REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL AUGUST 10, 2024, 10:00 A.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, CAPITAL TRAINING ROOM #1133 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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 Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Corie Cormie John Green-Otero Cynthia McCollum Brianna Menard Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas Choquette Hamilton, Vice Chair Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Andrea McIllwain Alice Navarro Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on June 12, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation regarding the City of Austin Economic Development Department’s Place-Based Enhancement Program recommendations 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. Updates from Vice Chair Dr. Choquette Hamilton about the Affordable Childcare Now Coalition and vote to approve a recommendation to endorse the Affordable Childcare Now Coalition Possible action to appoint a new liaison to the Joint Inclusion Committee Vote to update the ECC Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup membership WORKING GROUP UPDATES DISCUSSION ITEMS Updates from the ECC QoL Study Workgroup regarding the first meeting with the study vendor and next meeting with the vendor on August 16, 2024 Updates from Member Tom Hedrick about the early childhood-related items included in the proposed City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025 budget 8. Updates regarding the Success By 6 (SX6) Coalition strategic plan STAFF BRIEFINGS Updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, and Travis County FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20240810-002: Place-Based Enhancement Program WHEREAS, there is urgent need for affordable small business space; and WHEREAS, according to the Economic Development Department, asking rents have increased by 7.7% year over year, a historic high for the market; and WHEREAS, high cost of rent is a critical factor contributing to the financial instability of childcare programs; and WHEREAS, the Place-Based Enhancement Program Proposal includes recommendations to encourage affordable commercial space for community development projects including childcare; and WHEREAS, although a percentage of childcare programs who meet specific standards related to enrollment of children relying on public subsidy and quality qualify for property tax exemption, the majority of programs in Austin do not qualify for the exemption; and WHEREAS, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the prevailing wage for the childcare workforce in Texas is $14.16. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the Placed-Based Enhancement Program recommendations without requiring a living wage standard for all employees. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20240810-003: Recommendation Supporting Affordable Child Care Now WHEREAS, for decades, families in Travis County have struggled to find affordable, quality child care and afterschool and summer programming for children birth to high school graduation (henceforth referred to as “child care”); and WHEREAS, child care is the highest expense for families after housing in Travis County. And one year of child care costs more than one year of tuition at the University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, the current waiting list for families with low income who need child care subsidies has more than 4,600 children on it, enrollment is closed, and there is now a 2-year waiting list period; and WHEREAS, child care costs are out of reach for many families in Travis County. While families cannot afford the current prices, child care tuition rarely covers the true cost of providing a high-quality program. Costs for quality child care programs (including paying staff a living wage) have increased but families cannot afford to pay more; and WHEREAS, the child care and out-of-school time workforce, predominantly women of color, earns less than a living wage resulting in high turnover (over 30% annually) and under-staffed programs serving fewer children and cutting hours. Turnover hurts children and creates stress for families; and WHEREAS, families rely on affordable quality child care to participate in and complete education, training programs, or the workforce; and WHEREAS, child care and out of school time challenges particularly impact individuals and communities of color that have been historically excluded from economic prosperity: • 81% of children under age 6 receiving child care subsidies in Travis County are Black, Hispanic, or non-white/multi-racial. • The share of Travis County children under age 6 in working families who have parents working nontraditional hours is 47.1% Black and 42.1% Hispanic. • The child care workforce in Texas is overwhelmingly female and 62% are either Black or Hispanic. WHEREAS, A local investment in affordable quality child care and out of school time programs will result in better outcomes for children, greater workforce participation, family economic stability and a stronger economy; and WHEREAS, Quality afterschool and summer programs increase youth’s academic skills and skill development for future careers, improve school day attendance, support positive mental and physical health, and support working families by providing a safe environment for youth when school is out; and WHEREAS, With the high cost …
A broad coalition convened by United Way for Greater Austin that comprises of Travis County civic organizations, businesses, and community members who support equitable access to affordable, quality childcare for all. August 2024 Timeline ECC Actions April 2023 - Children’s Funding Project Overview January 10, 2024 – Cost model of child care in Austin – Travis County March 20, 2024 – Children’s Funding Project Presentation April 16, Resolution to endorse Children’s Funding Project Workgroup Recommendations May 14th Travis County Commissioners Approve Travis County CARES Resolution June 25 Travis County Commissioners Briefing, Discussion and Vote August 13 Public Hearing and Commissioners Court Vote Travis County CARES Resolution Creating Access for Resilient Families Overview of Strategic Investments in Childcare Benefits of Quality Childcare The Case for Significant Investments in Childcare ➔ Workforce ➔ Affordability ➔ Accessibility ➔ School Readiness ➔ Ongoing School Success ➔ Market Failure ➔ Equity ➔ Social Returns “It’s time to start treating childcare as essential infrastructure — just as worthy of funding as roads and fiber optic cables.” Melinda Gates, 2021 Background: ➔ Success By 6 ATX ➔ Children’s Funding Project (CFP) ➔ Learn All the Time (LATT) Network 9 Goals & Guiding Principles ➔ Increase Access ➔ Increase Access ➔ Improve Affordability ➔ Improve Affordability ➔ Invest in Quality ➔ Invest in Quality ➔ Grow the Workforce ➔ Grow the Workforce ➔ Strengthen the System ➔ Strengthen the System Adapted from Travis County Court Briefing ➔ Ground Solutions in Data ➔ Ground Solutions in Data ➔ Seek Equity ➔ Seek Equity ➔ Leverage Existing Assets ➔ Leverage Existing Assets ➔ Ensure Accountability and ➔ Ensure Accountability and Efficiency Efficiency Recommended Strategies for Investment Adapted from Travis County Court Briefing ➔ Expand Slots Early Childhood Afterschool/Summer ➔ Expand care in early ◆ ◆ morning, evening and weekend hours ➔ Build quality and capacity Early Childhood Afterschool/Summer ➔ Create a Business- ◆ ◆ Government Alliance Strategy 1: Expanded Slots Early Childhood ➔ Expand access with funding to create additional capacity through contracts Guaranteed capacity ◆ ➔ Focus on full-day, year-round care (birth through age 3 years) ➔ Supplement subsidy funding for infants and toddlers to match cost of quality Adapted from Children’s Funding Project Work Group | 2024 Strategy 1: Expanded Slots Afterschool / Summer ➔ Expand access with funding to create additional capacity through contracts for new sites or additional slots at existing sites for youth in least …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, Capital Training Room #1133, 4815 Mueller Boulevard in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Hamilton called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Hamilton and Members McIllwain, Menard, Navarro, and Selig Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Green-Otero, Hedrick, Schennum, and Vargas Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gamez, Caitlin Oliver, and Donna Sundstrom PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. Brooke Freeland, representing United Way for Greater Austin provided public comment regarding the proposed City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Freeland shared that the Success By 6 Coalition plans to submit a letter of support for the budget amendment form submitted by Council Member Fuentes that would allocate $195,408 for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for the early childhood social service contracts. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on June 12, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 6/12/2024 were approved unanimously on Member Menard’s motion and Member Navarro’s second, on an 9-0 vote. EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS AUGUST 10, 2024 2. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation regarding the City of Austin Economic Development Department’s Place-Based Enhancement Program recommendations Member Hedrick moved to approve the recommendation regarding the City of Austin’s Place-Based Enhancement Program recommendation. Member Menard provided a second, and the members discussed the recommendation. Members Schennum and Navarro asked for clarification on what it would mean to not include a living wage requirement in the recommendations. Members Vargas and McIlwain expressed concern about not having a living wage requirement since child care workers often get paid low wages. There was a discussion about whether the living wage requirement applies to the developers who are creating an affordable place from which a child care program would operate or whether it applies to the wages the child care program provides to staff.’ Member McIlwain moved to amend the recommendation to remove the last “whereas” statement; remove the semicolon above the removed “whereas” statement; and …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, August 9, 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 Kristen Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano 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 July 12, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING Presentation by Angela Baucom, Food and Climate Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability, on the Austin/Travis County Food Plan and next steps on the path to adoption. DISCUSSION ITEMS Review of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities website. Discussion on plans for 2024 Disability Awareness month including a possible proclamation and awards. Discussion on Disability Employment and Entrepreneur Awards. Discussion on Disability Pride and Disability Awareness in 2025. Discussion on the 2022 Disability Quality of Life Study. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 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.
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, July 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, July 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on June 14, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/14/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioner Hogan was off the dais. Commissioner Salazar was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Introduction of new District 10 Commissioner, Gabriel Arellano. 1 Commissioner Arellano was introduced. 3. Update by Chair Elisabeth Meyer on accessibility and inclusivity in Texas state parks. Chair Meyer provided an update. 4. Discuss and gather feedback on the Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community to provide to the Community Advancement Network. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve Jonathan Franks to provide feedback on behalf of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Community Advancement Network for their Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community. The motion to approve Jonathan Franks to provide feedback on behalf of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Community Advancement Network for their Community Council Report, Building a Person Centered Community was approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Hogan was off the dais. Commissioner Salazar was absent. 6. Approve the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities annual report. The motion to amend the annual report was approved on Commissioner Franks’ motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Salazar was absent. The amendment was to add a bullet point to the annual report to “have one community event.” The motion to approve the annual report as amended was approved on Commissioner Franks’ motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Salazar was absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) on the upcoming JIC Budget Town Halls 8. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) on the …
A Food Plan for Austin-Travis County Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities August 9, 2024 Agenda ● Introductions ● What is a Food System? ● What is a Food Plan and why are we doing it? ● How did we create the Plan? ● Who participated in the Planning Process? ● Overview of Vision and Objectives ● Overview of the Goals and Strategies ● Next Steps 2 2 Some Food for Thought Food Production: Where our food comes from, including everything from farming to ranching Food Processing & Distribution: What happens to food from where it is grown to when it reaches your plate, including how food is moved and processed. Food Markets & Retails: Where food is sold, purchased, or provided cost-free. Food Consumption & Access: How we eat our food, who struggles to get enough food, and what impact our consumption has on our health. Post-Consumption & Food Waste: What happens to the parts of food we don’t eat and the impact of food waste on the environment. Food Justice: How systemic racism & colonization impact how the food system works — or doesn’t work — for each member of our community. 4 What is a Food Plan & why do we need one? ● A Food Plan sets clear Goals and Strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable & resilient food system ● The Food Plan builds on several other initiatives made by the County, City, and communities to tackle key food system issues. ● The Food Plan centers equity and the lived expertise of those most impacted by the current food system 5 5 Background and Authority ● In June 2021, Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process ● Travis County Commissioners Court approved formal participation in the plan in September 2022 ● Austin Travis County Food Plan’s Community Advisory Committee approved the Draft Food Plan in May 2024 6 6 Project Timeline Phase 0: Planning for the Plan Phase 1: Vision Development Phase 2: Goal & Strategy Development Phase 3: Review and Ground truthing September 2021 - January 2023 March - August 2023 September 2023 - February 2024 February - Summer/Fall 2024 ● ● ● ● Building Community Awareness 📰 Release of State of the Food System Report 📚 Onboarding Planning Consultant⭐ Recruitment of Community Teams🚀 ● Website launch 📶 ● World Cafes ☕ ● ● ● ● Listening …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, August 9, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, August 9, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:55 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Jennifer Powell Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on July 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 07/12/2024 were approved on Commissioner Vassallo’s motion, Vice Chair Frank’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Hogan was off the dais. Commissioners Arellano, Fetonte, Hogan and Salazar were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Presentation by Angela Baucom, Food and Climate Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability, on the Austin/Travis County Food Plan and next steps on the path to adoption. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, August 9, 2024 Presentation given by Angela Baucom, Food and Climate Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Review of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities website. 4. Discussion on plans for 2024 Disability Awareness month including a possible proclamation Chair Meyer presented. and awards. Discussed. Postponed. Postponed. Postponed. 5. Discussion on Disability Employment and Entrepreneur Awards. 6. Discussion on Disability Pride and Disability Awareness in 2025. 7. Discussion on the 2022 Disability Quality of Life Study. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Austin Police Department Office of Community Liaison – October Equity Based Preservation Plan – September and possibly October Joint Inclusion Committee updates – September (Meyer, Powell) Human Resources presentation and discussion – September (Kelly, Chang) Chair Meyer adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 09/13/2024 meeting on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Meyer, Vice Chair Franks, and Commissioner Fetonte were absent. 2
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Logan Schugart Christopher H. Sokol Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Edward Selig Timothy Stostad, Chair Blaine Campbell, Vice-Chair Michael Francis Joseph Benigno Luis Osta Lugo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on June APPROVAL OF MINUTES 26, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2024-022470 Property address: 6307 Clubway Lane / Owner: Ramona Hipolito Roman Page 1 Staff presenter: Latasha Paterno Staff recommendation: Repair single-family residential structure 3. Case Number: CL 2024-068535 Property address: 3811 Grayson Lane / Owner: LoneStar Capital Holdings, LLC Staff presenter: Michael Larner Staff recommendation: Demolish single-family residential structure 4. Case Number: CL 2024-076026 Property address: 8301 Los Ranchos Drive / Owner: Eric B. Ulteig Staff presenter: Johnny Serna Staff recommendation: Repair single-family residential structure Returning Case(s) The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now 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 Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair, Conflicted Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Conflicted, Non-Voting Liza Bailey Aran Belani Zachery Garay, Conflicted AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ashley Garling Judith Hassan, Conflicted Rocky Lane, Non-Voting Kristina McRae-Thompson Gin Pham Fareeha QureshI The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 8/7/2024 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 conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 1. August 7, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Data Questions from Council DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of Resource Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 25 (FY25) 6. Discussion and approval of Minority AIDS Initiative Service Categories for FY25 7. Discussion and approval of Increase/Decrease Plan for FY25 8. Discussion and approval of Assessment of the Administrative Mechanism Tool Fiscal Year 24 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 9. Review of workplan 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 the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov.
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, August 8, 2024 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL-CALLED meeting on 8 August 2024, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. CHAIR TIMOTHY STOSTAD called the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Timothy Stostad, Vice Chair Blaine Campbell, Commissioners: Michael Francis, Luis Osta Lugo, Logan Schugart, Edward Selig. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Christopher Sokol. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Joe Ford appeared before the commission for public communication to request a penalty relief hearing at a future date for the BSC order on 901 E Cesar Chavez (CL 2021-034963). Leslie Zuniga appeared before the commission for public communication to request a penalty relief hearing at a future date for the BSC orders on 1221 Algarita Avenue, Exterior and Unit 277 (CL 2023-040275 and CL 2023-038121). APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on June 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of June 26, 2024 were approved on COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’ motion, COMMISSIONER SCHUGART’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER BENIGNO was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal regarding case number CL 2024-022470; Property address: 6307 Clubway Lane. 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, August 8, 2024 3. 4. 5. COMMISSIONER SELIG moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER SCHUGART’s second, with no objections. VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt staff’s recommendation for repair of the residential structure within 45 days, with a civil penalty of $250 per week beginning on the 46th day from the date the order is mailed and continuing until compliance is achieved, COMMISSIONER OSTA LUGO’s second. The motion passed on an 7-0 vote. COMMISSIONER BENIGNO was absent. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2024-058535; Property address: 3811 Grayson Lane. COMMISSIONER SELIG moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL’s second, with no objections. VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation, with the modification of order for demolition to order for repair of the residential structure within 45 days, with a civil penalty of $250 per week beginning …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for August 7, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Historic zoning applications Historic landmark and historic district applications 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 1500 W 24th Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 1403 W 10th Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 3311 Lafayette Avenue – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 1500 E 12th Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to September 4, 2024) 900 Spence Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to September 4, 2024) 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House – Repair and replace deck and rails, paint exterior. 2305 E 21st Street – Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 203 W 32nd Street – Aldridge Place Local Historic District – Replace garage door with windows. 1607 W 10th Street – Mary Baylor House – Addition. 4107 Speedway – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Additions. 2900 Tarry Trail – Gatewood House – Addition, new doors and windows, new siding. 1011 E 9th Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Remodel, repair, repaint. National Register district permit applications 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 600 Congress Avenue – Congress Avenue National Register Historic District – Sign. 600 Congress Avenue – Congress Avenue National Register Historic District – Second sign. 4200 Wilshire Parkway – Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 4200 Wilshire Parkway – Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District – New construction. 1607 Kenwood Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Addition. 1519 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for August 7, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Historic zoning applications 1500 W 24th Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 1403 W 10th Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 3311 Lafayette Avenue – Owner-initiated historic zoning. 1500 E 12th Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 900 Spence Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning. 9037 Butler Hike and Bike Trail – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to September 4, 2024) 1300 Springdale Road – Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed to September 4, 2024) Historic landmark and historic district applications 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1807 E Cesar Chavez Street – Berner-Clark-Mercado House – Repair and replace deck and rails, paint exterior. 2305 E 21st Street – Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District – New construction accessory dwelling unit. 203 W 32nd Street – Aldridge Place Local Historic District – Replace garage door with windows. 1607 W 10th Street – Mary Baylor House – Addition. 4107 Speedway – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Additions. 2900 Tarry Trail – Gatewood House – Addition, new doors and windows, new siding. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 1011 E 9th Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Remodel, repair, repaint. National Register district permit applications 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 600 Congress Avenue – Congress Avenue National Register Historic District – Sign. 600 Congress Avenue – Congress Avenue National Register Historic District – Second sign. 4200 Wilshire Parkway – Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 4200 Wilshire Parkway – Wilshire Wood National Register Historic District – New construction. 1607 Kenwood Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Addition. 1519 Alameda Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2024-0094 HLC DATE: August 7, 2024 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Suzanne Bryant & Sarah Goodfriend (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Brooks House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1500 W. 24th St. ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-neighborhood plan-historic combining district (SF-3-NP-H) zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Historic Muny District, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, West Austin Neighborhood Group DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The Old West Austin National Register district nomination lists the property as noncontributing. However, this is due to the property not being 50 years old as of 2003, the year in which the district was certified. If the district were to be re-surveyed, the property would be considered as contributing for the same qualifications outlined in this document. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The Brooks House, located at 1500 W. 24th St., was constructed in 1964 in the Contemporary style, overlooking Shoal Creek. It is set back from the intersection of W. 24th St. and Pemberton Pkwy. at the corner of the property with the highest elevation to take advantage of the lot’s viewshed. With the surrounding vegetation, this largely obscures the building from the rights-of-way. The 2-story residence features a “Hawaiian” or “Dickey” double pitched roof that was considered high style at the time of construction. A curving parkway opens up to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2024-0098 HLC DATE: August 7, 2024 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Mark J. Stine & Clemmie S. Cummins (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Maufrais House WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 1403 W. 10th St. ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) to family residence-neighborhood plan-historic (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Historic Muny District, Shoal Creek Conservancy, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. The Maufrais House is an excellent example of the Craftsman bungalow style, featuring an ample front gable projecting over the front porch with a moderately-pitched hipped roof covering the main space of the house. Original windows and screens are present on all sides of the house, and are in good condition. A rear porch addition is located along the Maufrais Street elevation. The front porch wood rail and column details, though relatively simple in design as is common in houses of this style, remain present and are in good condition. The interior floorplan, which originally was laid out as a central hall with rooms accessed on either side, has seen only slight modification, which occurred when the porch was constructed. Overall, the condition of the property is excellent, little alteration has occurred (the majority of which was completed during the period of significance for the district), and the building …
