From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Contreras, Kalan Public hearing response for Case # CI4H-2024-0100 Public Hearing Thursday, September 5, 2024 7:44:09 PM City of Austin zoning change 9-2024_0001_0001.pdf You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Kalan Contreras Attached please find my protest for the public hearing pertaining to the property at 3311 Lafayette Ave Case # CI4H-2024-0100. I do hope as a long-time property owner of two properties in the 3200 block of Lafayette that my response will be seriously taken under consideration. My 2 properties are at 3212 Lafayette and 3203 Lafayette. 1. We do not need additional traffic on Lafayette Av when it is already a cut through with a lot of traffic. 2. We do not need additional parking issues which we already have. 3. The City of Austin will only set a precedence by allowing this zoning change. 4. We DO NOT need more density in the neighborhood. With the potential changes to the IH35 corridor this IH35 project will force more traffic on cut throughs like Lafayette Av. because of the construction issues. Let me know if you need further assistance or have additional questions. Thank You! Robert Shaw 512-517-5559 3212 Lafayette 3203 Lafyette CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR A DENSITY BONUS CREATIVE SPACES DISTRICT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-32 (Zoning Districts and Map Codes) is amended to add a new combining district to read: (F) Combining districts and map codes are as follows: (24) density bonus creative spaces …… DBCS PART 2. City Code Section 25-2-181 (Density Bonus Combining District Purpose) is amended to add a new Subsection (D) to read: § 25-2-181 DENSITY BONUS COMBINING DISTRICT PURPOSE. (D) DBCS Combining District allows for resiliency and prosperity for centers of art and live music while encouraging affordable creative spaces in new developments. PART 3. Article 2, Subchapter B of City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) is amended to add a new Division 7 to read: Division 7. – Density Bonus Creative Space Districts. § 25-2-451 DEFINITIONS. In this division, CREATIVE SPACE means a use described in Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) that allows one or more of the following occupancies: (1) art gallery; (2) art workshop; (3) cocktail lounge; (4) cultural services: (5) performance venue; (6) personal improvement services; or 8/9/2024 9:41 AM DB Creative Spaces Combining District Page 1 of 8 COA Law Department 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 (7) theater. (A) Application Requirements. § 25-2-452 APPLICATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR DISTRICT DESIGNATION. (1) The Land Use Commission may consider no more than a total of three applications per month for density bonus creative space (DBCS) combining district zoning. (2) An application to zone an area as a density bonus creative space (DBCS) combining district zoning must demonstrate that the area satisfies the criteria for designation and include the information required by the director of the Economic Development Department. (3) An applicant must submit proposed supplemental standards as described in Section 25-2-454 (District Designation Ordinance and Designation on Zoning Map) as part of an application to zone an area as density bonus creative spaces (DBCS) combining district. (B) The council may zone an area that is at least three acres …
1 Interim Planning Commission Rules and Procedures Note: These are based on current rules and practices. Where conflicting rules exist, current practice is noted. Any change with no clear guideline or precedent is highlighted in yellow. Procedure for Amending Rules After Initial Adoption These rules may be amended through unanimous consent or with support from two- thirds of the body, once a motion has been made and seconded. For unanimous consent, the Chair may ask if there is any objection to the proposed action, and if there is none, announce the result. Speaker Registration As listed on the Planning Commission agenda, whether for in-person or via teleconference. Speaker Time Allocation for Discussion and Action Items Applicable to zoning cases, neighborhood plan amendments, land development code amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, and all other action items that are not on the consent agenda or being considered for postponement. 5 minutes each, up to 8 minutes total with donated time* Primary speaker in favor and primary speaker opposed (primary speaker is selected by parties in favor and opposition or is the first person to sign up. There can only be one primary speaker. 3 speakers in favor and 3 speakers opposed (in order of sign-up. This can be changed by the interested parties with consultation from the persons who signed up in the order) All other speakers in favor or opposed 3 minutes each, up to 6 minutes total with donated time* 1 minute each, up to 2 minutes total with donated time* Applicant rebuttal (speaker designated by applicant) 3 minutes, with no donated time *Speaker donation of time is an available option for in-person participants. Both the registered speaker donating time and the speaker recipient must be present when the public hearing is conducted. The amount of donated time is dependent upon where in the list the secondary speaker falls (e.g., 3 minutes or 1 minute). 2 Speaker Time Allocation for Discussion Postponements Testimony regarding a discussion postponement consists of applicant and public comment on the postponement alone and should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement must be approved by affirmative vote of the Commission. All speakers in favor or opposed (those in favor of postponement speak first) 3 minutes* Applicant rebuttal (speaker designated by applicant) 3 minutes* *Donation of time is not an option for discussion postponement. Speaker Time Allocation for Consent Agenda Items …
Email from Carol Wagner To; Jonathan Tomko 9/9/24 5:17pm Steering Committee Members: Christopher Hurst AIA, Chair Paula Hern, Meghan Yancy, Claudette Kazzoun, Rob Kish, Steve Amos, Germaine Curry, Margaret Sullivan, William Osborn, David Schofman, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum September 8, 2024 RE: C814-82-006.02(83) - Lake Austin Commons PUD Amendment - 1717 West 6th Street - Agenda Item 8 Dear Chair Hempel and Planning Commissioners, The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, OWANA, opposes the 1717 W 6th Street PUD Amendment changing a condition of zoning. This is not just a rezoning case to get more height, additional uses or increased FAR. It is also about rectifying a use blatantly non-compliant with current zoning. Last fall Aquila, the building owner, and Austin Pickle Ranch, a tenant, constructed eight new pickleball courts on the top level of the existing parking garage. In addition to the courts, five new pole floodlights were installed on the north perimeter adjacent to W 6th Street and the existing security light poles were changed out to include one flood light per pole. These courts are an illegal use under the current PUD and the improvements were constructed without a building permit. This new business began operating October 1st, 2023 seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Within a few weeks the neighbors began to be concerned about the noise and lights and contacted Aquila to set up a meeting with Austin Pickle Ranch. The nearby neighbors advised that the noise and light from pickleball was becoming a nuisance. For weeks after the meeting, no remediation effort was noticed by the neighbors. Amplified sound was coming from the court area and every night the lights were left on until sunrise. Another meeting in mid-November between the parties resulted in an agreement to get back in touch with the neighbors in 45 days. But after 45 days, there was no response. The lights, amplified sound and the repetitive impulsive sound frequency of the pickleball volleys created a distressing environmental condition and disrupted the quality of life of the immediate neighbors. In January, Aquila requested a meeting with OWANA’s zoning committee. We met on February 1st and were told that Aquila would be filing an amendment to their PUD and wanted to notify us and discuss the issues the neighbors were having with pickleball and try to rectify the situation. We were told lights would be turned off …
EAST 51ST STREET REVITALIZATION Project Update RMMA PIAC September 10, 2024 Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 1 BACKGROUND East 51st Street Revitalization • Location • Funding 2 PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS • Trees • Drainage • Bike paths • Sidewalks • Waterlines • Landscaped Medians 3 CURRENT STATUS Challenges • Flood Risk Reduction • Missed Deadlines • Consultant team 4 NEXT STEPS • How we move forward • Improvements to the process Assign Consultant Finish Design Submit Plans for Permit Bid Project 5 QUESTIONS? STAY INFORMED: Project Website: https://datahub.austintexas.gov/stories/s/East- 51st-Street/3cr6-y8b5/ Email us at: CapitalDelivery@AustinTexas.gov PublicInput.com/East51st Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 6
RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission approved the following changes to designated geographic areas for the Community Services Block Grant as recommended by Austin Public Health: • North Austin: Travis County Census Tracts will be 18.04, 18.05, 18.06, 18.13, 18.18, 18.19, 18.20, 18.22, and 18.23. • Colony Park: addition of Travis County Census Tract 22.08. • South Austin: addition of Travis County Census Tracts 24.03 and 24.10. • East Austin: addition of Travis County Census Tract 11.00. • The responsible organization for the Montopolis area should be changed from the Montopolis Advisory Board to the Montopolis Neighborhood Association. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Under Section 2-1-128 of the City Code, Council shall designate eight geographic areas of Travis County and a seat on the Community Development Commission to represent each area. Council may from time to time by resolution change the boundaries of a designated geographic area. Council shall also designate an organization that actively represents the residents of each respective geographic area designated to nominate a person to serve on the commission in the seat designated to represent that area. Council may from time to time by resolution change the organization designated. Page 1 of 5 1. The Colony Park area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the Colony Park area is the Colony Park Neighborhood Association. 2. The Dove Springs area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the Dove Springs area is the River City Youth Foundation. 3. The East Austin area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the East Austin area is the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. 4. The Montopolis area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: Page 2 of 5 • 22.01 • 22.02 • 22.08 • 22.10 • 22.11 • 22.12 • 24.11 • 24.12 • 24.13 • 24.19 • 24.27 • 24.29 • 24.30 • 24.31 • 24.32 • 9.02 • 10.00 • 11.00 • 14.03 • 23.04 • 23.07 • 23.12 • 23.13 • 23.14 • 23.15 • 23.16 • 23.17 • 23.18 Census Tracts: • 4.02 • 8.01 • 8.02 • 8.03 • 8.04 • 9.01 • 21.09 • 21.10 • 21.11 • 18.11 • 18.12 • 21.04 • …
Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type Goals/No Goals MBE/ WBE Non Sub 140732 ITSM Consulting Services, Software Licenses - Support & Maint. Information Technology NG $1,200,000 over 5 years Will Mack Aviation 7/18/2024 N/A Sole Source FY2024 Council Awards Report July 2024 Industrial and MRO NG $910,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 7/18/2024 N/A Commodities / Goods General Goods NG $2,000,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 7/18/2024 N/A IFB-IDIQ General Services NG $150,000 over 2 years Anthony Freeman Austin Water 7/18/2024 N/A Non-Professional Services 85.50 14.50 14.50 5 BAS1000REBID Transmission Insulators and Hardware Materials Management NG $63,500,000 over 5 years Chuck Gates Austin Energy 7/18/2024 N/A Commodities / Goods # 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 100% Creative Enterprise Solutions, LLC / Beyond20 No subcontracting opportunities - Sole Source exemption KMF1023 38% Sodium Bisulfite Totes 8854462 - Bi-Sulfite, Sodium - 100% Kinetics Motorwerks LLC No subcontracting opportunities - Single commodity purchase TJP1004 Anhydrous Ammonia 33518 - Anhydrous Ammonia - 100% Shrieve Chemical Company, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total BJT3012 AW Strategic Plan 2028 9182015 - Division Organizational Review And Plan - 80% 91890 - Strategic Technology Planning And Consulting Services - 20% Blue Sky Incubators LLC / Blue Sky Partners No subcontracting opportunities 28574 - Pole Line Hardware: Anchors, Arms, Bolts, Braces, Brackets, Clevises, Connections, Cutouts, Insulators, Plates, Pole Steps, Racks, Rods, Shackles, Straps, Thimbles, Washers, etc. - 20% 2857830 - Clamps, Beam, Malleable Iron - 20% 28595 - Wiring Devices: Adapters, Caps, Connectors, Extension Cords, Fluorescent and HP Starters, Outlets, Plates and Covers, Plugs, Receptacles, Safety Cord Lock, Switches, Terminals, etc. - 20% 54041 - Lumber, Treated: Creosote, Penta, Wolmanized, Etc. - 20% 69065 - Regulators, Voltage Current - 20% KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Commodity purchase Techline, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Commodity purchase Wesco Distribution, Inc. / Hi-Line Utility Supply Co., LLC / Power Supply, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Commodity purchase KMF1022REBID Airfield Lighting, Signage, and Fixture Replacement Parts SOW 03527 - Beacons, Visual And Runway Lights - 100% Global Access Supply, Inc. No …
Key Performance Key Performance Indicators Indicators September 10, 2024 September 10, 2024 Patricia Bourenane, Business Process Consultant Sherina Warstler, Business Process Specialist Background • 2018, City of Austin transitioned to the Strategic Direction 2023 (SD23) • SD23, an aspirational plan inspired by Imagine Austin, a long-range comprehensive plan that lays out a 30-year vision for our community. SD23 help guide the City over a 5-year period. • During the SD23 planning process, SMBR developed the following KPIs: Amount of MBE/WBE Spend Percentage of MBE/WBE spend, as a share of City of Austin total procurement spend Number of MBE/WBE/DBE certified firms awarded a City of Austin contract Percentage of MBE/WBE/DBE certified firms awarded a City of Austin contract 2 New KPIs Number of firms receiving an initial MBE/WBE/DBE certification Number of firms participated in a supportive services program Amount of MBE/WBE spend, with MBE/WBE goals 3 QUESTIONS Questions? ? www.austintexas.gov/smbr
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 10, 2024 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Called Meeting on September 10, 2024, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:01 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Sarah Faust Madelline Mathis Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Chase Bryan Kevin Critendon Members in Attendance Remotely: Bill Moriarty Paul DiFiore Todd Bartee Perry Lorenz Hani Michel Austin Water Staff: Shay Ralls Roalson Teresa Lutes Kevin Kluge Marisa Flores Gonzalez Emily Rafferty Fatima Wahid Young-Hoon Jin Joseph Gonzales Sherri Kuhl Daria Deeds Richard Hoffpauir Others in Attendance: Qiwen Zhang, Plummer 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 contact 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. Page 1 of 2 Tanzia Karim, Save Our Springs Alliance Bill Bunch, Save Our Springs Alliance Roy Waley, Sierra Club Bobby Levinski, Save Our Springs Alliance PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Bill Bunch gave a public comment in-person. 2. Tanzia Karim gave a public comment in-person. 3. Roy Waley gave a public comment in-person. 4. Bobby Levinski gave a public comment remotely. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting. 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the special called August 29, 2024, Task Force The minutes from the August 13th, meeting were approved on Member MATHIS’ motion and Member FAUST’s second on an 7-0 vote. Todd Bartee abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Presentation of Draft Revised Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan 3. Presentation of Draft Water Forward 2024 Plan Report VOTING ITEMS None Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 2:03pm. The minutes were approved at the September 19th, 2024, meeting on Madelline Mathis’ motion, Hani Michel’s second on an 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Task Force Members Vanessa Puig- Williams, Todd Bartee, and Robert Mace absent. 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 …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Jennifer Mushtaler Commissioners absent: Grayson Cox Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Candace Hunter Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 23, 2024, and August 13, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 13, 2024, were approved and the minutes from the meeting on July 23, 2024, were postponed to the meeting on September 24, 2024, on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Johnson, Maxwell, and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioners Cox and Howard were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue; District 4 Location: 6719, 6725 Shirley Ave and 605 William Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC Agent: Request: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) To change the base maximum building height from 60 feet to 120 feet with participation in the density bonus program. The land use on the future land use map is Specific Regulating District. There is no proposed change to the future land use map. Staff postponement request to September 24, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 24, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Johnson, Maxwell, and Phillips were off the dais. Commissioners Cox and Howard were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0132 - 6725 Shirley Avenue; District 4 6719 and 6725 Shirley Avenue; 605 William Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Highland Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC Agent: Request: Drenner Group, PC (Leah Bojo) TOD-NP (Live/Work Flex Subdistrict) to TOD-NP (Live/Work Flex Subdistrict) amend maximum building height to 120' Staff postponement request to September 24, 2024 Jonathan Tomko, (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Gavin Porter Tisha-Vonique Hood Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Cara Bertron Rocio Peña-Martinez James May CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm with 10 commissioners present. Commissioners Jose Noe Elias, Estevan Delgado, Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently three vacancies on the board. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Angel Zambrano presented. 1. Approve the August 13, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Ortiz’s motion, Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s second, the August 13, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on an 8-0-0 vote. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) investments and strategies (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department). Susan Watkins presented. A working group was formed to identify areas of focus for future presentation and analysis. Commissioners Bertha Delgado and Tisha-Vonique Hood volunteered to serve on the Project Connect Deep Dive Working Group. 4. Discuss appointment to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing Department) James May briefed the commission. Commissioner Bertha Delgado volunteered to serve as a representative on the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC). One more commissioner will be recruited in the future to serve as a representative on HIRC. 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 …
RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 10, 2024 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Richard Brimer • Andrew Clements • Corky Hilliard Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • Kathy Sokolic PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kenneth Ronsonette • Joshua Rudow • Hayden Black Walker spoke on the staff briefings for 51st Mobility Project and Mueller PTMD, and Item 6 related to the community center. • Heather Richmond spoke on Item 6 related to the community center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on August 13, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioner Luecke was off the dais, Commissioners Jackson was absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Eric Bailey with Capital Delivery Services provided an update regarding the status of the East 51st Street Mobility Project including planned improvements, project challenges and next steps. 1 RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3. Curtis Rogers with Transportation and Public Works provided a brief update on the Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD), including the newly created Mueller PTMD Oversight Committee and their role in helping to identify potential new projects to implement with PTMD funds at Mueller. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from Mueller Transition Working Group: Commissioner Hilliard provided an update on the working group’s next steps including gathering final comments from commissioners and strategizing how to move forward with their recommendations. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Catellus regarding improvements to the Aldrich Street District Garages: Brian Dolezal provided an update on new technology and access equipment that will be installed at both district garages this fall, and additional communications and signage to help with the transition. 6. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on establishing a possible community center within the Mueller Redevelopment: Commissioners discussed the potential of a northeast Austin community center within Mueller and the possibility of combining it with an Intergenerational Resource and …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Members attended both virtually and in-person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina called the meeting to order at 5:35pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Virtual: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) Lena Banks (Vice Chair), Amin Dhukka, Erica Douglass Terry Mitchell, Salman Rashid, Shweta Padmanabha, Talan Tyminski, Sherice Williams Terry Mitchell, Julio Rojas-Aguilar Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Citizen, Luke Luper discusses the importance of bonding programs for contractors and mentions the success of bonding programs in other cities like Dallas and San Antonio. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on September 10, 2024. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Vice-Chair, Lena Banks and seconded by Committee Member, Talan Tyminski. Approved on a 6-0 vote. Committee Members, Erica Douglass and Sherice Wiliams were not present for the vote. DISCUSSION 2. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate the success of the committee • Patricia Bourenane, Business Process Consultant for the Small and Minority Business Resources (SMBR) department gave the presentation. Action Items: • SMBR send committee members the reports with KPIs and targets. • Commissioners brainstorm and propose draft KPIs for the committee to discuss at the next • SMBR reach out to new vendors bidding on city contracts to educate them on MBE/WBE program meeting. requirements. 3. List of the City’s most utilized spend codes. • This item will be moved to the October meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS Page 1 of 2 4. Director’s Report on upcoming initiatives and events related to SMBR. • Edward Campos, SMBR Director gave the update. 5. Council Awards and Certification Roll reports by the Small and Minority Business Resources Felicia Shaw, SMBR Acting Assistant Director and Elton Price, SMBR Certification Division Manager department gave the updates. department staff. • FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next Month’s Agenda: • Approve meeting minutes • Regular Meeting Schedule for 2025 • List of most utilized spend codes • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate the success of the committee • City solicitation process and outreach efforts • MBE/WBE Project Goal Report • Chapter 380 Reports Pending …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, August 12, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Thomas Ates, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Maggie Shahrestani Board Member/Commissioners absent: Brian Poteet, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza, Yung-ju Kim, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on July 8, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for July 8, 2024 The minutes from the meeting July 8, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair’s Melissa Hawthorne motion, Chair Jessica Cohen second on a 6-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motion to postpone cases Item02 and Item03 to September 9, 2024, due to not having enough board members for voting purposes; Vice-chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 6-0 votes; POSTPONED CASES FOR ITEM02 AND ITEM03 TO September 9, 2024, DUE TO NOT HAVING ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. New Variance case: 2. C15-2024-0024 Christi Lane 2104 Westover Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8) feet (maximum allowed) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on the east property line in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental …
