Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 1 | Page REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 6:30pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Felicia Pena Ricardo GarayAGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider Approval of September 24 meeting minutes 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING Discussion and Possible Action: a. Ivanna Neri – Family Independence Initiative 5. STAFF BRIEFING Discussion and Possible Action: Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2 | Page a. Chief Rob Vires – Response times and de-escalation training, Austin Fire Department b. Dr. Andrew Springer – Community Health Assessment in Del Valle and Montopolis, UT Health Sciences School and Austin Public Health 6. OLD BUSINESS Report and discussion regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing work group (Commissioners Erazo and Garcia) b. Health work group (Commissioner Garay) c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Commissioners Solis and Afifi) d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Erazo) f. Representatives to MACC board and business (Vice-Chair Erazo) 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding by-law changes to Commission name to recognize more inclusive term ‘Latinx’ b. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding awards and recognition of Latinx civic contributors c. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding November 16 meeting with Austin Police Department d. Discussion and possible action regarding 2020 Commission meeting dates 8. Future Agenda Items a. Briefing from Austin Public Library on after school …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 1 | Page REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 6:30pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Felicia Pena Ricardo GarayAGENDA ADDENDUM Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 7. NEW BUSINESS e. Discussion and possible action relating to Land Development Code revisions ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Jasso at (512) 974-9107 or via email at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Amanda Jasso at (512)974‐9107 or Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov.
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT AFD responds to Fires, Medicals, Rescues, HazMat, and various other incidents.FiresResponds to structure fires, high-rises, grass/wildfires, aviation incidentsMedicalCardiac arrests, difficult breathing, overdoes, broken bonesTraffic AccidentsVehicle rescues, fuel spills, blocking of units on highways/roadwaysRescuesTechnical, hi-rises, caves, floods AFD does this with a series of different fire units responding from fixed locations (fire stations) geographically dispersed across the city:EnginesPrimary unit used by fire departments -carries personnel and pumps water!Aerials Often referred to as "ladders" or "quints". Provides aerial fire attack. Carries the BIG laddersRescuesProvides rescue capabilities and extra tools on-sceneBattalion Chief provides command of incident 49Fire & Airport Stations94Fire Apparatus31,187Inspections Performed1,198Sworn FTEs122,431Unit runs in COAFIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PREVENTION & OUTREACH87%Fires confined to room of origin98Wildfire Mitigation Treated Acreage118Civilian FTEs35On-the-job Injuries280Square Miles Covered87,935City Incident Responses943Fitness Interventions50%Arson Fires cleared123,183AFD Runs in COA and County25,466Hydrants Inspected33%Call volume is Fires, Rescues, HazMat, Other67%Call volume is Medical Calls7Satellite Offices(Frontline units: Engines, Aerials, Rescues, BCs, Brush Truck)Austin Fire DepartmentFY18 data provided4Person Staffing onApparatus69,590Continuing Education Hours >= 90% (GREAT! Meeting Goal)80-89% (Ok….not ideal)70-79% (Not good….need to check trends…are we getting worse or improving?)50-69% (Bad/Very Bad….have to explore and identify solutions)<=50% (Unacceptable….residents are in dire need of a solution) AFD Call Processingroughly 40 secondsroughly 5 secondsroughly 1 minuteroughly 10 seconds District 1 (CY2018)Council Member: Natasha Harper-MadisonDistrict 1 has four AFD stations.90thpercentile response time –9:28Overall Call Volume in District 1Medical: 7,057Fire: 466HazMat: 216Rescue: 77Other: 2,454Total: 10,270AFD’s goal is to arrive within 8 minutes, 90% of the time from call receipt to first frontline unit arrived District 2 (CY2018)Council Member: Delia GarzaDistrict 2 has five AFD stations and 1 temporary station.90thpercentile response time –10:16Overall Call Volume in District 2Medical: 6,092Fire: 410HazMat: 158Rescue: 53Other: 2,164Total: 8,877AFD’s goal is to arrive within 8 minutes, 90% of the time from call receipt to first frontline unit arrived District 3 (CY2018)Council Member: Sabino“Pio” RenteriaDistrict 3 has four AFD stations.90thpercentile response time –8:51Overall Call Volume in District 3Medical: 6,830Fire: 529HazMat: 162Rescue: 54Other: 2,085Total: 9,660AFD’s goal is to arrive within 8 minutes, 90% of the time from call receipt to first frontline unit arrived AFD’s goal is to arrive within 8 minutes, 90% of the time from call receipt to first frontline unit arrivedDistrict 4 (CY2018)Council Member: Gregario“Greg” CasarDistrict 4 has three AFD stations, one of which is a multi-company station.90thpercentile response time –9:16Overall Call Volume in District 4Medical: 6,172Fire: 466HazMat: 129Rescue: 39Other: 1,682Total: 8,488 Questions?Rob ViresAustin Fire DepartmentChief of StaffOFC.Support@austintexas.gov512-974-0130
Youth-led Community Health Learning Initiative in Partnership with the Del Valle & MontopolisCommunitiesANDREW SPRINGER, DRPH& ALLISON MARSHALL, MSSW, MPHUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-AUSTINHISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE COMMISSION MACC, AUSTIN, TX -TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 Youth-led Community Health Learning InitiativeAims1.) Identify health needs and assetsto inform health planning efforts for the Del Valle and Montopolis communities.2.) Build skills and capacity of young people in implementing comm. health assessment of health issues identified by youthCore ComponentsComm. Health Indicator AnalysisYouth-led Community Health Asses.•Del Valle High School (n=19) (Spring 2019)•SAFE-Montopolis (n=12) (Summer 2019)Funder:Austin Public Health (2018-19)Community Health Advisory Committee•Austin Parks & Rec•Austin Public Health•Children’s Optimal Health•Del Valle High School•Dell Medical School•SAFE Expect Respect•Travis County HHS•UTHealthSPHMeeting place: Central Health SEHWC, Montopolis Socio-Economic Context…Del Valle & MontopolisHigh social vulnerability (lower SES, housing, transportation)Low median income:•DV: $44,153•Montopolis: $30,244High % poverty•DV: 24%•Montopolis: 35%% Employed: 95-96% (!)…Multiple AssetsSocial capital:family, friends, teachers and ‘community’ Educational: e.g., high school graduation rates; Del Valle ISD as resource & ‘center’ for communityCommunity/natural: libraries, community rec center (Mont.), comm. health centers, farmer’s markets, parks and trailsCultural:opportunities to build from and inform health promotion efforts via residents’ rich cultural backgrounds/practices. Comparison with Austin AdultsFares Better No DifferenceFares WorseHEALTH BEHAVIORSmoking*MontopolisNo Leisure PABinge DrinkingSleep < 7hrs*MontopolisHEALTH OUTCOMESObesityDiagnosed Diabetes*MontopolisPoor MentHealth DaysHEALTHSERVICESLackHealth InsuranceVisitsto Doctor Clinic Prev. Serv.(female)Selected Health Indicators (of 28 indicators)Del Valle & Montopolis vs. AustinDel Valle•Fared Worse: 17/28•No Differen.: 9/28•Fared Better: 2/28 Montopolis•Fared Worse: 11/28•No Differen.: 10/28•Fared Better: 7/28 Youth-led Comm. Health Learning InitiativeMethods•Participatory Learning & Action (PLA) (in-class)•Participatory Mapping•Data Walks•Dotmocracy(topic prioritization)•PhotoVoice! (primary method)Data Walks & DotmocracyParticipatory MappingPLA: Exploring StrengthsDel Valle •Healthy eating•Physical activity•Access to health services•Mental HealthMontopolis •ACEs•Sexual Health•Mental Health Figure 7."Healthy eating -NOT" (local convenience store). YLCHLI Youth Co-Investigators, Del Valle, Spring 2019Figure 8. "Healthy eating -NOT" (healthy eating at home)YLCHLI Youth Co-Investigators, Del Valle, Spring 2019.PhotoVoice“Health Eating –NOT”Framing Questions•Why is (health topic)a problem inyour community?•What in your community couldprevent (health topic)?•What are ways we can promote(health topic)in your community?•What are resources/strengths in yourcomm. that can help teens makehealthy choices for (health topic)?Analysis: SHOWeDmethodS -What do you SEE? What is the first thing you notice? H –What is really HAPPENING?O -How does this relate to OURlives? Make it personal.W –WHY does this condition EXIST? WHERE did this issue come from? D -What are some things we can DOabout it? Healthy Eating What are resources/strengths in your community that can help teens make healthy choices around healthy eating?A way to help them make …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life ResourceAdvisoryCommission1 | P a g e REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:30pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Amanda Afifi Zaira Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Melissa Ayala Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Draft Minutes Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Angelica Erazo at 6:35 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Angelica Erazo, Amanda Afifi, Zaira R. Garcia, Maria C. Solis, Melissa Ayala, Felicia Peña, Ricardo Garay, Jovita Flay, Diana Salas 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Sandra De Leon – President, Rainey Street Neighborhood Association 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER a. Commissioner Afifi moved to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. Commissioner Solis seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commissioner Solis moved to approve the August 27 minutes. Commissioner Flay seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING a. Meredith Bossin – Waterloo Greenway project overview and new branding; request Hispanic Latino Quality of Life ResourceAdvisoryCommission2 | P a g e for ideas on program partners. 5. STAFF BRIEFING a. None. 6. OLD BUSINESS Report, discussion and possible action regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development, Land Development, and Access to Affordable Housing work group: Vice-Chair Erazo to send land development code information to Commissioner Garcia b. Health work group: Ricardo Garay to be added to group. c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee: Commissioner Solis is reviewing equity mini-grant applications d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors: Commissioner Solis, no update. e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group: No update. f. Representatives to MACC board and business: Update on MACC bond to be given in Fall. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion …
Ivanna Neri| Austin Director HISTORICAL SOCIAL CAPITAL IN ACTIONChinatownSan FranciscoGreenwoodTulsaWeeksvilleBrooklynLower East SideNew YorkBarn RaisingDeKalb County, INBeryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa2 Why make povertytolerable when we canmake it escapable?75%move above poverty in 4 years39%don’t access federal subsidies50%fall right back under in 5 years$20,000$38,040$100,065$61,720Household Income (quintiles)BenefitsNumber of householdsMedian Household IncomeFederal Poverty Line3 Why make povertytolerable when we canmake it escapable?$20,000$38,040$100,065$61,720Household Income (quintiles)BenefitsNumber of householdsMedian Household IncomeFederal Poverty LineThe GapLack of reliable informationLimited access to affordable capitalA misplaced focused on individual achievement4 FII’s Approach: Trust and investin families$20,000$38,040$100,065$61,720Household Income (quintiles)BenefitsNumber of householdsMedian Household IncomeFederal Poverty LineUpTogether FundCapital available based on proven initiative5 How Systems See Me•Single mom•Section 8 housing resident•Food stamp consumer•Underemployed•GED graduate•580 Credit ScoreHow I See Myself•Mother of three A students•Active member of my community•Participant in a $10,000 Lending Circle•Entrepreneur paying back a small business loan•FII Scholarship recipient•780 Initiative Score6 Our ApproachWe providedirect investmentsin the hands of families so they can achieve their own well being.Direct InvestmentWe believe that society needs to recognize and match the individual and collective effort families are making through social capital.Social Capital We trust that all families can achieve their goal when they have choice and control over decisions that impact mobility.Choice and Control Receive technology stipend from FIIInput data in exchange for payment during first 6 monthsAfter 6 months, eligible to access FII capital & resources Recruit additional families to form new cohortsFamilies organize and meet in cohort groupsFII PARTNERS DIRECTLY WITH FAMILIES8 92018 UpTogether Fund UsageNumber of Overall Draws Total Fund Disbursement2,356 $1,344,498Fund Category% Total Disbursed% Total DrawsDollars DisbursedFinancial Health34%32%$463,266Housing15%12%$199,963Transportation12%12%$162,728Education12%11%$158,048Children & Family7%7%$99,326Health4%3%$57,755Entrepreneurial Activity3%3%$44,859Community1%1%$8,212Other11%18%$150,341 During two years of engagement with FII, an average family reports:$2,591Families increase their total liquid assets from $561 to nearly $3,152.27% INCREASE36%DECREASEwith aof total incomein federal assistance10$10,896,066+FII Families have exchanged an estimated $10,896,066+ in social capital through activities like watching each other’s children, cooking for one another, lending money, etc. During Two Years of Engagement with FII, an Average Family Reports:$3,200Max amount of direct capital families receive during two years in FII. $15,180Overall economic impact of families increased spending on the cash economy, government revenue, and social capital engagement over two years in FII is $15,180.11 Using technology to build trustand invest in families10,000,000+Data Points + GrowingFAMILIES JOURNALMONTHLYONLINE COMMUNITY BUILDING12Data for FamiliesData forStaff + PartnersData forOutside StakeholdersJournaling Platform Austin Initiatives13Health InitiativesBusinessesEducationLeadership goals Austin Initiatives14Book writingLending Circles/TandasBusiness coachingHome ownership Business growth Opening nonprofits Main Feed15 Groups16 Events17 Find/Be The Expert18 Journal19 Longitudinal …
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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at the Austin Transportation Department at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee October 15, 2019 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac AGENDA Kris Bailey, Chair Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER – October 15, 2019, 6:00 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2019 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting.B. NEW BUSINESS 1.Discussion and possible action on the water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report forOctober 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee,Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code.C. OLD BUSINESS 1.Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study.2.Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for2019 and 2020.D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at Austin Transportation at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee October 15, 2019 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED Kris Bailey Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta A. CALL TO ORDER – October 15, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Chair Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm with a quorum present. Committee Members in Attendance: Kris Bailey, Dick Kallerman, Lance Parisher, Channy Soeur, Bobak Tehrany. City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Christina Romero (Austin Water); Brian Long (Project Systems Intelligence Office); Liane Miller (Austin Transportation Department). B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. None C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2018 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. Committee Member (CM) Kallerman moved approval, Chair Bailey seconded and the minutes were approved 5-0. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion and action on the water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Christina Romero (AW) presented the semi-annual impact fee report. Ms. Romero reported that AW is on target for impact fee revenue projections for this year. She reiterated that the approach to using revenue to defease debt allowed for the 0% rate increase this year and that the debt service portion of the budget is historically low. Chair Bailey moved approval of the report. CM Parisher seconded and the motion passed 5-0. E. OLD BUSINESS 1. Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study. Liane Miller (ATD) recapped Council’s approval of the study assumptions on August 22, 2019. Jeff Impact Fee Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2 Whitacre (consultant coordinating the street …
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER SEMI-ANNUAL IMPACT FEE COLLECTION REPORT October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Martin Tower, P.E., Supervising Engineer, Austin Water Christina Romero, MSA, Financial Manager III, Austin Water October 9th, 2019 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report October 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 The Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of March 31, 2019 is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $873,065 higher than the amount collected during the October through March reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $235,019 higher than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $395,131. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $15,487,282. Of this total, $11,236,300 was for water and $4,250,981 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through March 31, 2019, equal $305,579,720. Of this total, $202,699,246 was collected for water and $102,880,474 was collected for wastewater. As of March 31, 2019, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $37,365,115 and 10,989,219 respectively, for a combined total of $48,354,334. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0122. Cc: Greg Meszaros, Director David Anders, Assistant Director, Financial Services Lora Schneider, CPA, Financial Manager II, Consumer Services Division Jonathan Orenstein, Manager, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections ReportOctober 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvements plan and report to the political subdivision any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.” This report supports the committee by providing financial information about the collection of impact fees, and the value of fee waivers and exemptions. Waivers are granted for policy reasons or are negotiated by City Council; exemptions are allowed …
Austin Transportation DepartmentStreet Impact FeesImpact Fee Advisory Committee: 10-15-2019 2Overview•Recap Recent Activity on SIF•Impact Fee Maximum Fee Calculation Examples•Service Units Explanation•Mitigation Comparison Examples•Policy Considerations (Discussion)•Schedule•Questions 3SIF Activity Recap 4Past Meetings and Actions•June 13th–Mobility Committee•Discussed project schedule and questions on LUA and RCP•Early July –RCP Posted on website•August 7th–Briefing to Austin Chamber•August 8th–Council to adopt LUA / RCP Public Hearing•Held open to action on August 22nd•August 21st–Mobility Committee •Additional questions on LUA and RCP•August 22nd–Council adopted LUA and RCP part of Report 5Maximum Impact Fee Development 6Impact Fee CalculationHow are Impact Fees Calculated?•Land Use and Population Projections (converted to Service Units)•Develop 10-Year Impact Fee CIP (RCP)•Remove costs associated with existing development and growth at 10+ years•Calculate Pre-Credit Max Assessable Impact Fee•Credit Calculation UnitsService New($) CIP theofCost eRecoverabl Unit ServicePer FeeImpact =Draft CompleteIn Process 7Impact Fee Results•Study Determines Maximum Fee•Council Determines Effective Rate•End result looks like a table as follows:Service AreaDRAFTMax Impact Fee(vehicle-mile)Study DeterminesEffective Rate Impact Fee(vehicle-mile)Council DeterminesG$2,354$X,XXXI$1,333$Y,YYYDRAFT –note that “maximum fee” does not imply the assessed or collected rates proposed, only legal maximum allowed by state law.Maximum Fees do not include financing costs currently. 8Accounting for Transit Proximity•Transit Proximity Adjusted Demand•50% reduction in demand applied to areas within ¼ mile of high capacity transit or 1/8 mile from 15-min routes (proportion of each service area)Service Area G Transit Demand Adjustment:•11% near transit * (50% Demand Reduction) = 5.5%•71,047 veh-mi demand reduced to 67,143 veh-miService Area I Transit Demand Adjustment:•43% near transit * (50% Demand Reduction) = 21.5%•31,043 veh-mi demand reduced to 24,336 veh-mi 9DRAFT Service Area G RCPCOST OF TOTAL CIP -$192.7 MCOMPONENTS OF TOTAL CIP:COST TO MEET EXISTING DEMANDS –$34.6 M 10-YEAR COST -$158.1 MDRAFT –note that these costs do not including financing costs or Ad Valorem Tax Credit 10Service Area G Draft CalculationDRAFT –note that “maximum fee” does not imply the assessed or collected rates proposed, only legal maximum allowed by state law. Maximum Fees do not include financing costs currently.G1TOTAL VEH-MI OF CAPACITY ADDED BY THE STREET IMPACT FEE RCP (FROM STREET IMPACT FEE RCPSERVICE UNITS OF SUPPLY, APPENDIX B)70,0882TOTAL VEH-MI OF EXISTING DEMAND(FROM STREET IMPACT FEE RCPSERVICE UNITS OF SUPPLY, APPENDIX B)12,1053NET AMOUNT OF VEH-MI OF CAPACITY ADDED(LINE 1 - LINE 2)57,9834TOTAL COST OF THE ROADWAY IMPACT FEE RCP WITHIN SERVICE AREA(FROM TABLES 4A TO 4P) $ 185,358,053 5COST OF NET CAPACITY SUPPLIED(LINE 3 / LINE 1) * (LINE 4) $ 153,344,595 6COST TO MEET EXISTING NEEDS …
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING Regular Meeting- October 10th, 2019, 4pm-6pm Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 1001) 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jared Breckenridge, Huston-Tillotson University Mykal Matthews, Huston-Tillotson University Jose Garibay, St. Edward’s University Jessica Riley, St. Edward’s University MEETING CALL TO ORDER- 4:00PM CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION a. Bylaws revisions/updates b. Election of chair and co-chair c. Focus for the school year 3. OLD BUSINESS & REPORTS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT Denise Basore, Austin Community College Krista Gehlhausen, Concordia University Pablo A. Pratt, University of Texas Matthew Barron, University of Texas Brandon Barrows, Concordia University
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 7, 2019, 10:00 a.m. 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Room 239B Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. 1.APPROVAL OF MINUTESa.Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and EmergencyMedical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meetingof August 28, 2019.2.NEW BUSINESSa.Consider and act upon Chief of Police Manley’s request to certify a CadetEligibility List in accordance with Article 14, Section 3(c) of the Agreementbetween the Austin Police Officers’ Association and the City of Austin.b.Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2019 Fire Captain written promotionalexamination administered on September 12, 2019 pursuant to the Texas LocalGovernment Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between theCity of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association Local 975, and Rule 7 ofthe City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency MedicalServices Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.CALL TO ORDER c.Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis CountyEMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boardsper Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination.(Christian Chorath)d.Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis CountyEMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boardsper Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination.(Kendall Zumwalt)e.Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis CountyEMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boardsper Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination.(Nicholas Molinelli)f.Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis CountyEMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boardsper Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination.(Leonardo Padron)g.Approve Commission meeting dates for calendar year 2020.3.STAFF BRIEFINGSa.Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinaryhearings and fit for duty actions.b.Future Meetings Schedule.c.Review of Commission Rules and Regulations: RULE 6 – PROBATION; RULE17 – CLASSIFIED SERVICE PROMOTIONS4.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSADJOURNMENT 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. …
Human Rights Commission Community Interest Announcement Central Health Board of Managers Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2019 5:30 p.m. Central Health 1111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702 A quorum of commission members may be present. No action will be taken. For more information, please contact the commission’s staff liaison, Jonathan Babiak, at (512) 974-3276 or by email at Jonathan.Babiak@austintexas.gov.
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 1 | Page REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:30pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Amanda Afifi Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Melissa Ayala Felicia Pena Ricardo Garay AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider Approval of August 27 meeting minutes 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING a. Meredith Bossin, Waterloo Greenway – new brand and project overview 5. STAFF BRIEFING a. None. Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2 | Page 6. OLD BUSINESS Report and discussion regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development and Access to Affordable Housing in Latino Communities work group b. Health work group c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group f. Representatives to MACC board and business 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission Elections b. Discussion and possible action regarding potential meeting with Austin Police Department c. Discussion and possible action regarding by-law changes to Commission name to recognize the more inclusive term ‘Latinx’ d. Discussion and possible action regarding awards and recognition of long standing Latinx family-owned businesses and civic contributors ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Jasso at (512) 974-9107 or via email …
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life ResourceAdvisoryCommission1 | P a g e SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 6:30p Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Amanda Afifi Zaira Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Melissa Ayala Felicia Pena Ricardo Garay Minutes Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Angelica Erazo at 6:30 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Carmen Llanes-Pulido, Amanda Afifi, Maria C. Solis, Rodolfo Jimenez, Cristina M. Adams, Angelica Erazo, Jovita Flay 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. None. 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER a. Commissioner Solis moved to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. Commissioner Adams seconded. Motion was approved unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commissioner Solis moved to approve the June 25 minutes. Commissioner Adams seconded. Motion passes unanimously. 4. COMMUNITY BRIEFING a. Lourdes Rodriguez – Central Health Equity Policy Council, Dell Medical School Hispanic Latino Quality of Life ResourceAdvisoryCommission2 | P a g e (Did not show) 5. STAFF BRIEFING a. Ricardo Soliz, PARD Planning Division Manager - Our Parks, Our Future Long Range Plan, Parks and Recreation. 6. OLD BUSINESS Report, discussion and possible action regarding working groups and commissioners’ assignments: a. Economic Development, Land Development, and Access to Affordable Housing in Latino Communities work group: Zaira Garcia to be added to group b. Health work group: Ricardo Garay to be added to group. c. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee: Commissioner Solis to be representative, with Commissioner Afifi as back-up d. Representatives to Commission on Seniors: Commissioner Solis, no update. e. Budget and Policy Priorities work group: Commissioners Afifi and Solis provided update on the Budget Work Group meeting held on August 24th, where Department …
LIBRARY COMMISSION September 23, 2019 – 6:30 PM Carver Branch 1161 Angelina St. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. Citizen Communication: General The first 5 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. 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting 3. Welcome and Introduction of Carver Branch Manager, Doreen Boyd 4. Briefing: Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships 5. Old Business: none 6. New Business: a. Discussion of briefing and agenda topics for future meetings, October – December 2019 b. Discussion and possible action a Recommendation to add a youth member to the Library Commission 7. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for September 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, policies, and APL Priorities. 8. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 9. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 before the meeting date. Please call Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 September, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 23 September, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina St., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna and Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, and Steven Self Board Members Absent: Commission Members Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; Rachel Nguyen, Communications Manager, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager, Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships, Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager 1. Citizen Communication: Jelina Tunstill spoke about the Community Action Network (CAN). 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dabbert’s motion and Vice Chair Finney’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Smyer and Williams absent. 3. Introductions and Welcome: Doreen Boyd, Carver Branch Manager, gave an update about branch activities. 4. Briefing: Summer Reading Wrap-Up Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships, gave an overview of 2019 Summer Reading for youth programs and participation. 5. Old Business: none Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 September, 2019 6. New Business: a. Discussion of briefing and agenda topics for future meetings, October – December 2019 The following topics were suggested: Civic Engagement (October); APL Bookmobile services; Collections in foreign languages; Fine Free Libraries; APL Strategic Plan; Collection Development overview; Marketing of Recycled Reads and APL; Youth Task Force Update; Library Foundation; Revenue Generation; Equity of Services; Library Trends and how APL can Incorporate them; Library Commission Alignment with SD23 b. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation to add a youth member to the Library Commission. No action was taken. 7. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for August 2019 covering programming highlights, volunteer services, revenue, and policy updates: Questions from commissioners included: How did the Library budget come out for FY20? Is there an APL organizational chart? What is planned for the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill reopening? Is there a public participation component to Library renovations? 8. …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 August, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 26 August, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Ave., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna and Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: none Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; Rachel Nguyen, Communications Manager, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager, Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships, Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; Mindy Reed, Manager, Recycled Reads Bookstore; Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager; Chip Pryor, IT Supervisor Sr.; David Faulkner, Program Specialist 1. Citizen Communication: Carlos Leon spoke about limited public forums. 2. Approval of Minutes from the July 22, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Finney’s motion and Commission member Williams’ second on a 9-0 vote. 3. Introductions and Welcome: Michael Abramov, North Village Branch Manager, gave an update about branch activities. 4. Presentation: Austin Library Foundation Cecily Sailer, Programs & Events Director gave an overview of Foundation fundraising activities and programs. 5. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on Recycled Reads Working Group Recommendation. The following citizens spoke: Carlos Leon, Bob Stevens, Steve Neel, Barbara McArthur, Chip Harris, and Nancy Harris. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 August, 2019 Library Commission Recommendation 201900826-5a: The Future of Recycled Reads was approved on Commission Member Ramos’ motion and Vice Chair Finney’s second on a 9-0 vote. b. Update, discussion and possible action on Library Youth Policies. Citizen Carlos Leon spoke. Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services and Pam Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services gave a presentation on Positive Youth Engagement at APL. 6. New Business: none 7. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for August 2019 covering programming highlights, volunteer services, revenue, and policy updates: Director Weeks covered APL locations used as cooling centers; HVAC repairs at the Austin History Center, and Drag Queen Storytime. 8. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries: Chair Hanna went with her mother …
Subject: Addition of a Youth Member to the City of Austin Library Commission Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Add a [voting] position on the Library Commission to be filled by a member of the Austin Public Library Teen Library Council. Description of Recommendation to Council In an effort to increase positive youth engagement, the APL Youth Advisory Task Force has recommended that the Library Commission include a youth member (someone between 13-18 years of age) from the APL Teen Library Council as a [voting?] member of the Commission. This addition will allow the Commission to more effectively include youth perspectives as they make recommendations regarding library policies and procedures. Rationale: The Austin Public Library serves all ages, but a significant percentage of library patrons are children and youth. For teens, the public library provides a safe place to be when school is not in session as well as a place to learn and develop important life skills. Recently, a Youth Advisory Task Force undertook a review of its policies and procedures surrounding children and youth in the library. One of the Youth Task Force recommendations is to have a member of the Library Commission who is between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. Having a youth member would assist the Commission in making recommendations regarding the health and safety of youth patrons as well as the best ways to foster their development into engaged and productive citizens. Adding a youth member to the Library Commission would support the Austin Public Libraries Strategic Priorities of Lifelong Learning; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and Civic and Community Engagement. It would also support the City’s strategic priorities in the following areas: • Safety: Being safe in our home, at work, and in our community. • Health and Environment: Enjoying a sustainable environment and a healthy life, physically and mentally. • Culture and Lifelong Learning: Being enriched by Austin's unique civic, cultural, ethnic, and learning opportunities. __________________ Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board member can sig
1 September 2019 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Exhibits ________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 4 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 4 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 6 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch Monthly Report __________________________________________ 9 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report __________________________________________ 11 Interior Renovations Monthly Report ________________________________________________________ 14 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report _______________________________________ 16 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 18 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 20 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 20 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 20 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 20 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 21 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 21 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 21 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 22 Performance Indicators for August _________________________________________________________ 22 Revenue ______________________________________________________________________________ 22 Volunteers ____________________________________________________________________________ 22 Policies _______________________________________________________________________________ 22 3 HIGHLIGHTS Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Reopening October 21 The Austin Public Library, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd., will reopen to the public on Monday, Oct. 21, after being closed since last year for a complete renovation. The public is invited to a reopening celebration from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill. Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8, is expected to attend. 10 10 10 Recycled Reads 10 Year Anniversary On October 10 we will be celebrating 10 years of Recycled Reads goodness! Diverting over 3000 tons of materials from the landfill since we have started, Recycled Reads has become a place where individuals, other library systems in Central Texas, and groups can drop off their books for a chance of a second life. Recycled Reads provide books and media for mostly two dollars and under, and is a fun place to hunt for book treasures. It is a gathering place for poets, re-use minded individuals, Fix-It Clinics, crafters and collectors, book and music lovers. Come join us to help us mark this 10th year of operation! We will be having: Live Music with Joe Blanda A reusable mug decorating craft A discussion about Sustainable Party Planning by Bernadette Noll And more! Exhibits Entre Líneas, curated by Coka Treviño features the work of artists María Fernanda Barrero, Luisa Duarte, and Jenelle Esparza, celebrating women in Latin American and Hispanic communities. Historically, much of this group’s contributions have fallen in between the lines. This exhibition explores displacement, labor, boundaries, and fragility, in hopes to evoke pride and empower Latinas …
Summer Reading Program 2019 Report Programs for ages 5-10 142 programs with 14,782 attendees We had a lot of fun this summer with some terrific programs! We had 7 different in-house created kit programs this year (Fairy Houses, Geronimo Stilton Party, Halloween in Summer, Magical Creatures, Space Camp, Super Narwhal and Jelly Party, Water Art). We hosted 16 different performers this year including the Austin Symphony, 123 Andres, All Rhythms, Austin Opera, Austin Reptile Show, Bernadette Nason, Bright Star Theatre, Buffalo Soldiers, Carolina Storyteller, Elizabeth Kahura, Magician John O’Bryant, Magik Theatre, Pollyanna Theatre, Rolie Polie Guacamole, Sandbank Shadow Factory, and Bill Balboa from Sea Grant Texas. APL’s in-house puppet troupe, Literature Live! also performed Jack and the Bean-stalk! Super Narwhal and Jelly Party Buffalo Soldiers Magical Creatures: How many more of these are there--can we go to all of the magical creatures programs? Halloween in Summer: "We had the best time OMG it was so much fun!!! Great program if this summer!! We have the best Library system around!!" Austin Opera: “The Austin Opera program for kids was great! Just the right mix of entertainment, fun and culture.” Buffalo Soldiers: "The Buffalo Soldiers were great. My grands loved participating in the storytelling activities. They gave informative in-formation about dangerous animals if ever in areas with them & what to do--we remained afterwards to ask more questions." Austin Symphony Partnership 7 programs at Central with 6,494 attendees “Loved having the Austin Symphony at the Milwood Library! My kids enjoyed having live music and touching/playing the instru-ments. This exposure is invaluable, and I appreciated it was available at the local library.” “A great exposure to kids to violin, cello, and other instruments in a very kid friendly manner. Thank you for the opportunity!” “We loved having Symphony events in North Austin!” Austin Symphony Art Park This was our second year of hosting this annual Austin tradition at the library and it was spectacular. We had an overwhelming response and are already planning for 2020 and 2021. The Austin Symphony creates 2 hours of programming that includes an instrument petting zoo for hands-on experience, 2 symphony performances per program, as well as storytelling and crafts. It is jam packed with experiences for all ages. This year we also had the opportunity to hold two symphony programs in the branches and they were so success-ful we are looking forward to expanding that to more …
1 a E, j HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AGENDA Monday, September 23, 2019 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment City Hall Executive Session Conference Room (Room 1027) (This meeting is open to the public.) 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS:Sareta Davis, Chair Kristian Caballero, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Isabel Casas Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan White CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Citizens 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. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Review of By-laws that address proper decorum (Chair Davis). 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by the City Attorney regarding the Human Rights Commission’s public hearing and appeal processes (Caballero/Weigel). Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney b. Presentation by the City Attorney on City Code Chapter 5-2, Discrimination in Public Accommodations (Caballero/Weigel). Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney c. Consideration, discussion, and possible appropriate action on a letter from the City of Austin Human Rights Commission to the Austin Independent School District Board of 2 Trustees in support of their work on creating a new human sexuality curriculum (Garry Brown/Casas). d. Discussion on the decriminalization of homelessness (Caballero/Weigel). e. Discussion on the prevention of homelessness (Caballero/Weigel). f. Discussion regarding the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act: the prevention and prohibition of discrimination in employment based on reproductive rights, including but not limited to the right to an abortion, the right to utilize in-vitro fertilization, and the right to pregnancy and childbirth outside of marriage (Weigel/Caballero). Amanda Beatriz Williams, Repro Power Austin; Erika Galindo, Repro Power Austin; Aimee Arrambide, Repro Power Austin; Heidi Gerbracht, Repro Power Austin; Emily Martin, Repro Power Austin 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key priority areas of concern for 2019-2020, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 …
1 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, September 23, 2019 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Staff in Attendance: Monika Arvelo, Assistant Director, Human Resources Department (HRD); Jonathan Babiak, Human Resources Coordinator, HRD 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of August 26, 2019 were approved on a vote of 6-0: Commissioner Museitif motion, Commissioner Garry Brown second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Commissioner Breckenridge and Commissioner Jamarr Brown were absent. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Davis reviewed bylaws that address proper decorum. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by the City Attorney regarding the Human Rights Commission’s public hearing and appeal processes (Caballero/Weigel). Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney, presented to the Commission and answered questions from the Commission. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. b. Presentation by the City Attorney on City Code Chapter 5-2, Discrimination in Public Accommodations (Caballero/Weigel). Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney presented to the Commission and answered questions from the Commission. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. 2 c. Consideration, discussion, and possible appropriate action on a letter from the City of Austin Human Rights Commission to the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees in support of their work on creating a new human sexuality curriculum (Garry Brown/Casas). The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. d. Discussion on the decriminalization of homelessness (Caballero/Weigel). The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. e. Discussion on the prevention of homelessness (Caballero/Weigel). The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. f. Discussion regarding the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act: the prevention and prohibition of discrimination in employment based on reproductive rights, including but not limited to the right to an abortion, the right to utilize in-vitro fertilization, and the …
AUSTIN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONPublic Accommodations Appeal Hearings Code of City Ordinances Title 5, Civil RightsThe Commission investigates charges of discrimination which occur within the City, including:•Fair Housing•Public Accommodations•Employment•Discrimination against People with AIDS•Disability Discrimination Comparison of Legal AuthorityHousing•Texas Local Gov’t Code, Chapter 214 (Fair Housing Ordinances)•Texas Property Code, Chapter 301 (Fair Housing Act)•City Ordinances, Part 5, Civil Rights, Section 5-1Employment•Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21 (Local Commissions)•City Ordinances, Part 5, Civil Rights, Chapter 5-3Public Accommodations•City Ordinances, Part 5, Chapter 5-2•No other state law authority Charge Investigation •File charge within 180 days of alleged occurrence•Notice to Responding Party•Staff determines if charging party made an allegation covered under Chapter 5-2.•Reasonable Cause Determination Staffs Reasonable Cause DeterminationReasonable Cause Found •Staff makes efforts to resolve the matter through informal methods, including conference, conciliation, and persuasion.No Reasonable Cause•Dismissal of the charge and notification to the charging party and the respondent.•Charging party may file a “request for review”of the dismissal within 10 days of receiving notice. This request triggers the hearing before the Commission. Open Meetings Act, City Ordinancesand ResolutionsHearing Process and Procedures Open Meetings Act: Rights of the Public•A meeting that is “open to the public” under the Act is one that the public is permitted to attend.•The Act does not entitle the public to choose the items to be discussed or to speak about items on the agenda. A governmental body may, however, give members of the public an opportunity to speak at a public meeting. If it does so, it may set reasonable limits on the number, frequency, and the time allotted to each speaker. Austin City Ordinance: 5-2 Civil Rights•City Ordinance requires the Commission to hear from the charging party. •The Commission, “shall conduct a hearing and provide the charging party an opportunity to appear to present evidence.”•Open Meetings Act permits limits on the time and scope of the statements made at an open meeting. Resolution 20170518-015•Procedures for Austin City Council Meetings, Public Hearings, and Appeals.•Members of the public are required to register before being permitted to speak, EXCEPT:•City Ordinance 5-2 requires the Commission to permit the charging party to speak.•Resolution 20170518-015, Division 2. Appeals also requires the Commission to permit the charging partyto speak. •Other speakers must register to speak for or against the charging party’s appeal. Order of Proceedings1.Report from City Staff2.Presentation from charging party, limited to 5 minutes. In the 5 minutes, the charging party may call witnesses for examination. 3.Comments …
DISCRIMINATIONS IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONSAUSTIN CITY CODE CHAPTER 5-2CITY OF AUSTIN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONSEPTEMBER 23, 2019 POLICYIt is the policy of the City to bring about through fair, orderly and lawful procedures, the opportunity of each person to obtain goods and services in a public accommodation without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS -AUSTIN CITY CODE CHAPTER 5-2 -AUSTIN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -9/23/20192 POLICYThis policy recognizes that individuals possess the right to obtain goods and services in a public accommodation without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. This policy also recognizes that denying such rights because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability: is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City and constitutes an unjust denial or deprivation of these inalienable rights within the power and the proper responsibility of government to prevent. DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS -AUSTIN CITY CODE CHAPTER 5-2 -AUSTIN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -9/23/20193 DISCRIMINATION The direct or indirect exclusion, distinction, segregation, limitation, refusal, denial or any other differentiation in the treatment of a person because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability in a public accommodation. DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS -AUSTIN CITY CODE CHAPTER 5-2 -AUSTIN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -9/23/20194 PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONan inn, hotel, motel or other lodging establishment for transient guests, excluding an establishment: located in a building with five or less rooms for rent or hire and occupied by the owner or operation as a primary residence;a restaurant, cafeteria, lunchroom, lunch counter, soda fountain, or other facility principally engaged in selling food for consumption on the premises, including a facility located on the premises of a retail establishment or a gasoline station;a movie theatre, theater, concert hall, sports arena, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment;DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS -AUSTIN CITY CODE CHAPTER 5-2 -AUSTIN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -9/23/20195 PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONa bar, tavern, pub, drinking establishment, or facility where alcoholic beverages are served for consumption on the premises;a retail establishment that sells goods or services; andan establishment within an establishment and an establishment which holds itself out as serving patrons of a covered establishment. DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS -AUSTIN CITY CODE CHAPTER 5-2 -AUSTIN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -9/23/20196 REQUIRESA person, including …
September 23, 2019 To the Trustees of the Austin independent School District: We, the Undersigned, are members of the City of Austin Human Rights Commission. Some of the Commission’s duties include the following: 1. Advise and consult the Austin City Council on all matters involving racial, religious or ethnic discrimination and devise practices to promote equal opportunity. 2. Advisory body on non-discrimination policies, investigate complaints of prejudice and discrimination and conduct educational programs. 3. Secure for all individuals in the City freedom from discrimination because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. In light of #3 above, and after hearing some of the discussions by a few members of the public in response to the new AISD Human Sexuality curriculum, we write to add our voice in support of your work. Not only are we pleased to see that these studies cover the usual discussions of anatomy, physiology, puberty, reproduction, and HIV and STDs, but it also includes conversations about healthy relationships, the need for personal safety, and gender identity and expression and sexual orientation. In a state where anyone can be fired for any reason, including for just loving someone of their choice, these conversations are vital. In response to some of the hateful things said at the AISD Board of Trustees meeting on August 26, 2019, the Austin HRC felt the need to especially mention our strong support in making sure that transgender lives are a part of this curriculum. At last count, 18 transgender individuals have been killed so far this year in this country; 24 were killed in the United States last year. In fact, the American Medical Association has said that the violence facing the transgender community is an “epidemic” and is especially amplified for transgender people of color. Let’s be very clear here. Every person, be they straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, intersex, non-binary, transgender, or whatever anyone wants to identify as, regardless of color, is a human being. The Austin HRC applauds what you are trying to do here. Thank you so much for your very important work. Sincerely, Sareta Davis, Chair Kristian Caballero, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Isabel Casas, Commissioner Idona Griffith, Commissioner Maram Museitif, Commissioner Courtney Santana, Commissioner Alicia Weigel, Commissioner Nathan White, Commissioner
Background The Austin City Council has a long history of boldly supporting reproductive rights. With their passage of “Rosie’s Resolution” (2018) and the “Abortion is Healthcare” resolution (2017), the Mayor and Council Members affirmed abortion as a critical form of reproductive health care and uplifted the importance of comprehensive coverage of abortion care—denouncing racist and classist coverage bans. Most recently, Council unanimously passed a resolution to study the impact of a possible boycott of the state of Alabama in response to the state’s passage of an abortion ban. Furthermore, Austin has been at the forefront of protecting against employment discrimination. In this moment of crisis, the time is now for the Austin City Council to take the next steps in strong support of reproductive health and abortion care in our city. Austin-based grassroots organizations Lilith Fund and NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, with support from the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the Equity Agenda, are suggesting the Austin Human Rights Commission address the problem of employment discrimination against individuals for their reproductive health decisions by expanding the current employment NDO to include protections related to reproductive health decisions. The recommendations are also informed by NIRH’s Local Reproductive Freedom Index, a 2017 report that evaluated 40 cities based on their policies related to reproductive health, rights, and justice. Austin received a score of 3 stars, out of a possible 5 stars. Alignment with City priorities ●City of Austin Strategic Direction 2023 ○Economic opportunity and affordability ○Health and environment ○Government that works for all Austin already has a robust NDO ordinance in place; we are asking that the language be amended where appropriate to explicitly include reproductive health decisions in the list of protections. Austin deserves a non-discrimination ordinance that prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive health decisions: ●The Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act (RHNDA) protects individuals from being fired or facing other repercussions in the workplace because of decisions around their reproductive health. There have been a number of disturbing examples across the country of employers discriminating against employees because of their reproductive health decisions, such as having an abortion, using in vitro fertilization or birth control. ●In this current climate of attacks on abortion, this protection is needed more than ever. People need to know that accessing the abortion care they need – especially if it requires taking time off to travel long-distances to reach a provider – won’t …
11 DUPONT CIRCLE, NW, #800, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 P: (202) 588 5180 WWW.NWLC.ORG HEALTH | PAGE 1 REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS & HEALTH STATES TAKE ACTION TO STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN FOR THEIR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS Across the country, employers are discriminating against their employees because they disagree with their employees’ personal reproductive health care decisions. Women are being punished, threatened, or fired for having an abortion, using birth control, for undergoing in vitro fertilization in order to get pregnant, or for having sex without being married. It is unfair that a person would be fired or discriminated against because of a decision about whether to prevent pregnancy or start a family. Fortunately, states have begun to step forward to protect employees, introducing legislation to make it clear that bosses cannot take adverse action against or harass an employee because of their personal reproductive health care decision. EMPLOYERS ARE DISCRIMINATING AGAINST THEIR EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR PERSONAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH DECISIONS. Women remain at serious risk of workplace discrimination based on their reproductive health decisions. Employers are discriminating against women for seeking to prevent pregnancy and threatening to fire workers for using birth control. • In 2012, politicians in Arizona revised a long-standing law requiring insurance coverage of birth control to make it easier for a boss to penalize an employee for using it.1 • After Wisconsin passed a law in 2009 requiring insurance plans to cover birth control, the Madison Catholic Diocese warned employees that if they took advantage of the benefit, they could face termination.2 Employers are firing women for pursuing pregnancy through the use of assisted reproductive technology. • Christa Dias, an unmarried teacher for two schools with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, was fired after she became pregnant through artificial insemination.3 • Kelly Romenesko was fired from her seven-year job teaching French because she and her husband used in vitro fertilization to become pregnant.4 • Emily Herx was fired from her teaching job in Indiana for using in vitro fertilization. According to a local paper, Herx wrote a letter to school officials after being informed of her firing in which she lamented being forced to choose between keeping her job and starting a family.5 Employers are firing women for having sex outside of marriage. • Christine John, a kindergarten teacher in Michigan, was called into a meeting with school officials. They asked why she was four months pregnant when …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 AT 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Commission Members _____ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) _____ Aan Coleman (District 8) _____ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) _____ Beau Frail (District 6) _____ Samuel Franco (District 3) _____ Katie Halloran (District 7) _____ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) _____ Ben Luckens (District 10) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff _____ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) _____ Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison _____ Bart Whatley (District 9) _____ Nichole Koerth, Staff Liaison _____ Josue Meiners (District 4) ____ Aaron Jenkins, Staff Liaison AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to speak regarding items not on the agenda; 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Travis project, addressed at 80 Red River Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Leah Bojo, Drenner Group; Gordon Ip, Genesis Living; Mike Fraze, Studio Outside; Steve Drenner, Drenner Group); b. Courtesy briefing and discussion on the Walter E. Long Master Plan project (Ricardo Soliz, COA-PARD; Gregory Montes, COA- PARD; Kim McKnight, COA-PARD); c. Courtesy briefing and discussion of the Street Impact Fee proposal (Cole Kitten, COA-ATD; Liane Miller, COA- ATD); 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. None; Page 2 of 3 4. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the August 26, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Liaison Reports; c. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; d. Discussion of a letter to City Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice-Chair M. Gonzalez); e. Discussion and possible action on the Memo Recommending Code Amendments related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program (Chair D. Carroll); 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. None; 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 7. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 …
David Carroll, ChairMartha Gonzales, Vice ChairAan ColemanBeau FrailSamuel FrancoKatie HalloranMelissa Henao-RobledoBen LuckensJosue MeinersEvan TaniguchiBart WhatleyJorge Rousselin,Executive LiaisonNichole Koerth,Staff LiaisonAaron D. JenkinsStaff LiaisonDesign Commission - Recommendation for The Travis ProjectPage 1 City of Austin Design Commission 1 of 1 DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20190923-02A Date: September 24, 2019 Subject: Design Commission recommendation for The Travis project, located at 80 Red River Street, to determine substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Motioned By: Aan Coleman Seconded By: Evan Taniguchi Amendment 01: Katie Halloran Amendment 02: Beau Frail Amendment 03: Samuel Franco Recommendation: The Austin Design Commission recommends that the 80 Red River Street project, as presented on September 23, 2019, is in substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, with amendments. Rationale: Dear Director of Planning and Zoning, This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the 80 Red River Street project, as presented to the body on September 23, 2019 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The recommendation included three friendly amendments: 1. Recommend that the applicant coordinates with Cap Metro on future transit connecting to Red River Street adjacent to the property. 2. Recommend that the applicant evaluate adding more public restrooms to serve the Café, the Art Space, the Dog Park, and the Food Truck dining area. Currently only one restroom is provided. 3. Recommend that the applicant evaluate the possibility of making the dog park open to the public. It could compliment the food truck dining area. Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: 11 - 0 - 0 For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Katie Halloran, Evan Taniguchi, Ben Lukens, Beau Frail, Martha Gonzales, Samuel Franco, Melissa Henao-Robledo, Bart Whatley, Josue Meiners Against: n/a Abstain: n/a Absent: n/a Recused: n/a Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission
1/2 MEMORANDUM Date: June 11, 2019 To: City of Austin Design Commission From: Planning & Urban Design Working Group Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program review of 80 Red River Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Meeting Date: May 30, 2019; 12:00 pm, One Texas Center, Room 500 Applicant: Leah Bojo – Drenner Group Architect: GDA Architects The following is a summary of the comments from the City of Austin Design Commission Working Group in response to the follow-up presentation of the 80 Red River Street Project. The initial presentation to the Working Group was held on April 25. In general, the Working Group concluded that the project remains deficient in substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. The items below are the individual guidelines which the Working Group finds as non-compliant that contribute the most to the summary of overall non-compliance. (The items from the first meeting that do comply or are not applicable or were not discussed as high-concern have not been restated) AREA WIDE GUIDELINES • Create mixed-use development- The Working Group does not consider the project mixed use due to the primary use being residential/hotel with a very small retail use that is not placed or sized to emphasize accessibility to the public. With the location of the coffee shop on the opposite end of the primary public pedestrian path, the shop is “tucked-in” and away from the public eye and appears to be associated with the hotel and residences and not the public realm. GUIDELINES FOR THE PUBLIC STREETSCAPE • Reinforce pedestrian activity- Great Streets is not provided and as per COA staff is not required. However, the Working Group as stated in the prior memorandum still finds that the project could incorporate “Great Streets-like” features to meet the intent of this gate-keeper requirement for Density Bonus. A generous shaded sidewalk articulated with shade trees, pavers, benches (and/or seating nooks), pedestrian scale lighting, bicycle racks, trash and pet-waste receptacles, drinking fountains, and similar are encouraged to meet this urban infrastructure goal. • Enhance the streetscape- Great Streets is not provided, furniture and kiosks are not provided. Project does not comply and does not provide solutions that satisfy the intent of this section. (see comments above) • No street trees provided- Project does not comply with this section. (see above) • Provide pedestrian-scaled lighting- Project does not comply with this section (see above) …
1/4 MEMORANDUM Date: May 03, 2019 To: City of Austin Design Commission From: Planning & Urban Design Working Group Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program review of 80 Red River Street project for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Meeting Date: April 25, 2019; 12:00 pm, One Texas Center, Room 500 Applicant: Leah Bojo – Drenner Group Architect: GDA Architects The project is located at the southwest corner of Red River and Davis Streets. Existing zoning for the property is CBD. It lies within the boundary of the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and the Rainey Street District of the Downtown Austin Plan. The lot area is 2.291 acres (99,796 SF) and the total proposed project area is 1,236,806 square feet. The proposed FAR for this project is 13:1, this is more than the 8:1 maximum allowed, so an increase in FAR of 5:1 is being requested. Two towers are being proposed. One with a building height of 695 feet and a second with a height of 575 feet. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required, at a minimum, to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: 1. Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines 2. Provide streetscape improvements that meet the Great Streets Program Standards. 3. Commit to a minimum of 2-Star rating under Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. WORKING GROUP COMMENTS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development- 13:1 FAR being requested. Height is taller than most building in this area. Project complies with this section. 2. Create mixed-use development- The project has residential main use. The retail use is very small. There are not two uses per half block. This project does not comply with this section. Provide a greater amount of uses to comply. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets- This project is not proposing to permanently close any streets. Project complies with this section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- Project has one way in and one way out on Red River Street. Vehicular access will have adverse effects on neighborhood traffic flow. The project does not comply with this section. 5. Incorporate civic art in both public and private development- Although unclear as to the final form, public art is being proposed at pedestrian trail head. This project complies with this section. 6. Protect important public views- Project is not within the Capitol View …
AUSTIN BOAT HOUSETHE WALLER CREEK TUNNELTHE MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTERTHE VAN ZANDT HOTELTHE SHORE CONDOMINIUMRAINEY STREETSITE SITE EASEMENTS PRIOR FOCUSEXPANDED FOCUSPUBLIC REALM FOCUS TITLEPUBLIC REALM EXPERIENCES WATERLOO GREENWAY ACCESS POINT UPPER AND LOWER PROMENADE WATERLOO OVERLOOK RETAIL / CAFÉ SPACE PREVIOUS BICYCLE KAYAK FOCUS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE INDOOR / OUTDOOR GALLERY PUBLIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE STUDIO PUBLIC ART OUTDOOR GALLERY WALL EXPANDABLE PUBLIC ART EVENT VENUE PUBLIC FOOD TRUCK PLAZAEXPANDABLE PUBLIC ART EVENT VENUEPUBLIC ART OUTDOOR GALLERY WALL TITLEPUBLIC REALM EXPERIENCES TITLESITE PLAN WITH INTERIOR BUILDING PLANS
WALTER E. LONG METROPOLITAN PARKMaster Plan Review –City CouncilOctober 2019 PARK MASTER PLAN3,695 ac. (overall)Develops an overall vision for the park for current and future guidance Identifies types of recommended recreation uses Prioritizes initial development phase(s) Serves as a reference for future developmentZilkerParkRoy G. Guerrero ParkWalter E. Long Park+/-350 ac. Technical Advisory Group Community Stakeholder Focus GroupsLocal/citywide individuals/entitiesMeetings with area communityPublic Events and Public InteractionIn-person intercept survey Four public meetings at Decker Middle School (March to December 2018)Online EngagementThree opinion surveysMap blogWorkshops with PARD StaffElected/Appointed Officials and BoardsBoards and CommissionsCity CouncilPUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS HISTORY OF THE PARKInitial Master Plan 1966Federally FundedInteresting SimilaritiesUses, Zones, Access POTENTIAL FUTURE SUPPLY OF RETAIL & OFFICE/COMMERCIAL USES (EPS)(1)Captures emerging development; may not represent all development within a 5-mile radius.Sources: ESRI; CoStar; Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.(# of res. units)(sq. ft.)(sq. ft.)(# of rooms) Development PotentialHigh developability –potential for extensive construction (e.g., buildings, surface parking, athletic fields, infrastructure, etc.)Moderate developability –potential for condensed construction (e.g., playgrounds, picnic areas, etc.)Low developability –potential for low impact construction (e.g., trails, boardwalks, pavilions, etc.)Very limited development –very limited construction, if any (e.g., wetlands, trails, etc.)BACKGROUND –ANALYSIS ActiveActive sports and amenities, organized events, more significant infrastructure, often greater costPassiveLess development/infrastructure, casual activities & hobbies, often less costEnvironmental/NaturalPreservation of vegetation/wildlife, nature-based activities, less development/infrastructure, often less costArts and CulturalCommunity enrichment amenities, activities, and programs, infrastructure and costs range from very little to extensiveTYPES OF RECREATION (PARK USE ZONES) PREFERRED FRAMEWORK PLAN ILLUSTRATIVE MASTER PLANAny proposed park development will comply with applicable City codes and standards or will seek necessary variances. CIRCULATION AROUND THE PARK MASTER PLAN –AREA DETAILS Any proposed park development will comply with applicable City codes and standards or will seek necessary variances. DAY USE / EXISTING LAKESIDE PARK AREAAny proposed park development will comply with applicable City codes and standards or will seek necessary variances. Any proposed park development will comply with applicable City codes and standards or will seek necessary variances. EXPO CENTER AREAAny proposed park development will comply with applicable City codes and standards or will seek necessary variances. PROJECTED OVERALL DEVELOPMENT COST RANGES(1) POTENTIAL PHASE 1 (SOUTH SHORE) DEVELOPMENTPotential Cost Ranges:(1)Initial Phase 1(A) $10 to $20 millionCould include:Gate, Parking, Restrooms, Picnicking Facilities, Initial Infrastructure for Rowing Events Phase 1(B) $15 to $25 millionCould include: Play area, boathouse, day use facilities, Additional Event/Water Activities InfrastructurePhase(s) 1(C) and beyond Cost to TBDCould include: Central recreation area, pier, Lakeside …
Austin Transportation DepartmentStreet Impact FeesDesign Commission | September 23, 2019 2Topics•Street Impact Fee Overview•SIF Study Assumptions Report•Next Steps•Questions 3What are Street Impact Fees?•One-time fee for New Development•Calculation to determine the cost of growthfor street infrastructure 4Project Purpose: Why Street Impact Fees?•Determining a method for growth to pay for growth that is:•Equitable •Predictable•Transparent•Ultimate purpose is to develop a fair and reasonable fee development should pay for auto capacity improvements 5What Impact Fees Do•Impact Fees encourage a system that:•Funds transportation improvements: Continues to fund transportation improvements through the development process•Is fair among future developments: Fee is consistent and independent of when developers build (first or last)•Encourages building infrastructure: Allows flexibility to require infrastructure to be built up front•Is equitable in that all new development can contribute: All developments can contribute relative to their impact regardless of meeting a TIA threshold 6How do we calculate the “cost of growth for street infrastructure?”•Project new growth for the next 10 years•Establish Service Areas within which a maximum impact fee is determined•Develop Land Use Assumptions and corresponding growth within each Service Area •Project corresponding roadway capacity needs (Roadway Capacity Plan) to accommodate that growth within each Service Area 7What can Street Impact Fees pay for?Non Capacity Related Projects:•Projects not included in the Roadway Capacity Plan •Repair, operation and maintenance of existing or new facilities•Upgrades to serve existing development•Administrative costs of operating the programComponents that canbe paid forComponents that cannotbe paid for Capacity Related Projects:✓Construction cost of capital improvements in the Roadway Capacity Plan •Roadways –additional lanes, bridges, sidewalks and other “appurtenances” of roadways•Intersections –Signals, turn lanes✓Corridor Planning and Preliminary Engineering✓Survey and Engineering fees✓Land acquisition costs✓Debt Service of Street Impact Fee Plan✓Study/Update Costs 8DataCollectionOct -Dec Jan -Mar Apr -JunJul -Sep Oct-Dec Jan -Mar … Jul -Sep … Jan -Mar … Jul –Sep Oct -Dec Jan –Mar →201620172018Service Areas and Land Use AssumptionsFee Calculation and Policy DevelopmentSTREET IMPACT FEECOUNCIL TOUCHPOINTSEstablish Advisory CommitteeMobility CommitteeCouncil action on PolicyStreet Impact Fee StudyCouncil comments on Service Areas, Land Use AssumptionsCouncil approval of study assumptionsPhase 1Phase 32019Phase 2Roadway Capacity Plan Development(in coordination with ASMP)Mobility CommitteeCouncil approval of ASMPWe are here 9SIF Study Assumptions Report 10Report Materials•Service Areas•Growth Projections•Roadway Capacity PlanCouncilapprovedonAugust22,2019 11Roadway Capacity PlanDeveloped with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan▪Street segment projects▪New roads▪Expand Roadway & Substandard Street (Widening)▪Access Management▪Intersection projects▪Signals▪Turn lanes▪Special intersections▪Bond Projects▪Capacity-related 12Street designs based on:•Street Network Table →ROW•Transportation Criteria Manual →Cross-sectionsLevel 3 -116’Level 3 -92’ 13Impact Fee Advisory Committee•Meeting Dates•December 1, 2016•February …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:02 p.m. Member List X David Carroll – Chair X Melissa Henao‐Robledo X Martha Gonzalez – Vice‐Chair X Ben Luckens X Aan Coleman X Evan Taniguchi X Beau Frail X Bart Whatley X Samuel Franco X Josue Meiners X Katie Halloran Support Staff in attendance: Jorge Rousselin (Executive Liaison; PAZ); Nichole Koerth (Staff Liaison; PAZ); Aaron Jenkins (Staff Liaison; PAZ) Commissioner B. Frail arrived at 6:07 p.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 17th & Guadalupe Apartments project, addressed at 313 W. 17th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Brockett Davidson, Rhode Partners); Brockett Davidson presented and answered questions from Commissioners. The motion to recommend the project as it complies with the Urban Design Guidelines was made by Vice‐Chair M. Gonzalez and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. A friendly amendment regarding the possibility of contracting local artists for their exhibit area, and the decoupling of parking, to be included in the lease agreement, was made by Commissioner S. Franco; and accepted by Vice‐Chair M. Gonzalez and Commissioner J. Meiners. Page 2 of 3 The motion, with friendly amendments, was approved on a vote of [10‐1‐0]. Commissioner A. Coleman opposed. b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Travis project, addressed at 80 Red River Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Leah Bojo, Drenner Group; Michael Schooler, GDA Architects; Anna Hoge, Consort, Inc.); Leah Bojo presented, with assistance from Michael Schooler and Mike Fraze (Studio Outside) The motion to postpone this item until the September 23rd Design Commission meeting was made by Chair D. Carroll and seconded by Commissioner B. Luckens. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of [11‐0‐0]. c. Discussion and possible action on the Pedestrian Advisory Council recommendations for the Congress Avenue Urban seeking support from the Commission. Presenter: Vice‐Chair Adam Greenfield; Adam Greenfield presented. The motion to support the project was made by Vice‐Chair M. Gonzalez and seconded by Commissioner B. Luckens. …
