Austin Parks and Recreation Department Waller Creek Boathouse Conditional Use Permit Presenters: Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA, PMP, Park Development Division Elizabeth Barhydt, Austin Rowing Club Executive Director WHO WHAT AND WHY WHO, WHAT AND WHY WHO is involved: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Austin Rowing Club (ARC) operating out of the Waller Creek Boathouse WHAT is the purpose: Compliance with City Code to permit consumption of alcohol in designated areas at Waller Creek Boathouse facility WHY are we here: To request support for new zoning in alignment with City of Austin Land Development Code Waller Creek Boathouse Conditional User Permit Presentation OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND WHO WHAT AND WHY Waller Creek Boathouse • Opened in 2012 • Austin Rowing Club is concessionaire operating the Boathouse • The Perch (formerly Alta’s Café) received a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) permit and began the sale of wine and beer in 2012 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) • CUP is required by Austin City Code of Ordinances for the sale of alcohol • CUP changes the zoning of the property from “PUBLIC” to “PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES (SPECIAL)” which will permit the sale of alcohol on parkland The CUP does not apply to special events. Events at Waller Creek Boathouse will continue to need a separate TABC agreement to serve alcohol. Waller Creek Boathouse Conditional User Permit Presentation TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION (TABC) • State commission governing the sale of wine and beer on-premises and in designated areas. • TABC license issued for a 2-year duration permitting the sale of wine and beer (not liquor) and is renewable. • Currently expires October 10, 2024. • Austin Police Department can issue citations for consumption of alcohol outside of defined boundaries or in violation of other state laws. • No one under the age of 18 can sell alcohol. No one under the age of 21 can consume alcohol. The CUP does not apply to special events. Events at Waller Creek Boathouse will continue to need a separate TABC agreement to serve alcohol. Waller Creek Boathouse Conditional User Permit Presentation OPERATIONAL PLAN WHO WHAT AND WHY Austin Rowing Club • 300 active rowing members, 70 staff members at peak season • Austin Rowing Club management agreement with vendor to adhere to CUP and TABC guidelines • Operating hours: • Monday – Sunday 8 am to 4 pm • Winter Hours: Closed Mon – Wed …
PARB Working Group - Budget February 6, 2024, 4pm – 4:40pm Virtual Attendees: Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Shelby Orme Absent: Nicole Merritt 1. Review Action Items from Last Meeting Vice Chair Flowers reviewed the “helpful tips” document with the timeline and tips for the full Board, and all agreed it should be distributed. Board Member Becker provided an updated on his review of past PARB budget recommendations. He observed they were mostly short and concise, and nothing particularly jumped out for reconsideration this year, however, he will circulate them to the working group. No update on Board Member Merritt’s item. Board Member Orme made a spreadsheet of all the boards/commissions and marked the potentially relevant ones. She will circulate this to the working group. 2. Potential Briefing from PARD In discussion with PARD, it was determined that late February will be better timing for their briefing. Tabled. 3. Discussion of Possible Items of Interest from Members from Last Board Meeting Zilker Shuttle The working group discussed the Zilker Shuttle recommendation from the last full PARB meeting. Board Member Becker expressed interest in the shuttle aspects of the recommendation, but noted the lift of understanding cost might be significant. Questions regarding scope of the study were raised by Board Member Franklin. Board Member Becker expressed interest in transportation solution and noted that a study may be too significant to tackle in this working group. Vice Chair Flowers notes that it was unclear whether this would be a budget recommendation for PARD or for Transportation and Public Works, and suggested we reach out to Urban Transportation Commission to collaborate. It’s worth noting that the paused Zilker Vision Plan did include a shuttle system. Working group agreed that a study would be too difficult to cost but that the foundation for costing a shuttle system was present. Board Member Becker agreed to look into the past work of costing a potential shuttle system and share it with the working group. Board Member Franklin agreed to reach out to the Chair of UTC to have a discussion and gauge their interest in collaborating. Dittmar Recreation Center Some concerns were raised by working group members about focusing on one recreation center when needs citywide are significant. Vice Chair Flowers noted that the department is in the process of a recreation center needs assessment, which should better inform citywide needs, and that it is …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, AT 9:00 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, (512)974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. Kavita Gupta, Commissioner McKenzie Frazier, Commissioner CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Andy Mormon, Commissioner John Umphress, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on December 18, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS Service Commission. ADJOURNMENT 2. Discussion regarding Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation to the Audit and Finance Committee of the Austin City Council for the Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Vice-Chair of the Municipal Civil 5. Discussion and possible action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matthew Chustz of the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users route through …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, December 18, 2023 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Andy Mormon, Chair Kevin Mullen, Vice Chair John Umphress Kavita Gupta Commissioners Absent: McKenzie Frazier Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, HRD April Roberts, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Abby Varela, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Sarah Williams, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator, HRD Teena Gray-Hale, Employee Relations, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Andy Mormon called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on November 13, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of November 13, 2023, were approved on Vice Chair Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a 4-0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, December 18, 2023 MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Disciplinary Probation appeal filed by Colin Wright from the Austin Water Utility. After the appeal was filed, the Disciplinary Action was changed to a written reprimand. Carol Guthrie, Business Manager with AFSCME Local 1624 and representative for Colin Wright, addressed the commission regarding this item. Megan Mosby, Assistant City Attorney and representative for the Austin Water Utility, addressed the commission regarding this item. Discussion was held and no action was taken. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. Discuss legal issues related to Item 3, discussion and possible action regarding the Disciplinary Probation appeal filed by Colin Wright from the Austin Water Utility. (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Chair Mormon recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 9:50 AM. The Commission deliberated received legal counsel in closed session on Item 3 of the agenda. Closed session ended, and Chair Mormon called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 10:25 AM. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from the Human Resources Department regarding City of Austin procedures for investigations and disciplinary actions. Teena Gray-Hale, Employee Relations Division Manager with the Human Resources Department, provided …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chi Lee Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on December 11, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presented by Cara Bertron, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action to consider a recommendation to support the Green Streets Initiative. Presented by Jana McCann, McCann Adams Studio. Sponsors: Chair Salinas, Commissioner Wittstruck WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding updates to the guidelines. Update from representative of the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting. Update from representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding last meeting. Update from representative of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding last meeting. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Nicole Corona at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov.
DESIGN COMMISSION | FEBRUARY 26, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995), Chen Chen Wu, City of Austin Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Community-Based Process 12 months 22 working group and drafting committee meetings 1,100 working group hours 38 focus group hours 2,200+ staff hours Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and explain historic review and designation processes • Support craftspeople, commissioners, and staff …
GREEN STREETS INITIATIVE to Keep Austin Cool February 26, 2024 City of Austin Design Commission Presentation Prepared by Kevin Howard, Urbinden, Jana McCann, FAIA, McCann Adams Studio and Kate McCarroll, LBJ School 2024 MPAF Candidate WHY AUSTIN NEEDS GREEN STREETS • We can address growth and climate change using public rights-of-way. As heat increases, shade and evaporative cooling from trees will be necessary for life, health and safety. • Street trees make walking, biking and taking transit possible in our increasingly longer and hotter summers. • Increasing vegetation - particularly trees - is an effective way to make Austin more livable and resilient to the effects of climate change. • Street trees are essential urban infrastructure, not just “nice-to-haves” or beautification”. Example of continuous shade trees at curbside, providing both shade and protection from road for sidewalk users STREET TREE BENEFITS LIFE SAFETY HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH AIR QUALITY WATER QUALITY URBAN HEAT CLIMATE CHANGE ECOSYSTEMS PUBLIC FINANCE CULTURE & IDENTITY Street trees along major transit corridors are essential if we expect to achieve our 50% mode split goal by 2039. WHERE ARE THE TREES? • Austin over-relies on private yards and natural areas for its urban forest, which are in wealthier parts of town. • • Less than 3% of Austin’s ROWs are required to have street trees, so our public pathways are rarely shaded. Yet, street trees are one of the most desired community benefits, according to many public surveys and in the “Contracts with Voters” in recent bond elections. The City’s Tree Canopy Map shows lack of “shade equity” on the east side. WHERE ARE OUR URBAN HEAT ISLANDS? • The worst urban heat island effects follow our paved street network. • YET, streets are where we walk, bike, roll, catch transit - exactly where it must be cooler. • AND, lower-income residents – who depend more on transit - live on the hotter, east side. • The worsening heat islands are a major public health risk for everyone, but especially for our must vulnerable communities. Heat Map of Austin showing the yellow, hottest areas focused in East Austin and Downtown WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES? 1. The LACK OF LEADERSHIP means that review staff are conducting reviews and making decisions, with little guidance and support. 2. Austin’s REGULATIONS are not aligned with City and community priorities: if they were, street trees would be required of development. 3. The …
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Kevin Howard Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Santiago, Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 Capital Express Central project. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on November 13, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 11/13/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner Wallace’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Gelles was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Staff briefing regarding the Urban Design Guidelines Update Engagement Plan. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project The Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Amanda Swor, Drenner Group PC, Jillian Agdern, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, and Chris Jackson, TBG Partners. There was a motion by Vice Chair Meiners, seconded by Commissioner Luckens, to recommend to City Council that the project the Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). There was a substitute motion to recommend to City Council that the project the Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2- 586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). The Design Commission recommends the following modifications: • Encourage the out-of-scale pedestrian gathering space along San Antonio Street • Encourage corner entrances to expand pedestrian access on San Antonio Street to be brought back into scale and Guadalupe Street • Enhance the north façade to encourage an active northeast corner • To use the City of Austin standard benches • Expand food and beverage service along 18th Street to enhance the primary entrance to the food and beverage area The substitute motion was approved …
REGUALR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION February 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Kate Csillagi, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on January 29, 2023. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Community Advocacy by Chair Zisman Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Maldonado Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Harold McMillan on a Black Artists and Professional Creatives Registry 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation by Jon Windham and Melissa Ayala on the “Past Deposits from a Future Yet to Come” video art installation at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park Presentation by KB Brookins on a proposal to create an Austin Poet Laureate program 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve revised Regular Schedule Schedule Arts Commission Retreat Schedule Joint Retreat with Music Commission Discussion and Possible Action on FY24-25 Budget Requests Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center AIPP Project. Establish a nominating committee to fill Art in Public Places Panel vacancy. 16. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from Emergency …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – January 2024 o Total HOT Collections January 2024 = $31,412,114 o 43% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund January 2024 = $2,999,857 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $6,266,665 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department February 26, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Status Reports • Contracts and Payments Elevate • Nexus Thrive • Arts Education (ARPA) • • • • • Nexus Elevate Thrive • Grant Funded activities this month • Guidelines updates C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Elevate Grant Status – 200 awardees • 198 Contracts sent (TLC holds the contract) • 198 Contracts signed/processed • 199 test payments issued • 198 test payments verified • 198 First payments issued (50% of award) - 99% of awardees • 135 Second payments issued (40% of award) - must complete Miles Partnership Marketing class (+take survey) or post to Visit Austin (+tell COA staff) to be eligible. • 4 Third payments issued (10% of award) - successful Final Report closeout • $4,859,500 Total Distribution to date ($6,250,000 total) • COA staff working with TLC re: outreach to non-responsive awardees. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Nexus Grant Status – 51 awardees • 51 Contracts sent (COA holds the contract) • 51 Contracts signed/processed • 42 test payments issued • 42 test payments verified • 42 First payments issued (90% of total award = $4,500) • $189,000 Total Distribution to date • TLC invoiced 11/1; takes 2-3 business days to process; Nexus funds will be distributed when it hits TLC account to those who have signed an agreement/ submitted financial information/ verified a test payment. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 Thrive Grant Status – 36 awardees • 36 Contracts sent (COA holds the contract) • 36 Contracts signed/processed • 36 test payments issued; 36 test payments verified • 36 First payments issued • 36 Second payments issued • 14 Third payments issued • $3,596,500 …
2024 Proposed Meeting Schedule (Revised) Arts Commission The montly meeting schedule is as follows: CANCELLED DATES January 15, 2024 (holiday) February 19, 2024 (holiday) MEETING DATES Monday, January 22, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 Monday, March 18, 2024 Monday, April 15, 2024 Monday, May 20, 2024 Monday, June 17, 2024 Monday, July 15, 2024 Monday, August 19, 2024 Monday, September 16, 2024 Monday, October 21, 2024 Monday, November 18, 2024 Monday, December 16, 2024 All meetings take place at 6 pm. LOCATION Austin Energy Austin Energy City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall 2024 Proposed Meeting Schedule Arts Commission The montly meeting schedule is as follows: CANCELLED DATES January 15, 2024 (holiday) February 19, 2024 (holiday) MEETING DATES Monday, January 22, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 Monday, March 18, 2024 Monday, April 15, 2024 Monday, May 20, 2024 Monday, June 17, 2024 Monday, July 15, 2024 Monday, August 19, 2024 Monday, September 16, 2024 Thursday, October 24, 2024 Monday, November 18, 2024 Monday, December 16, 2024 All meetings take place at 6 pm. LOCATION TBD TBD City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall
Artist Selection Memo to File January 30, 2024 Artist Selection Panel - Voting: Ja'nell N. Ajani - Curator and Scholar; Nate Cormier - Landscape Architect, Managing Studio Director, RIOS; Asha Iman Veal - Associate Curator, Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago; Rakhee Jain - Artist, recent AIPP commission; Meaghan Perry - Objects and Variable Media Conservator, Momentum Art Conservation; Non-voting: Mari Boren, AIA, LEED-AP (BD+C), PMP - Project Manager, COA Capital Delivery Services; Akeshia Johnson Smothers - MSW Social Services Agreements Administration Manager, COA Public Health; Aaron Taylor - Designer, McKinney York Architects; Taylor Davis - AIPP Panel Liaison Art in Public Places Panel: Panel Chair Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair J Muzacz, Arts Commission Liaison Monica Maldonado, and Panel Members, Stephanie Lemmo, Lisa Woods, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Taylor Davis, and Sarah Carr. Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center AIPP Project Date: From: Copy: Subject: Background: AIPP panel approved a Request for Qualifications for Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center public art opportunity on September 11, 2023. The RFQ was approved by Arts Commission on September 18, 2023. Notice of the public art opportunity was posted through usual methods as well as through Social Media channels, EDD newsletter and through PublicArtist.org. The opportunity opened on November 6, 2023, with a submission deadline of December 19, 2023. 15 artists applied, and 5 were eligible for review by the selection panel. The project budget is $70,000. The Jury was supported by staff Meghan Wells - Cultural Arts Division Manager; Lindsay Hutchens - AIPP Coordinator; and Ryan Runcie - AIPP Coordinator. 1. Recommended Artist: Felipe Gomez “I am quite enthusiastic with the high-caliber of work and therapeutic design goals of artist Felipe Gomez, and look forward to seeing what this artist will materialize as the public art project for this specific environment and community.” - Asha Iman Veal “Great balance of inspired figurative capability and rich textures and phenomena that invite further experience of the work.” - Nate Cormier 2. Recommended Alternate: Sharon Keshishian “Sharon Keshishian is a wonderful artist who a long history of producing work around the city. For purposes of this project and the specification noted in the RFQ, the sole piece that stands from her submission is the work "Esperanza".” - Ja’nell N. Ajani “Extensive experience with permanent outdoor commissions. Thoughtful response about intentionality of creating work that will be climbed on by children (ATX sculpture). Colorful, whimsical design, lots of negative …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29, January, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 29, January 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a meeting on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Milwood Branch Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St., in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Infante Huerta called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Mark Smith, Chair, Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice-Chair, Courtney Rosenthal, Steve DeRosa, Sheila Mehta, Magen Davis, Andrea Herrera Moreno, Kezia Frayjo, Christina Masters Commission Members Absent: None Public Communication: General None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2023, regular meeting The minutes of the December 18, 2023, regular meeting were approved with the following amendment on Commission Member Master’s motion and Commission Member Mehta’s second on an 8-0 vote. The amendment is to change Commissioner Masters from the Absent line to the In Attendance line on the December 18, 2023 meeting minutes. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Immigrant Services by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian III, Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Branch Library Branch Manager, Diana Miranda-Murillo, Librarian II, Spanish and World Language Selector. The presentation was made Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian III, Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Branch Library Branch Manager, Diana Miranda-Murillo, Librarian II, Spanish and World Language Selector. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29, January, 2024 3. Discussion of the December Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. Discussion was held regarding recent outreach and community engagement opportunities by Library Commission Members. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the Unmet Needs Working Group The report of the Unmet Needs Working Groups was given by Vice-Chair Infante Huerta. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Facilities Update Report and recommendation from Unmet Needs Working Group Budget Recommendation Discussion Bond Funding Toolkit North Village Branch Renaming Adjournment: Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. without objection.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email NATHALIA DELGADILLO, (512) 972-5841, Nathalia.Delgadillo@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Joe Anderson Zachery Garay Jonathan Garcia Ashley Garling AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rocky Lane, Non-Voting Gin Pham Kristina McRae-Thompson The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/25/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 29, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report 6. Part B Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Open nominations for Vice-Chair and Secretary 8. Discussion and approval of committee recommendation for new member applicants 9. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 24 budget 10. Discussion and approval of National Week of Prayer event budget 11. Discussion and approval of committee recommendation of red ribbon pins 12. Presentation & Discussion on the FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan with the City of Austin Housing Department & Austin Public Health. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Review of workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, February 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Kolby Duhon, Vice Chair (He/They) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on January 22, 2024 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Presented by April Geruso, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of a new May 2024 Commission meeting date 5. Presentation by The American Gateway about the services they provide that improve the quality of life for the immigrant community in Austin. 6. Presentation by Commissioner Davis about ATX Kind DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair for a term ending in April 2024. 8. Approve a recommendation for Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis through Enhanced Budgetary Allocations and Support for Local Nonprofits and Community- Based Organizations 9. Select an Human Rights Commission member to represent the Commission to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATE 10. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding 2025 Budget Process FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION ITEMS Chi Lee Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck 8. Discussion of the Urban Design Guidelines related to the review of Downtown Density Bonus Projects. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Nicole Corona at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov.
Urban Design Guidelines in action: A review of 2 DDBP projects Presented by Sophia Benner, Principal Planner Purpose: scope much urban design pencils wow guidelines Texas density omg Relevant guidelines: AW2 Create mixed-use development AW4 Buffer Neighborhood Edges AW5 Incorporate Civic Art in Both Public and Private Development B3 Accentuate Primary Entrances S4 Reinforce Pedestrian Activity S6 Enhance the Streetscape S13 Install Pedestrian-friendly Materials at Street Level PS1 Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street PS2 Minimize curb cuts PS4 Reinforce pedestrian activity PS10 Provide an Appropriate Amount of Plaza Seating PZ7 Determine plaza function, size and activity PZ.8 Respond to microclimate in plaza design PZ.9 Consider views, circulation, boundaries and subspaces in plaza design- PZ.10 Provide an appropriate amount of plaza seating- PZ.11 Provide visual and spatial complexity in plaza design- PZ.12 Use plants to enliven urban spaces- PZ.13 Provide interactive civic art and fountains in plaza. PZ14 Provide Food Service for Plaza Participants Review of: The Graduate 18th & Guadalupe SP-2023-0042C Scale: Encourage the out of scale pedestrian gathering space along San Antonio Street be brought back into scale Entrances: Encourage corner entrances to expand pedestrian access on San Antonio Street and Guadalupe Street Activation: Enhance the north façade to encourage an active northeast corner To use the City of Austin standard benches Define activation Source: Google streetview Source: Google images Source: arch daily via Common Edge Source: KXAN Street furniture: To use the City of Austin standard benches Food & beverage service: Expand food and beverage service along 18th Street to enhance the primary entrance to the food and beverage area Review of: Block 32 Create mixed-use: At least two different uses per half block are required. Low occupancy uses such as warehouses, storage, and parking will not be counted in the evaluation of mixed use functions. Civic art: The eastern façade is just west of the Convention Center Civic art: The eastern façade is just west of the Convention Center Civic art: The eastern façade is just west of the Convention Center Curb Cuts: Plaza: Plaza: Plaza: fin
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/0E6sDvjENu or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Julie Hayes (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA ADDENDUM Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) 12. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve a resolution to establish Austin as a recognized soccer city and direct the City Manager to analyze challenges and needs in soccer field development and soccer programming and to provide recommendations. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Orme) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Page 1 of 1
