R E G U L A R H E A D E R OUR DEI JOURNEY MISSION The Austin Film Society empowers our community to make, watch, and love film and creative media. 2 D E I I N H O L L Y W O O D Vision: Equity and inclusion inform all AFS decision-making. DRAFT – CONFIDENTIAL – DO NOT DISTRIBUTE G R E A T F I L M – A F S C I N E M A 4 A U S T I N P U B L I C : A H O M E F O R M E D I A M A K E R S Austin Public is a non-exclusive and content-neutral media studio that offers low- and no-cost training, equipment, facilities, and content distribution services to all Austinites. S K I P D A Y 5 P R O G R A M E X P A N S I O N : W O R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T Workforce Development Program • Participants from underrepresented communities • Paid Internship for 8 months • Training in Digital Media Production • Develop job skills • Job referral and placement • Workforce Program Manager S K I P D A Y 6 A U S T I N S T U D I O S : J O B S / I N D U S T R Y C A T A L Y S T S K I P D A Y 7 W O R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T & A U S T I N S T U D I O S The short and long-term productions based at Austin Studios, like the CW’s Walker, provide robust opportunities for graduates of AFS’s workforce development program and creatives seeking jobs in the film/TV/media sector. S K I P D A Y 8 A F S G R A N T & F I L M M A K E R S U P P O R T $2 million in grants since 1996 Supports artists traditionally underrepresented in the film industry and who are working outside of large industry centers. AFS intends for the Grant program to actively work against the …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (20211018-6.b.ii) Brief Description of the Topic: Recommendation to recognize the resilience and the hard work of the staff in the economic development department and the cultural arts division for their outstanding contribution to our city throughout these challenging times. WHEREAS, The United States is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for over 20 months. WHEREAS, The livelihood of the members of our creative community has been seriously affected with job loss by the policy of “Shelter in Place” and the safety restrictions to limit public assembly. WHEREAS, The City of Austin has been trying hard to keep our city whole with the rescue funds from the federal government and other available resources. Whereas, The Economic Development Department and the cultural arts division staff has been working tirelessly to distribute the available funding to our creative community in a timely and equitable manner. Whereas, The staff has been dealing with the trauma of COVID-19 both at home and at work. Whereas, It is important to replenish the physical strength and revive the mental spirit of the staff in these extraordinary times NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Arts Commission encourages the Austin City Council to 1. Recognize the resilience and the hard work of the staff in the economic development department and the cultural arts division for their outstanding contribution to our city throughout these challenging times. 2. Allow a day off to the staff at the economic development department and the cultural arts division for them to be kind to themselves, to solely take care of their wellbeing and to nurture their spirit. Date of Approval: October 18, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 10-0 vote For: Chair Michelle Polgar Vice Chair Celina Zisman Commissioner Jaime Castillo Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Rick Van Dyke Against - None Abstained - None Absent: Commissioner Brett Barnes Attest: Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis Arts Commission Staff Liaison
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 16, 2021 at 11:00 am South Austin Recreation Center 1100 Cumberland Rd Austin, TX 78704 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of final 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish to speak …
Agenda Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee October 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Street-Jones Building RM 400A 1000 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Zoning and Platting Commission Cesar Acosta Timothy Bray Hank Smith COMMITTEE MEMBERS Planning Commission Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Orientation to Imagine Austin and the Role of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee (Discussion b. Approve for Adoption the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 2022 Calendar Year Meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS and/or possible action) Schedule (Discussion and action) 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Vote to elect Vice-Chair (Discussion and/or possible action) Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE 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 before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at 512-974- 2036 and DeeDee.Quinnelly@austintexas.gov
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE Draft Minutes The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on June 11, 2021 at a REGULAR MEETING June 11, 2021 virtual meeting. The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. Joint Committee Members in Attendance: Planning Commission Zoning and Platting Commission Carmen Llanes Pulido Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Rob Schneider City Staff in Attendance: Matt Dugan, Housing and Planning Department Dee Dee Quinnelly, Housing and Planning Department Lacy Patterson, Housing and Planning Department Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department Mani Kumar, Public Works Department Ming-Ru Chu, Public Works Department Others in Attendance: None. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the minutes from the August 29, 2019 meeting by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Grayson Cox Vote 4-0. Commissioners Smith, Bray, and Acosta were absent. a. Vote to elect new Chair and Vice-Chair (Discussion and action). No action was taken. b. Long-Range CIP Planning (Discussion and/or possible action). A motion was made to approve the Transmittal of FYs 2021-2023 Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Planning Memo of Recommendations by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Schneider. Vote 4-0. Commissioners Smith, Bray, and Acosta were absent. 3. NEW BUSINESS 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. 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 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at (512) 974-2036 or deedee.quinnelly@austintexas.gov. 2
ORDINANCE NO. 20160505-038 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 2-1 TO ESTABLISH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 2-1, Article 3 (Permanent Joint Committees) is amended to add a new Section 2-1-208 to read: § 2-1-208 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE. (A) The city council creates the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee to consider and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on issues relating to the comprehensive plan, including: proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including policy directives or initiatives of the city council or the Planning Commission. (B) The committee consists of seven members, which shall include: four members of the Planning Commission, selected by the Planning Commission; and three members of the Zoning and Platting Commission, selected by the Zoning and Platting Commission. (1) (2) (1) (2) PART 2. This ordinance takes effect on May 16, 2016. PASSED AND APPROVED May 5 ,2016 APPROVED: ATT Anne L. Morgan City Attorney Page 1 of 1 Steye Adler Mayor A.)i^. Jannette S. Goodall City Clerk Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Proposed 2022 Meeting Schedule Item 2-B - Approve for Adoption the following, proposed CPJC 2022 Quarterly Meeting Schedule: 2022 Quarter Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Date / Time January 13, 12 p.m. March 10, 12 p.m. June 9, 12 p.m. October 13, 12 p.m.
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 by noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Wednesday, October 13th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 (antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de …
ARR Comprehensive Plan Update for ZWAC October 13, 2021 Meeting Agenda Progress Update Select Strategies and Tactics Questions and Next Steps 2 Progress Update 3 Progress Update Early Improvement Recommendations Feasibility Matrix Preferred Strategies Benchmarking Research Key Definitions, Data/Technology & Policy Issues Analyze Multiple ARR Topics Establish Plan Goals & Objectives Identify Alternatives Evaluate Options Research, Analysis & Recommendations Develop Strategies & Options Multiple Strategy Workshops ARR Comprehensive Plan City/Stakeholder Engagement & Public Outreach Develop Implementation Timeline Develop Outline & Write Multiple Drafts 4 Project Schedule 5 Select Strategies and Tactics Legend Tactic Not Included in Previous Plan 6 Select Strategies & Tactics: Residential 1. Implement alternative metrics • Track per capita disposal to determine strategies for reaching Zero Waste goal • Set long-term (by 2040) 90 percent capture rate goals for all recycling and organic cart materials with short term focus on materials with high economic value (e.g., milk jugs, aluminum) 2. Capture residential material with the greatest future diversion potential • In the short-term, incorporate fees associated with contaminated setouts and provide the opportunity to waive the fee through continued education • Based on results of multi-family composting collection pilot, assess opportunities for multi-family composting policy 7 Select Strategies & Tactics: Residential 3. Increase access to proper management of hard-to-recycle materials • Expand door-to-door household hazardous waste collection service as a one- or two-year City-wide pilot and evaluate long-term feasibility • Begin planning for a north Austin facility in 2022 to expand services and access RRDOC Participation at the Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center is currently concentrated in the four closest zip codes in South Austin 8 Commercial Franchise System ► Commercial recycling collection is currently provided through an open market with over 100 permitted private haulers ► An exclusive or zoned franchise system, which limits the number of haulers, would provide ARR with greater ability to regulate hauler activity and enforce requirements that support diversion ► Los Angeles and New York have recently or are in the process of transitioning from an open market to a zoned franchise system to help reach their Zero Waste goals ► Franchise system would increase routing efficiency and improve ARR’s ability to ensure consistent data, services, and messaging 9 Select Strategies & Tactics: Facilities and Private Sector 1. Plan transition to a Franchise System to expand and enhance Universal Recycling Ordinance 1 0 Select Strategies & Tactics: Facilities and Private Sector …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION ORDINANCE REFORM COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25, 2021 MEETING SUMMARY Presented to ZWAC Wednesday October 13th, 2021 Meeting Summary ZWAC Attendees: Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Ian Steyaert • Citizen Communication • 3 speakers—representing a local recycling business & industry organizations • Expressed opinions about RCI reporting vs. self-reporting • Continued discussion re: intent of C&D rules vs. URO regarding burning wood and using as cover (ADC) • Approved April 23, 2021 minutes • New Business • Briefing by Recycling Certification Institute (RCI) staff on the organization and certification process. – Stephen Bantillo Future Agenda Items Next meeting TBD • Propose working group to allow us to meet more frequently • Would like staff input re: other cities’ C&D rules • Discuss key decision points re: requiring/subsidizing certification, allowing wood as fuel & ADC • Enforcement update • Material end markets that are realistic and environmentally sound • Continued C&D ordinance education
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: October 13th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Toter® Contract Agreement Update In October 2021, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) intends to seek Council approval to negotiate and execute a five- year cooperative contract agreement with Toter® Waste Container Manufacturer in the amount of $2.6M. There is an increase in the price of carts due to raw materials that are used to manufacture the carts and due to having to order compost carts; however, Toter® does anticipate the cost of raw materials to go down for (resin)., Should this happen, the unit price of carts for the next quarter will decrease. A warranty will provide 12 years of coverage on the cart body and 10 years of coverage on all other cart components. Austin Resource Recovery utilizes Toter® waste containers to provide residential waste, recycle, and compost collection to its customers. The new agreement would enable the City to continue to provide Toter® waste containers specifically using 24, 32, 64- and 96-gallon sizes for collection. Toter® carts are 100% recyclable and are manufactured using up to 50% recycled plastic while being compatible with ARR’s fully automated and semi- automated trucks. Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) The Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) is the replacement of SWTS, (Austin Resource Recovery's old cart system) with Fleet Mind’s RMS Cart System. The project consists of 3 segments:, the in-vehicle technology installation, the integration of the City of Austin Billing System with RMS and the integration of Austin 311 Service Request System with RMS. The new cart system will facilitate the automation of manual processes. Each segment of the VFTU Project has a separate implementation date. The first segment, the in-vehicle technology installations, was deployed incrementally after the Pilot Phase (per the contract bid sheet). The second segment, the integration of the billing and cart systems, was deployed on July 12, 2021. The final segment, the carts and service request system integration, is schedule for deployment on October 26, 2021. ARR Solicitations Update As of September 28, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the City. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 …
UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR ELECTRONICS RECYCLING SERVICES (CONTRACT NUMBER NA210000083) ZWAC: 10/13/2021 Council: 10/14/2021 OVERVIEW 1. Current Contract Information Contract number: NA210000083 Contract length and authorization: Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC, to provide electronics recycling, for up to 55 months, in an amount not to exceed $720,000. Contract Detail: Contract Term Length of Term Authorization Initial Term 30 months $400,000 Optional Extension 1 1 year $160,000 Optional Extension 2 1 year $160,000 TOTAL 5 yrs. $720,000 Funding in the amount of $160,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical drop-off quantities and anticipated future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. 2. Solicitation Information # of bids received: 6 # of non-responsive bids received: 0 Solicitation No.: Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1500 SLW1045 Length of time solicitation was out on the street: 3 weeks Was the time extended? no Issued date: 8/24/2020 Closed date: 9/17/2020 A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Link: Solicitation Documents. ZWAC DRAFT 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract number: NA180000100 Contract length and authorization: 3 years with 2 12-month renewal options Contract actual spend: $165,416.83 Current status: expired Contract begin date: 4/13/2018 Contract expiration date: 5/13/21 (includes an extension; original expiration was 4/12/2021) 4. Notes/Other Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide the pickup, transportation, and recycling of electronics. Austin Resource Recovery provides specialized waste diversion and disposal services through the Recycle and Reuse Drop-Off Center (RRDOC), to protect the environment and conserve resources. Residents and City departments utilize the RRDOC to drop off various electronic recyclables. Strategic outcome for health and environment. The City estimates collection of over 1,000 tons of electronic recyclable materials from the RRDOC annually. The contract will continue diverting these materials from landfills, maximize the overall …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: October 13th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Toter® Contract Agreement Update In October 2021, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) intends to seek Council approval to negotiate and execute a five- year cooperative contract agreement with Toter® Waste Container Manufacturer in the amount of $2.6M. There is an increase in the price of carts due to raw materials that are used to manufacture the carts and due to having to order compost carts; however, Toter® does anticipate the cost of raw materials to go down for resin. Should this happen, the unit price of carts for the next quarter will decrease. A warranty will provide 12 years of coverage on the cart body and 10 years of coverage on all other cart components. Austin Resource Recovery utilizes Toter® waste containers to provide residential waste, recycle, and compost collection to its customers. The new agreement would enable the City to continue to provide Toter® waste containers specifically using 24, 32, 64- and 96-gallon sizes for collection. Toter® carts are 100% recyclable and are manufactured using up to 50% recycled plastic while being compatible with ARR’s fully automated and semi- automated trucks. Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) The Vehicle Fleet Technology Upgrade (VFTU) is the replacement of SWTS (Austin Resource Recovery's old cart system) with FleetMind’s RMS Cart System. The project consists of 3 segments: the in-vehicle technology installation, the integration of the City of Austin Billing System with RMS and the integration of Austin 311 Service Request System with RMS. The new cart system will facilitate the automation of manual processes. Each segment of the VFTU Project has a separate implementation date. The first segment, the in-vehicle technology installations, was deployed incrementally after the Pilot Phase (per the contract bid sheet). The second segment, the integration of the billing and cart systems, was deployed on July 12, 2021. The final segment, the carts and service request system integration, is scheduled for deployment on October 26, 2021. ARR Solicitations Update As of September 28, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the City. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2021, 8:30 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from September 8, 2021, meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. 2022 Early Childhood Council meeting calendar b. Brief updates on child care and pre-K systems in Austin- Cathy McHorse c. Discuss strategies and next steps regarding child care subsidy system- Anna Lisa Conlin d. Joint Inclusion Committee updates- Raul Alvarez i. ii. Priority issues adopted by the JIC ECC priority issues for JIC 3. STAFF UPDATES a. COVID-19 updates FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Approve 2022 meeting calendar b. Census data trends c. Update from Child Inc. on Head Start 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 Rachel Farley, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5093 or email: Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Early Childhood Council, please contact Rachel Farley, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5093 or email: Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 13, 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse; Vice Chair Worthington; Members Hosking Pulido, Gordon, Alvarez, Wren, Huston, Schennum, Paver, Bliss Lima, Hedrick, and Conlin Staff in attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Rachel Farley, and Donna Sundstrom CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:39 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – No citizen communication 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from September 8, 2021, meeting – Member Hedrick moved to approve the minutes. The minutes were approved by a vote of 9-0 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. 2022 Early Childhood Council meeting calendar Staff liaisons Farley and Oliver shared considerations for keeping the ECC regular meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for 2022. If the ECC were to schedule evening meetings for 2022, it may be more difficult to hold meetings at City Hall because many other Boards and Commissions have evening meetings. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ECC considered a calendar with 2 evening meetings at locations that would be more convenient for community participation following requests for evening meetings from community organizations. Right now, all attendees must be in-person to participate. However, there is a City Council meeting agenda item to ask the City Manager to offer virtual options for Boards and Commissions meetings. Member Wren asked about having an ECC committee or workgroup meet in the evenings to get more community engagement. Member Gordon shared that the community engagement work group meets virtually from 3:30-4:40 p.m. If the ECC were to create a committee that would meet regularly, then the committee would need to post meeting agendas. Chair McHorse suggested that the staff liaison confirm the rules for committees and workgroups and whether there are virtual options for committee meetings. She also suggested meeting in the evening for April, which is also the Month of the Young Child, and in August, because that is the month that the ECC meeting typically not able to meet at City Hall on Wednesday morning due to City budget meetings. All other months, the ECC would keep meetings at 8:30 a.m., the second Wednesday of the month. Members supported having two evening meetings and for having one meeting in North Austin and one south. Staff liaison agreed to type up a proposed ECC 2022 …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – October 13, 2021 – 6:30 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Illiya Svirsky Jennifer Ramos Sumit DasGupta David Alexander, Vice Chair Steven Apodaca Dave Floyd Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 29, 2021 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion Week Art Competition – Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs (discussion and possible action) b. Commission discussion and action on its 2022 meeting schedule (Commission discussion and possible action) c. Grant for Technology Opportunities Program 2022 Cycle - Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs (discussion and possible action) d. Digital Equity and Inclusion Town Hall (Commission discussion and possible action) 3. COMMISSION UPDATES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group b. Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group c. Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group 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 Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department, at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, please contact Jesse Rodriguez at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov
2022 Meeting Schedule Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission The commission shall meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month. MEETING DATES CANCELLED MEETING DATES & EVENTS January 12 February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 Commission members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. GTOPS 2022 Update – Applications Received. Meeting will be held outside of central City. Commission FY 23 Budget Recommendations due no later than mid-April. GTOPs 2022 Award Recommendations. Election of Officers at the first regular meeting after April 1, 2022 Terms of office shall be one year, beginning May 1st and ending April 30th. Work Plan Retreat / Regular Meeting Terms for newly elected officers start (May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023) Commission Annual Report Due to City Clerk July 31st NO MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE 2022 GTOPs Review and 2023 Recommendations Adopt a meeting schedule for the upcoming year, including makeup meeting dates for holiday and cancelled meetings.
M E M O R A N D U M Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission TO: FROM: Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs October 13, 2021 DATE: SUBJECT: Recommendations for 2022 Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Background The City of Austin’s Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan, as adopted by Resolution No. 20141120- 074, includes every Austin resident having an opportunity to be fully engaged in digital society, accessing and using digital and communications technology. The Office of Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs (TARA) is the lead office for implementation of this plan. The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is a grant administered by the Community Technology (CT) Division of TARA directed at improving the community's ability to fully participate in the digital society to achieve the goals of the Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan. Purpose and Process The purpose of this report is to review the significant changes coming to the 2022 cycle of the GTOPs. Each year, CT staff performs a review of the prior grant cycle in preparation for the next year of grants. For this year’s annual strategic planning and review process, feedback surveys were deployed to all GTOPs applicants and reviewers. In addition, staff observations and multiple touchpoints with the chair of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission (CTTC) were taken into account. From these data sources, recommendations were drafted into the final version of the recommendations, presented below. Analysis There are three categories of changes being proposed for the GTOPs 2022 cycle: 1) Changes to the review and scoring process; 2) changes to the application and application process; 3) changes to contract oversight; and 4) continuous innovation and improvement plans. Together, these four changes could greatly improve service delivery and core program capacity to local Austin nonprofit groups. Changes to the Review and Scoring Process Recommendation 1: Transition to an Olympic-style scoring system, whereby the top and bottom scores are dropped 1 Under the current GTOPs scoring system, each reviewer independently scores applications. All scores are provided to all awardees along with comments on why the reviewers scored the way they did. Naturally, different reviewers score in slightly different ways, some higher, others lower on average. Individual applicants often see a single score that is significantly lower than the others, and they often feel as if a single reviewer is taking them out of the running. This is a consistent point of feedback, not …
First Place Award: $400 Name: Mira Patel School: Kealing Middle School ID 13 12 Age of Artist Submission Method Digitally Method I used alcohol markers and pen on tan mixed media paper. This is a style of art is a mix of realism and character art that is often used in bullet journaling. Subjectmatter Date Created 11/4/2020 9:15pm To me, digital equity means tech adapted to fit different types of peoples needs. Equity is different than giving everyone the same thing because everyone is different. Second Place Award: $200 Name: Ari Bernstein School: Covington Fine Arts Academy ID 18 12 Age of Artist Submission Method Digitally Method Subjectmatter online. Date Created 11/6/2020 11:16am Prismacolor, a pencil, sharpie and, gimp (photoshop like program) My artwork is about everyone, no matter the difference, having equal digital tools and resources needed to succeed digitally. I showed this by drawing diverse people in different places and them using different kinds of technology to learn and create things Third Place Award: $100 Name: Kavya Gupta School: St Francis School ID 24 11 Age of Artist Submission Method Digitally Method colors in photoshop. Subjectmatter I first made a pencil sketch of the people, inked it, scanned it, and then finalized the This art is about kids connecting digitally in this pandemic, even if things get hard. This also reminds me that everyone is here for you, and we are not alone. This drawing also has lots of races, cultures, and ethnicities, connecting to each other digitally, no matter what you look like, or where you come from. Date Created 11/6/2020 11:33pm Score Distribution Submission Originality Theme 9.33 8.67 7.33 7.67 7.33 7.33 7.33 6.33 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.67 5.00 7.67 4.00 7.00 4.33 4.33 3.67 3.33 2.00 Creativity 9.33 8.33 8.33 7.33 7.33 6.67 6.33 6.67 6.67 6.00 6.67 6.33 6.00 5.67 5.33 5.00 5.00 5.33 4.33 3.67 3.33 Impactful / Engaging 9.67 8.00 7.67 7.33 7.33 6.33 7.00 6.00 5.00 7.00 5.67 5.33 6.00 6.33 5.33 4.67 4.67 4.33 4.00 4.00 2.67 Average Score 37.00 33.33 31.67 30.00 29.67 28.00 27.67 26.33 25.67 25.67 25.33 24.67 24.33 24.33 22.00 21.67 20.00 20.00 17.67 16.33 13.67 8.67 8.33 8.33 7.67 7.67 7.67 7.00 7.33 8.00 4.67 7.00 6.33 7.33 4.67 7.33 5.00 6.00 6.00 5.67 5.33 5.67 13 18 24 20 22 16 2 17 1 19 14 5 6 10 23 3 7 15 4 …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – October 13, 2021 – 6:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U‐ Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo ‐ Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts ‐ Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 David Alexander ‐ Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd ‐ Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Iliya Svirsky ‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Maxine Eiland ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Jennifer Ramos ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Nehemiah Pitts III Nicole Thompson Dave Floyd Steven Apodaca Jennifer Ramos Sophie Gairo Commission Members Attending Remotely Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta Malcolm Yeatts Unexcused Absence David Alexander Iliya Svirsky CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 6:49PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 29, 2021 Motion by Chair Pitts to approve the minutes as amended; second by Commissioner Dasgupta; passed on a vote of 9-0. Minor wording change would be CEO ACTION FOR RACIAL EQUITY, Motion for the wording change as per Commissioner Apodaca. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion Week Art Competition – Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs (discussion and possible action) The announcement of the awards was postponed due to the lack of submissions. b. Commission discussion and action on its 2022 meeting schedule (Commission discussion and possible action) Motion to approve the commission 2022 schedule as presented made by Chair Pitts, second by Commission Apodaca passed on a vote of 9-0. Presentation by Jesse Rodriguez can be viewed …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS OCTOBER 13TH, 2021 AT 12:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesmeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Natalie Cagle Jacqueline Angel Martha Bauman Patricia Bordie Emily De Maria Nicola Erica Garcia-Pittman AGENDA Adam Hauser Martin Kareithi Luz Lopez-Guerrero Sally Van Sickle Fred Lugo Diana Spain Amy Temperley CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign- up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS JULY 14TH, 2021 MEETNG 2. ANNOUCEMENTS 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action Commission Work Plan – Standing Item B. Discussion and possible action from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. iii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group v. Emergency Preparedness and Response Working Group C. Discussion and possible action from Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Commissioner De Maria Nicola) D. Discussion and possible action of City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Chair Briesmeister) 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation: Overview of Civil Rights Enforcement in Austin, Carol Johnson, Civil Rights Officer, City of Austin. B. Presentation: Library Department Initiatives Update, Emi Johnson, Austin Public Library C. Discussion and Approval of the 2022 Commission on Seniors Meeting Schedule D. Discussion and Possible Action on the City of Austin Budget Process (Chair Briesmeister and Commissioner De Maria Nicola) 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Age-friendly Austin Update, Tabitha Taylor, Age-Friendly Program Coordinator 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department, at 512-972-5019, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors please contact Halana Kaleel at 512-972- 5019.
Regular Meeting ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 CALL TO ORDER 1. NEW BUSINESS CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address the Commission regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. MBE/WBE Update (Catellus) 2. 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE ADOPTION a. Approve 2022 RMMA PIAC Meeting Schedule (Discussion and Action) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the 08/10/21 Commission meeting (Discussion and Action) AGENDA FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Staff/Commission) NEXT MEETING: November 09, 2021 (Regular Meeting) ADJOURNMENT Estimate 6:00 6:05 6:45 6:50 6:55 7:00 7:00 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 Schmidt with the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6415, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Matthew Schmidt with Economic Development at 512-974-6415.
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, at the Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 . Commission Members in Attendance: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 • Martin Luecke • Kenneth Ronsonette • Kathy Sokolic • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Corky Hilliard • Rodrigo Lima Staff in Attendance: • Susana Carbajal, Economic Development Department • • Matthew Schmidt, EDD Jill Fagan, EDD CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION a. Koreena Malone addressed the Commission regarding her experience living as a member of the BIPOC community within the Mueller Development, Mueller’s affordable housing program, and desire to promote anti-racism training. b. Girard Kinney addressed the Commission regarding the return to in-person commission meetings, as well as concerns with potential fish die off at Mueller Lake Park. c. Ani Colt addressed the Commission regarding the status of the ONEderment Central. d. Preston Tyree addressed the Commission regarding the status of pursuing a senior fitness playground in the Mueller Development. 1. NEW BUSINESS a. Dell Children’s Hospital Campus Update (Ascension): Christopher Born (Ascension) and David Prusha (HKS Architects) provided updates regarding the anticipated growth plans for the Dell Children’s Hospital campus in the Mueller Development. b. Project Connect Update (Capital Metro): Yannis Banks (Austin Transit Partnership), Katherine Gonzales (Capital Metro), and Roberto Gonzalez (Capital Metro) provided updates regarding the 1 progress with Project Connect and the expected public transportation enhancements impacting the Mueller Development. c. Mueller Development Update: Brian Dolezal (Catellus) provided updates regarding the Teachers Retirement System, traffic control improvements, upcoming AISD community meeting for the northeast Austin middle school, as well as upcoming live music events at H-E-B Mueller. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioners Jackson and Neider were absent. a. The Commissioners and staff discussed the following list of potential future agenda items: i. Affordable Housing Update ii. Mueller Financial Update iii. Austin Energy Headquarters Update iv. UT Lease Site Update The Commissioners were asked to provide Chairman Jones with potential future agenda items. NEXT MEETING ADJOURN a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 12, 2021. The meeting adjourned …
MBE/WBE Update to RMMA PIAC: October 12, 2021 The Mueller Vision & Catellus Goals • Community goals for Mueller include: – East Austin revitalization – Economic activity and opportunity – A diverse and inclusive community • Drivers for success include high levels of participation by MBE/WBE and local businesses • MBE/WBE business efforts coordinate with overall community diversity efforts Additional Catellus Goals: Strive for maximum participation by MBE/WBE contractors for design and construction of infrastructure Create conditions for MBE/WBE investors and tenants to succeed Continue to work with community stakeholders • Go beyond the MDA resolution to collaborate with third- party developers • • • Page 2 AMLI Branch Park Mueller House Condos RMMA PIAC October 12, 2021 Master Developer Projects Catellus acquires land and contracts for: Row Homes • Infrastructure: o Roads o Utilities o Water quality ponds o Residential lots o Commercial parcels • Parks and amenities: o Trails o Irrigation o Park structures o Picnic areas o Playgrounds Residential lots and commercial sites are sold to third-party developers Page 3 Section 11 Lots and Homes RMMA PIAC October 12, 2021 Master Developer Policy & Procedures Catellus policy for master developer projects: Contractors must meet specified goals for MBE/WBE participation OR demonstrate good-faith effort • MBE/WBE participation plays significant role in evaluation of proposals Catellus works with prime contractors to increase MBE/WBE participation Policy includes provisions for monitoring compliance over life of contract Catellus procedures for master developer projects: Catellus delivers bid documents to: • o City of Austin SMBR Dept. for distribution to city plan room o Other area plan rooms: – US Hispanic Contractors Association de Austin – Austin Black Contractors Association – Austin United Metropolitan Black Contractors’ Association – Asian Construction Trades Association Contractors advertise and notify MBE/WBEs of subcontracting opportunities Prime contractors must document good-faith efforts before Catellus will execute contract Page 4 • • • • • RMMA PIAC October 12, 2021 Master Developer Results Through May 31, 2021: • MBE/WBE contracts to date: $51.46 million — 23.98% of total • Dollars paid to MBE/WBEs: $49.06 million • Number of MBE/WBEs: 90+ businesses % MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION Asian Pacific-Owned $1.06M, 2% Woman-Owned $15.09M, 31% Latinx-Owned $21.20M, 41% African American-Owned $12.69M, 26% Page 5 Native American-Owned $15K, 0.03% RMMA PIAC October 12, 2021 Future Infrastructure Development • Commercial area alley construction • Southeast Greenway Park • Park along Margarita Street (section 11) • Park along …
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 12, 2021, at the Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Commission Members in Attendance: REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 12, 2021 • Donald Martin • David Neider • Kenneth Ronsonette • Kathy Sokolic • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Christopher Jackson • Rodrigo Lima • Martin Luecke Staff in Attendance: • Susana Carbajal, Economic Development Department • Pam Hefner, EDD • Matthew Schmidt, EDD CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION 1. NEW BUSINESS a. MBE/WBE Update (Catellus): Carl Paulson (Catellus) provided updates and information on MBE/WBE goals, procurement efforts and achievements. 2. 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE ADOPTION a. Approve 2022 RMMA PIAC Meeting Schedule: Proposed meeting schedule was approved on Commissioner Sokolic’s motion and Commissioner Lima’s second on an 9-0 vote. Commissioner Hilliard was absent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from the September 14, 2021 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Luecke’s second on an 9-0 vote. Commissioner Hilliard was absent. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. The Commissioners and staff discussed the following list of potential future agenda items: i. UT Lease Site Update ii. Update on Ecological Impact of Mueller Development iii. Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) update iv. I-35 Capital Express Central Update The Commissioners were asked to provide Chairman Jones with potential future agenda items. NEXT MEETING ADJOURN a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 9, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. without objection. 2
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2020-0082 Springdale Road Residences ZONING FROM: GR-NP (as amended 07/29/2021) ADDRESS: 5800, 5900, 5920, 6000 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 4.70 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: Willie C. Lewis AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting TO: GR-MU-V-NP (Alice Glasco) APPLICANT: Urban ATX Development LLC (Christopher Affinito) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to GR-MU-V-NP. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 12, 2021: September 14, 2021: To grant postponement to October 12, 2021 as requested by Applicant, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 17B-1 C14-2021-0082 2 ISSUES: The rezoning request was initially filed for GR-MU-NP and was amended to GR-MU-V-NP on July 29, 2021. The rezoning tract is not located on an existing or future core transit corridor. Springdale Road is designated as an Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. A Valid Petition with 46.92% of eligible signatures has been filed in opposition to the rezoning request. Please see Exhibit C- Valid Petition. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning request is comprised of 5 lots located on the west side of Springdale Road between Rogge Road and Manor Road. The undeveloped lots are zoned GR-NP and are designated for mixed use on the future land use map. (FLUM). Immediately south of the rezoning area is a lot that is zoned GR-NP that is currently under review to change the zoning to GR-MU-NP. The property to the south was recommended by Planning Commission in August 2021 and is scheduled for public hearing at City Council on September 30, 2021. The applicant on that request has stated that they intend to build approximately 23 townhouse/ condominium land uses. Further south, at the intersection with Rogge Road, is an indoor and outdoor entertainment land use zoned GR-MU-CO-NP. The CO on that property prohibits drive-in services, Automotive rentals, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Service station, and Pawn shop services. Immediately to the north of the rezoning tract is a townhouse-condominium development zoned GR-MU-NP. Further north toward Manor Road are undeveloped SF-6-NP and LR-NP lots. A SF-3-NP zoned residential neighborhood is also located north and northwest of the rezoning tract. Immediately west of the rezoning tract is property zoned SF-6-NP that is sparsely developed with what appears to be …
Planning Commission: October 12, 2021 146 ½, 200, 200 ½, 204 ½ Academy Drive & 1006, 1020 Melissa Lane NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Greater South River City Combined (South River City) CASE#: NPA-2019-0022.01 PROJECT NAME: 200 Academy PC DATE: October 12, 2021 DATE FILED: February 27, 2019 (In-cycle) September 14, 2021 August 10, 2021 June 23, 2020 January 14, 2020 August 13, 2019 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 4.6076 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Spearhead Academy, LTD (Chris Wallin) AGENT: Weiss Architecture, Inc. (Richard Weiss) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Mixed Use/Office Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0147 From: CS-1-NCCD-NP, CS-NCCD-NP, and MF-4-NCCD-NP To: CS-1-MU-NP, CS-MU-NP and MF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 29, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: 1 1 of 78B-2 Planning Commission: October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021 – [pending]. September 14, 2021 – After discussion, a motion was approved to postpone the case to October 12, 2021 to allow the applicant additional time to work with the neighborhood. [G. Cox- 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 7-2 [C. Hempel and J. Thompson voted nay. C. Llanes Pulido and J. P. Conolly abstained. J. Shieh and S. R. Praxis absent]. August 10, 2021 – Postponed to September 14, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood, with applicant in agreement, on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson – 1st; P. Howard – 2nd] Vote: 7-0 [J. P. Connolly, G. Cox, C. Hempel, J. Mushtaler, R. Schneider and J. Shieh absent]. June 23, 2020 – Approved for applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [P. Seeger absent]. January 14, 2020 – Approved for applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson- 1st; C. Kenny – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [A. Azhar, C. Hempel and P. Seeger absent. C. Llanes Pulido off the dais]. August 13, 2019 – Approved for staff’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [C. Kenny – 1st; G. Anderson – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [A. Azhar, P. Howard, R. Schneider and P. Seeger absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land on Tract 1 where the existing zoning is CS-1-NCCD-NP and the proposed zoning is CS-1-MU-NP. Staff recommends Mixed Use/Office remain …
C14-2020-0147 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0147 200 Academy DISTRICT: 9 ZONING RQUEST: Tract 1: from CS-1-NCCD-NP to CS-1-MU-NP Tract 2: from CS-NCCD-NP to CS-MU-NP Tract 3: from MF-4-NCCD-NP to MF-4-NP ADDRESS: 146 ½, 200, 200 ½, 204 ½ Academy Drive, 1006 and 1020 Melissa Lane SITE AREA: 4.6 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Spearhead Academy LTD (Chris Wallin) AGENT: Weiss Architecture Inc (Richard Weiss) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends rezoning Tract 1 to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations, and permitted and conditional land uses. Tract 2 to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations, and permitted and conditional land uses. Tract 3 to multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations. A Restrictive Covenant (RC) that includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Mitigation Memo, dated May 21, 2021 as provided Exhibit D: TIA Memo. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see pages 3-6. MUSIC COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 13, 2020 Approved the applicant’s rezoning request. Vote: 7-0. [Chair Mahone and Vice-Chair Patterson abstained; Commissioners Limon and Sullivan were absent]. 1 of 76B-3 C14-2020-0147 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 12, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission September 14, 2021 Approved Commissioner Cox’s request to postpone to October 12, 2021. Vote: 7-2. [Commissioner Cox – 1st, Commissioner Schneider – 2nd; Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioner Thompson voted nay; Commissioners Llanes Pulido and Connolly abstained]. August 10, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to September 14, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 7-0. [Commissioner Thompson -1st, Commission Howard - 2nd; Commissioners Llanes Pulido and Shieh were off the dais; Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioners Connolly, Mushtaler and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition to this rezoning request. For all written and emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. On September 14, 2021 the Planning Commission heard and discussed this case. Commissioners acknowledged the historical relevance of the music venue but expressed concerns on rightsizing it for its location. The need for housing options and availability was also raised. The Commissioners voted to postpone this case to October 12, 2021 …
C14-2021-0009 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0009 – 1725 Toomey DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS TO: MF-6 ADDRESS: 1725 Toomey Road SITE AREA: 0.90 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1725 Toomey LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2 and 3. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE June 2, 2021 Forwarded to Planning Commission without a Recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 12, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission September 14, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to October 12, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. [Vice Chair Hempel – 1st, Commissioner Azhar – 2nd; Commissioners Praxis and Shieh were absent.]. August 24, 2021 The public hearing portion for the Planning Commission meeting was canceled due to technical difficulties. July 27, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to August 24, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner Schneider - 1st, Commissioner Azhar - 2nd; Chair Shaw and Commissioners Howard and Thompson were absent]. July 13, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to July 27, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 8-0. [Vice Chair Hempel - 1st, Commissioner Flores - 2nd; Commissioners Azhar, Howard, Rosa Praxis, Llanes Pulido and Schneider were absent]. 1 of 59B-4 C14-2021-0009 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 21, 2021 Scheduled for City Council September 30, 2021 Approved staff’s postponement request to October 21, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Mayor Adler was off the dais]. August 26, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to September 30, 2021 on the July 29, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to August 26, 2021 on the consent consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. agenda. Vote: 11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition and in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. Prior to this rezoning case being submitted, a tree permit (2020-127211 TP) was filed and approved to remove a heritage tree at this property. The following is a summary of the application timeline from the Community Tree Preservation Division: The application was received on September 4, 2020 and included detailed photographs and a narrative report from a private Certified Arborist. These materials demonstrated the damage to the structure that was caused by the tree. The application also cited internal decay …
Planning Commission: October 12, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 26, 2021 (In-cycle) PHONE: (512) 974-2695 2404 Thrasher Lane NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2021-0005.01 PROJECT NAME: Alpha .95 PC DATE: September 28, 2021 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.95 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Alpha Builders (Gino Shvetz) AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change To: Higher Density Single Family Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0128 From: CS-NP To: SF-6-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 4, 2021 ACTION: Pending 1 1 of 23B-5 Planning Commission: October 12, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 12, 2021- September 28, 2021- Postponed on the consent agenda to October 12, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood. [A. Azhar – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [G. Cox and J. Shieh absent. C. Hempel recused from Item B-10]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for applicant’s request for Higher Density Single Family land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is a 0.95-acre vacant tract of land with zoned CS-NP with Commercial future land use. To the north is a single-family home zoned SF-3-NP with primary frontage on Carson Ridge. The FLUM shows Transportation on this property presumably because the plan supported the extension of Carson Ridge, an undeveloped road that has proposed right-of-way through this property. The property to the south is a single-family home zoned CS-NP with a future land use of Commercial. Staff supports the applicant’s request for Higher Density Single Family land use because it will provide a transition between the single-family use and zoning north of the property and commercial land use and zoning to the south of the property. The request will also add additional housing units and types to the Montopolis planning area and the city. The Montopolis Plan supports creating homes for all stages of life and the creation of multiple housing types. 2 2 of 23B-5 Planning Commission: October 12, 2021 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two-family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the …
C14-2021-0128 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0128 – ALPHA .95 DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: CS-NP TO: SF-6-NP ADDRESS: 2404 Thrasher Lane SITE AREA: 0.95 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Alpha Builders Group, Inc. (Gino Shvetz) AGENT: Bennett Consulting (Rodney K. Bennett) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 12, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission September 28, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to October 12, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner Azhar – 1st, Commissioner Schneider – 2nd; Commissioners Cox, Praxis and Shieh were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 4, 2021 Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES There are no known issues at this time and staff has not received any written or emailed comments in favor of or in opposition to this rezoning case. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This property is undeveloped and approximately 0.95 acres in size. It is located on the northwestern side of Thrasher Lane. Adjacent zoning to the south consists of CS-NP, to the west 1 of 9B-6 C14-2021-0128 2 is CS-NP and GR-MU-CO-NP and to the north is SF-3-NP. Across Thrasher Lane to the east is CS-MU-NP, please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. Per the applicant’s rezoning application, they are requesting SF-6-NP to construct 10 residential units, the proposed unit mix would include eight two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units. The future land use map (FLUM) designates this property as “commercial” and therefore requires a neighborhood plan amendment (NPA) to be considered with the rezoning request. Please refer to case no. NPA-2021-0005.01. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: and development intensities. 1. Zoning should promote a transition between adjacent and nearby zoning districts, land uses, This property is adjacent to CS-NP zoning to the south and SF-3-NP zoning to the north. Rezoning this property to SF-6-NP would provide a transition in land use and site development intensity between these properties. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Zoning Land Uses Site North South East West CS-NP SF-3-NP CS-NP CS-MU-NP GR-MU-CO-NP Undeveloped Single-family residential Multi-family residential Multi-family residential Multi-family residential NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Montopolis TIA: A TIA shall be required at the time of site plan if triggered per LDC 25-6-113. WATERSHED: Carson Creek Watershed OVERLAYS: Airport Overlay (Controlled Compatible Land Use Area), Residential …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0081 – 5th & Walsh Rezoning DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP (Tract 1) CS-MU-CO-NP (Tract 2) ADDRESS: 1200, 1202, 1204, 1210, 1214, 1214½ West 5th Street; 504, 506 Walsh Street SITE AREA: 1.3775 acres (60,003 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Anchor Equities, LTD (Jimmy Nassour) 1210 W. 5th, LTD (David Roberts) Walsh Street Properties, LTD. (F. Walter Penn) TO: LI-PDA-NP AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr., Amanda Morrow) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services-planned development area- neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see pages 6-7. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 12, 2021: September 28, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO OCTOBER 12, 2021, BY CONSENT [A. AZHAR; R. SCHNEIDER – 2ND] (10-0) S. PRAXIS – NOT PRESENT FOR PASSAGE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; G. COX, J. SHIEH – ABSENT September 14, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2021, BY CONSENT [C. HEMPEL; A. AZHAR – 2ND] (11-0) S. PRAXIS; J. SHIEH - ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 14, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 23B-7 C14-2021-0081 2 ISSUES: Existing general commercial services (CS) base zoning permits maximum building height of 60 feet. Proposed limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI- PDA-NP) district zoning would permit a maximum building height of 90 feet, (reduced from 100 feet as initially requested). The adopted Neighborhood Plan favors smaller scale residential and mixed use development. The applicant is proposing either residential or commercial development. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject site is in Old West Austin Neighborhood bounded by MoPac on the west, Lamar on the east, Enfield Road on the north and Lady Bird Lake on the south. The site is between Pressler Street and Walsh Street on the north side of W. 5th Street. The rezoning tract is rectangular in shape with the long side fronting on West 5th Street and the short edge on Walsh Street. Alley access and loading is proposed. The rezoning tract is 1.3775 acres (60,003 sq. ft.) and currently developed with four, one-story, commercial buildings and various utility sheds. Two of the buildings fronting W. 5th appear to be used for offices. The building on the northwest corner of 5th and Walsh has retail and consumer services, and the only …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE:C14-2021-0137 – 3427 Jefferson Street DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: LR-NP TO: CS-NP ADDRESS: 3427 Jefferson Street SITE AREA: 0.16 acres (6,969 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Estate of Tom Wiley (Lindabeth Doby, Executor) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on pages 2 – 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 12, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 4, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 19B-8 C14-2021-0137 2 ISSUES: Neither building elevations nor site plans were submitted with the rezoning application. Telephone calls to staff from neighbors focused on their concern about the potential height or scale of the building and volume of additional traffic that will be generated from the building. All correspondence received is attached at the back of this packet. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning tract (“Tract”) is a through lot with frontage on Jefferson Street and Glenview Avenue. The Tract is 0.16 acres (6,969 square feet) and currently has neighborhood commercial- neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant proposes to assemble the adjacent general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoned lots with the rezoned subject Tract to develop an office and commercial building. The combined area of the general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoned lots and the Tract is 0.464 acres (20,210 square feet). The proposed building would have about 36,000 square feet of office uses and 5,000 square feet of Commercial uses. West 35th Street is a Core Transit Corridor and classified in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) as a level 3 road. Jefferson Street is a level 2 road. There are 2 through lanes and a bike lane in each direction and a center turn lane. Both sides of W. 35th St. have sidewalks. Using the #19 MetroBus: the trip to the UT Keeton Station is 16 minutes. The trip to Republic Square Station is 28 minutes including the 5-minute (0.2 mile) walk to the stop at W. 35th and Crawford Ave. W. 35th St. is also served by routes 335 and 491. Neighborhood Plan The rezoning tract is in the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, a part of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The Future …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2021-008 Description: Amend certain provisions to the City Code relating to cut and fill requirements and critical water quality zone development regulations as applied to Urban Trails. • Allow cut and fill of up to 8 feet for a public trail if the cut and/or fill is not located on a slope of more than 15% or within 100 feet of a classified waterway and the trail is designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual. • Clarify the language to formalize current code interpretation making clear that a trail within the critical water quality zone is limited to 12 feet plus one foot compacted sub grade shoulders on each side. The draft ordinance is attached. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this amendment. Board and Commission Actions Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee recommended to full Planning Commission on a 6-0 vote on September, 15, 2021. Environmental Commission recommended amendment on a 7-0 vote on August 18, 2021. City Council Action City Council initiated code amendments per resolution no. 20210610-041 on June 10, 2021. Ordinance Number: NA City Staff: Katie Wettick Phone: 512-974-3529 Email: Katie.Wettick@AustinTexas.gov 10/1/2021 1 of 22B-9 DRAFT ORDINANCE Subsection (B) of City Code Section 25-8-261 (Critical Water Quality Zone Development) is amended to read as follows: (B) Open space is permitted in a critical water quality zone if a program of fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use is approved by the Watershed Protection Department, subject to the conditions in this Subsection. (1) In a water supply rural watershed, water supply suburban, or the Barton Springs Zone, open space is limited to sustainable urban agriculture or a community garden if the requirements in subsection (B)(4) are met, multi-use trails, picnic facilities, and outdoor facilities, excluding stables, corrals for animals and athletic fields. (2) A master planned park that is approved by the council may include recreational development other than that described in Subsection (B)(1). (3) A hard surfaced trail may cross the critical water quality zone pursuant to Section 25-8-262 (Critical Water Quality Zone Street Crossings). A hard surfaced trail that does not cross the critical water quality zone may be located within the critical water quality zone only if: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual; located outside the erosion hazard zone unless protective works are provided as prescribed in the Drainage Criteria Manual; limited to 12 …
MEMORANDUM TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Andrei Lubomudrov, Housing and Planning Department DATE: October 6, 2021 RE: Proposed release of approximately 31 acres of Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (“ETJ”) to the Village of Webberville The Village of Webberville, at the behest of a property owner, has requested the release of approximately 31 acres of Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to be included in Webberville’s ETJ. The 111-acre property in question is divided between Austin and Webberville’s ETJ, with the latter covering most of the tract at 80 acres. The tract is located in eastern Travis County near Webberville adjacent to the Colorado River. Releasing the proposed area would create a unified set of regulations for the property and streamline the development review process. Following the analysis of no substantial impact based on the adopted ETJ policy, staff is recommending the proposed ETJ release. In accordance with the City Council adopted policy regarding ETJ adjustments, requests for ETJ release are typically reviewed by staff from several city departments and evaluated in terms of: • Annexation potential • Environmental impacts • • Impact on infrastructure investments Long-term effects of cumulative ETJ releases • Hardship or extenuating circumstances Annexation of this tract by the City of Austin is not feasible in the long-term given its location of about 4.5 miles from the full purpose jurisdiction. 1 1 of 6B-10 Generally, Austin City Council looks for equivalent environmental protection to be provided on land released from the City’s jurisdiction. Staff from Watershed Protection has reviewed the submitted documents and identified no cause for concern with this request. The Village of Webberville has similar ETJ regulations to the City of Austin in this case that will protect the environment and floodplain. The area in question for release is fully covered in the Colorado River floodplain and will not be developed. Any development on the site would be subject to Village of Webberville’s ETJ regulations, which includes their Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (to restrict or prohibit uses within the floodplain) and Water Quality Protection Ordinance (Modeled after the SOS ordinance). Finally, releasing this area would not negatively impact any existing or planned City investments in utility or roadway infrastructure. The area is not served by City maintained roads. Further, Austin Water has no concerns with this release. The tract is primarily in the Aqua WSC CCN with a smaller portion in the Manville WSC …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET MUD: N/A LOT(S): 1 Lot COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ Planning Commission DATE: 10.12.2021 CASE NO.: C8s-76-150(vac) SUBDIVISION NAME: Gentry Estates Final Plat – Total Plat Vacation AREA: 5.76 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Century Communities, Inc. (Kathleen Toomey) AGENT: LJA Engineering, Inc (John Clark) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Nuckols Crossing Road GRIDS: N/A WATERSHED: Onion Creek EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: N/A ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: None VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of a total plat vacation for Gentry Estates, a lot subdivision located in the city’s 2-Mile ETJ. The purpose of this plat vacation is the applicant is proposing to replat this property into a 70 small lot subdivision, Jennings Place (Small Lot Subdivision). This final plat will be presented to this commission at a later date. COUNTY COMMENTS This property is located in the 2-Mile, ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) of the City of Austin. The Texas Local Government prohibits the city and the county from regulating land uses, lot size, density, height and building coverage in the ETJ to name a few. There are no land use controls that can be imposed by the city or the county. In the county, there are 2 uses: Single- Family and Other. “Other” can mean commercial, retail, multi-family, office and industrial, any use that is not single-family residential. There are no zoning laws in the county. ISSUES: Staff has not received any inquiries from anyone regarding the proposed plat vacation. 1 of 7B-12 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This plat vacation meets all applicable state, county, and City of Austin Title 30 – Land Development Code requirements and staff recommends approval. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Jose Luis Arriaga Email address: joe.arriaga@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7562 2 of 7B-12 TOTAL3 of 7B-12 APPROVAL OF TOTAL/PARTIAL PLAT VACATION BE IT KNOWN, that on the ______ day of ______________, 20 ___ , the _______________________ Commission of the City of Austin, at its regular meeting, did approve the total/partial vacation of the subdivision known as County Plat Records, upon application therefore by all of the owners of all of the lots in said , as recorded in Book________ , P a g e _ _ _ _ _ _ , subdivision. EXECUTED, this ___________ day of __________________, 20 . CHAIR City of Austin Travis County, Texas Commission ATTEST: _____________ , Executive Secretary __________________ Commission of the City of Austin THE STATE OF TEXAS …
