1. 2. 3. REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, October 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St Austin, Texas Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Alicia Weigel (She/They) Harriett Kirsh Pozen Danielle Bryant Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) 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 Human Rights Commission regular meeting on September 23, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on May 23, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on June 27, 2022. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on July 25, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on August 22, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on September 26, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on October 24, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on November 28, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEM Discussion of potential impacts of the approved Austin Police Department contract on police oversight efforts. 10. Discussion of opportunities for the Human Rights Commission to support District 3 Council office educational initiatives. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Select a Human Rights Commission member to address a Travis Early College High School class to provide general information about the Human Rights Commission. Approve the Human Rights Commission 2025 meeting schedule. 12. 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 …
1. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 23, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Mariana Krueger Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Jeffrey Clemmons Morgan Davis Alicia Weigel Commissioners Absent: Danielle Bryant Harriet Kirsh Pozen Srini Raghavan Michael Stevenson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 26, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Vice Chair Zeidan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Kirsh Pozen, Raghavan, and Stevenson were absent. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 2. Approve a recommendation to Council to protect voting rights in Texas and Travis County. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Commissioner Weigel and seconded by Commissioner Clemmons. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Krueger. The amendment was to revise the fifth “Whereas” clause to read: “Whereas: August 6, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott announced that 1,150,000 have been taken off Texas’ voter rolls since 2021.” The amendment was approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Kirsh Pozen, Raghavan, and Stevenson were absent. The following amendment was made by Chair Duhon and seconded by Vice Chair Zeidan. The amendment was to revise section 1 of the “Now, Therefore, be is resolved” clause to read: “1: The Commission calls on Council to pass a resolution calling on Congress to support the Freedom to Vote Act (H. R. 11, S. 1, 118th Congress), to set basic national standards to make sure all people in the United States can cast their ballots in the way that works best for them, regardless of what ZIP Code they live in, improve access to the ballot for people in the United States, advance commonsense election integrity reforms.” The amendment was approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Kirsh Pozen, Raghavan, and Stevenson were absent. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Clemmons. The amendment was to revise section 2 of the “Now, Therefore, be is resolved” clause to read: “2: The Commission urges City Council to leverage its resources, where appropriate, to support the Travis …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, May 23, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Sareta Davis, Kimberly Brienzi, Kimberly Brienzi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alicia Weigel, Vice Chair Isabel Casas, Kristen Caballero, Idona Griffith, Malenie Areche, Commissioners Absent: Jared Breckenridge Jamarr Brown remotely joined at 6:09 p.m. Staff in Attendance: Damian Pantoja & Sammi Curless Start: 5:37 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lindsay Southard - OPO June 25, 2022 Continuation of Townhall with the Mayor's office with people with disabilities - AACRC; hybrid - registration on SpeakupAustin.com/opotownhall 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the Human Rights Commission special called meeting of March 4, 2022. Commissioner G. Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge and J. Brown absent. Chair Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of March 28, 2022. Commissioner G. Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge and J. Brown absent. Chair Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the Human Rights Commission special called meeting of April 11, 2022. Commissioner G. Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge and J. Brown absent. Chair Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of April 25, 2022. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge and J. Brown absent. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding letter of support recognizing the disparate impact of the potential loss of lgbtqia+ identified business and heritage in the Warehouse District of Austin, Texas. (Davis, G. Brown) Committee. b. Discussion and possible action on alternate appointment to the Joint Inclusion Chair Davis made a motion to appoint Commissioner Brienzi to be the alternate for the Join Inclusion Committee. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge and J. Brown absent. c. Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair to the Human Rights Commission. (Davis, Casas) Recess: 6:08 p.m. Back in 6:10 p.m. Chair motion Casas, Griffith 2nd 9-0 Vice Chair Casas Chair motion G. Brown, Brienzi 2nd …
(BOARD NAME) MEETING MINUTES (Day, Month Date, Year) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, June 27, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Gary Brown, Kimberly Brienzi, Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Isabel Casas, Sareta Davis, Malenie Arche, Idona Griffith Commissioners Absent: Jared Breckenridge , Kristian Caballero, Commissioners with approved absent waiver: Jamarr Brown Alicia Weigel remotely joined at 4:50 p.m. Staff in Attendance: Damian Pantoja Start: 5:41 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No Public Communication APPROVAL OF MINUTES Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of May 23, 2022. Commissioner Brienzi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge, Caballero, Weigel and J. Brown absent. NEW BUSINESS 1 (BOARD NAME) MEETING MINUTES (Day, Month Date, Year) a. Discussion A Food Plan will set clear Goals and Strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable & resilient food system and provide a coordinating structure for all food related initiatives. Presentation by the Office of Sustainability. b. Discussion and review the letter regarding the preservation of the 4th street district. 4th street area did not receive historic zoning for protection. Move to adopt this letter for City Council to review. (Davis, Griffith) 6-0 OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of Commission goals for 2021-2022 in the following priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity No Report ii. Environment & Land Use No Report iii. Health Access & Nutrition No Report iv. Autonomy & Human Rights No Report Special meeting: No update on the report from HR/Legal Commissioner Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:33pm; Commissioner Griffin seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge, J. Brown, and Caballero absent. The minutes were approved at the XX meeting on Commissioner XX’s motion, Commissioner XX’s second on a X-X vote. 2
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, July 25, 2022 Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioners in Attendance: Isabel Casas, Vice Chair, Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kimberly Brienzi, Idona Griffith, Gary Brown, Chair, Sareta Davis, Malenie Arche, Isaiah Smith, Kristian Caballero, Alicia Weigel Commissioners absent: Jamarr Brown Staff in Attendance: Damian Pantoja Start: 5:35 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Soto, Research Analyst at the Community Advancement Network (CAN) spoke about the work CAN has engaged over the past year. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes could not be approved. The agenda listed May 2022 oppose to June 2022. June 2022 Minutes will be reviewed and voted for approval in the August Regular Meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff Liaison to shared announcements regarding the attendance and videoconference policies. Chair G. Brown introduced the new commissioner: Isiah Smith. Chair G. Brown to shared how to connect with each commissioner before the August Regular Meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS Douglas Ferguson with Voltage Control spoke regarding the SAFE Pledge a partnership with SFACE Alliance. August Agenda Discussion of Commission goals for 2022-2023 in the following priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity Conversation about the GRACE Act. Look into ways to protect unpaid employees such as interns from discrimination of Title VII. Commissioner of Brienzi would like an update on Homeless. J. Brown and S. Davis attended a conference at the LBJ school that had not been held in over 30 years. ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights None None None DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS Commissioner Casas made a motion to approve and add a 5th Commission Goal for 2022 - 2023. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners J. Brown absent. A. Human Rights work by Commissioners was the goal added for 2022 - 2023. August Agenda Add a 3rd person August Agenda Review the status of the Bylaws (add the bylaws from 2015/2016) August Agenda Quality Life Study Human Rights: Brienzi to follow up. August Agenda ADJOURNMENT End: 6: 40 Commissioner Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40pm; Chair G. Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners J. Brown absent. The minutes were approved at the XX meeting on Commissioner XX’s motion, Commissioner XX’s second on a X-X vote.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting Monday, August 22, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: (V) Isaiah Smith (V) Alicia Weigel arrived at 5:59 pm (V) Gabriella Zeidan Idona Griffith Jamarr Brown Attended (P) Garry Brown, Chair (V) Isabel Casas, Vice Chair (V) Sareta Davis (V) Malenie Areche Did not Attend Kimberly Brienzi Kristian Caballero (P) = In-Person (V) - Virtual Staff: Damian Pantoja Start: 5:49 pm PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of July 25, 2022 - motion by S. Davis and second by Chair G. Brown. 6-10 with the following commissioners absent: K. Brienzi, K. Caballero, I. Griffith, J. Brown, A. Weigel STAFF BRIEFINGS - Completed 2. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding attendance report 3. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding videoconference policies 4. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding communication tools 5. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding resources made available 6. Staff Liaison to Welcome new Commissioner: Gabriella Zeidan DISCUSSION ITEMS- Completed 7. Review and discussion about the City of Austin Budget Recommendations 8. Discussion a new time and date to vote in a future meeting for the new Fiscal Year - add to the Sept Regular Meeting DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS - Completed 9. Opportunity for the Commissioners to discuss and possible vote on items for the next agenda. 10. Discuss, consider, and take possible action on steps to make the City of Austin Human Rights Commission more proactive. - put things more in stone for Sept Meeting 11. Discuss, consider, and take possible action for a larger presence in social media- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, other 12. Discuss, consider, and take possible action to approve By-Laws - G. Brown to take the lead 13. Discuss, consider, and take possible action how HRC will have presence at events in Austin 14. Discuss, consider, and take possible action on Pamphlet for the …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting - Minutes Monday, September 26, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair P Isabel Casas, Vice Chair V Sareta Davis U Malenie Areche V - arrived virtually at 5:51 pm Isaiah Smith V - left at 6:34 pm Kimberly Brienzi P Jamarr Brown V - arrived virtually at 6:07 pm Kristian Caballero V Idona Griffith V Alicia Weigel V - left at 7:00 pm Gabriella Zeidan P V - Virtual Attendance P - In-Person Attendance U - Unexcused absence Start: 5:45 pm Late Arrival Commissioner M. Areche arrived virtually at 5:51 pm Commissioner J. Brown arrived virtually at 6:07 pm Early Departure Commissioner A. Weigel left at 7:00 pm Commissioner I. Smith left at 6:34 pm AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Cameras turned on to confirm attendance PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of June 27, 2022 • Motion by I. Griffith and second by I. Smith. 8-0 with the following commissioners absent: J. Brown, M. Areche, and S. Davis 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of August 22, 2022 • Motion by I. Griffith and second by I. Smith. 9-0 with the following commissioners absent: J. Brown, and S. Davis STAFF BRIEFINGS - COMPLETED 3. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding attendance report 4. Staff Liaison to share announcements regarding videoconference policies 5. Staff Liaison to share update about Social Media presences and feedback from City Clerk DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS - COMPLETED 6. Chair to discuss any steps to make the City of Austin Human Rights Commission more proactive. DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 7. Discussion with the Commission to review and possible action a new time and date for future meeting in the new Fiscal Year • Motion by Chair G. Brown and seconded by K. Brienzi to keep meeting day on the …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting – Minutes Monday, October 24, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jamarr Brown – A Kristian Caballero – V Idona Griffith - A Alicia Weigel - V (6:30) Gabriella Zeidan – V Garry Brown, Chair – P Isabel Casas, Vice Chair - V Sareta Davis – A Malenie Areche - V Isaiah Smith – P Kimberly Brienzi – P P – In person V – Virtual A – Absent CALL TO ORDER Start: 5:50 pm AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Complete 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of Sept 26, 2022: Commissioner Brienzi made the motion and Commissioner Smith second 8 – 0 2. Reminder of the next Commission Meetings – Reminder of the Monday after STAFF BRIEFINGS – Complete Thanksgiving DISCUSSION ITEMS – Complete 3. Discussion on how the commission can support Ms. O’Dell’s comments and concerns DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS – Complete 4. Discussion, update, and possible action regarding the participating in the Quality-of-Life Study – To vote on Dec 11, 2022 from 1 to 3 pm for item 6 5. Discussion, certation and possible action to form a budget workgroup – Chair G. Brown is on the Budget Workgroup 6. Discussion and possible action on scheduling and/or participating in the Quality of Life Study’s retreat – Motion was made by Chair G. Brown and seconded by Commission Weigel to schedule on Dec 11, 2022 from 1 to 4 pm; 8-0 7. Chair to discuss, give an update, and possible take action to regarding the By-Laws – rolled over to November 8. Discuss, give an update, and possible take action on how HRC will engage in Austin – Commissioner Zeidan wants to welcome a topic in January 2023 9. Continue discussion with the Commission to consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints 10. Opportunity for the …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, November 28, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jamarr Brown – A Kristian Caballero – V (5:58 pm) Idona Griffith – V Alicia Weigel - V Gabriella Zeidan – P (5:49 pm) Garry Brown, Chair – P Isabel Casas, Vice Chair – P Sareta Davis - V (6:53 pm) Malenie Areche – A Isaiah Smith – P (5:47 pm) Kimberly Brienzi – P P – Present V – Virtual A – Absent CALL TO ORDER Start: 5:45 pm AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Bob Kafka – spoke about an incident with a coffee franchise APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Complete 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of Oct 24, 2022: Commissioner Griffith made the motion and Commissioner Smith second 8 – 0 2. Presentation how the commission can get involved regarding homelessness in the area: DISCUSSION ITEMS – Complete moved to January DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS – Complete 3. Discussion and possible take action on creating a statement regarding the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs: Chair G. Brown made the motion and Commissioner Griffith second 6 – 1 – 1 4. Discussion and possible take action to post statement on approved City social Media 5. Chair to discuss, give an update, and possible take action to regarding the By-Laws: 6. Discuss, give an update, and possible take action on how HRC will engage in Austin: page: Complete Complete Complete 7. Continue discussion with the Commission to consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints: Complete 8. Opportunity for the Commissioners and City staff to discuss and possible vote on items for the next agenda: Complete ADJOURNMENT End: 6:59 pm Chair G. Brown made the motion and seconded by Commissioner Brienzi to adjourn; 8-0 The minutes were approved at the XX meeting on Commissioner XX’s motion, Commissioner XX’s second on a X-X vote.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 28, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Jeffrey Clemmons Mariana Krueger Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Morgan Davis Harriet Kirsh Pozen Alicia Weigel Commissioners Absent: Srini Raghavan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Items 1 through 8 were acted on with one combined motion. 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on September 23, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of September 23, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. 1 Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on May 23, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of May 23, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on June 27, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of June 27, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on July 25, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of July 25, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on August 22, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on September 26, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of September 26, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair, Conflicted Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Conflicted, Non-Voting Liza Bailey Aran Belani AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Zachery Garay, Conflicted Ashley Garling, On Leave Judith Hassan, Conflicted Rocky Lane, Non-Voting Kristina McRae-Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 10/27/2024 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 HIV Planning Council regular meeting on August 26, 2024 2. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council special-called meeting on August 29, 3. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 6. Part B Report Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Introductions/Announcements 8. Presentation on AIDS Education Training Center (AETC) 9. Discussion of 2025 Kickoff Meeting Agenda Topics 10. Discussion of the social calendar DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Discussion and approval of Member Emeritus (Leave of Absence) for Member Garling 12. Discussion and approval of Recruitment and Retention Plan: FAQ, Website updates, Application updates 13. Discussion and approval of Planning Council orientation updates 14. Discussion and approval of Needs Assessment Year 2 Literature Review Outline 15. Discussion and approval of Assessment of the Administrative Mechanism Report 16. Discussion and approval of Peer Support Directive Service Category Allocations for 17. Discussion and approval of Committee Names and Responsibilities 18. Discussion and approval of Planning Council meeting time and day 19. Discussion and approval of 2025 Kickoff meeting time and day FY25 COMMITTEE …
UT Health San Antonio South Central AETC (AIDS Education Training Center) Raudel Bobadilla MPH, CHW-I Program Manager– UT Health San Antonio AETC 1 AETC Background AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Program is the training arm of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) It is funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration – established in 1987 It is a national network of leading HIV experts who provide locally-based, tailored education, clinical consultation and technical assistance to healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations AETC Program Mission: To improve the quality of life of persons with or at-risk of HIV through the provision of high-quality professional education and training The South Central AETC primary service area includes New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. South Central AETC 5-year contract awarded 1st July 2024 to University of New Mexico ECHO Institute. ECHO = Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes – a telementoring model Local Partners Sites: ARcare Baylor College of Medicine Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Panhandle AIDS Support Organization The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Valley AIDS Council The University of North Texas Health Science Center Housed within the Department of Medicine Division of Infectious Disease Training modalities overview Training Modalities Description Didactic Presentations Didactic presentations, panel discussions, journal clubs, teleconferences and other formats Interactive Presentations Interactive learning through discussion of cases supplied by a trainer, role play, simulated patients, and train-the- trainer and other skill building activities Communities of Practice Collaborative networks working together to improve organizational operations Self-study Self-instructional materials, web-based courses and curricula, videos Clinical Preceptorships Clinical Consultation Preceptorships, "mini-residencies," or observation of clinical care at either the AETC training site or the trainee's workplace Consultation, case-based discussion with cases supplied by trainee, or on-site clinical consultation at trainee’s clinical setting Coaching for Organizational Capacity Building Organizational technical assistance and capacity building. UTHSA - SCAETC Trainings HIV and Spanish HIV ECHO Transgender Health ECHO Virtual ID & Medicine Grand Rounds- All HIV related topics ID Bug Club Annual HIV/SUD Virtual Symposium PrEP and PEP Care Institute Health Equity Workforce Institute SDoH, Cultural Humility and Trauma Informed Care Motivational Interviewing Sexual Health in Primary Care Lunch & Learn Series Fast Track Cities Workshop with San Antonio Metro Health …
Commented [RD1]: TBD REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair, Conflicted Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Conflicted, Non-Voting Liza Bailey Aran Belani AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Zachery Garay, Conflicted Ashley Garling Judith Hassan, Conflicted Rocky Lane, Non-Voting Kristina McRae-Thompson Gin Pham PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 1/25/2025 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 1. October 28, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 5. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Introductions/Announcements 7. Presentation of HIV Planning Council Orientation 8. Presentation of Planning Council Legislative Responsibilities 9. Presentation of Robert’s Rules of Order, Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA), and Planning Council meeting structure DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Workplan Calendar 11. Discussion and approval of Governing Documents 12. Discussion and approval of FY25 Planning Council Budget 13. Discussion and approval of Year 3 (Y3) Housing Focus Group Materials and Methods FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. Discussion of FY24 workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at …
Date Topic/ Focus Location Messaging Notes Measurable Goals Public Health Emergency Prepardness Response (note: YES) HIV Planning Council Social Media Plan 2022 LINKS National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day #HIVandAging | HIV.gov National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NGMHAAD | HIV.gov https://www.mhanational.org/national-depression- screening-day National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day #NLAAD2021 | HIV.gov https://austinenergy.com/about/community- outreach/community-connections-resource-fair Kristina McRae Thompson COA Holiday COA Holiday COA Holiday 10/26/2024 - Saturday Community Connections Resource Fair Akins High School 10701 S 1st Street Austin, TX 78748 You can expect fun and informative demonstrations and presentations on community assistance resources available for moderate-to-low-income families in the Austin area. 9/18/2024 - Wednesday National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 9/27/2024 - Friday National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Membership Spotlight: Kristina 10/7/2024 - Monday 10/10/2024 - Thursday 10/14/2024 - Monday 10/15/2024 - Tuesday National Depression Screening Day World Mental Health Day Indigenous Peoples' Day National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day 10/31/2024 - Thursday Halloween Membership Spotlight: 11/1/2024 - Friday National American Indian Heritage Month Dia de los Muertos Celebration Election Day Veterans Day Transgender Awareness Week Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Friday Native American Heritage Day Membership Spotlight: World AIDS Day 11/2/23 11/5/2024 - Tuesday 11/11/2024 - Monday 11/13- 19/2024 11/28/2024 - Thursday 11/29/2024 - Friday 11/29/2024 - Friday 12/1/2024 - Sunday 12/2 - 12/3/2024 - Monday & Tuesday 12/6/2024 - Friday 12/24/2024 - Tuesday OCTOBER mental health mental health NOVEMBER Day of the Dead DECEMBER 2024 THEME: AETC Texas HIV/STI Conference Double Tree Hotel 6505 N Interestate Hwy 35 Austin, TX 787229 This conference aims to create opportunities to share information and efforts around health disparities that impact communities at risk of and affected by HIV and STIs. HIV & Aging Conference Norris Conference Center Austin, TX The 12th Annual HIV & Aging Conference Christmas Eve COA Holiday World AIDS Day #WorldAIDSDay | HIV.gov https://aidsetc.org/calendar/save-date-texas-hivsti- conference http://www.hivandagingconference.com/ HIV Planning Council Social Media Plan 2022 Date Topic/ Focus Location Messaging Notes Measurable Goals Public Health Emergency Prepardness Response (note: YES) COA Holiday LINKS 12/25/2024 - Wednesday 12/31/2024 - Tuesday Christmas New Year's Eve
Austin HIV Planning Council FAQ What is the Austin HIV Planning Council? The Austin HIV Planning Council (HIVPC) is a dedicated group of volunteers who work to improve the lives of people living with HIV in the Austin area. They play an important role by: Deciding where the City of Austin’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funds go to ensure people living with HIV have access to critical healthcare services, medication and support programs. Speaking up, listening to, and advocating for the needs of community members living with HIV by establishing spaces for people to share their voice. Raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and advocating for the needs of people living with HIV. Scan the QR code to check out our website, Facebook page, membership application and more resources! Who can participate? Anyone is welcome to participate in our council. While our main focus is on the needs of people living with HIV, we value feedback from all community members. How can I get involved with or learn more information about the HIVPC? To learn more about how to become a member or what the council does for the Austin area contact hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov or (737) 825-1684.
The City of Austin, TX Boards & Commissions Application Form Select Language Powered by Translate (https://translate.google.com) First Name * Middle Initial Last Name * * Denotes a required field Profile Preferred Name Email Address * Home Address * City * State * Postal Code * TX Residency and District Information Are you a City of Austin Resident? * Are you, or your employer, a registered lobbyist with the City or have you, or your employer, been registered as a lobbyist with the City Clerk within the past three years? * Primary Phone * Home Home Alternate Phone Cell Phone Home Phone Business Phone Select Your District Click the Image to Enlarge Employer Job Title Interests & Experiences Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve on a board or commission Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Accepted file types: RTF, DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG Upload a Resume Choose file Resume Qualifications Demographics Some boards and commissions require membership to be racially, politically or geographically proportionate to the general public. The following information helps track our recruitment and diversity efforts. Ethnicity Sexual Orientation Gender Date of Birth Disability or Impairment Information Do you have an auditory/hearing disability or impairment? Do you have a visual disability or impairment? Do you have a mobility disability or impairment? Do you have a cognitive disability or impairment? Do you have another disability or impairment you'd like to share? Board Requirements Which Boards would you like to apply for? * ! Please select a Board None selected Some boards have additional requirements for appointees. Additional requirements will appear below as they apply to each board. They may not necessarily exclude a individual from service. Texas Open Records Act City of Austin Officials are able to choose whether or not their home address, home telephone numbers, emergency contact information, social security number, and information that reveals whether they have family members are available to the public on request. The Texas Public Information Act is a State law that requires the City of Austin to disclose this information to anyone who requests it. The only exceptions are for: 1) commissioned peace officers; and 2) Official who file a written request to withhold this information. Officials who are not peace officers and who do not submit such a written request will have this information made available to …
Austin HIV Website HIV Planning Council Page HIV Planning Council | Aus(cid:415)nTexas.gov Bio: Current: The HIV Planning Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who help steer the local response to the HIV crisis. Council members priori(cid:415)ze services to help people living with and affected by HIV. The HIV Planning Council works to ensure the best care for the community. Proposed update: The Aus(cid:415)n Area HIV Planning Council is a dedicated group of volunteers guiding the local response to HIV. Comprised of passionate individuals, the Council priori(cid:415)zes essen(cid:415)al services for those living with and impacted by HIV. Their core mission is to ensure the Aus(cid:415)n community receives the highest quality of care. The Council’s main goal is to plan and decide how to distribute the Ryan White grant funds in the community through various services. The goal is to efficiently fund services that meet the multiple care needs of HIV clients with limited resources. Other projects the Planning Council works on: • Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan: This is a guide, developed by the Planning Council, that outlines the goals and objectives they intend to achieve to improve quality and access to prevention and care services for PLWH in the Austin Area over a five-year period. • Austin Area HIV Needs Assessment: Every three years the HIV Planning Council conducts needs assessment of the people living with HIV in the Austin Area to help determine how to prioritize the funds available for services. If you are interested in becoming a member of the HIV Planning Council, fill out the Membership Application below and submit to the Office of Support. Once your application is received, the Office of Support will contact you to set up an interview. Applicants who are members of, employees of, or who have a financial interest in, an organization seeking Ryan White funds can serve on the Council. However, they cannot vote on awarding funds when their particular agency’s service category is involved. Body: Current: Proposed update: The Austin HIV Council plays a crucial role in ensuring people living with HIV have access to the care they need. We are a dedicated group of volunteers that acts as stewards for grant money, strategically allocating funds to support essential services. Our expertise goes beyond just distribution – we actively work to improve the overall landscape of HIV prevention and care in the Austin area, including Travis, Bastrop, …
Boards and Commissions Website HIV Planning Council Page HIV Planning Council | Aus(cid:415)nTexas.gov The HIV Planning Council performs the duties prescribed for an HIV health services planning council under Section 2602(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 United States Code, 300ff-11 et seq. as amended by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, and other applicable laws. HIV Planning Council Complaint Form HIV Planning Council Complaint Form Instructions Find out more about the HIV Planning Council here Commented [RD1]: Clickable links Commented [RD2]: HIV Planning Council | Aus(cid:415)nTexas.gov The HIV Planning Council meets from February to October with an annual kick-off meeting in January. All meetings are hybrid with a virtual option via Teams. Special-called meetings may be held throughout the year, and meetings that fall on city holidays will be rescheduled. View the most up-to-date meeting schedule here. • Full HIV Planning Council Committee meetings: 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 pm • Executive Committee meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:00 pm • Care Strategies and Engagement: 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:00pm • Finance and Assessment: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 1:00pm • See agenda or contact staff liaison for meeting locations and virtual meeting links Meeting Documents: View Agendas, Approved Minutes and Supporting Documents Commented [RD3]: Mee(cid:415)ngs of the HIV Planning Council - Page 1 | Aus(cid:415)nTexas.gov Formatted: None, Space Before: 0 pt, After: 9 pt Bylaws Integrated Plan Meetings Staff Office of Support Contact: HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov Rashana Raggs, Public Health Program Supervisor, Austin Public Health Phone: (737) 825-1684 Email: Rashana.Raggs@austintexas.gov Nathalia Delgadillo, Public Health Planner II , Austin Public Health Phone: (512) 972-5841 Email: Nathalia.Delgadillo@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov Zaria Thomas, Public Health Associate, Austin Public Health Email: Zaria.Thomas@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov Deena Rawleigh, Administrative Senior, Austin Public Health Phone: (512) 972-5122 Email: Deena.Rawleigh@austintexas.gov Kodjo Dodo, Public Health Program Manager II, Austin Public Health Phone: (512) 972-5823 Email: Kodjo.Dodo@austintexas.gov
INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME TO THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL November 2024 To: New Planning Council Members From: HIV Planning Council Office of Support 7201 Levander Loop Objectives Introduction to Planning Council Understand the background of the HIV Planning Council Understand Planning Council Structure and Activities Review Member Responsibilities Review meeting logistics Introduction: The Austin Area HIV Planning Council Volunteer community members Appointed by the Mayor of Austin Set priorities for the use of federal Ryan White grant funds for the care and support services of HIV clients with limited financial resources Serve Austin and the 5-county area (Travis, Williamson, Caldwell, Bastrop, Hays Support and engage in HIV community initiatives Planning Council: Mission and Vision MISSION STATEMENT: VISION STATEMENT: The mission of the HIV Planning Council is to develop and coordinate an effective and comprehensive community-wide response to HIV In our community, all people affected by HIV can reach maximum well-being. We inspire hope and promote wellness. Our vision, built on honest partnership and participation, is innovative and efficient with quality education and services accessible to all. Legislation Establishing the HIV Planning Council Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program August 18, 1990, Congress passes the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act Address the unmet health needs of persons living with HIV disease (PLH) by funding primary health care and support services that enhance access to and retention in care. 2016: Services clients in all 50 states serves 52% of all people diagnosed with HIV in the United States Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Part A-F Part A epidemic For population centers that are the most severely affected by the HIV/AIDS Includes the Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) Receives about $4.5 million annually Part A grants: formula and supplemental components as well as Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) funds, which support services for minority populations. Part B, C, D & F Funding for state programs, community- based organizations, women and children, and special projects Part A: Use of Funds 25% 75% Support Services Core Services • A minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the services allocation must be used for Core Medical Services (doctor visits, dental health, prescription assistance, etc). • Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) may be used for Support Services (food bank, transportation, case management, etc.) Ryan White Service – Core Medical Services 1. Outpatient/Ambulatory Medical Care 2. Local …
Understanding the Impact of gentrification and Insecure Housing related to HIV Care Continuum in the Austin Transitional Grant Area (and other similar Urban Environments) Key: Bold = Main Point Underline = Subpoint 1) Introduction a) Defining the HIV Care Continuum b) Concern of Gentrification and insecure housing in large cities c) Literature Review Purpose i) To further explore challenges related housing and gentrification which impacts a person's ability to engage with the HIV care continuum ii) To discuss client characteristics that may make them more vulnerable to the challenges associated with insecure housing and gentrification iii) To explore how housing programs, like HOPWA, are being utilized 2) Gentrification and Insecure Housing a) Defining Gentrification i) As defined by the United States Housing and Urban Development - Office of Policy Development and Research, gentrification is a form of neighborhood change that occurs when higher-income groups move into low-income areas (HUD, 2017). This movement has the potential to alter the cultural and financial landscape of the original neighborhood. In the past decade, gentrification has been manifested into the “return to the cities” with redevelopment and investment of downtowns across the nation, including Austin, Texas (HUD, 2017). • Key Characteristics • Displacement • Rising Costs b) Defining Insecure Housing i) Explain how gentrification contributes to insecure housing in urban areas ii) It has been difficult to track housing insecurity reliably over time due to the inconsistent methods of measurement. The HUD has created a Housing Insecurity Research Module (HIRM), an opt-in, follow-on survey conducted shortly after the 2019 American Housing Survey (AHS). (HUD, 2022). Deeping the understanding of housing insecurity is an important task for researchers and policy makers as secure housing promotes positive outcomes in health, educational attainment, and employment (HUD, 2022). • In the HIRM, researchers measured the concept of housing insecurity based on three dimensions [...]: lack of affordability; lack of stable occupancy, and lack of safety and decency. Using these three dimensions, the research team developed six distinct profiles of Housing Insecurity [HI]. These six profiles represent points along the continuum of HI. At the lower and upper bounds of the continuum are households that are housing secure (very low HI) and those that are housing insecure in all dimensions (very high HI). Profiles in the middle of the continuum represent tradeoffs between these three dimensions of HI (HUD, 2022). c) How are these two concepts related • State …
Austin HIV Planning Council Member Interest Ques(cid:415)onnaire Applicant Information Name Date County of Residence Employer Position Title Type of Membership ☐ Voting ☐ Non-voting Conflicted ☐ Yes ☐ No Questions 1. How did you hear about the HIV Planning Council? 2. What inspired you to apply? 3. Have you received any training or education related to HIV, public health or any other experience you feel is relevant? Aus(cid:415)n HIV Planning Council: Member Interest Ques(cid:415)onnaire 1 Austin HIV Planning Council Member Interest Ques(cid:415)onnaire 4. Do you or a member of your household receive Ryan White Part A services? 5. Do you require any accommodations in order to attend meetings? 6. Are you able to commit 4-6 hours each month to Planning Council activities? Additional Notes Aus(cid:415)n HIV Planning Council: Member Interest Ques(cid:415)onnaire 2 Austin HIV Planning Council Member Interest Ques(cid:415)onnaire HRSA Categories ☐ Health Care Providers, Including Federally Qualified Health Centers ☐ Community-based organizations serving a(cid:431)ected populations and AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) Social Service Providers, including providers of housing and homeless services ☐ ☐ Mental Health Providers ☐ ☐ ☐ Hospital planning agencies or health care planning agencies Substance Abuse Providers Local Public Health Agency ☐ A(cid:431)ected communities, including PLH, members of a federally recognized Indian tribe as represented in the population, individuals co-infected with hepatitis B or C and historically underserved groups and subpopulations ☐ Non-elected community leaders ☐ ☐ ☐ Grantees under subpart II of part C (Title II early intervention) State government (including State Medicaid Agency) State agency and the agency administering the program under part B. Representatives of organizations with a history of serving children, youth, women, and families living with HIV and operating in the area. Grantees under other Federal HIV programs, including but not limited to providers of HIV prevention services Representatives of individuals who formerly were Federal, State, or local prisoners, were released from the custody of the penal system during the preceding 3-years and had HIV/AIDS as of the date on which the individuals were released. ☐ HIV/AIDS Prevention Provider Checklist Attend Business Meeting Boards and Commissions’ Application Letter of Recommendation Resume ☐ A ☐ AA ☐ H ☐ W ☐ PI ☐ Other Race/Ethnicity Recommendations ☐ Care Strategies and Engagement ☐ Finance and Assessment Aus(cid:415)n HIV Planning Council: Member Interest Ques(cid:415)onnaire 3 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20241028-005 305 W MLK October 28, 2024 Commissioner Howard Seconded By: Vice Chair Meiners Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The project located at 305 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines Rationale: The motion was approved with the following friendly amendments on motion by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Meiners on a 9-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. The friendly amendment from Vice Chair Meiners was that the project 305 W MLK, located at 305 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, 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) and that the project is not in compliance with the following Guidelines: AW.5 – Incorporate Civic Art in Both Public and Private Development PS.1 – Protect the Pedestrian Where the Building Meets the Street PS.2 – Minimize Curb Cuts PS.4 – Reinforce Pedestrian Activity PS.6 – Enhance the Streetscape PS.7 – Avoid Conflicts between Pedestrians and Utility Equipment PS.9 – Provide Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting PS.10 – Provide Protection from Cars/Promote Curbside Parking PS.12 – Provide Generous Street-Level/Windows PS.13 – Install Pedestrian-Friendly Materials at Street Level B.2 – Provide Multi-Tenant, Pedestrian-Oriented Development at the Street Level B.3 – Accentuate Primary Entrances B.4 – Encourage the Inclusion of Local Character B.5 – Control On-Site Parking B.7 – Create Buildings with Human Scale The friendly amendment by Commissioner Wittstruck was to encourage the removal of the driveway or provide access via alley; and if not feasible, align the driveway to the edge of the site to maximize public space and pedestrian entry. Vote For: Chair Salinas, Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck 9-0-1 Against: 1 of 2 Abstain: Commissioner Carroll Absent: Attest: Jon Salinas, AIA Chair, Design Commission 2 of 2
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Marissa McKinney PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on September 23, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 09/23/2024 were approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. Commissioner Wallace was off the dais. One vacancy on the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Corridor Program. Presented by Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services Department. The presentation was made by Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services Department. Staff briefing regarding the Red River Cultural District. Presented by Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department. The presentation was made by Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department. Discussion and action to recommend the Equity-based Preservation Plan to City Council. Presented by Cara Bertron, Planning Department. The motion to recommend the Equity-based Preservation Plan to City Council was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second on a 10-0 vote. One vacancy on the dais. 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. The motion that the project 305 W MLK, located at 305 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, 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 with the following friendly amendments on motion by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Meiners on a 9-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. One vacancy on the dais. The friendly amendment from Vice Chair Meiners was that the project is not in compliance with the following Urban Design Guidelines: AW.5 – Incorporate Civic Art in Both Public and Private Development PS.1 – Protect the …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE October 28, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Special Called Meeting Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 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 For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing: Chase Bryan Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 8, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Review and approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Called Task Force meeting on 2. Presentation on revisions to the draft Water Forward 2024 Plan, Water Conservation Plan, and Drought Contingency Plan reports ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Liaison, Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov.
