MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 1/06/2025 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 1.06.2025 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY25 Amended Budget November 2024 w/ Encumbrances $159,710 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $855,851 FY25 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,445,096 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 October April November May December June January July February August March September
2024 Austin Live Music Fund - Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – January 6, 2025 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – Latest Stats • 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 136 total grant awards (100%) agreements (95%) • 129 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant • 134 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 129 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (95%) • 116 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees • 23 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (85%) (17%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N
2024 Austin Live Music Fund - Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – January 6, 2025 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – Latest Stats • 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 136 total grant awards (100%) agreements (95%) • 129 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant • 134 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 129 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (95%) • 116 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees • 23 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (85%) (17%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N
WELCOME TO THE MUSIC COMMISSION! Music Commission References Economic Development Dept. Divisions & Programs • Small Business • Youth Initiatives Office • Global Business Expansion • Day Labor • Cultural Arts • Art in Public Places • Music & Entertainment • Austin Civilian Conservation • Community Technology Corps • Austin Public Access C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 Meet Economic Development Leadership Anthony Segura Interim Director Anthony.Segura@austintexas.gov Morgan Messick Assistant Director, Cultural Arts Morgan.Messick@austintexas.gov C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 Meet the Music & Entertainment Division Team ERICA SHAMALY Division Manager Erica.Shamaly@austintexas.gov KIM McCARSON Program Manager II Industry Development Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov GREG GONZALEZ Program Manager Artist Development Greg.Gonzalez@austintexas.gov SHELBI MITCHELL Program Coordinator Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 4 Our Website www.ATXmusic.org C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 5 Music & Entertainment Div. Programs Austin Live Music Fund • A grant that was designed to encourage, promote, improve, and showcase Austin’s diverse music industry through supporting live and online music events, recording studio production, video production, merchandise, and music broadcasting that can be marketed to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. • This grant prioritizes Austin’s professional musicians, bands, venues and independent promoters who produce and promote live and online music events, recording studio production, video production, merchandise distribution, and music broadcasting. • Previous grants sizes vary from $5,000 to $30,000. In 2024, venues were added for $30,000-$60,000 grants. • Visit the Austin Live Music Fund page for history and guidelines. • Dive into the results in our data summary portals: • 2023 • 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 7 Creative Space Assistance …
Public Safety Commission - Questions & Answers January 6, 2025 – Regular Meeting Pending. Item 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. Request for data on how the APD Cadet graduation rates compare to averages of similar cities. Item 3. Presentation regarding the inclement winter weather plans including communication and partnerships with area organizations. Presentation by Bill Wilson, Interim Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Request for data on unhoused persons receiving digital communications. Pending.
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, January 6, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 6, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Enrique Duran II Pierre Nguyễn Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders– Neighbor noise issues and complaint process. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024, failed on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Sierra- Arévalo’s second on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioners Bernhardt, Holmes, and Orr were absent. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. Commissioner Smith requested data on how the APD Cadet graduation rates compare to averages of similar cities. 1. 2. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, January 6, 2025 3. 4. Presentation regarding the inclement winter weather plans including communication and partnerships with area organizations. Presentation by Bill Wilson, Interim Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Bill Wilson, Interim Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Commissioner Smith requested data on unhoused persons receiving digital communications. Presentation regarding the work of the Office of Violence Prevention, including partnerships with public safety agencies and review of the Gun Violence Problem Analysis. Presentation by Michelle Myles, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Michelle Myles, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion of City of Austin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget timeline and process and formation of a working group to draft budget recommendations. Postponed without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Inclement weather update from both HSEM and HSO. (Smith) Recommendation to request a biannual update presentation from HSEM. (Ramírez) Staffing report (Ramírez) ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the February 3, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Sierra- Arévalo’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89858873902 Meeting ID: 898 5887 3902 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Wednesday, December 18, 2024 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on November 21, 2024 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02872: Approval to Select and Contract with Connective Agency for HACA Rebranding and Website Redesign Services 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02873: Approval of a Contract to JG ArcoIris Painting Contractors, LLC for Exterior Renovation and Painting for Pathways at Booker T. Washington Terraces 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02874: Approval to negotiate a Contract for the purchase of office furniture for the 1st phase of the HACA headquarters building renovations 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02875: Ratification of approval to purchase three heavy duty service trucks, seven midsize trucks, and two sedans EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89858873902 Meeting ID: 898 5887 3902 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Wednesday, December 18, 2024 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 17, 2024 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00262 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) cause AAHC’s wholly owned, subsidiary limited liability company, Bridges at Canyon View GP, LLC (the “General Partner”), and/or Bridges at Canyon View, LP (the “Partnership”) to enter into and execute amendments to the financing for the Bridge at Canyon View Apartments (the “Project”), and other related documents; and (ii) cause AAHC and/or the General Partner and/or the Partnership to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89858873902 Meeting ID: 898 5887 3902 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Wednesday, December 18, 2024 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 17, 2024 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00119: Authorizing the amendment of Taxable Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (Bridge at Canyon View Apartments) Series 2019, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Bridge at Canyon View Apartments), Series 2019, and Subordinate Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Bridge at Canyon View Apartments) Series 2023; authorizing the execution and delivery of documents and instruments necessary to carry out the amendments to the financing of such multifamily residential rental development; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Mark Balch Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman Gustavo Ramirez CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 20, 2024. AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of 2. Discussion on the process and guidelines for establishment of a Veteran’s Commission 3. Discussion on establishment of a veteran resource center. 4. Discussion on establishment of a City of Austin Veteran Resource Group. DISCUSSION ITEMS social media account. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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 Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a special meeting on WEDNESDAY, October 23rd, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST in the BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 (301 W. 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701) Vice-Chair RICHARD BONDI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission for Women: Diana Melendez Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) Early Childhood Council: Eliza Gordon Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Lisa Chang Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Sonny Sin & Nayer Sikder Commissions With Vacancies: Commissioners Absent: Commission on Veterans Affairs African American Resource Advisory Commission: Commissioners Elaina Fowler or Antonio Ross Human Rights Commission: Commissioners Morgan Davis or Muneeb “Meebs”Aslam AGENDA REVISED 1 3. 4. 5. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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. Cierra Maddison expresses gratitude for the Joint Inclusion Committee’s agenda item approving a Recommendation in support of Sunday Sessions ATX and that she will share the upcoming JIC’s community input meetings for the City’s FY26 budget. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2024. The minutes are approved at the October 23rd, 2024 Special Called meeting on COMMISSIONER LISA CHANG’s motion, COMMISSIONER JERRY JOE BENSON’S second, on a 6-0 vote. (Off the dais: Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s Commissioner Sonny Si, and Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s Amanda Afifi. Absent: African American Resource Advisory Commissions’ Elaina Fowler and Human Rights Commission’s Commissioner Morgan Davis.) DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on community input collected at the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Community Voices and Choices session on October 2nd, 2024. Discussion on what was shared during sessions. Discussion on the next steps from Commission on Aging requesting a City of Austin Implicit Bias Day. COMMISSIONER RICHARD BONDI shares about connecting with Marion Sanchez through the Commission on Aging because the We All the Belong campaign is like the purpose of the event and there could be funding for it; shares that a public proclamation may be made; shares possibilities …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT December 18th, 2024 at 6 pm Austin Energy – Mueller Assembly Room 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Committee may be participating 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, email or call Rohan Lilauwala at (Rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394). Alternate Randall Chapman Member Kaiba White (Chair) Charlotte Davis (Vice-Chair) Genell Gary Diana Wheeler Haris Qureshi Melissa Rothrock Vacant CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Home Commission Electric Utility Commission Resource Management Commission Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission Zero Waste Advisory Commission Community Development Commission Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Marissa Bell Economic Prosperity Commission Water & Wastewater Commission Parks & Recreation Board Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Amy Noel Chris Maxwell-Gaines Lane Becker Vacant Vacant Natalie Poindexter Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Yure Suarez Christopher Campbell Heather Houser For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc Vacant Richard Brimer Craig Nazor Miriam Garcia Rosamaria Murillo Luis Osta Lugo Vacant Ben Luckens Alberta Phillips Vacant Vacant Committee. DISCUSSION AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the November 20th, 2024 meeting of the Joint Sustainability 2. Low Carbon Concrete in Portland, OR – Cary Watters, City of Portland 3. Austin’s Urban Forest – Emily King, Development Services Department 4. Discussion of Joint Sustainability Committee preparation to make recommendations for the FY 25-26 budget 5. Discussion of updated JSC priorities for the Land Acquisition Fund 6. Update on the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan – Kaiba White, Electric Utility Commission 7. Update on the Congress Avenue Urban Design plans – Diana Wheeler, Urban Transportation Commission 8. Update on PFAS water testing and the approval of the Water Forward 2024 plan, Water Conservation Plan, and the Drought Contingency Plan – Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Water and Wastewater Commission …
Special Called Meeting of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Wednesday, December 18th 2024, at 3:00 P.M. CST City of Austin Permitting and Development Center Room #1401 & 1402 (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin Texas 78752) and some members may be attending via 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 Alejandra Mireles (Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, Equity Office) at (512) 974-8045 or alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Primary Representative: Elaina Fowler Alternate Representative: VACANT Sonny Sin Nayer Sikder Julie Glasser Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Melissa Ortega Diana Melendez Commission on Aging Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Veterans Affairs Philip Reichert Alice Navarro Early Childhood Council Amanda Afifi (Chair) Hispanic/Latino Quality-of-Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Morgan Davis Jerry Joe Benson Jennifer Powell Curtis Wyman Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Katie Coyne Lisa Chang 1 PURPOSE OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE: City Code § 2-1-204 mandates The Committee shall: 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on OCTOBER 23RD, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Briefing on updates and opportunities for the City’s Open Government Partnership. (Ana DeFrates, Research Program Lead, Office of Innovation; Amanda Jasso, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager) Discussion on maintaining quorum through the FY2025-26 Budget Recommendation writing period by using the City’s holdover period. Discussion on the make-up session for the November 6th JIC’s Community Voices …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING November 20, 2024 MEETING MINUTES The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at Austin Energy Headquarters. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Charlotte Davis, Anna Scott, Marissa Bell, Haris Qureshi Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler, Amy Noel, Lane Becker, Rodrigo Leal, Christopher Campbell, Heather House Board Members Absent: Yure Suarez, Natalie Poindexter, Melissa Rothrock City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Braden Latham-Jones, Angela Baucom, Sara Norris, Amy Everhart, Lisa Martin CALL TO ORDER Chair Kaiba White called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm. 1. Approval of minutes from the October 23rd, 2024 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. • Commissioners request edits: o Notation standardization o Discussion item #5 of land acquisition has no content underneath it. Please revise to say “the committee discussed the item” in lieu of leaving it blank o Clean up the consistency of how the commissioners are referred to (first initial and last name, or other). Please standardize throughout. • Approved 12-0 on Qureshi motion, Maxwell-Gaines second. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommendation in support of the city pursuing a Low Carbon Transportation Materials Grant (moved up from 7) a. City is pursuing this. Discussion of letter in support. Vote would be to add the JSC to the letter with the intention of having other local organizations sign on as well. Due date is Monday. b. Diana Wheeler moves to approve JSC signing onto letter and Anna seconds c. Unanimous approval 3. Recommendation on Austin Energy Generation Plan (moved up from 6) a. Lisa Martin with AE presented: Resource Generation Plan last one was adopted in 2020 and a lot of new risks have been identified, including growth in population, data centers and AI, changes in weather and climate impacts, and changes in the ERCOT market. Council in 2022 directed AE to update the plan, and since then AE has been working on the process to update it along with a 40 member stakeholder group representing a diverse group of Austinites to move towards meeting the full range of needs in a reliable and affordable way. The plan will be published and shared next week in draft form and will be voted on by council in December. The plan itself focused on addressing risks by starting with prioritizing customer energy solutions. Once those are maximized, looking at how …
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Draft Meeting Minutes October 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #1406 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 register, call or email the board liaison, Paul Ray Books, at 512-974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Alejandra Flores (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 6:03 pm No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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. 1. Approval of the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes. On a motion by Commissioner Azhar seconded by Commissioner Maxwell, the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously (5-0) with Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioner Greenberg absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 DRAFT 2. Hays Commons Site-Specific Save Our Springs (SOS) Amendment Initiation. Discussion and possible action to recommend initiation of site-specific amendments to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 of the Save Our Springs Initiative as necessary for the Hays Commons Municipal Utility District. City Staff: Sean Watson, Watershed Protection Department, Sean.Watson@austintexas.gov, 512- 963-2167. Sean Watson presented. On a motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell the Committee recommended initiation of the code amendment to the Planning Commission on a vote of 5-2 with Commissioners Greenberg and Stern against. 3. C20-2024-024 Colorado River Protections. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to increase water quality and erosion protections along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam. City Staff: Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Department, Liz.Johnston@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2619; Matt Hollon, Watershed Protection Department, Matt.Hollon@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2238. Liz Johnston presented. Commissioner Azhar moved to forward the staff recommendation to the Planning Commission, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell. Commissioner Anderson moved to consider an amendment to recommend staff create a map for public consumption before October 28th. The amendment passed unanimously (6-0) with …
A RECOMMENDATION TO RESTRICT SOME COMMERCIAL USES ON IMAGINE AUSTIN CORRIDORS WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and provide certainty for residents and the business community, ● Austin's diverse population being active and healthy, with access to locally-grown, nourishing foods, and affordable healthcare; and WHEREAS the “Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map” is one of the “Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines” incorporated into the Comprehensive Decision Making Matrix included in the Zoning Change Review Sheet provided by City of Austin Staff for review by the Zoning & Platting Commission; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map includes Imagine Austin Activity Corridors, which are meant to facilitate a “long-term shift toward transit, walking and biking” and zoning policy along these corridors should enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following are PROHIBITED uses on properties located on an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor: COMMERCIAL USES: ● Agricultural Sale and Services ● Campground ● Carriage Stable ● Convenience Storage ● Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility ● Electronic Testing ● Equipment Repair Services ● Equipment Sales ● Exterminating Services ● Funeral Services ● Marina ● Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage ● Recreational Equipment Sales ● Research Assembly Services ● Research Testing Services ● Research Warehousing Services ● Scrap and Salvage ● Service Station ● Stables ● Vehicle Storage INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Basic Industry ● General Warehousing and Distribution ● Recycling Center ● Resource Extraction AGRICULTURAL USES: ● Animal Production? ● Crop Production? ● Indoor Crop Production? ● Alternative Financial Services ● Automotive Sales ● Automotive Rentals ● Automotive Repair Services ● Automotive Washing ● Building Maintenance Services ● Electronic Prototype Assembly ● Pawn Shop Services ● Pedicab Storage and Dispatch ● Special Use Historic INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Custom Manufacturing ● Bail Bond Services …
A RECOMMENDATIONTO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, Page 1 of 3 ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and …
Case Number Name Description Initiated By Resolution Stage Status Active Code Amendment Cases - November 2024 C20-2024-022 Density Bonus for Commercial Highway & Industrial Zones (DB240) Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new density bonus combining district for commercial highway and industrial base zoning districts that will modify uses (including allowing residential use); and modifications of site development regulations (including height), off-street parking design and loading regulations, sign regulations, landscaping or screening regulations in exchange for providing community benefits, including income restricted units or providing a fee-in-lieu. City Council 20240718-091 Review and Adoption C20-2024-021 Safety Bollards Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into-building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. City Council 20240718-092 Review and Adoption Lead Department Sub Department Planning In Process - ➡ Codes & Ordinances 9/18/2024 ➡ Planning Commission 10/22/2024 (Postponed 10/8/2024) ➡ City Council 11/21/2024 (Postponed 11/7/2024 & 10/24/2024) In Process - ➡ Codes & Ordinances 10/16/2024 ➡ Planning Commission 12/10/2024 (Postponed 11/12/2024) ➡ City Council 12/12/2024 Timeline to be determined. TPW Planning C20-2024-020 Preservation Bonus Update Phase 2 Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to make additional updates to the Preservation Bonus Program. City Council 20240718-090 Development and Engagement C20-2024-018 DDB/Downtown Amendments Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify the Downtown Density Bonus program including height and FAR allowances, subdistrict boundaries, and parking standards. City Council 20240718-185 Development and Engagement Anticipating review and adoption by December 2025. Planning C20-2024-017 Planned Development Area 2 (PDA2) Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new combining district, to be known as Planned Development Area 2, that will apply in industrial base zoning districts and allow for modifications to site development regulations (including height), off-street parking design and loading regulations, sign regulations, landscaping or screening regulations, and additional non-residential uses. City Council 20240718-091 Review and Adoption C20-2024-016 Preservation Bonus Update Ph 1 Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow two new housing units to reach 0.65 FAR if the third housing unit on the site is an existing preserved housing unit, and with no new individual unit exceeding 0.4 FAR. City Council 20240718-090 Planning In Process - ➡ Codes & Ordinances 9/18/2024 ➡ Planning Commission 10/22/2024 (Postponed 10/8/2024) ➡ City Council 11/21/2024 (Postponed 11/7/2024 & 10/24/2024) Anticipating …
