REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024, AT 9:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 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 Matthew Chustz, (512)974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. Melissa Rogers, Commissioner John Umphress, Commissioner AGENDA CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair VACANT CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing from Human Resources Department Staff regarding a proposed pilot program and temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and Fitness. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed pilot program and temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and Fitness. 4. Discussion regarding best practices for representatives presenting evidence during a Municipal Civil Service Commission appeal hearing. 5. Discussion and possible action to combine two disciplinary suspension appeals filed by Fulani Cunningham into one hearing and extend the time limits for presentation …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, September 9, 2024 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress Commissioners Absent: Vacant Staff in Attendance: Susan Sinz, Municipal Civil Service Director, HRD Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, HRD Abby Varela, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Sylvester Martin, Jr., Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:11 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 26, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 4-0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, September 9, 2024 MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. The Commission considered a request from Brad Heilman, representative of Jonathan Kringen, to have their appeal heard in closed session pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code (personnel exception). The motion to conduct the hearing in closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code (personnel exception), was approved on Chair Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 4- 0 vote. Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 9:30 AM. The hearing was conducted in closed session on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. Chair Mullen reconvened the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting at 5:45 PM. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed …
Municipal Civil Service Direct Hiring Pilot October 28, 2024 1 Purpose The Human Resources Department is seeking a 12-month pilot to waive the posting requirement for specific positions for Citywide hiring. Focuses on those position that require no experience or where substitution for minimum experience is allowed Look at positions that can be hard-to-fill and have a higher turnover The City seeks to be competitive in the job market Support new talent with the City 2 Article IX – City Charter At a minimum, the civil service rules must contain provisions governing: (1) initial appointments, promotions, and lateral transfers, all of which shall be based on merit and fitness; (2) disciplinary probation or suspension, involuntary demotion, denial of promotion, and discharge, all of which, in the case of non-probationary employees, must be for cause; (3) the establishment of probationary periods not to exceed six months for all initial appointments, during which time the appointee may be removed from the position without cause; (4) the establishment of probationary periods not to exceed three months for all promotional appointments, during which time the appointee may be removed from the position promoted to, and returned to his/her prior position, without cause; (5) procedures for reductions in force that give consideration to the affected employees' length of service and past work performance; and (6) other provisions, not inconsistent with this subsection, that may be required by the city council. 3 Municipal Civil Service Rules Hiring Process 4.03.A - No competitive position in the Classified Municipal Civil Service may be filled except after posting in a manner and format approved by the Human Resources Department, and an evaluation of candidates through a competitive process is conducted. 4.03.C - No individual shall be selected to a competitive position unless the individual has submitted an application 4.02.A - All positions must be selected or directly appointed on the basis of Merit and Fitness, which includes demonstrated education, training, experience, performance, knowledge, skills, ability, licenses, certification, and fitness to perform the essential functions and meet the qualifications of a position 4.02.B - All candidates are evaluated on Merit and Fitness, and all positions are considered competitive unless designated otherwise by the Municipal Civil Service Commission or as specified in the Municipal Civil Service Rules 4 Pilot The City seeks to allow …
2024 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 8, 2024 January 22, 2024 July 8, 2024 July 22, 2024 February 12, 2024 August 12, 2024 February 26, 2024 August 26, 2024 March 11, 2024* September 9, 2024 March 25, 2024 September 23, 2024 October 14, 2024 October 28, 2024 November 18, 2024 December 9, 2024 April 8, 2024 April 22, 2024 May 13, 2024 June 10, 2024 June 24, 2024 MCS Commission Schedule approved on August 28, 2023. * Meeting cancelled at November 13, 2023 MCS Commission Meeting.
January 27, 2025 February 10, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 10, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 14, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 12, 2025 June 9, 2025 June 23, 2025 2025 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 13, 2025 July 14, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 11, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 8, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 13, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 17, 2025 December 8, 2025 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule approved on September 9, 2024.
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chi Lee Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on September 23, 2024. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Corridor Program. Presented by Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services Department. Staff briefing regarding the Red River Cultural District. Presented by Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and action to recommend the Equity-based Preservation Plan to City Council. Presented by Cara Bertron, Planning Department. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project 305 W MLK, located at 305 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Victoria Haase, Thrower Design. Discussion and action to amend the Design Commission annual schedule for 2024. Discussion and action to approve the Design Commission annual schedule for 2025. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. Select a representative to serve on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board per per City Code § 2-1-172. Select a representative and alternate representative to serve on the Joint Sustainability Committee per City Code § 2-1-206. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Discussion on built outcomes and challenges to implementing the existing Urban Design Guidelines. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 12. …
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 08/26/2024 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Lukens was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll, Ladner, and Lee were absent. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project 701 W 6th St, located at 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 510 and 512 Rio Grande Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Richard Suttle, Armbrust & Brown, and Ray Tse, GDA Architects. The motion that the project 701 W 6th St, located at 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 510 and 512 Rio Grande Street, does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7- 0-1 vote. Chair Salinas abstained. Commissioners Carroll, Ladner, and Lee were absent. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. No action was taken. Select a representative to serve on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code § 2-1-172. No action was taken. Select a meeting date for the November 2024 Design Commission regular meeting. The motion to select Tuesday, November 19th for the Design Commission regular meeting was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second on an 8-0 vote. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on September 13, 2024. Update was given by Commissioner Howard. Update from representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on August 28, 2024. Update was given by Chair Salinas. Chair Salinas adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. without …
CORRIDOR PROGRAM Design Commission October 28, 2024 Eric Bailey, PE Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 1 PROGRAM TIMELINE 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Community Engagement Planning Design Construction City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Communications work and outreach for the Corridor Program began in 2017. We continue to conduct outreach and respond to inquiries from all stakeholders, including property and business owners, residents, community groups, the traveling public, elected officials, and others. Information has been shared through many channels, including email, mail, social media, news media, presentations, websites, and videos. • Community walks • Touch-a-Truck events • Open house events • Office hours • Website updates • Corridor coffee on the couch • Newsletter updates • Business workshops • Planning letters • Meetings with impacted property owners • Public meetings • Social media • Media advisories • Homeowner/Neighborhood association presentations 3 AIRPORT BLVD Completed Intersection @ Oak Springs Dr Intersection @ Gunter St North Lamar Blvd to 55th In construction 55th St to 45th St Intersection @ E 40th St Intersection @ Harvey St E MLK Blvd to Mokan Trail Bridge Construction upcoming Mokan Trail Bridge to US 183 45th St to East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 4 BURNET RD Completed Koenig Ln to White Horse Trl Intersection @ Braker Ln In construction AE Kramer draining site Construction upcoming White Horse Trl to US 183 Bright Verde Way to Loop 1 US 183 to Bright Verde Way 5 E RIVERSIDE ST Completed Montopolis Dr to SH 71 Signal @ Tinnin Ford Rd/Burton Dr Signal @ Willow Creek Sr Signal @ Wickersham Ln Signal @ Coriander Dr Signal @ Vargas Rd In construction Signal @ Frontier Valley Dr Signal @ Airport Commerce Dr 6 GUADALUPE ST Contraflow Transit Lane Completed Nueces St from 24th St to Guadalupe 24th St from Guadalupe to N Lamar 7 N LAMAR BLVD Completed Signal @ West Grady Dr Signal @ Cooper Dr Signal @ Fairfield Dr Signal @ Powell Ln Construction upcoming North of Parmer Ln to Howard Ln Howard Ln Contraflow Bus Lane US 183 to south of Rundberg Ln Braker Ln to south of Parmer Ln Signal @ Walmart 8 WILLIAM CANNON DR …
Economic and Cultural District Program Services Update Economic Development Department October 28, 2024 Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy What is it? • Council approved via Resolution No. 20240926-014, the adoption of the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy intended to provide guidance for community and policymakers in the identification, organizing, and resourcing of Economic and Cultural Districts. What are the Values/Guiding Principles? Community Amplification and Stewardship Foster grassroots engagement and organization Preservation and Promotion of Cultural Identity Ensure that cultural assets, traditions, and stories are honored Equitable Access to Resources and Opportunities Implement policies and initiatives that address systemic barriers to access Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship Integrate sustainable practices into district planning and operations Economic Clustering Promote collaboration, networking, and shared resources, fostering growth and resilience within the local economy C I T Y O F A U S T I N Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy Enhanced Support and Resources Access to Services: Existing districts will benefit from increased access to specialized services Training and Resources: Improved access to organizational training, legal resources, and strategic planning support. Improved Coordination and Integration Streamlined Processes: Enhance coordination between existing districts and city departments Identity and Branding: Updating or Enhancing their branding and identity through specialized projects. Financial and Operational Assistance Funding Opportunities: Access to equitable funding models, special revenue funds, and tax increment financing Support for Under-Resourced Areas: Help existing districts in underserved areas overcome challenges Potential Challenges Adaptation to New Policies: Need to adapt to new policy requirements and procedures Resource Allocation: Reevaluation of how resources are allocated among existing districts. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Place-Based Enhancement Program What is it? Council approved via Resolution No. 20240926-012, a new program to encourage affordable commercial space for creative sector, small local, community-serving projects, and needed infrastructure in underserved area. What is the incentive based on? New investment in real estate in priority areas for the City that provides major community benefits Preservation of existing venues, creative spaces, and legacy businesses threatened by high real estate costs (rent, taxes, building improvements) What community benefits are prioritized? The main community benefit for these projects will be providing affordable commercial space or supporting/retaining new or existing creative spaces, legacy businesses, and community-serving initiatives Additional community benefits will be tied to deeper affordability, serving many organizations, etc. • • • • • Community Benefit …
DESIGN COMMISSION | OCTOBER 28, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American …
DDBP Request Form This form should be used by a property owner or representative who wishes to request additional floor- to-area (FAR) entitlements as outlined the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) per the Land Development Code (LDC) 25-2-586. 1 COMPLE TED SI TE PL AN AP PL ICATI ON Please include the completed site plan application as part of this DDBP request. Site Plan Number: Is the Completed Site Plan Application Attached? 2 PROJECT NAME & ANTICIPATED P ROJ E CT A D D RES S 3 DENSIT Y BON US C AL CUL ATION Calculate the proposed additional FAR including the site area and amount per square foot according to the Community Benefits calculations described in § 25-2-586 (E)(1-12). Project Name: Anticipated Project Address: Site Area (sf): Proposed FAR (ratio): Proposed FAR Calculation: Total Gross Building Area (sq): If providing fee in lieu payment: Current Bonus fee ($/sq): Fee in lieu payment for density bonus ($): Existing FAR (ratio): Proposed Bonus area (sf): Total Fee in Lieu Amount (% or sq): If seeking additional FAR from City Council, a public hearing will not be scheduled until all gatekeeper requirements are complete. Downtown Density Bonus Program | 1 Request Form DDBP Request Form 4 COMMUNIT Y B ENEF ITS An applicant may achieve bonus area by providing community benefits as outlined below. A project must achieve at least 50 percent of the desired bonus area by providing affordable housing community benefits. Please indicate the selected community benefit(s) for this project, including the percentage allotted to each benefit. For more information on each community benefit please see Ordinance No. 20140227-054. Please describe which community benefit(s) will be used and how they will be applied (on site, fee in lieu, or a combination of the two). 1 Affordable Housing Rainey Street Subdistrict Historic Preservation Day Care Services 2 3 4 Cultural Uses 5 Live Music 6 On-Site Improvements for Historic Preservation Select % or SQ FT Select % or SQ FT 7 8 9 Development Bonus Fee for Off-Site Historic Preservation Green Building Publicly Accessible On-Site Plaza 10 Off-Site Open Space Development Bonus Fee 11 Green Roof 12 Other 5 GATEKEEPER REQUIREM EN TS The following gatekeeper requirements must be completed to participate in the DDBP. The applicant shall acknowledge these requirements by checking the boxes below. 1 Urban Design Guidelines Acknowledge To receive bonus area, the Director must determine that the …
305 W MLK 0.237 acres / 10,344 69ft x 150ft Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 305 W MLK 0.237 acres / 10,344 69ft x 150ft Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Zoning Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Land Use Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Neighborhoods & Districts West University Neighborhood Planning Area University of Texas DAP – Judges Hill District DAP – Northwest District DAP – Uptown/Capitol Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Zoning – DAP Density Bonus Districts 5:1 / 120ft 8:1 / 200ft 15:1 / 400ft 8:1 / 200ft Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Topography Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 14 stories – 164.6 ft. 170 Hotel Rooms Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 Front (north) Elevation – Sidewalk Entry MLK Blvd. Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd City of Austin – Design Commission – October 28, 2024 R e a r A l l e y M L K B l v d . Home2 – SP-2024-0238C – 305 W …
305 W. Mar�n Luther King Jr. Blvd. Design Commission Working Group MEETING NOTES RE: Date: 8/7/2024 By: To: At: Brendan Witstruck, District 9 Sophia Benner, City of Aus�n Urban Design Division Jon Salinas, Chair, Design Commission Brendan Witstruck, District 9 Sophia Benner, City of Aus�n Urban Design Division Victoria Haase, Thrower Design Tim Roesler, MCM Architects Alan Cox, ownership group Bill Franks, ownership group Jamie Simms, Circle V Landscape Architecture Chris McComb, AMC Design Group Notes: • Project is eligible for 8:1 FAR under Density Bonus; seeking Council approval for greater FAR; Project is a “Home 2” hotel with 170 units at 14 stories and no parking; parking will be through agreement off-site and provided via valet • Project is dedica�ng 10’ of right-of-way to COA for Great Streets; a single 20’ one-way driveway with 15’ curb radii is provided from MLK Jr. Blvd; valet cars exit to alley to south of site; two shade trees are provided for Great Streets; no street furnishings are provided Comments: • Comm. Witstruck expressed desire to see curb cut width and radii reduced to increase pedestrian area, no�ng that no cars will be exi�ng to MLK Jr. Blvd in current configura�on; through discussion, Comm. Witstruck and staff expressed interest in applicant revisi�ng design to eliminate curb cut and provide access via pull-in at curb or through alley (PS.1, PS.2). • Comm. Witstruck noted that hardscape elements and ground floor building materials could not be verified; recommend pedestrian-friendly treatments (PS.6, PS.13) • Comm. Witstruck observed that plan�ng areas for street trees are very small; soil volume could be enlarged by reducing curb radii and/or providing structural soil or modular suspended pavement system beneath sidewalk (PS.8) • Comm. Witstruck noted that no fenestra�on is provided on ground floor; applicant noted that fire riser room is at front of building and building entrance is interior to lot facing the pull-in lane (PS.12) • Comm. Witstruck commended inclusion of second-story balcony facing MLK Jr. Blvd, recommended that balcony be extended to wrap east and/or west sides so that it is visible and interac�ve with pedestrians approaching building from those direc�ons. • Applicant noted roof-top amenity and pool area; Comm. Witstruck noted that pool is only for hotel guests and their invited guests and will not be viewed by Commissioners as a public amenity; project provides no ground floor ameni�es, although second-floor bar restaurant does open to streetscape …
Permitting and Development Center 2024 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR AMENDED 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405| 6:00 PM Materials Deadline 10 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) January 12th February 16th March 15th April 12th May 3rd June 14th Not Applicable August 16th September 13th October 18th November 9th December 2nd Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 22nd February 26th March 25th April 22nd 1May 13th June 24th July – No Meeting August 26th September 23rd October 28th 2November 19th 3December 9th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Memorial Day Holiday 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Tuesday due to Thanksgiving Holiday 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday
Permitting and Development Center 2025 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405| 6:00 PM Materials Deadline 10 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) January 17th February 14th March 14th April 12th May 9th June 13th Not Applicable August 15th September 12th October 17th November 7th December 5th Meeting Date 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 27th February 24th March 24th April 28th 1May 19th June 23rd July – No Meeting August 25th September 22nd October 27th 2November 17th 3December 15th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Memorial Day Holiday 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Christmas Holiday
Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile CITY OF AUSTIN WATER CONSERVATION PLAN Developed to Meet Requirements Outlined in 30 TAC §288.2 and §288.5 Page 1 of 188 May 2DRAFT - November 21, 2024 - DRAFT Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Page 2 of 188 Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Message from the Director Thank you for your interest in Austin’s most precious natural resource: water. The city was founded in the mid-1800s on the banks of the Colorado River to take advantage of that abundant water resource. Our water supply is just as critical today, but now we face unprecedented challenges: record high temperatures, record low flows into the Highland Lakes, water quality concerns, and continued rapid population growth. Together, we can meet these challenges. The City of Austin’s 100-year Water Forward Integrated Water Resources Plan is focused on water conservation and water use efficiency, as well as strategies to strengthen the diversity of Austin’s water supply. Austin has come a long way over the last decade – in 2023, we used essentially the same amount of water as we did in 2011, despite having 140,000 more residents. But the impacts from climate change require us to become even more water-wise and water-efficient. The update of this Water Conservation Plan is required by the State of Texas every five years to provide short-term strategies to address changing conditions. While Austin Water completed the required plan update in May 2024, we are now providing this November 2024 update to incorporate additional water conservation strategies. Even more importantly, the update is a necessary part of the city’s future sustainability. This document describes Austin Water’s conservation initiatives, programs, and projects to help residents and businesses increase their water use efficiency. In addition, it describes how Austin Water is maximizing our water supply from the Highland Lakes through conservation and water reuse. Learn more about what you can do to conserve our most precious resource at AustinWater.org. Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Austin Water Director Page 3 of 188 Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Table of Contents Message from the Director ...................................................................................................... 3 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 5 Conservation Program History ................................................................................................ 7 Public Education and Information ........................................................................................... 9 Residential Customer Programs ........................................................................................... 11 Regulatory Programs ............................................................................................................. 18 Metering and Water Loss ....................................................................................................... 21 Water Reuse............................................................................................................................ 24 Water Rates ............................................................................................................................ 26 Goals for Water Use and Water Loss .................................................................................... 27 Utility Profile ........................................................................................................................... …
Water Forward Task Force (WFTF) Water Forward 2024 Working Group October 9, 2024 Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 10:00 am Attendees: Madelline Mathis, WFTF Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water Robert Mace, WFTF Matt Cullen, Austin Water Jennifer Walker, WFTF Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Vanessa Puig-Williams, WFTF Discuss 10/8 WFTF meeting content: The group further discussed the content shared at the recent 10/8 full Water Forward Task Force meeting. The topics included the water loss report, its alignment with the Water Conservation Plan, and updates to the draft Water Forward 2024 plan report. Discussion included the following: - The numbers that go into calculating water loss, comparing the gallons per connection unit with the gallons per capita unit that is in the Water Conservation Plan, and aligning the units - The Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) as a metric and using something else that is easier for stakeholders to understand and engage with - Polybutylene service lines and AW’s plan to allocate more money and resources to expedite the process of replacing those that remain in the water distribution system - Adding more visuals and graphics to the draft Water Forward plan surrounding - Apparent loss versus real loss and the importance of apparent loss to be able to the GoPurple Program measure real losses Water Forward 2024 Working Group Meeting October 2024
APPENDIX A: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY A-1 Date May-2023 Activity Survey Survey Nov-2023 Total Survey Engagement: 06/14/22 06/22/22 01/23/24 01/24/24 Total Workshop Engagement: 11/29/22 Webinar Webinar 03/29/23 Workshop Workshop Workshop Workshop 04/25/24 Webinar 06/27/24 Webinar Water Forward 2024 Community Engagement Topic Community Values Water Forward 2024 Update and Water Management Strategies Engagement Water Forward 2024 Update Water Forward 2024 Update Water Management Strategies Water Management Strategies Water Forward University Water Forward University - Equity and Affordability Water Forward 2024 Update and Water Management Strategies Water Forward 2024 Update and Water Management Strategies Water Forward 2024 Update - Preferred 50-year Portfolio, Water Conservation Plan, and Drought Contingency Plan 50-Year Portfolio 120 574 694 19 43 12 32 106 21 18 8 14 25 36 122 45,052 Open House Open House 08/27/24 08/28/24 Total Webinar/Open House Engagement: Total Number of Impressions of Water Forward Related Social Media: 02/01/24 Colorado River Land Analysis + Water Forward 2024 1:1 Meeting w/ Austin Parks Foundation 1:1 Meeting w/ Austin Sierra Club, Save Barton Creek Association and Save our Springs Alliance Colorado River Land Analysis + Water Forward 2024 Colorado River Land Analysis + Water Forward 2024 1:1 Meeting w/ Clean Water Action Colorado River Land Analysis + Water Forward 2024 1:1 Meeting w/ Earth Day Austin Colorado River Land Analysis + Water Forward 2024 1:1 Meeting w/ Environment Texas Colorado River Land Analysis + Water Forward 2024 1:1 Meeting w/ Texas Water Foundation Water Forward 2024 + Equity and Affordability 1:1 Meeting w/ St. David's Foundation Water Forward 2024 + Equity and Affordability 1:1 Meeting w/ Austin Justice Coalition 1:1 Meeting w/ Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 1:1 Meeting w/ DAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) 1:1 Meeting w/ DAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) 1:1 Meeting w/ Colorado River Land Trust Water Forward 2024 + Equity and Affordability Colorado River Land Analysis Water Forward 2024 + Equity and Affordability Water Forward 2024 + Equity and Affordability 05/31/24 02/29/24 05/30/24 12/20/23 02/07/24 11/29/23 12/06/23 01/04/24 01/11/24 02/14/24 12/14/23 12/11/23 03/20/24 03/15/24 07/11/24 09/12/24 10/10/24 12/15/23 1:1 Meeting w/ Hill Country Alliance, Hill Country Conservancy, Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, and National Wildlife Federation 1:1 Meeting w/ Hill Country Alliance, Hill Country Conservancy, Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, and National Wildlife Federation 1:1 Meeting w/ Hill Country Alliance, Hill Country Conservancy, Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, and National Wildlife Federation 1:1 Meeting w/ Hill …
