• Project: North Lamar Corridor • Artist(s): Ernesto Hernandez • Phase: Final Design VOTE • Project Budget: $85,000 • Council District: 4 • Project Manager: Lindsay Hutchens • Sponsoring Department: Transportation & Public Works AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #4 DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 4 Elements Ernesto Hernández Ramírez Project Goals Support AIPP corridor goals, which is to make stretches of roads accessible to different types of transportation; bikes, autos, pedestrians, cyclists. This art piece will be viewed at different speeds of movement from various perspectives. Create an art piece that the diverse population of this community can feel a connection to. Meet the expectations of the community who gave their input. Bring art and design to people’s everyday life, as they are on the go. An art piece that integrates into the design and flow of the corridor. Community Engagement Talked to over 100 people of all ages, cultures, bilingual and had them in engage in a visual manner. ● NACA - North Austin Civic Association ● YMCA - North Austin Community Rec Center ● Little Walnut Creek Library ● Timothy Alvin Brown Elementary ● Local businesses Questions asked during engagement What colors would you like to see in the art work: monochromatic, limited colors, many colors? What style do you prefer: abstract, figurative, realistic? Questions that came up Are you aware that Payton Gin Pocket Park is there? Do you want to be invited to the unveiling? Would you like to see more public artwork in your community. Community Engagement Each sticker on the board was a vote Community Engagement Each sticker on the board was a vote New food truck park, across Payton Gin Pocket Park. Business owners and employees. Art students and their parents from Timothy Alvin Brown Elementary, exhibiting at Little Walnut Creek Branch library. Community Engagement Results ● More abstract and figurative design than realistic. ● Overwhelmingly, want many colors and vibrant color scheme. ● A design that catches their attention. Answers for questions that came up: ● Many people don’t know that Payton Gin Pocket Park is a public park and part of their community. There isn’t anything that catches their attention towards the park. People would like to attend the unveiling. They want more art in their community. ● ● ● Proposed sighting Narrative Inspiration The initial idea stems from creating an art piece that can represent the multicultural and population …
• Project: Emma Long Park • Artist(s): Ryah Christensen • Phase: Final Design VOTE • Project Budget: $48,000 • Council District: 10 • Project Manager: Ryan Runcie • Sponsoring Department: Parks & Recreation (PARD) AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #5 DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 The Dogtail Mushroom can be found in places which are loved Final Design Presentation by Ryah Christensen The Dogtail Mushroom - model ● The "Dogtail Mushroom" is a whimsical sculpture designed to intrigue and delight people who frequent Emma Long Park's popular Turkey Creek Trail. ● It celebrates the very important role Dogs play in the lives of those whom they love, and who love them. ● It calls our attention to the complex ecosystem thriving at Emma Long Park, which is home to many flora and fauna as well as several endangered species. It reminds us that whenever we hike the Turkey Creek Trail, we become an intimate part of that ecosystem. Simplified 1/10 scale model 3 views Simplified Model - 3 views 7’ 13.5’ 4’ 4.5” Back 18” Front Side Full Scale Pattern - 3 views WHAT IS THE STORY? The mythical "Dogtail Mushroom," which resembles a leaping dog, grows from a nurse tree which, during its lifetime, was loved by many for its food, shade, and shelter. The mushroom's long tendrils travel deeply into the tree's carcass, turning the wood into rich dirt that will grow many new trees. Like many other mushrooms, the Dogtail helps the plants around it communicate and share nutrients with one another. It grows strong by helping its neighbors grow strong as well. You can find it in places which are loved. It helps to have a dog with you, for a dog's nose is so powerful, it can smell the mushroom deep inside the earth. A dog will know the mushroom is there even when we can't see it. Joon - Dog at Walnut Creek, Austin TX HOW DID WE GET HERE? Joon - Dog at Guerrero Park, Austin TX COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - We spent a day last spring interviewing and surveying Turkey Creek Trail hikers about their relationship to Emma Long Park and their thoughts on Public Art at the trailhead. We discovered that nearly everyone who visits that trail has at least one dog, and that walking that trail regularly with their dog is, for many, akin to a religious practice. People who cherish …
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Oertli Neighborhood Park AIPP Projects Project Summary The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is undertaking a series of park improvements throughout Austin, including Brownie Neighborhood Park, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields, and Oertli Neighborhood Park. These parks are located in Austin City Council Districts 4, 10, 4, and 1, respectively, and are funded by the 2012 and 2018 Bonds. To best meet the needs of the community, as well as Capital Improvement Park projects, with the approval of the AIPP Panel and the Austin Arts Commission, AIPP staff issued prospectuses outlining a joint artist opt-in period and a joint selection process. This will more easily facilitate an artist’s ability to opt-in to multiple commission opportunities at once and allow a single jury, consisting of community members from each park area, to select multiple artists with fewer meetings and a quicker timeline. Project Backgrounds & Public Art Goals Oertli Neighborhood Park Project Background The six-acre property is currently a vacant field divided by a fence row of trees. The park is surrounded by single-family homes and apartments with access from Blaine Road and Pearl Retreat Drive. The neighborhood park was acquired through parkland dedication funding and will focus on providing park space to the community within a half-mile radius. The property was historically a pasture, owned by the Oertli Family, who operated local dairy farms in Austin and Travis County from 1923-2001. A Texas Historical Marker is located on-site, adjacent to Pearl Retreat Drive. The neighborhood park is expected to include a loop trail, picnic tables and benches, shade trees, play features, and additional amenities in line with the needs of the community. The project will provide ADA-accessible open space and amenities to the adjacent neighborhoods. The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) anticipates installing shade trees, walking paths, and identifying what active recreation is preferred by anticipated community park visitors. Public Art Goals & Priorities The AIPP program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places. This can be accomplished through the selection of a qualified artist or artist team who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of this project. To engage local …
Summer 2024 Panel-Facil First Name Last Name BIO Vanessa Alvarado Flores Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Vanessa AlvaradoFlores is a proud fronteriza. She is an actor, performing artist, dance theater producer and aspiring singer/songwriter. For the last five years, Vanessa has dedicated her 9-5 to building donor and community relations as well as planning and executing fundraising initiatives for nonprofits in the areas of social justice organizing and the performing arts. A proud alumna of the Atlantic Acting School Conservatory in NYC, Vanessa also earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University - College Station and a Master of Liberal Arts from St. Edward’s University. Role Review Panelist Willie Anderson Review Panelist Originating from Tennessee and firmly established in the Austin, Texas area for over three decades, my professional trajectory embodies a deep commitment to equity in education and communication. Drawing from a diverse array of experiences and continuous professional growth, I've cultivated a rich skill set tailored to fostering inclusive environments. As an educator, I've held various roles, including Special Education Department Chair and Adjunct Professor, dedicated to creating equitable learning environments. Within the Austin Independent School District and Austin Community College, I've championed diverse learners, led online instruction, and curated engaging Social and Emotional Learning activities. My passion for community outreach and empowerment is exemplified through my work with Portfolio Resident Services, where I've coordinated educational enrichment programs and forged partnerships with local organizations. Additionally, my tenure as an Educational Associate with Pflugerville ISD underscored my commitment to student support and collaborative instruction. In the realm of media and communication, I've contributed to various platforms, serving as a contributing writer, social media editor, and manager for organizations such as Soul Citi, Ballet Afrique, and Can I Live. Professional endeavors also include roles as a professional scorer with Evaluation Systems Pearson and as a Special Education Consultant for Texas Empowerment Academy. My academic journey, culminating in a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, alongside certifications in ESL and Special Education, reflects a dedication to lifelong learning and equity. Rooted in my Tennessee origins and nurtured by Austin's dynamic cultural landscape, I am poised to continue championing equity and inclusivity across all facets of my professional endeavors. Ibiye Anga is the founder and CEO of Anga Haus, a leading creative technology agency. She brings artistic visions to life while simultaneously …
Artist Selection Memo to File Date: From: Copy: May 30, 2024 Artist Selection Panel (Jurors and Advisors): Nayeli Miranda (Arts Professional); Gerardo Genry (Arts Professional); Chale Nafus (Arts Professional); Claudia Zapata (Arts Professional); Connie Arizmendi (Arts Professional); Herlinda Zamora (PARD representative); Marie Ortiz (ESB-MACC representative); Bud Franck (JV Team representative); Heidi Tse (Capital Delivery Services). Art in Public Places Panel: Chair Stephanie Lemmo: Vice Chair J Muzacz: Arts Commission Liaison Monica Maldonado: Panel members Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods. Subject: ESB-MACC Phase II AIPP Project – Selection Recommendation Background: AIPP panel approved a Request for Qualifications for the ESB-MACC Phase II AIPP Project on September 04, 2023. Notice of the public art opportunity was sent directly to eligible artists on November 6, 2023. The submission deadline was December 19, 2023. The Artist Selection Panel reviewed 19 artist applicants. The Jury was supported by staff Laura Odegaard, Cultural Arts Division Acting Manager; Frederico Geib, AIPP Project Manager; Bryana Iglesias, AIPP Project Manager; and Sean Harrison, AIPP Collections Manager. 1. Recommended Artist/Team: -Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel "Telley and Esquivel presented a robust community engagement vision that demonstrated their understanding of the ESB-MACC's mission and its relevance for Mexican Americans, Latinos and the public community at large. I enjoyed Telley and Esquivel’s approach and use of sustainable materials in their proposal and their interest in creating a piece that is universally accessible to all ages and can be interacted with in several ways. I also felt like Telley and Esquivel demonstrated a high level of sensitivity to the site and its long-term impact. " 2. Recommended Alternate: Oscar Alvarado "Oscar’s portfolio of large-scale sculptural work in a diversity of environments demonstrates his ability to effectively utilize the site to create a unique experience for the public. His architectural and cultural understanding is comprehensive and evocative. His extensive experience and excitement to work with the MACC’s public is well suited for this project. Recommended Artist Team: Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel CURRICULUM VITAE KATHERINE TALLEY Kat is a visual artist based in Austin, Texas, with a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, large-scale sculpture, and painting. Her creative journey is deeply rooted in her Mexican American heritage, influencing her work with vibrant elements from Hispanic culture and the southwest landscape of her hometown of El Paso. Kat’s portfolio features captivating large-scale sculptures and dynamic paintings, reflecting her passion for art and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240617-3 June 17, 2024 Parkland Improvement Agreement for Violet Crown Mile Zero Trailhead Date: Subject: Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead project. The agreement includes a maximum amount of Parkland Dedication funding of $900,000 the Parks and Recreation Department will allocate to Hill Country Conservancy for a portion of the cost of constructing the project. Vote Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead project. The agreement includes a maximum amount of Parkland Dedication funding of $900,000 the Parks and Recreation Department will allocate to Hill Country Conservancy for a portion of the cost of constructing the project was approved on Vice Chair Flowers motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 6-2 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were Chair Villalobos, Vice Chair Flowers, Board Members Bazan, Becker, Franklin and Merritt. Those voting nay were Board Members Reed and Taylor. Those abstaining were Board Member Orme. Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt. Against: Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. Abstain: Shelby Orme. Absent: None. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department For:
Arts Commission June 17, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 will provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Over 30 acres of new urban real estate Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS Grant for Art Project Recipient! • How can an artist help support this transformational infrastructure? • Economic Development Department and Transportation Public Works applied in July 2023 • Grant for Arts Project – selected recipient ($75,000) announced by NEA in May 2024 • Our Future 35 Artist-in-Residence Program (modeled after the 2018 COA AIR pilot with Watershed Protection Department) AIR PROGRAM Purpose & Goals Purpose: Goals: The OF35 AIR Program will strive to engage community members who have been impacted by and excluded from past infrastructure decisions, contributing to the desired outcome that future cap and stitch amenities are dynamic, sustainable, and serve communities of all races and identities. Just as importantly, the OF35 AIR Program will celebrate the historical and cultural fabric of past and present communities surrounding I-35 while acknowledging the highway’s history of fracture. The program will collect and amplify these narratives through art, making space for the art sector in the City of Austin and State of Texas government programs and processes. 1. Fostering innovative community engagement through creative expression that results in a meaningful exchange of ideas; 2. Furthering the City’s stated mission to engage with the cultural significance of the neighborhoods surrounding I- 35 early in the project process; and 3. Benefitting the local artistic community by adding depth to the selected artist’s social practice and portfolio. AIR PROGRAM Budget • The selected Artist is allotted a maximum of $70,000 for time spent working on the residency, inclusive of residency-related expenses (supplies, …
RFP Process Schedule to Date 2022-2023: Pre-Development Feasibility • 10+ Public sessions, Community Survey • Pre Development Feasibility • Urban Renewal Board meetings Creation of the URB Stakeholder Working Group RFP Phase I Community Input on Phase I Proposals, -Community Survey -Office Hours RFP Phase II Urban Renewal Board: Public presentation Final Evaluation Aug-Sept 2023: Aug-Nov 2023: Jan-Feb 2024: Feb-April 2024: March 18 2024: April-June 2024: Information Sources for Evaluation Phase I Project Team (25%) Phase II requirements Project Team (15%) Development Program (25%) Development Program (15%) Community Impact (20%) Community Impact (10%) Financial Plan (15%) Financial Plan (30%) Project Execution and Risk (15%) Project Execution and Risk (30%) 6/17/2024 2 Overall Estimated Near Term Schedule June 17-July 18 Aug 1-Nov 1 Nov 1-Mar 1 2025 Mar 1-August 1 2025 2025-26 2026-28 4 weeks 3 months 4 months 3-5 months n o i t a d n e m m o c e R n o i t a i t o g e N A N E n o i t a i t o g e N e s a e L d n u o r G e n o t s e l i M n g i s e D l a n F i Financing Applications Construction Council Consideration Mtg with URB/City/Stakeholders Milestones & Timeline ENA Terms Ground Lease Terms Final Detailed program expectations Detail Transaction Structure Updated Proforma Updated Design Drawings Final Design Drawings Final Transaction Structure Updated Proforma Updated Proforma Finalizing Funding Strategy & Document preparation Applications for Funding
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, June 17, 2024, at Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. CALL TO ORDER Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. with five members present. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Motwani attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tracy Witte, Melvin Wrenn, Fannie Okingballa, Andrew Hairston APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were not brought forward for approval. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding a Development team based on the 2023-4 Request for Proposals process for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18, at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). Anne Gatling Haynes led discussion in preparation for the Executive Session. Following the Executive Session, the board reconvened in regular session. A motion was made by Chair Escobar, seconded by Commissioner Watson to conditionally recommend the proposal framework from the team Pleasant Hill Collaborative (PHC) to Council, and reserve the right to further negotiate specific details with PHC in the future. The recommendation was approved on a 4-1-0 vote, with Vice Chair Pierce voting nay. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Chair recessed the meeting for Executive Session at 6:31pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) The Chair closed Executive Session and reconvened the general session at 8:15pm. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Further action in support of the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:16p.m. without objection. The minutes of the June 17, 2024, special called meeting …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 17, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES JUNE 17, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on June 17, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Liz Barhydt - Austin Rowing Club Sharon Blythe - Cemetery advocate Scott Cobb - Lifeguard hiring Andrea Hill - Lifeguard hiring and chain of command issues Chris Flores - Violet Crown and Barton Springs Pool Joy Casnovsky - Austin Parks Foundation Elisa Rendon Montoya - Holly Shores concerns Bertha Rendon Delgado - Edward Rendon Holly Shores Master Plan Frank Estrada - Possible renaming of Camacho Activity Center Phillip Thomas - Edward Rendon Sr. Park and Holly Shores concerns Ricardo Chavana - Hispanic Baseball League APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 20, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 20, 2024 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flower’s second on a 9-0 vote with two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for enhancements to the PARD Cemeteries Program. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 17, 2024 Jason Walker, Cemeteries Division Manager and Lucas Massie, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on private organizations doing interments. The motion to approve letters of support for enhancements to the PARD Cemeteries Program was approved on Chair Villalobos' motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 9-0 vote with two vacancies. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Mile Zero Trailhead project that includes a maximum amount of funding of $900,000 the Parks and Recreation Department will allocate to Hill Country Conservancy for a portion of the cost to construct the project. D'Anne Williams, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Kathy Miller, CEO, Hill Country Conservancy gave a presentation and answered questions on …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION June 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission room 1101. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 17, June 2024 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission room 1101. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Gray called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Acia Gray, Gina Houston Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Heidi Schmalbach, Monica Maldonado, Nagavalli Medicharla, Faiza Krachen Board Members Absent: Celina Zisman, Michael Vernusky, Felipe Garza ,Amy Mok 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 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Arts Commission Regular Meeting on May 20, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of May 20, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Houston’s motion, Commissioner Medicharla’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Zisman, Vernusky, Garza, and Mok absent DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the May 6, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No update given Update on actions taken at the May 15, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok No update given STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III Staff briefing regarding the National Endowment for the Arts grant for Our Future 35 by Laura Odegaard The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Final Design for the North Lamar Corridor Art in Public Places Project Approve …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 12, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Updates on the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) by Chair Elisabeth Meyer. 3. Discussion and identification of organizations in the disability community which may provide opportunities to partner for advocacy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Working Group. Development Code changes. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. Update membership and clarify scope of data collection as part of the Demographic 5. Approve an alternate representative of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Joint Inclusion Committee. 6. Approve Recommendation 20240614-006 regarding safety concerns following Land 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 Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
1. MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 3. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Discussion was held. Betsy Greenberg spoke on the zoning changes. 4. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 5. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for Discussion was held. People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. 2. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 6. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Vice Chair Meyer as Chair was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Hogan’s second, approved on a 9-0 vote. The motion to approve Commissioner Fetonte as Vice Chair failed on a 3-6 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. Those voting nay were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. The motion to approve Commissioner Franks as Vice Chair passed on a 6-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. 8. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network (CAN) Meeting. The motion to approve Chair Franks to represent the Committee at the April 2024 CAN Meeting was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, …
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number Safety concerns following Land Development Code changes Whereas: On December 7th, 2023 the City Council passed changes to the Title 25: The Land Development code which included a revision to the definition of Group Residential and removal of definitions for Family and Group Homes, and Whereas: The definition of Group Residential was revised from reading “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of more than six persons who are not a family” to “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of 16 or more adults when a third party prepares and provides food”, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Family Home and Group Home, Class I (Limited) which were the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 6 residents and 2 supervisory personnel for individuals suffering from physical and mental impairments, as well as maternity homes, foster homes, and facilities for persons 60 years or older, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class I (General) which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour car for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for including emergency shelters for victims of crime, abuse, neglect, and residential rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and chemical dependence, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class II which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour car for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for juvenile delinquents, halfway houses providing residence instead of institutional sentencing, and hallway houses providing residence to those needing correctional and mental institutionalization. Whereas: Group Residential is permitted in some multifamily (MF) zoning and is prohibited in single family (SF) zoning, the change to the group residential definition and removal of Family and Group Home definitions effectively a) Always allows 15 or fewer adults in SF zones, and b) An unlimited number of juvenile delinquents and individuals in foster homes are c) When a third party isn’t preparing or providing food, an unlimited number of adults are allowed in SF zones, and allowed on a site in SF zones. Whereas: Austin CODE conducts initial and annual inspections of multifamily …
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation 20240614-006 Safety concerns following Land Development Code changes Whereas: On December 7th, 2023 the City Council passed changes to the Title 25: The Land Development code which included a revision to the definition of Group Residential and removal of definitions for Family and Group Homes, and Whereas: The definition of Group Residential was revised from reading “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of more than six persons who are not a family” to “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of 16 or more adults when a third party prepares and provides food”, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Family Home and Group Home, Class I (Limited) which were the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 6 residents and 2 supervisory personnel for individuals with physical and mental impairments, as well as maternity homes, foster homes, and facilities for persons 60 years or older, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class I (General) which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for including emergency shelters for victims of crime, abuse, neglect, and residential rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and chemical dependence, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class II which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for juvenile delinquents, halfway houses providing residence instead of institutional sentencing, and hallway houses providing residence to those needing correctional and mental institutionalization. Whereas: Group Residential is permitted in some multifamily (MF) zoning and is prohibited in single family (SF) zoning, the change to the group residential definition and removal of Family and Group Home definitions effectively a) Always allows 15 or fewer adults in SF zones, and b) An unlimited number of juvenile delinquents and individuals in foster homes are c) When a third party isn’t preparing or providing food, an unlimited number of adults are allowed in SF zones, and allowed on a site in SF zones. Whereas: Austin CODE conducts initial and annual inspections of multifamily properties …
