South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program Codes & Ordinance Joint Committee February 21, 2024 History Combining District Density Bonus Program - Bonus Program Opt-in Requirements - Fees-in-Lieu - Additional On-Site Community Benefits Timeline & Ways to Provide Feedback South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 5 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 ▪ Directed Planning Staff to create regulations supporting implementation of the 2016 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan. ▪ Program to be re-evaluated/updated at least every five years. ▪ Increased development square footage only available through the Density Bonus Program. ▪ Maximize community benefits: affordable housing, open space, and ▪ Maximize infrastructure investments: new streets, parks, bikeways, public art, etc. and trails. 6 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 ▪ Create a Density Bonus Program “akin” to Downtown. ▪ Support Project Connect transit investment. ▪ Allow entitlements significant enough to achieve required infrastructure and community benefits. ▪ Ensure entitlements meet market demand to account for increased costs and avoid continual requests to amend the code. ▪ Create enhanced environmental standards and protections. 7 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Create a connected, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use district where “thousands more Austinites can live, work, and play.” 8 Updates / Changes ▪ First re-evaluation will occur sooner than 5 years to account for updated details from Project Connect and citywide density bonus analysis. ▪ The SCW regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (spring 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of properties in the district (summer 2024). – Subsequent rezonings and code amendments will be required to add additional properties at a later date. 9 Combining District Components ▪ General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) ▪ Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) ▪ Development Standards (What will be built and where) ▪ Design Standards (How it will look) ▪ Definitions 10 Density Bonus Components ▪ Procedures/Requirements ▪ “Gate Keeper” Requirements – Affordable Housing – Environmental Protection – Improved Streetscape and Built Environment ▪ In-Lieu Fees and Dedications ▪ Onsite Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 11 District Boundary New parcels added that are affected by Project Connect lightrail alignment. Project Connect Rail Alignment 12 Streets and Light Rail 13 Subdistricts Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums 14 Critical Water Quality Zones 15 Land Uses ▪ Permitted …
Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee DRAFT MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To at 512-974-7288 or email Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. Jordan Feldman, the board call or register, liaison, COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Claire Hempel (Chair) Alejandra Flores (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Awais Azhar CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Jordan Feldman, Planning Department Paul Books, Planning Department Leslie Lilly, Watershed Department Liz Johnston, Watershed Department Dan Hennessey, Transportation & Public Works Department CALL TO ORDER Chair Claire Hempel called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers signed up for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the October 18, 2023, meeting minutes. On a motion by Vice Chair Flores, seconded by Chair Hempel, the minutes from the October 18, 2023, meeting were approved 5-0-1 with Commissioner Stern abstaining. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. C20-2023-013: Butler Trail Amendments. Amend Title 25 to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. City Staff: Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department, Leslie.Lilly@austintexas.gov Leslie Lilly presented. Vice Chair Flores moved to forward the staff recommendation to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Stern seconded. The motion passed 5-0-1 with Chair Hempel abstaining. 2. C20-2023-030: Airole Way Site Specific SOS Amendment. Site specific variances and amendments to the Land Development Code, including site-specific amendments to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to allow for …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-9 RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CONSERVATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WATER FORWARD PLAN, INCLUDING MEASURING DISTANCES FOR THE RECLAIMED WATER CONNECTION REQUIREMENT, CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS, MODIFYING VARIANCES, AND ADDING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXEMPTIONS FOR RECLAIMED WATER CONNECTIONS AND ONSITE WATER REUSE REQUIREMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 25-9-413 (Onsite Water Reuse System Requirement) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-414; Section 25-9-412 (Development Project Requirements) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-413; Section 25-9-411 (Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-412; and Section 25-9-410 (Definitions) is renumbered to be Section 25-9-411. PART 2. City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) is amended to add a new Section 25-9-410 to read: § 25-9-410 Applicability. This article applies to a site that includes multi-family and non-residential buildings and that receives retail water service from Austin Water or a successor department. PART 3. City Code Section 25-9-411 (Definitions) is amended to add new definitions of Commercial Building, Mixed Use Building, and Multi-Family Building to read as follows and to renumber the existing definitions accordingly: (1) COMMERCIAL BUILDING means a building that is developed for industry, commerce, trade, recreation, business, or municipal, institutional, or civic use. (4) MIXED USE BUILDING means a building developed for any combination of commercial and multi-family building uses. (5) MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING means a building that contains five or more residential housing units. PART 4. City Code Section 25-9-412 (Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements) is amended to read: 9/29/2023 11:30 AM Page 1 of 4 COA Law Department 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 § 25-9-412 Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements. (A) A small development project with a property boundary located within 250 feet in horizontal distance of a reclaimed water line, measured based on the closest practicable access route, shall connect to a reclaimed water line and use reclaimed water for irrigation, cooling, toilet flushing, and other significant non-potable water uses identified in the water balance calculator. (B) A …
Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements Kevin Critendon, P.E. Assistant Director Codes & Ordinances Joint Committee February 21, 2024 Water Forward Overview Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan Strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future Approved by Council in November 2018 Developed by Austin Water with the Council-appointed Water Forward Task Force and community input Technical work supported by engineering, climate science, and hydrology consultants Reuse Conservation Supply Partnerships Current Water Forward Reuse LDC Provisions RECLAIMED WATER ONSITE WATER REUSE Effective Dec. 1, 2021 Effective Dec. 1, 2023 (now April 1, 2024) • Applies to new site plan permits submitted after the effective dates • Requires dual plumbing supply for non-potable water in buildings • Adds new requirements for large development projects only What is a Large Development Project? LARGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT means the construction of one or more multi-family, mixed use, or commercial buildings on one or more parcels in accordance with a phased plan or approved site plan, with a total gross floor area for the building(s) of 250,000 square feet or more. Hotel, warehouse, hospital, industrial, civic… 2024 Proposed Amendments Development Size Current Requirements Effective 12/1/2021 Proposed Requirements Effective 4/1/2024 Small <250,000 square feet • Water Benchmarking Connect to centralized reclaimed water • No change within 250 feet Large ≥250,000 square feet without multifamily • Water Benchmarking Connect to centralized reclaimed water • Connect to centralized reclaimed water within 500 feet; OR within 500 feet Install an onsite water reuse system Large ≥250,000 square feet with multifamily • Water Benchmarking Connect to centralized reclaimed water • Connect to centralized reclaimed water within 500 feet; OR within 250 feet Install an onsite water reuse system Exclude projects accredited for Affordability Unlocked or State Low Income Housing Tax Credit Addressing Housing Affordability New requirements will have near-term impacts to market-rate multifamily housing costs that will likely range from 0.02 to 1.4% (or $800-$7,100 per unit) Staff is recommending code changes to exempt projects that qualify as affordable developments under the Affordability Unlocked program or the State’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit program These programs target incomes below 50% MFI and exempting these projects would not impact their development in the City Advancing Reuse & Funding Strategies Incentives and grants for reuse and conservation Expedited building …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: October 25, 2023 SUBJECT: Water Forward Land Development Code Amendments This memo presents a report and possible actions for consideration relating to Water Forward Land Development Code amendments. In 2018, Council adopted Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, Water Forward, which includes the development of new water supplies and an emphasis on water conservation and reuse. Requiring onsite water reuse and expanding the use of reclaimed water within new development projects are two strategies that build our resilience against drought and climate change by diversifying our water supply. These strategies will enable new developments to save an estimated 16 million gallons of potable water per day by 2040. Prior Council Action Council adopted Ordinance No. 20210930-117 to establish new requirements in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including Water Benchmarking, expanding the Reclaimed Water Connection Requirement, and requiring Onsite Water Resource System (OWRS) for large developments. These requirements were effective on December 1, 2021, with the exception of the following two components: • New large development projects with a multifamily component that are more than 250 feet but less than 500 feet from a reclaimed water line were granted a variance from the requirement to connect to reclaimed water until December 1, 2023. • The 2021 Land Development Code Amendments do not define what qualifies as an OWRS, and additional Land Development Code Amendments are needed to codify the requirements for OWRS. Council deferred the OWRS implementation date to December 1, 2023, to give staff time to develop the final set of regulatory requirements, evaluate potential impacts on housing affordability, and develop recommendations for offsetting affordability impacts. Austin Water Analysis Austin Water evaluated several potential reuse system strategies. The least costly strategies for the majority of multifamily housing units collect and treat rainwater and air conditioning condensate for irrigation, cooling, and toilet flushing. The report also identifies water utility cost offsets, co-benefits with other City sustainability initiatives, and qualified affordable housing projects that could be exempted from the requirements. The Affordability Impact Statement, conducted by the Housing Department, indicates that the identified reclaimed water connection requirements and onsite water reuse requirements will increase the cost of certain large multifamily housing projects. However, these costs could be offset …
C20-2024-001 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements Description: City Code Sections 25-9-411 and 25-9-413 specify that certain new commercial, multifamily and mixed-use development projects are required to install onsite water reuse systems or connect to the City’s reclaimed water distribution network to supply a project’s irrigation systems, cooling systems, toilets/urinals, and other significant non-potable water demands with recycled water. These mandates apply to applicable site plans filed after April 1, 2024. Background: In November of 2018 Austin City Council adopted the Water Forward Plan. Water Forward is an adaptive management plan that evaluates and plans for water supply and demand management strategies for the City of Austin in a regional water supply context. The goal of the plan is to ensure the City of Austin will have a diversified, sustainable and resilient water future for the next 100 years. Adopted strategies from the 2018 Water Forward Plan include development of ordinances and incentives for new commercial and multifamily development projects to use alternative water sources such as rainwater, stormwater, graywater, air conditioning condensate, and wastewater that can be treated and reused to meet non-potable (non-drinking) water demands. In May of 2019, Austin City Council directed Austin Water to develop requirements for alternative water use within new large commercial and multifamily development projects (projects with 250,000 square feet or more of gross floor area) as part of the Land Development Code Revision process. Several public stakeholder workshops were held throughout 2019 to develop a framework for the new alternative water use regulations. Based on stakeholder input, Austin Water recommended a phased regulatory approach whereby new design and permitting criteria would be adopted into City Code for alternative water use in 2020, and new large commercial and multifamily development projects would be encouraged via incentives to voluntarily adopt alternative water use. After three years, in 2023, alternative water use would become mandatory for new large commercial and multifamily development projects. In December 2020, Austin City Council adopted City Code Chapter 15-13 (Regulation of Onsite Water Reuse Systems) to establish new regulations for alternative water use in commercial and multifamily buildings, and in April 2021, City Council initiated a pilot incentive program for onsite water reuse systems that would rebate up to $500,000 per project. In September of 2021, Austin City Council adopted an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code to specify that all new …
Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Presentation Overview • Strategic Plan • Budget Timelines • Memo Process Citywide Strategic Plan: Progress Overview SD23 Spring 2022 Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Spring 2023 Current State Transitioned to a Citywide Strategic Planning Process Initiated development of a strategic plan concept, roles, responsibilities, and staff participation criteria Conducted planning workshops with Assistant City Managers and department executives to establish City goals Goal Advancement Teams drafted and refined measures and strategies Citywide goals approved by City Management Continue plan refinement and coordinate next steps with nine pilot teams Measure and strategy finalization and internal work plan development 2/21/2024 3 Citywide Strategic Plan: Goals by Category Community Health & Resilience (CH) Economic & Workforce Development (EW) Equitable Service Delivery (ES) Homelessness & Housing (HH) CH.1: Ensure equitable delivery of core public health services with a focus on reducing disparities in historically marginalized communities. EW.1: Equip, empower, and retain the community through partnerships and investments that support economic mobility. CH.2: Ensure and preserve equitable access to parks, trails, open space, and recreational opportunities EW.2: Promote a resilient local economy that prioritizes small and BIPOC-owned businesses. IFC Alignment: 15 CH.3: Protect Austin's natural resources and ecological systems and mitigate for climate change. CH.4: Increase community preparedness to improve resiliency and adaptability to disruptions and disasters. CH.5: Operate Austin Animal Center(s) efficiently while providing high-quality care for animals, preparing both animals and potential owners for a successful transition from shelter to permanent homes. IFC Alignment: 38 ES.1: Foster relationships with under- resourced communities to deliver programs and services that represent Austin's diversity. ES.2: Preserve and enrich Austin's creative ecosystem. ES.3: Engage equitable authentic outreach and collaboration to improve service delivery. IFC Alignment: 17 HH.1: Support equitable complete communities where the necessities of life are accessible and affordable across our rapidly growing city. HH.2: Facilitate and prioritize development and preservation of affordable housing options. HH.3: Optimize investments, partnerships, and service delivery to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness in Austin. IFC Alignment: 56 *Out of 243 Items from Council (IFCs), 225 (93%) align with Citywide Strategic Plan Goals 4 Citywide Strategic Plan: Goals by Category Mobility & Critical Infrastructure (MC) Organizational Excellence (OE) Public Safety (PS) OE.1: Ensure fiscal integrity and responsibility to meet the diverse needs of our community. OE.2: Enhance the City's data and technology capabilities to provide secure, modern, and accessible solutions. OE.3: Improve organizational efficiency and capacity …
South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program Codes & Ordinance Joint Committee February 21, 2024 History Combining District Density Bonus Program - Bonus Program Opt-in Requirements - Fees-in-Lieu - Additional On-Site Community Benefits Timeline & Ways to Provide Feedback South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 5 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 ▪ Directed Planning Staff to create regulations supporting implementation of the 2016 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan. ▪ Program to be re-evaluated/updated at least every five years. ▪ Increased development only available through the Density Bonus Program. public art, etc. and trails. ▪ Maximize community benefits: affordable housing, open space, and ▪ Maximize infrastructure investments: new streets, parks, bikeways, 6 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 ▪ Create a Density Bonus Program “akin” to Downtown. ▪ Support Project Connect transit investment. ▪ Allow entitlements significant enough to achieve required infrastructure and community benefits. ▪ Ensure entitlements meet market demand to account for increased costs and avoid continual requests to amend the code. ▪ Create enhanced environmental standards and protections. 7 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Create a connected, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use district where “thousands more Austinites can live, work, and play.” 8 Updates / Changes ▪ The SCW regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption of an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (spring 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of properties in the district (summer 2024). – Subsequent rezonings and code amendments will be required to add additional properties at a later date. ▪ Regulation review will occur sooner than 5 years to account for updated details from Project Connect and citywide density bonus analysis. 9 Combining District Components ▪ General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) ▪ Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) ▪ Development Standards (What can be built and where) ▪ Design Standards (How it will look) ▪ Definitions 10 Density Bonus Components ▪ Procedures/Requirements ▪ “Gate Keeper” Requirements – Affordable Housing – Environmental Protection – Improved Streetscape and Built Environment ▪ In-Lieu Fees and Dedications ▪ Onsite Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 11 District Boundary New parcels added that are affected by Project Connect light rail alignment. Project Connect Rail Alignment 12 Streets and Light Rail 13 Subdistricts Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums 14 Critical Water Quality Zones 15 Land Uses ▪ Permitted …
Crime Intelligence Analysis Unit Data provided by: Austin Police Department: Crime Intelligence Analysis Unit Date delivered: Request: Compiled by: Requested by: Information Request: Date Data Compiled: Sources used: 2/14/2024 DTAC Crime Trends Edward R. Anderson, Ph.D. Commander Jeff Olson 2/12/2024 Versadex RMS Provide crime trends for a period of 3-5 years for DTAC Overall crime trends for DTAC DATES: January 2019 – December 2023 ANALYSIS Overall crime incidents in DTAC dropped dramatically between February and April 2020 at the time of the COVID lockdown. Two distinct patterns are evident the corresponding to pre- and post-pandemic periods. in trend data, While overall crime incidents in the downtown Austin area have increased over the past two years, they remain below pre- pandemic levels. Month-to-month fluctuations in crime incidents are normal and to be expected, although there are notable spikes every March (denoted by stars on the graph), except for the two years when there were no in-person South by Southwest events. About 15 crime incidents occurred on any given day in DTAC during 2023. Average daily number of crime incidents in DTAC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 19.6 13.5 14.2 14.5 15.4 Comparison of crime types DATES: January 2019 – December 2023 ANALYSIS A similar pattern holds regardless of crime type: crime incidents in 2023 are comparable to, or somewhat higher than 2022, but are below pre-pandemic levels: • The daily rate of Crimes Against Persons in 2023 (3.8 per day) is similar to the 2022 rate (3.9 per day). • Crimes Against Property have increased in 2023 (7.0 per day) compared to 2022 (6.7 per day) but remain well below pre-pandemic levels (8.6 per day in 2019). • Similar patterns are seen for Crimes Against Society and Group B Crimes. Simple assault and theft remain the most common crimes in the downtown area. Pocket-picking has been increasing in recent years and is now the third most common crime in the downtown area. Crimes trending upward DATES: January 2019 – December 2023 ANALYSIS: Pocket picking Two crime types have shown consistent upward trends over recent years. The monthly rate of pickpocketing has increased over the past year to rates higher than even pre-pandemic levels. The 52 pickpocketing incidents in March 2022 was higher than any observed in the previous 38 months. Although there were fewer pickpocketing incidents in March 2023 (37 incidents), higher monthly incidents occurred throughout much of the year. ANALYSIS: …
SXSW Conference & Spring Festivals 2024 Austin Police Department – Downtown Area Command SXSW OVERVIEW • March 8th - March 16th, 2024 • The 2023 SXSW Conference & Festivals and SXSW EDU drew approximately 345,066 people • ~60 venues have authorized SXSW Activations • Numerous unauthorized activations STAFFING • DTAC Days: Staffed at 100% + for the duration of SXSW. • DTAC Evenings/Nights: Staffed at 100% + for the duration of SXSW. • Inside 6th - Designated patrol area inside the 6th Street/Red River enclosure. (Call takers). • Outside 6th - Designated patrol area outside the 6th Street enclosure • Additional patrols for Congress Ave, Warehouse District, W 6th St District, and Rainey District. DTAC Call Takers • Overtime officers are hired to support call taking duties outside 6th St/Red River closure. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Standard police operations • Street Closures/Barricade Officers – APD/Other Central Texas LE Agencies • Towing enforcement Shifts • Additional Call taking Shifts • PACE Teams – Code Enforcement • Traffic Congestion Shift • Sound Enforcement – 2 officers per day A TEAM EFFORT • In addition to the officers assigned to the Downtown Area Command, officers from all over the department will assist during Spring Festival Season to ensure public safety throughout the event: • Counter Assault Strike Team (CAST) • Mounted • EOD (Bomb Squad) • Special response Team (SRT) • Organized Crime Division (OCD) • Metro Tactical Units 2023 SPRING FESTIVAL SEASON VIOLENT CRIME INITIATIVE The 2023 Spring Festival Season Violent Crime Initiative was a joint effort from the Austin Police Department (APD) Violent Crimes Interdiction Unit, Organized Crime Division, Tactical Intelligence Unit, and Metro Tactical Units, the Downtown Area Command and the Special Response Team. The initiative ran between March 8th - March 18th, 2023. This initiative yielded: • 131 Arrests/61 Seized Firearms • Seized Narcotics: 3.5 kg cocaine, 26.6 kg of methamphetamine, 41.38 g fentanyl/heroin, and 90 pounds of marijuana. From March 15th – March 18th,2023 (last weekend on E 6th St/Red River St) the Special Response Team and the Downtown Area Command had : • 77 Arrests/26 Seized Firearms • Seized Narcotics: 26.69 g cocaine, 31.32 g methamphetamine, 8.15g fentanyl UNIFIED COMMAND • SXSW Representatives • Austin PD • Austin FD • ATCEMS • COA Homeland Security Emergency Management (HSEM) • COA Transportation • COA Code Enforcement • COA Public Information Office (PIO) • Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) …
Vehicle Safety Mitigation Plan Event Details Austin TX 6th Street Closure Unknown Street fair Chris Juusola Austin TX Meridian Contact Michael Bochsler • Secure access points • Protect pedestrian activities Event Name Event Date Event Type Contact Location Objectives Additional Considerations Creation Date 1/11/2024 SUPPORT@MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 434.529.6903 WWW.MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM Guidance on utilizing the Meridian VSMP: Orientation: Each deployment location is visualized as an aerial view represented in a compass north orientation followed by a ground-level view represented from the perspective of on-coming traffic (unless otherwise noted). Barriers and beam gates will be deployed with the ramp facing in the direction of the potential threat. Barrier placement is specifically designed to account for stopping distance as well as to take advantage of adjacent physical structures which will further support effective mitigation. Please Note: This Assessment utilizes satellite imagery and street views provided by a third-Party and represents Meridian’s estimate based upon incomplete knowledge and a lack of familiarity with the proposed closure locations. Meridian recommends an on-site examination by a Company Representative in order to provide a certified hostile vehicle mitigation plan and solutions. The Assessment reflects the planned closures at the time of publishing and may be superseded by updated plans. Please ensure that updates are disseminated to the appropriate stakeholders. This vehicle mitigation plan is created for internal use only by Meridian and its customers. Plans may not be distributed to outside agencies without permission. SUPPORT@MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 434.529.6903 WWW.MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM Deployment Locations D E F C B A SUPPORT@MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 434.529.6903 WWW.MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM Location : A E 6th Street east of Brazos Street Distance 40 Feet Equipment 1 – Barrier 1 – Beam Gate 1 – 4’ Cable 2 – Cable Covers Note : Deployment is subject to change based on site circumstances SUPPORT@MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 434.529.6903 WWW.MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940 Location : B San Jacinto Blvd north of 6th Street Distance 58 Feet Equipment 9 – Barriers 8 – 4’ Cables 16 – Cable Covers Note : Deployment is subject to change based on site circumstances SUPPORT@MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 434.529.6903 WWW.MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758 Location : C San Jacinto Blvd south of 6th Street Distance 42 Feet Equipment 9 – Barriers 8 – 4’ Cables 16 – Cable Covers Note : Deployment is subject to change based on site circumstances SUPPORT@MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 434.529.6903 WWW.MERIDIAN-BARRIER.COM 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758 Location : D Trinity Street north of 6th Street Distance 45 Feet Equipment 7 – Barriers 6 – 4’ Cables 12 – Cable Covers Note : Deployment is …
2024 Approved Meeting Schedule for Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals The board shall meet monthly at 1:30 pm or when the board is legally required to meet to comply with a legal deadline. MEETING DATES CANCELLED DATES Notes (The 4th Wednesday) Election of Officers Annual Report Due January 24, 2024 February 28, 2024 March 27, 2024 April 24, 2024 May 22, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 24, 2024 August 28, 2024 September 25, 2024 October 23, 2024 November 21,2024 Moved to 3rd Thursday Thanksgiving- Nov 28&29 December 19, 2024 Moved to 3rd Thursday Christmas on 4th Wed Remember to note change in regular meeting date if it conflicts with a holiday.
REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 – 11:00 A.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 200A 1000 E. 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ___X X X ___X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Harmony Grogan Ben Heimsath Carl Larosche DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 October 18, 2022 November 15, 2022 1. 2. MOTION: Minutes approved on a motion by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconding. Vote: 4-0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Awareness campaign (#1) update Toolkit shared with organizational partners, Historic Landmark Commission, and Includes flyers, newsletter text, social media graphics in digital toolkit Preservation Plan Working Group; 15+ newsletter shares or confirmations 2,300+ website views to date 4. Draft plan language 5. Change “Engage and empower communities” to “Engage communities equitably” Commissioners provided feedback on equity questions Working group stakeholder representation Commissioners recommended adding the following stakeholder types to the Preservation Plan Working Group for phase 2, where possible: attorney, contractor, developer, economic development organization, heritage tourism professional, landscape architect, social justice organization representative or member, urban planner, environmental sustainability professional or advocate 6. Draft plan website Commissioners reviewed the draft plan website 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 call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
5. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 17 – 11:00 A.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the committee may participate by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: X abs X Raymond Castillo, Chair Tara Dudley Ben Heimsath DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 7, 2022 September 20, 2023 October 25, 2023 1. 2. 3. No action taken. 4. MOTION: Approve meeting minutes on a motion by Castillo, Heimsath seconding. Vote: 2- 0 DISCUSSION ITEMS November 15, 2023 Community Ambassadors and Mini-Grant Partner Organizations Ten community ambassadors selected Five Partner Organizations selected: Anderson Community Development Corporation, Creative Action, East Austin Conservancy, Taiwanese American Professionals – Austin Chapter, Tomorrow’s Promise Foundation Public release of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Draft plan will be released on Feb. 6 Update Historic Landmark Commission members via Feb. 7 briefing and preservation plan newsletter Make Commission involvement clear in outward-facing communication Launch event Community kickoff event on Feb. 13 Future outreach and engagement around the draft plan Offer commissioners the opportunity to co-present with staff Request that Preservation Austin underrepresented heritage interns brief the full Commission on their work in May When meeting with Council members’ offices about the draft (late summer), invite commissioners FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commission Commissioners noted that they would like to discuss a budget recommendation for the ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn on a motion by Castillo, Heimsath seconding. Vote: 2-0 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
3. 4. REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 – 11:00 A.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. Raymond Castillo CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ___x __abs Tara Dudley ___x Ben Heimsath DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 7, 2022 September 20, 2023 1. 2. No action taken on minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS Selection of committee chair Commissioner Castillo selected as chair Stakeholder groups for preservation plan Review stakeholder groups, drawn from Preservation Plan Working Group Discuss priority groups as proposed in the public engagement plan (see item #5) stakeholder categories Public engagement plan outline Review and discuss plan outline Staff will share comments with the engagement consultant Preservation Equity Analysis overview Staff provided a summary of the Preservation Equity Analysis goals The analysis is anticipated to be completed in early 2024 Results will be shared via community outreach and engagement around the draft plan Potential topics for background summaries Not discussed. Timing for Commission updates on the plan Provide updates monthly as part of Committee Reports Brief full Commission upon draft plan release in February 2024 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 call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446. 5. 6. 7. 8.
2. 3. REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 – 11:00 A.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ___x ___x Raymond Castillo Tara Dudley __abs Harmony Grogan DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 January 18, 2023 1. MOTION: Minutes approved on a motion by Commissioner Castillo, Commissioner Dudley seconding. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS Overview of community engagement to date Digital toolkit for social media and organization newsletters Available since fall 2022 Community engagement consultant update: Scope of work and selection Review scope of work Discuss consultant responses and selection process Concept Development & Planning, LLC (CD&P) selected Next steps with community engagement Collaborate with CD&P on public engagement plan Develop community ambassador and mini-grant applications and selection process Selection of committee chair No action taken on committee chair selection. 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 call the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446. 4. 5.
CAN “EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY” PRESENTATION ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21, 2024 C.A.N. – NETWORK MEMBERS CAN’s Main Website http://canatx.org/ C.A.N. DASHBOARD www.canatx.org/dashboard http://dashboard.canatx.org/race-equity-map/ URBAN INSTITUTE – UPWARD MOBILITY FRAMEWORK https://upward-mobility.urban.org/mobility-metrics-framework URBAN INSTITUTE – UPWARD MOBILITY FRAMEWORK https://upward-mobility.urban.org/mobility-metrics-framework Expanding Opportunity Focus Area December Update The work of the Planning Team, CAN Board and CAN Executive Committee narrowed the consideration of topics relating to "ensuring an equitable economic recovery" to the following topics: • Address Affordability Pressures for Individuals Participating in Workforce Training Opportunities (housing, childcare; healthcare; transportation; food); & Promote & Support Workforce Development Opportunities Aimed at Upskilling, including Apprenticeships and other Earn & Learn Opportunities. • The Expanding Opportunity Planning Team will help identify the proper role for CAN in advancing the selected strategies and in planning for the CAN regional summit. Central Texas Regional Summit on Expanding Opportunity April 5, 2024 (9 AM to 1 PM) @ ACC Round Rock Campus Please register at this link to help us plan for catering and so that we can accommodate dietary restrictions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnlNVyPhDFUamJ1g_SKt4-eYlLr4nWjt-LPicV7za2OQgeWw/viewform Q & A THANKS FOR THE INVITATION & OPPORTUNITY TO DIALOGUE! RAUL ALVAREZ CAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RALVAREZ@CANATX.ORG HTTP://WWW.CANATX.ORG HTTP://WWW.WECANATX.ORG
Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Community Update City of Austin Boards & Commissions Meeting Winter 2024 What is Imagine Austin & why does it matter? • Imagine Austin (IA) is the City’s comprehensive plan, a guide for long-term growth, development, and land use decisions • A comprehensive plan is required by City Charter Article X containing: • Initially adopted in 2012, IA is a 30-year plan, • 231 Actions & 289 Policies • 8 Priority Programs - Overseeing implementation • 1 Growth Concept Map • 1 Community Vision • It seeks to make Austin a city of “Complete Communities”* * Areas that provide amenities, transportation, services, and opportunities that fulfill all residents’ material, social, and economic needs. Imagine Austin Update – Timeline 4 Q 3 2 ‘ 1 Q 4 2 ‘ 2 Q 4 2 ‘ 3 Q 4 2 ‘ 4 Q 4 2 ‘ 1 Q 5 2 ‘ 2 Q 5 2 ‘ 3 Q 5 2 ‘ 4 Q 5 2 ‘ 6 2 ‘ 7 2 ‘ 8 2 ‘ Project Kickstart SEP - MAR Data evaluation; City staff pre-engagement; Framework development; Contracting Engagement JUN - OCT Plan Update Draft Data ongoing; Active dev. with public input Budgeting / IA integration NOV - MAY Ongoing coordination Implementation Priority Program Implementation Enhancements Today Key highlights of IA update pre-planning efforts to date • Refinement of plan update goals & strategies (ongoing) • City collaboration (ongoing) with: • Sustainability & Resilience; and Equity • City Departments • Department Leadership • Priority Programs & Champions • Budget Office • CPIO • Equity-driven Public Participation Planning (draft complete: March/April) Reasons, Goals, Strategies for an update to Imagine Austin: Our Equity Vision The Planning Department acknowledges the history of planning in Austin, and how past planning, including the City’s 1928 Comprehensive Plan and redlining in the 1930s produced continued struggle with displacement and gentrification, and growing disparities across all quality of life outcomes, still felt today. Additionally, the Planning Department acknowledges neighborhood planning, still in place today, covers only a fraction of the city, and even as of 2016 lacked representative decision-making and transparency. Further, those plans were found to be inconsistent with the citywide vision. In sum, some plans in place today have created planning-related outcomes both inconsistent with citywide goals, and planning activities with barriers to representative decision-making. Planning understands this opportunity to learn lessons from the …
