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20240625-3- 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code — original pdf
Mechanical and Plumbing Board RECOMMENDATION 20240625-3 June 25, 2024 Date: Subject: Recommendation of 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code Motioned By: William Harris Seconded By: Joseph Cooper Recommendation A unanimous decision in a recommendation to adopt the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code with City of Austin local ordinance. Description of Recommendation to Council 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as amended by ordinance. Language approved by the Mechanical and Plumbing Board and City staff. Rationale: The board understands the importance of this recommendation to council as it is necessary to keep up with the changes in construction and modifications of codes through ordinances, education, contractor/builder licensing requirements and public awareness programs with participation in code development and administrative policies and procedures. In this recommendation, it continues to keep the Citizens of Austin healthy and safe and to ensure codes are updated to adopted give them a long-lasting mechanical system in homes and business with minimal maintenance requirements and to continue making Austin the most livable City of America. Vote: 7-0 For: Robert Thornton, William Harris, Joseph Cooper, Stephen Cox, Bobbi Jo Foster, Kyle Smith and Roman Perez Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Robert Butler and Joe Bowie Attest: Robert C. Thornton, Chair 1 of 1
20240625-4 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code — original pdf
Mechanical and Plumbing Board RECOMMENDATION 20240625-4 June 25, 2024 Date: Subject: Recommendation of 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code Motioned By: Joseph Cooper Seconded By: William Harris Recommendation A unanimous decision in a recommendation to adopt the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code with City of Austin local ordinance. Description of Recommendation to Council 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended by ordinance. Language approved by Mechanical and Plumbing Board and City Staff. Rationale: The board understands the importance of this recommendation to council as it is necessary to keep up with the changes in construction and modifications of codes through ordinances, education, contractor/builder licensing requirements and public awareness programs with participation in code development and administrative policies and procedures. In this recommendation, it continues to keep the Citizens of Austin healthy and safe and to ensure codes are updated to adopted give them a long-lasting plumbing system in homes and business with minimal maintenance requirements and to continue making Austin the most livable City of America. Vote: 7-0 For: Robet Thornton, Bill Harris, Joseph Cooper, Stephen Cox, Bobbi Jo Foster, Kyle Smith and Ramon Perez Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Robert Butler and Joe Bowie Attest: Robert C. Thornton, Chair 1 of 1
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BOARD MEETING June 25, 2024 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on June 25, 2024. The meeting took place at the Permitting Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Chairman Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Robert Thornton, Bill Harris, Joe Cooper, Stephen Cox, Bobbi Jo Foster, Kyle Smith and Ramon Perez Absent members: Blaine Butler and Joe Bowie Staff Members in Attendance: Tim Taylor (DSD), Charlie Ablanedo (DSD), Chad Watson (DSD), Todd Wilcox (DSD) Robert Stefani (AWU), Kevin Kluge (AWU) Eric Reynolds (AWU), Kevin Critendon(AWU) and Heather Cooke (AWU) GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- John Mata from the International Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Association (IAPMO) was on hand to listen in and weigh in his support of the recommendation of the 2024 Uniform Mechanical and Uniform Plumbing Code. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1.The minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting was approved as written. Board member Cooper made a motion to approve the minutes, Board member Smith second the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Board members Bowie and Butler were absent. DISCUSSION ITMES 2. Austin Water-Laundry to Landscape- Austin Water Kevin Kluge recapped on 3 local amendments that are being proposed to save water as part of the 2018 Water forward plan in strategy of the landscape transformation for new homes, which includes pressure reduction devices on new irrigation systems, limit irrigation areas and required laundry to landscape ready plumbing in new homes after January 2025. Laundry to landscape would be a requirement for new homes with laundry connections only adjacent to an exterior wall. These inspections would be enforced by DSD plumbing inspections and would not apply to homes built in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Exterior systems which distribute water to the plants and trees, would be voluntary for homeowners and a permit would be required. Austin water will provide education and incentives for this. No impact on affordability. In the past board meeting, there were concerns regarding venting of the plumbing specifications and how to ensure that homeowners install this correctly. In coordination with International Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Code Officials and John Mata of IAPMO, design was approved to vent through the roof as means of alternative venting system. In terms of the education, a required placard would be placed on the 3-way valve providing homeowners that they are …
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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Commissioner Woods called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Ryan Johnson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 11, 2024. The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to July 9, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) Mixed Use to Higher Density Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Phillips were off the dais. Chair Hempel, Vice Chair Azhar, and Commissioners Haynes and Mushtaler were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0080 - Anderson Square, District 4 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & 1012 ½, 1100, 1100 ½ & 1102 ½ W. Anderson Lane, 7905 ½ 8003, & 8005 Anderson Square and 7940, 7950, 8000, 8000 1/2 & 8002 Research Boulevard Service Road South Bound, Little Walnut Creek; Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Anderson Square Investments, LLC & C2G, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CS-MU-NP, CS-1-NP to CH-PDA-NP Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 1. 2 Location: The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to August 13, 2024 …
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION June 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM Arts Commission Annual Retreat Big Medium 4201 S Congress Ave #323 Austin, TX 78745 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on 25, June, 2024 at Big Medium, 4201 S Congress Ave #323, Austin, TX 78745 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Heidi Schmalbach, Monica Maldonado, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla Board Members Absent: Felipe Garza CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL CALL TO ORDER No public communications DISCUSSION ITEMS Motion to suspend Robert's Rule of Orders by Commissioner Schmalbach. Second by Gray on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Vernusky, Maldonado, Garza, and Medicharla not present. Meet and Greet/Ice Breaker by Jessica Sager Various items were discussed Discussion of Chair’s Report on update on the ecosystem following the NEA's visit to Austin by Chair Zisman 1. 2. 3. An update was provided by Commissioner Zisman Discussion on what you most excited about regarding being a member of the Arts Commission Various items were discussed Discuss on the biggest concerns regarding being a member of the Arts Commission Various items were discussed Discuss on the most important thing to accomplish at the June 25th retreat, as a Commission Various items were discussed WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray, Maldonado, and Schmalbach (chair). No update given Update from Community Engagement Working Group with Commissioners Zisman, Houston, and Kracheni (chair) No update given FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The minutes from the meeting were approved at the July 15h Arts Commission meeting on Commissioner Kracheni’s motion, Commissioner Houston’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner’s Gray and Mok absent and Garza and Keys abstaining 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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Special Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Monday, June 24, 2024, 12:00pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Audio is recorded. 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 Cesar Garza and Stephanie Calderon at the Economic Development Department: cesar.garza@austintexas.gov and stephanie.calderon@austintexas.gov or 512-974-8055 (Cesar Garza). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: • Laura Dixon, Mayor (Watson) • Christiana Ponder, District 1 (Harper- Madison) • Vacant, District 2 (Fuentes) • Raquel Valdez Sanchez, District 3 • Michael Nahas, Chair, District 4 (Velasquez) (Vela) • Rodrigo Cantu, District 5 (R. Alter) AGENDA • Vacant, District 6 (Kelly) • Amy Noel, District 7 (Pool) • Luis Osta Lugo, Vice Chair, District 8 • Aaron Gonzales, District 9 (Qadri) • Kelsey Hitchingham, District 10 (A. (Ellis) Alter) 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. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on May 15, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discuss and vote on goals for the next year and the creation of working groups to achieve those goals. Each working group will have a temporary project or assignment, a list of members, and an expected deadline for its proposed recommendation. 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 Cesar Garza at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-8055, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Cesar Garza and Stephanie Calderon at the Economic Development Department, at cesar.garza@austintexas.gov and stephanie.calderon@austintexas.gov …
Agenda Item 1: Draft Minutes May 15, 2024 Mtg — original pdf
1. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 15, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Luis Osta Lugo (8), Rodrigo Cantu (5), Michael Nahas (4), Aaron Gonzales (9), Raquel Valdez Sanchez (3) • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Christiana Ponder (1) • Absent: Benjamin Salazar (2), Laura Dixon (Mayor), Amy Noel (7), Kelsey Hitchingham (10) • Vacancy: District 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on April 17, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of April 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Valdez Sanchez’s motion, Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Salazar, Dixon, Noel and Hitchingham were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Global Business Expansion Division staff, City of Austin Economic Development Department, regarding the guidelines for the City’s Business Expansion Program authorized under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. EDD Deputy Director Anthony Segura and Division Manager Sabine Romero introduced Arnie Jacob and Donald Jackson who shared information about the Chapter 380 program update process. 1 Discuss commission’s plan for the next year, 2024-2025, in alignment with the new Chair’s term of office, including: expectations of work by Chair, Vice Chair, and Commissioners; goals and priorities for the commission; and how to fill vacancies and what attributes to seek in new Commissioners. Chair Nahas led wide-ranging discussion on ways to setup the commission to succeed; expectations of each member including: a minimum of 5 hours of business-related work per month per commissioner, taking turns inviting speakers to future meetings, making one Council recommendation per year, and helping recruit for board vacancies. Potential commission goal for the year: rotate through monthly meeting topics such as artificial intelligence, pensions, happiness index, Austin economic report, affordable housing, job creation, City economic programs, and other topics. Discuss monthly meeting logistics: communicating via Microsoft Outlook on the City of Austin network and how commissioners may invite speakers to future meetings. Commissioners were reminded to send business-related communication via their City of Austin email and each commissioner was invited to contact the Chair with a request to add a certain speaker on an upcoming …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call the Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Alicia Alston Liza Bailey Aran Belani Zachery Garay, Conflicted Ashley Garling AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Marquis Goodwin, Conflicted Judith Hassan, Conflicted Rocky Lane, Non-Voting Kristina McRae-Thompson Gin Pham PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 6/24/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 1. May 20, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report 6. Part B Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Presentation of Fast Track Cities and Ending the HIV Epidemic Updates 8. Discussion and approval of new member applicant 9. Discussion and approval of Townhall Flyer and Agenda 10. Discussion and approval of FAQ Flyer 11. Discussion of Notice of Award for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) 12. Discussion and approval of Policies and Procedures, Memorandum of Understanding 13. Discussion of the Annual Internal Review and Report of the HIV Planning Council (MOU), and Bylaws 14. Open nominations for Secretary COMMITTEE UPDATES 15. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies 16. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 17. Review of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before …
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REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chi Lee Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 13, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and possible action to approve the Design Commission Annual Internal Review. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. 5. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on May 31, 2024. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on May 22, 2024. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Nicole Corona at the Planning Department, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through …
02. Design Commission Annual Internal Review Template — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 ____________________________________ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Reference all reports, recommendations, letters or resolutions presented to the City Council on mission-specific issues. If some of the elements of the mission statement were not acted on by the board in the past year, the report should explain why no action was taken.) 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. (If any of the board’s actions were outside the scope of the mission statement, the report should explain the non-compliance issues.) 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. (Make sure the goals and objectives fall within the mission statement of the board/commission.)
Draft 05-13-2024 Meeting Minutes — original pdf
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on April 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 04/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Wallace’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Carroll abstained. Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Howard, and Commissioner Lee were absent. 2. 4. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on May 10, 2024. Update was given by Commissioner Carroll. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on April 24, 2024 and April 30, 2024. Update was given by Chair Salinas. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update membership of the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group Sponsor: Cosponsor: Chair Salinas adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. without objection. 2
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REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION June 24, 2024 – 6 P.M. Hampton at Oak Hill Branch Library 5125 Convict Hill Road Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission 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, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Andrea Herrera Moreno Kezia Frayjo Mark Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Cristina Masters Magen Davis Steve DeRosa The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Library Commission's special called meeting on May 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Programs Update, by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager, Programs and Partnerships Staff briefing on the June Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and department facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. 1. 2. 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on the date, location and agenda for the Library Commission retreat DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of the 2023 Library Commision Report 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 Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
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Programs Update June 24, 2024 Jennifer Peters, Div Mgr, Programs & Partnerships Office of Programs & Partnerships (AOPP) • Develops and manages a programming plan that aligns with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Austin Public Library • Creates system-wide processes that enable programming staff to develop, execute, and evaluate high-quality programs • Sets standards and measures effectiveness so that Library and COA leadership recognize the value of library programming to the Austin community. FY23 Changes and Updates • Developed New Program Priorities • Created Programming Manual • AOPP Team Responsibilities • Defined Program, Priorities, & AOPP Scope • Program Planning and Purchasing Processes • Revised Program Plan Submission Form • Replace “how” with “why” • Evaluation • Updated AOPP Sharepoint Landing Page • Developed Online Program Plan and PRF Submission Process • Created Trackers for Program Plans and PRFs • Providing Trainings Impact Percentage Change Oct 2022-Mar 2023 to Oct 2023-May 2024 Total Programs 2212 3860 Oct 22- Mar 23 Oct 23- May 24 % Change 75% Total Attendance 52555 102305 95% Number of Programs 2 2 - t c O 2 2 - v o N 2 2 - c e D 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - b e F 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - r p A 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - n u J 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - g u A 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - t c O 3 2 - v o N 3 2 - c e D 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - b e F 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - r p A 4 2 - y a M Program Attendance 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2 2 - t c O 2 2 - v o N 2 2 - c e D 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - b e F 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - r p A 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - n u J 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - g u A 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - t c O 3 2 - v o N 3 2 - …
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1 Director’s Report June 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Highlights ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 Facilities Update ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Capital Projects Update …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Gallery ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Active Projects Timelines ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Project Highlights………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 APL Data & Numbers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Programs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Cardholders & Visitors …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Circulation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Check Outs & Conference Rooms……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Platforms & Tech ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..14 Budget & Expenditures .………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15 HIGHLIGHTS 1 Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month Austin Public Library proudly celebrated Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AHPI) Heritage Month. Observed annually in May, Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to reflect upon and celebrate the remarkable role of the AHPI community in our nation’s history. As part of the up to 30+ programs across the library system to celebrate AANHPI, the Central Library hosted a community celebration with programs and activities including: · Storytime, "Celebrating Asian Dragons", featuring dragon folklore and myths, shadow puppet show, flannel stories and songs and rhymes and dragon art activities. · Carnatic music (a form of Indian classical) with Nischal Ananda, South Asia Institute of Austin, performing on the Carnatic Violin. · Bollywood Improv Show, an improvised Bollywood-style "rom-com", led by Director, Sid Desai, a veteran Hideout improvisor and director. · Paper Lei Making with Austin History Center · Gift shop items featuring AANHPI brands Terrazas Reopens! Terrazas branch library reopened on May 18, 2024, revealing a fresh new appearance following a two-month revitalization project led by the APL Facilities and Information System teams. We are excited to offer an updated facility to the community as we head into our summer programming. Inaugural GABFest a Success Austin Public Library hosted the first-annual Greater Austin Book Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Central Library. The intention behind the Greater Austin Book Fest was to provide a valuable opportunity for authors, illustrators, and readers from Hays, Williamson, and Travis Counties to establish meaningful connections and engage with their community. The day-long event featured over 80 local authors hosting panel discussions and book signings, Storytimes from over a dozen local children’s authors, as well as interactive writing, bookbinding, and storytelling sessions for all ages. 2 Bike to Work Day 2024 The Bike to Work Day Team welcomed 138 bikers who stopped by the Library’s fueling station on their bike route. Participants engaged with a selection of books displayed, played with a “bike journey” spinner, and contributed to the APL bike zine. There was also APL-branded swag and a bike …
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes 13, May, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 13, May 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Central Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair, Steve DeRosa, Mark Smith Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Chistina Masters, Magen Davis, Commission Members Absent: Kezia Frayjo, Andrea Herrera Moreno, PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the April 29, 2024, regular meeting. The minutes of the April 29, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commission Member DeRosa's motion and Commission Member Smith’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commission Member Frayjo and Herrea Moreno absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Librarian III. 2. Staff briefing on Kids Block Party and Summer at Austin Public Library, by Alanna Graves, The presentation was made by Alanna Graves, Librarian III. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 13, May, 2024 3. Staff briefing regarding Cooling and Warming Center Activation, by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager. The presentation was made by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager. 4. Discussion of the May Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commisison Retreat Programs Update Budget Update in July App Update once available Adjournment: Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. without objection.
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, June 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St Austin, Texas Some members of the Human Rights Commission 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, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Alicia Weigel (She/They) Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan Harriett Kirsh Pozen Danielle Bryant CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Human Rights Commission Special Called Meeting on May 20, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Discussion of the State of Texas' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban (Senate Bill 17). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a recommendation to Council to address the rise in drug overdoses in the City of Austin, promote the legalization of fentanyl testing strips, and promote harm reduction efforts. Approve a recommendation to Council on public safety at Austin Pride Parade and Pride Events. 3. 4. 5. COMMITTEE UPDATES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee on the Commission on Veterans Affairs joining the Joint Inclusion Committee and the City of Austin Poet Laureate Program. 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. (512) 974-2562 or Please contact Eric Anderson, Office of eric.anderson@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. the City Clerk at
Item 1 - May 20 2024 Draft Minutes — original pdf
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY MAY 20, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a special called meeting on May 20, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Harriet Kirsh Pozen Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Danielle Bryant Jeffrey Clemmons Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Commissioners Absent: Srini Raghavan Michael Stevenson Alicia Weigel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on April 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of April 22, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Clemmons’ Motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Raghavan, Stevenson, and Weigel were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 3. 2. Approve a recommendation to condemn the enactment of the State of Texas' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ban (Senate Bill 17) and its effect on the University of Texas. The recommendation was approved with the following friendly amendments on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Raghavan, Stevenson, and Weigel were absent. The friendly amendment from Chair Duhon was to add a section six to the Be It Resolved Section to read as follows. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Vice Chair Zeidan. “6. The Commission calls on Council to support budget recommendation 20240325-06 titled Addressing the Ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives passed by this body at the March 25th, 2024 meeting.” The friendly amendment from Commissioner Clemmons was to revise section five of the Be It Resolved section to read as follows. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Vice Chair Zeidan. “5. The Commission recommends the City Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of Texas, the Lieutenant Governor, Chair of the Texas Legislature Higher Education Committee, members of the Texas Legislature, the President of the University of Texas at Austin, and other relevant stakeholders.” Approve a recommendation to call on City Council to engage with the University of Texas to cease the use of police force to suppress student protests, work with student activists to find peaceful and constructive solutions, protect free speech and peaceful protest, protect student rights, and call on City Council to investigate the use of force and arrests of …
Item 3 - Draft Recommendation on Fentanyl Testing Strips and Harm Reduction — original pdf
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommenda2on Number: (20240624): Resolu2on on Addressing the Rise in Drug Overdoses in the City of Aus2n and Promo2ng the Legaliza2on of Fentanyl Tes2ng Strips and Harm Reduc2on Efforts WHEREAS the War on Drugs describes the con<nued prohibi<on and criminaliza<on of a broad set of substances under the Controlled Substances Act; and WHEREAS harm reduc<on, in the context of substance use, is a community-oriented public health and safety approach aimed at reducing the nega<ve consequences associated with the use of substances; and WHEREAS harm reduc<on is one of the four core strategies being implemented by the Department of Health and Human Services to address the ongoing opioid crisis; and WHEREAS Travis County has experienced a significant increase in drug overdoses, exacerbated by the prevalence of fentanyl and other synthe<c opioids; and WHEREAS the opioid crisis con<nues to devastate families and communi<es, with fentanyl being a leading cause of overdose deaths, killing five Texans daily in the previous year; and WHEREAS the Texas Legislature passed several bills into law in 2023 to combat the fentanyl crisis, including measures to distribute naloxone on college campuses and to increase public awareness of the dangers of fentanyl; and WHEREAS fentanyl test strips, proven to be highly effec<ve in detec<ng the presence of fentanyl in drugs, are a cri<cal harm reduc<on tool that can save lives by allowing individuals to test substances before use; and WHEREAS research shows that fentanyl test strips are between 96 percent and 100 percent accurate, providing a cost-efficient method to prevent overdoses; and WHEREAS despite bipar<san support in the Texas House of Representa<ves, the bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips did not pass in the Senate, leaving Texas as one of the few states where these lifesaving tools remain illegal; and WHEREAS public health experts, families affected by fentanyl-related tragedies, and medical professionals advocate for the decriminaliza<on and widespread availability of fentanyl test strips to reduce overdose deaths; and WHEREAS other states have successfully implemented the distribu<on of test strips through community health centers, convenience stores, and vending machines, some<mes for free, demonstra<ng their feasibility and efficacy in harm reduc<on efforts; and WHEREAS legal barriers to accessing fentanyl test strips hinder harm reduc<on organiza<ons from receiving funding and distribu<ng these essen<al tools to those in need; and WHEREAS the availability of fentanyl test strips allows individuals to make more informed decisions, poten<ally preven<ng drug use or …