed to achieve the required infrastructure and the desired community benefits for the District in the Vision Plan, or 3. ensuring additional entitlements can only be achieved through a density bonus.” 4 Regulating Plan: Council direction 9/15/22 Resolution: “…ensure development entitlements are sufficient to sustain increases in market demand in the District for the next two decades in order to account for increased costs and to avoid continual requests from developers for amendments to this Regulating Plan for increased entitlements.” “The Regulating Plan called for in this resolution may be in addition to other recommendations that the City Manager and the staff, the SCWAB, or the Planning Commission wish to bring forward to Council for consideration.” “The City Manager is directed to complete needed changes to the Regulating Plan to satisfy the above direction, and return to Council with a draft Regulating Plan by June 2023.” 5 Regulating Plan: Council direction 9/15/22 Resolution: “Until such time that the City Council has approved the South Central Waterfront District Regulating Plan, projects within this District (the South Central Waterfront District) shall adhere to existing zoning entitlements. If an applicant proposes to exceed a property’s current base zoning entitlements through an application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) or a density bonus program, the baseline used for any density bonus program …
MOTION MEDIA ARTS CENTER A 20-YEAR RUNNING ARTS NONPROFIT & CULTURAL HUB located in east austin education - workspaces - film/video studios - all ages arts venue timeline 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 2 0 1 4 2 0 1 5 - P R E S E N T Motion Media Arts Center MMAC formally launches Outreach & beta testing MMAC builds out and (MMAC) opens its doors, Austin School of Film, a begins for Austin occupies 2200 Tillery St, premiering Austin's first community film program Cinemaker Space, our a 12,000 square foot media arts center open to providing year round affordable workspace + flexible arts space for the the public. education for all ages. arts studio program. Austin community. MOTION MEDIA ARTS CENTER IS A 501C(3) NON-PROFIT INDEPENDENT ART, FILM, AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER THAT SUPPORTS EVERY ASPECT OF PRODUCTION FROM CREATION TO PRESENTATION BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION, INCUBATION, AND PUBLIC EVENTS. WE SEEK TO REDUCE INEQUALITY IN ALL OF ITS FORMS, AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY THROUGH BREAKING BORDERS AND BARRIERS WITHIN THE ARTS. OUR MISSION IS DRIVEN AS DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING CRISIS OF AFFORDABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND ACCESS TO LOW- COST ALTERNATIVES IN BOTH EDUCATION & FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR CREATIVE MEDIA INDUSTRIES. CREATING HYBRID SPACE, PROGRAMS, AND ACCESS TO SUPPORT LEARNING, WORKING, CREATING, AND CONSUME THE ARTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA. the programs AN AWARD-WINNING YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION LOCATED IN EAST AUSTIN SINCE 2002 PROVIDING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, YOUTH EDUCATION, AND LEARNING PROGRAMS IN ART, FILM, AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL AGES + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL COURSES AND PROGRAMS ARE LED BY INDUSTRY FILMMAKERS & ARTISTS. PROGRAMS RUN YEAR-ROUND WITH AN AVERAGE OF 5,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR. YEAR-ROUND CLASSES. & CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR ADULTS IN FILM PRODUCTION, EDITING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AUDIO, ANIMATION, ANALOG FILMMAKING, AND SPECIAL FX MAKEUP (AGES 18+) YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN FILM PRODUCTION, EDITING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AUDIO, ANIMATION, ANALOG FILMMAKING, AND SPECIAL FX MAKEUP (AGES 7-17) FREE ANNUAL 3 MONTH FILM PRODUCTION INTENSIVE (AGES 18+) CERTIFIED TRAINING FOR ADULTS IN MEDIA SOFTWARE (AGES 18+) PARTNERSHIPS WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEDIA ARTS & FILM EDUCATION SUCH AS: EL BUEN SAMARITANO, SAFE, CREATIVE ACTION, HEADWATERS, LAGUNA GLORIA A LOW-COST/FREE PUBLIC WORKSPACE + STUDIOS PROGRAM PROVIDING MONTHLY OR DROP ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT, RESOURCES, VIDEO/PHOTO STUDIOS, PUBLIC EVENTS, AND AN ALL AGES ARTS VENUE FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, FILMMAKERS, CREATIVES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES. DESIGNED …
Housing Affordability Overview & Briefing Arts Commission September 19, 2022 Content Overview of HPD Strategic Housing Blueprint Housing Investments City of Austin Housing and Planning Housing and Planning Department Mission: The Housing & Planning Department partners with the community to shape a more equitable Austin and to prevent the displacement of people and services, using planning disciplines and affordable housing resources. Goals •Create people centered plans and policies to support pedestrian oriented places that promote transit, jobs, and affordable housing opportunities •Facilitate long-range planning opportunities to promote the creation of walkable, mixed-use, and mixed-income communities •Collaborate with community members to honor and learn from Austin’s distinctive physical and cultural qualities to help sustain a multi-ethnic city •Prevent displacement of renters by providing tenant stabilization resources •Address housing challenges in Austin by creating and preserving affordable housing units especially in high opportunity and gentrifying areas •Transform community engagement processes to yield more inclusive, equitable, and effective outcomes for people of color, low-income persons, and renters •Identify and address systemic municipal racial bias and discrimination in housing and planning by focusing programs, plans, and projects to benefit historically excluded communities 4 Housing and Planning Department 5 Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint (2017) • Goals: • Disperse Affordable Housing to all 10 Districts • Create 60K Units of Affordable Housing across 0% - 80% Median Family Income • Count & track all new and existing housing • Develop along Imagine Austin Centers/Corridors & near High Opportunity Areas • Preserve 10K Affordable Housing Units • Create Permanent Supportive Housing and Continuum of Care Units for people experiencing homelessness 7 8 Housing Market Conditions (2022) 9 Blueprint Scorecard 2020 Housing Blueprint Scorecard 10 3 Year Blueprint Progress Progress 60%+ MFI Significant Work Remains (60% MFI and below) 11 Housing Investments Proposition A 2018 Bond Ballot Language 13 2018 Affordable Housing Bond Spend Plan Project Name FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 Total Prop A- Affordable Housing Land Acquisition $ 20 million $30 million $30 million $20 million - $100 million RHDA OHDA $16 million $18 million $20 million $20 million $20 million $94 million $4 million $6 million $6 million $6 million $6 million $28 million Home Repair $2 million $5 million $6 million $7 million $8 million $28 million $42 million $59 million $62 million $53 million $34 million $ 250 million 14 Investment by Funding Type FY11-12 – FY20-21 AHFC Investment …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department September 19, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – August 2022 One more month of collections for FY22 HOT YTD = $134,452,126 • Total HOT August Collection of $15,055,418 • Year to date is 92% above budget of $69,773,408 • 25% OVER Current Year Estimate of $107,273,710 Prior Year to Date through August 2021 was $53,353,881 Cultural Arts August 2022 = $1,437,792 • August 2021 Cultural Arts Fund = $196,104 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Original Approved Budget for FY22 was: $6,660,189 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $12,840,347 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4
Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ARTS COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 Next steps 1-2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1-2 Months Arts Commission: Review & Voting Council Memo/Briefing 6 Weeks Thrive Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group Approval Launch Guidelines Pre-Launch Contracting 3 Weeks AAC Guidelines Presentation (4/18) Revised Drafts Public (4/19) Feedback Form (4/19 - 5/10) Alignment with MED/HTD We are here! 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Panel Recruitment has begun! Learn more, Apply, Share: https://bit.ly/3OlqgBq Note: to be considered for the Thrive Panel, please apply by September 30th
AFD/ATCEMS Embedded Artist Final-Design Proposal Title: “Two Live By A Star” By: Angel Alcala Stations AFD25/ATCEMS10 ○ North Central Austin ■ 5228 Duval Rd, Austin, TX 78727 AFD 11 ○ South Central Austin/ Zilker Park ■ 1611 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 78704 Insights: - Pers onnel s ee and deal with the unc omfortable and darkes t parts of mos t thing s , for everyone els e to be able to live in the lig ht and comfort of a func tional s oc iety. - The initiated become an extended family built on trust, respect, and shared pain. - Timing & Distance are the eternal constraints that make the difference between Life and Death. The Inspiration & Narrative: • Two organizationsunited under one roof with an intersecting Duty and Service to the city. • Creating a symbolic overlap of Values & ideals. • Time& Spaceis the fundamental challenge in its many forms. Title: “Two Live By A Star” Side view Site AFD 25/ATCEMS 10 Rendering of Renovated AFD25/ATCEMS 10 Site, seen from Duval Rd. Site AFD 25/ATCEMS 10 -Vestibule East Window dimensions: ( 12’ ft x 12’ft) -Sculpture suspended ~15’ft from ground -Davis Elementary Facing Window & Interior Dimensions • CNC patterns on Sheet materials • (Polycarbonate & Aluminum) Attachment method AFD 25/ATCEMS 10 Vestibule Entrance Cross Sections • MWM (Building contractor) will provide Mechanical attachment interface. • Constructed of HSS 6”x 4” bar • Connection at 10 3/8” below deck Attachment Method -Gasket between flange and building structure -Application red Loctite 271 to threads of 8 (3/4-10 x2”) bolts -~78,750 lbs. combined Tensile load *Chain hoist and Scissor lift will be used. Modular Installation: Input Voltage 120v AC • • Operating voltage: 24v DC Protection rating: IP65 • • Operation Temp. : *20 ‘C to 40’C (68’F -104’F) Power consumption 20 watt x 12 • • 12 Programmable LED arrays • (dedicated circuit needed) Modular Installation: Surface Coatings Aluminum Exterior: ● Anodization is a durable surface finish that is expected to last the lifetime of the sculpture. If panels are not anodized but instead painted, products with aluminum compatibility have been reviewed. Surface preparation prior to painting or coating will be done to ensure lifespan of the surface finish. If the sculpture is not anodized but instead painted, the paint color may naturally shift over 20 years. Interior structures: ● It is intended to paint all surfaces …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin September 19, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Schedule Update Block 16 & 18 Disposition- Proposed Community Engagement ▪ Community Conversations ▪ September 28: 3-7pm at [African American Cultural & Heritage Center] ▪ September 30: 1-3pm at Try Hard Coffee ▪ October 2: 12-2pm at Community Vegan Food Trailer Lot ▪ These are not formal presentations, but chances to meet and provide feedback and input on the various uses the community would like to see in the future development ▪ Public Virtual Update+ Discussion: Wednesday October 5 at 6pm Please email anne@austinedc.org if you would like to be notified of all meetings directly, or have input to share. Austin EDC 2 Block 16 & 18 Disposition- Future Engagement ▪ Pre Development Community Meeting ▪ Thursday November 3 (tbd) ▪ This will be a presentation of preliminary diagrams to demonstrate how built form/proposed uses, and potential financing would come together on these blocks. We will discuss issues of character, urban design and other criteria to be included in the future Request for Proposals. Please email anne@austinedc.org if you would like to be notified of all meetings directly, or have input to share. Austin EDC 3 Block 16 & 18 Schedule ▪ Update/summary of process to Urban Renewal Board: November 14, 2022 ▪ Public Virtual Update + Discussion, November 16, 6pm All updates will be posted http://www.austinedc.org/blocks-16-18 Austin EDC 4
EAST 12 ATX UPDATE For The Urban Renewal Board September 19, 2022 PURPOSE: To update the Urban Renewal Board on Eureka’s plans for E. 12th Street. AGENDA AND PURPOSE AGENDA • Introductions • Eureka’s E. 12th Street Vision • Works since 2019 • Hurdle House Stabilization • Code Analysis and Support • Site Plans • Next Steps INTRODUCTIONS EUREKA: • Headquartered in Austin, Texas • Real estate investment company (7,000+ MF units; over half are rental assisted) • Uses cultural and historic preservation to create places built on community, togetherness, and relationships • Dedicated to world class, sustainable projects E12 ATX: • Once the heart of the city’s African- American community • Elevate the tangible evidence of the community’s history • Work with the community to reflect its unique character and values in the affordable and sustainable projects to come INTRODUCTIONS TIMELINE 2019 2020 2021 2022 PLAN URB Sep. 2019 COVID-19 REENGAGE PREPARE URB Sep. 2022 IMPLEMENT • Build Team • Study Area • Neighborhood Vision + Development Framework • Hurdle House Stabilization • CodeNEXT/LDC • CARE Act • Planning Team activated • Stabilize and activate • Planning Team went on hold • Urban Renewal Plan Update • NCCD Update properties zoning • Prepare for more restrictive • Support Urban Renew Plan Amendments • Support NCCD zoning WE ARE HERE • Begin to move forward with various projects and sites along E. 12th now that the NCCD motion has passed HURDLE HOUSE STABILIZATION AND INTERPRETATION DIRECTION: To understand impacts of potential code revisions on Eureka’s properties. CODE ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT • Existing zoning (base, NCCD, URP) ANALYSIS: • CodeNEXT • LDC Revisions • NCCD Revisions SITE PLANS HURDLE HOUSE AND 1204 COMAL ST. HURDLE HOUSE AND 1204 COMAL ST. HURDLE HOUSE AND 1204 COMAL ST. HURDLE HOUSE AND 1204 COMAL ST. HURDLE HOUSE AND 1204 COMAL ST. HURDLE HOUSE AND 1204 COMAL ST. E. 12TH ST. AND CHICON ST. E. 12TH ST. AND CHICON ST. 1500 E. 12TH ST. 1500 E. 12TH ST. E. 12TH ST. AND NAVASOTA ST. E. 12TH ST. AND NAVASOTA ST. E. 12TH ST. AND OLANDER ST. E. 12TH ST. AND OLANDER ST. TIMELINE 2019 2020 2021 2022 PLAN URB Sep. 2019 COVID-19 REENGAGE PREPARE URB Sep. 2022 IMPLEMENT • Build Team • Study Area • Neighborhood Vision + Development Framework • Hurdle House Stabilization • CodeNEXT/LDC • CARE Act • Planning Team activated • Stabilize …
From: Hartnett, Lauren To: Banker, Courtney Subject: URB update on 11th & 12th NCCD Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 2:47:59 PM Attachments: image001.png On Sept. 15, Council approved 3rd reading of the 12th street NCCD and the Urban Renewal Plan. CM Harper-Madison’s motion was to pass the Urban Renewal Board’s recommendation with changes requested by OCEAN (reinstate all existing uses currently permitted by the NCCD), and conditional use for cocktail lounge limited to 3500 sf. The inclusion of conditional use for cocktail lounge was in response to community feedback the District 1 office received from residents and stakeholders involved with the African American Cultural Heritage District. For a conditional use permit, a property owner must first submit a site plan to staff detailing what they propose to do – and then they have to take that site plan to the planning commission where the community can weigh in. The commission can then add any number of conditions – or can even outright reject it. In the event the neighborhood doesn’t agree with Planning Commission’s decision, they have the opportunity to appeal to council. It is a full public process, with multiple checkpoints – and CM Harper-Madison felt this approach struck the right balance between protecting our neighborhoods from potential nuisances while also allowing the flexibility to support the AACHD’s goals and create walkable neighborhoods with amenities for all residents. Council received testimony from residents both in support and against permitting conditional use for cocktail lounge within the NCCD. In order to further strike a balance with the broad range of opinions expressed at Council, CM Harper-Madison worked with staff to introduce an amendment that further limited conditional use for cocktail lounge to only one permit every 200’. This limited the possibility of the number of potential permits to about 10. However, given the churches on the street, there is only one potential site that could receive a CUP for Cocktail Lounge without Council also granting a waive, so while CM Harper-Madison kept the door open for the possibility to open an establishment that would require a cocktail lounge use permit, it would still be a challenging, multi-step process for a new bar or indoor live music venue to open on 12th Street. The majority of the individuals who testified in opposition to CUP for Cocktail Lounge raised concerns regarding enforcement issues with existing establishments. In response, the District 1 office …
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAST 11th AND 12th STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Effective Date: 1 October 2022 This Third Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th _, and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (‘Third Amendment”) executed on __ 2022 and effective as of the Effective Date is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, a Texas home-rule city and municipal corporation (the “City”), and the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas Urban Renewal Agency (the “UR Agency”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as “Party” in this Agreement.) Recitals Whereas, the Parties entered into the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“Agreement”) on or about November 19, 2019; Whereas, the Term of the Agreement ends on September 30, 2022; Whereas, the Parties desire to extend the Term of the Agreement and to update the Statement of Work. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Agreement is amended as follows: Amendments Section 1.1(1) of the Agreement is stricken and replaced with the following: 1. Terms and Funding 1.1 Term. (1) This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and end on 30 September 2023. Exhibit A (Statement of Work) from the Agreement, Section 1.3, remains as modified in accordance with the prior amendments and as now supplemented as shown on the attached Exhibit A (Statement of Work) to this Third Amendment. Miscellaneous The terms in the Agreement when used herein have the same meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement unless expressly defined otherwise herein. No other changes. Except as set forth in this Third Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. 1. 2. 3. 4. Page 1 – Third Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Third Amendment effective upon the Effective Date first above stated. CITY: City of Austin, Texas _________________________________ By: _________________ Title: ___________________________ UR AGENCY: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin _______________________________________ By: Manuel Escobar Title: Board Chair Exhibits: Exhibit A – Statement of Work Page 2 – Third Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan STATEMENT …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 – 12:00 PM CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2), Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Nancy Barnard (D-7) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Dawn Lewis (D-10) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Ex-Officio 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 Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on June 17 and August 19, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding draft scope of work for request for proposals (RFP) for a boating concession on Lady Bird Lake at Stratford Drive. (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Maggie Stenz, Contract Management Specialist III, Parks and Recreation Department. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. (Sponsors: Di Carlo) (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). 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 Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022 – 10:00 AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a regularly called meeting on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, TX. Chair Di Carlo called the meeting to order at 10:12 AM. Board Members in attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Nina Rinaldi, Dawn Lewis (WebEx). Board Members absent: Laura Cottam Sajbel (Ex-Officio). PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular of April 15, 2022. Chair Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s Contract with C3 Concerts for the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Board Members discussed this item and staff answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding researching guidelines and creating recommendations for City Council on alcohol sales in public parks and other parkland facilities. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to refer a draft recommendation on alcohol sales in public parks and other parkland facilities to the Parks and Recreation Board. Board Member Barnard seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-1 with Page 1 of 2 Board Members Di Carlo, Barnard and Lewis voting in favor, Board Member Rinaldi voting against and one vacancy. C. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Staff gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Lewis – Contract intentions, parameters and limitations (memo). Chair Di Carlo adjourned the meeting at 11:12 AM. Page 2 of 2
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Sep-22 Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS NS CCC Nov-21 PARB Nov-21 Council Dec-21 P/D NA NS Jul-22 Jul-22 Sep-22 Contract/Project Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Use of Athletic Fields Contract Type Interlocal Agreement Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Regarding Installation of Buoys Interlocal Agreement Watercraft Concession at 2418 Stratford Drive Concession P/D NA Sep-22 Mar-23 Apr-23 Recreation Management System Software Services P/D NA Apr-23 Apr-23 May-23 S S Notes This agreement would allow AISD the annual use of Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center softball field and Delores Duffie Recreation Center softball field for girls' fast pitch softball and boys' baseball from January 1-May 31 each year for the duration of the agreement. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This is an agreement with LCRA for the installation of buoys at Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis. This agreement will replace the current agreement expiring on December 30, 2022. Per the agreement, PARD and LCRA agree to mutually determine locations and number of buoys needed at each identified location. Additionally, LCRA will work with the City to establish processes and procedures for the purchase and installation of buoys in the aforementioned waterways. On July 25, 2022, PARB recommended Council negotiate and execute the agreement. Council action is scheduled for September 2022. The contract with the current vendor expires April 22, 2023. The Scope of Work (SOW) is currently under development. The draft SOW will be presented to the CCC at the September and it will be presented at the September 16th, 2022 CCC meeting. The solicitation is scheduled for release in late September. The contract with the current vendor, Vermont Systems (RecTrac), for recreation management software, expires in September 2022. PARD, with the assistance of the Communications and Technology Management Department (CTM), published a Request for Information (RFI) to survey current technology solutions in the Recreation Management Industry. PARD/CTM received three responses and conducted vendor question and answer sessions and vendor system demonstrations, along with meetings with current user organizations, between September and October 2021. Based on information gathered, PARD will work with CTM to establish a scope of work (SOW) and conduct a formal solicitation for a future Recreation Management …
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 at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email 2. REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 AT 4:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University (Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Co-Chair) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University Justin Chute, Concordia University Some members of the College Student Commission may be participating by videoconference. Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Isabella Grimm, St. Edwards University Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin 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 Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Meeting from April 8th, 2022. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/COMMISSION UPDATES Staff briefing regarding the election of a secretary, as well as a presentation from Dr. Chiquita Eugene and Liaison David Alcorta that will review updates to how the commission operates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the commission’s goals for the upcoming year. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Conduct officer elections for the Secretary position. Discussion and possible action regarding the placement of commissioners in working groups and possibly ending existing working groups. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Updates from the Housing, Mental Health & Accessibility, Transportation, Civic Engagement & Outreach, and Sustainability working groups. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement: a. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. Discussion of avenues for Commission engagement with the local community and municipal government. 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 …
