PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 16, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on July 15, 2021 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00188: Consideration of a resolution by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for the Airport Crossing Apartments Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00189 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of an additional unit (unit #132) at Leisure Time Village Condominiums located at 1920 Gaston Place Drive, Austin, Texas 78723 (the “Unit”); and (ii) cause AAHC to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the …
From: Sent: To: Subject: Allan Cook Thursday, September 9, 2021 8:33 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Redistricting maps *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Is there a place were I can find the draft redistricting maps? The map in this morning's Statesman is useless. Allan Cook CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
From: Sent: To: Subject: Miguel Herrera Gutierrez Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:18 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Summer Youth Employment Program *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Greetings! The Travis County SYEP Team is proud to report the completion of another successful program year. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the program was able to provide 709 virtual internships to Youth Professionals for at least five weeks of the summer. The young professionals worked at virtual jobsites with various career interests ranging from medical to public administration. As we plan for the summer of 2022 our goal is to have in-person internships, however, we are committed to adhering to public health COVID-19 guidelines and will be prepared to offer a virtual option. We are reaching out to you to ask if you will be willing to provide a summer internship experience for young people in the Austin community? We know that offering students the opportunity to work is paramount to their advancement professionally. Here are some advantages to hosting summer interns for your organization to keep in mind: Interns are paid by our organization which means your organization will have zero out-of-pocket costs. Interns are paid by us for a total of 100 work hours Great training/mentoring opportunity for potential, future employees. A wonderful way to get additional projects completed. Interns are monitored by the SYEP staff. We will keep you updated with any changes that may take place. Operating during the pandemic has taught us the importance of us being flexible and adaptable. We may have a set plan but will be ready and open to modifying it to meet the needs of our community. Please simply respond to this email letting us know if you are interested in hosting interns during the summer of 2022. If you are interested please indicate your interest in hosting virtually, in-person, or a combination of both. We look forward to hearing from you! Miguel Herrera Social Services Program Assistant Work‐Based Learning/Summer Youth Employment Program Travis County Health and Human Services Division This electronic mail message, including any attachments, may be confidential or privileged under applicable law. This email is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, disclosure or any other action taken …
From: Sent: To: Subject: Bruce Wiland, ZNA Treasurer Thursday, September 9, 2021 10:19 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Is the draft redistricting map available somewhere? *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Is it possible to obtain a copy (PDF, jpg, or GIS shapefile) of the first draft of the council redistricting map that was unveiled last night? Thank you, Bruce Wiland Zilker Neighborhood Association CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HPD ICRC Commissioners Thursday, September 9, 2021 1:53 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Appology for Anny Offended Last night From: Sent: To: Subject: From: peck pyoungconsulting.com < Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:52:39 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Cc: Dugan, Matthew <Matthew.Dugan@austintexas.gov>; Rodriguez, Lisa <Lisa.Rodriguez@austintexas.gov> Subject: Appology for Anny Offended Last night *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To ICRC Officers and Commissioners I want to open by apologizing to any and all ICRC Commissioners I may have offended in my presentation last night to your Commission. Having spent all the meetings since your inception you I want to know that I hold each of you in the highest regard. I want to especially apologize to all minority group member who took offense at what I said. No insults were intended so I am deeply sorry that any was given. I have worked throughout my career to assure that those who are marginalized or discriminated against are given a voice, I helped elect Austin’s first LGBTQ members of the City Council and Legislature and the 1st Asian American Member of the City Council as well as the 1st Black and Hispanic City Council, County Commissioner in Austin and State Representatives in Travis County and the first Hispanic State Senator In Travis County. I find any kind of racial, gender, ethic, nationality or sexual orientation discrimination offensive. Therefore, if I offended the Asian American members in particular I especially apology because no offense was ever intended. In fact, I sincerely hope that none of your Asian American members who I know have faced racial slurs and hate speech never face the treatment that allows them to be qualified for legally protected status under the Constitution. I pray they never know as Asian Americans on our West Coast have the discrimination in jobs, housing, medical care, criminal justice, job opportunities, education, physical abuse and voting rights that the Blacks and Hispanics of Texas and the South and Southwest of the US have endured for centuries. 1 What you all are involved in is a legal process to in part correct the voting abuses for what are now two protected groups in Austin: Blacks and Hispanics. That is what the redistricting process is about as far as those our coalition represents. I and those I work for oppose all the hate and abuse any American receives because …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Sterling Lands Eugene Schneider Selina Yee draft AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion on maps presented; Discussion on public forum protocols; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. with ten members present. Commissioner Morris joined virtually at 6:05 p.m. and Commissioner Dempsey joined in person at 6:07 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Brad Parsons addressed the commission about proposed map draft. Jerry Patterson asked the commission questions about where and how to view proposed map online. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 1, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Sept. 1, 2021 draft minutes were approved as amended without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum structure and protocols Chair Puentes proposed, in addition to having public testimony at the beginning of meetings, allowing citizens to sign up to testify at regular meetings 20 minutes after the start of the meeting, so long as they specify the subject matter they will address and the commissioners agreed to the change. Commissioner Hardin proposed protocols for public forums to help facilitate engagement and interaction with public. Motion was made by Commissioner Falcon and seconded by Commissioner Lands to build into public forums a section for questions and answers of technical or logistical nature. Following discussion, Commissioner Falcon motioned and Commissioner Lands seconded to amend the original motion to instead adopt 5 and 6 of Commissioner Hardin's protocols: "5. Responding to questions during the public testimony: When questions are asked during testimony when a speaker is seeking information, …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prablm Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Ines Calderon Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion and approval of maps presented; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 8, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation and discussion of draft map created between Korbel and NAACP/Hispanic Coalition B. Discussion of Draft Maps by Item C. Housekeeping 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group Update 4. Finance Subcommittee 5. Final Report Subcommittee 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
2. Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission September 15, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Katie Coyne (D-4) Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Richard Brimer (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION UPDATES a. Update on Brodie Oaks Planned Unit Development (PUD)—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (10 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the August 25, 2021 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes and the September 1, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) 1 3. BRIEFINGS a. Update on the Watershed Protection Strategic Plan—Andrea Bates, Watershed Planning Manager and Sari Albornoz, Community Engagement Planner, Watershed Protection Department (1 hour) 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS and Linda Guerrero a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, Audrey Barrett Bixler, b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board –Linda Guerrero and Pam Thompson e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero 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 before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E). …
Watershed Protection Strategic Plan Environmental Commission September 15, 2021 N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Watershed Protection Department 2 MISSION The Watershed Protection Department (WPD) protects lives, property, and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Watershed Protection Strategic Plan N I T S U A F O Y T I C GUIDING BLUEPRINT FOR DEPARTMENT – Sets goals and objectives – Establishes method to prioritize problems – Creates a process for evaluating solutions EVALUATION FRAMEWORK Provides framework for evaluating future programs, projects, and regulations and measuring success of current portfolio COMMUNICATION TOOL Helps explain WPD’s work and priorities to staff, City executives, policymakers, and Austin community W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 4 Plan History & Update • Watershed Protection Master Plan adopted in 2001 – Gathered public input via Citizen’s Advisory Group, phone survey, and public meetings • • Last major update completed in 2014 – Updated data/methods used for prioritizing problems – No new updates to public input or goals/objectives It's time for an update to: – Learn about the community's values – Re-evaluate the plan's guiding principles – Update goals, objectives, & prioritization methods – Set targets and create systems to track progress • Build on what we’ve heard – Watershed Protection Ordinance – Green Infrastructure Working Group – Flood Mitigation Task Force W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 5 Goals for Update REFLECT COMMUNITY VALUES • Reflect goals, priorities, knowledge, and experience of community, staff, and stakeholders INCORPORATE EQUITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE • Advance racial equity in all department operations, resulting in …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 15, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners attending in person: Perry Bedford Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Kevin Ramberg Katie Coyne Commissioners attending remotely: Jennifer Bristol Linda Guerrero Pam Thompson Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Sari Albornoz Andrea Bates Kaela Champlin Sara Hartley Matt Hollon Liz Johnston Jorge Morales Erin Wood CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers Craig Nazor 1 1. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION UPDATES a. Update on Brodie Oaks Planned Unit Development (PUD)—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (10 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the August 25, 2021 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes and the September 1, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the August 25, 2021 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes and the September 1, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Barrett Bixler’s second on a 10-0 vote. 3. BRIEFINGS a. Update on the Watershed Protection Strategic Plan—Andrea Bates, Watershed Planning Manager and Sari Albornoz, Community Engagement Planner, Watershed Protection Department (1 hour) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS and Linda Guerrero a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, Audrey Barrett Bixler, b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board –Linda Guerrero and Pam Thompson e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Guerrero requested a briefing about the issues raised by Dr. Craig Nazor regarding the McKalla site and Little Walnut Creek. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Coyne adjourned the meeting at 8:12 P.M. 2 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 …
ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday September 15, 2021 @ 10:00 AM PLANNING DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4TH FLOOR- CONFERENCE ROOM-4001 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss-V.Chair (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Nicole Stasek (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Adamson, David (Pool) Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting August 18, 2021 2 DISCUSSION a. Discussion- Criteria Manual Update b. Discussion- Update on Tentative Interim Agreement c. Discussion- Legislation Update d. Discussion- Inspection update on 2020 Code e. Discussion- DSD Permit Program f. Discussion- Solar systems zoning for Apartments g. Discussion- IBC Code Changes affecting Electrical h. Discussion- Covid update 3 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Electric Board APPROVED MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Regular Called Board Meeting on September 15, 2021 at the Planning Development Center at 10:10 am. Board Members in Attendance: Gabe Flores, Rogelio Wallace, David Johnson, Ben Brenneman, Michael King and Randy Pomikahl Members Not in Attendance: Nicole Stasek and David Adamson; Delwin Goss Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Mitchell Tolbert (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD) REGULAR CALLED MEETING September 15, 2021 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: There was no registration of citizens to speak at this Electrical Board. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the August 18, 2021 regular called meeting was approved. Board member Pomikahl made a motion to approve the minutes as written, Board member King second the motion, and the motion passed 6-0. 2 DISCUSSION a. Austin Criteria Manual Update- No update. Next scheduled meeting with Austin Energy is in October. Staff did make aware to Austin Energy to invite the Electrical Board to this meeting. b. Tentative Interim Agreement- Vice. Chair Johnson updates the board that the Standard Council has approved the TIA and will incorporate itself into the NEC and become effective Sept 15, 2021. TDLR will possibly review this in or around 90 days and could quite possibly mirror the NEC has come up with as there is compatibility issues that would need to be resolved. c. Legislature Update- No updates as of now. Perhaps in October. d. Inspection Update on 2020 Code – DSD Commercial Electrical Supervisor Starrett has indicated no issues on the commercial side that has surfaced as well as residential. Questions and conversations did follow on the number of receptacles outlets are required or needed on kitchen islands. Discussion is still ongoing with residential DSD staff. e. DSD Permit Program-.Staff Mitchell Tolbert updated that there has been some minor edits in the program and that many permits that are being submitted online are being sent over to the inspection admin staff for issuance. Inspection staff will review the submittal and send them back for issuance with the service center. And those needing reviewed are being sent to plan review. Permit staff has had a few vacancies and have begun to fill those positions. There are still more positions to fill but staff are trying to get training to those who have come aboard and catch them up to speed before filling rest of those positions. f. Solar Systems for Apartments …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 15, 2021, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Christopher Limon, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 1. Approval of Minutes of the August 18, 2021 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 2. New Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. Downtown Density Affordable Housing Program: Presentation by Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department b. Briefing on the Convention Center Redevelopment and Expansion Project: Presentation by Trisha Tatro and Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) c. Discussion and possible action on the creation of a Convention Center Expansion Working Group voting members: 3. Old Business – Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non- a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission d. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions e. Update from Commissioner Christopher Limon on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission taken by the Music Commission f. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board g. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 4. Potential Future Agenda Items The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations 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 …
Downtown Density Bonus Program Affordable Housing Fee Calibration September 15 Downtown Commission Content Resolution No 20210422-039 Draft Fees Fee Calibration Discussion Next Steps Resolution No 20210422-039 FAR Policy •Amend City Code section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) to amend subsection (B)(6). •The amendments shall maximize participation in the Program and maximize community benefits, especially the funding of permanent supportive housing and housing vouchers. •Before deliberation on the code changes by the Planning Commission or City Council, the City Manager is directed to present a report on Floor to Area Ratio best practices. Interim Fees •Implement interim revisions to the in-lieu affordable housing fees for residential development for the Downtown Density Bonus Program; •Implements interim revisions to the in-lieu affordable housing fees for non-residential development for the Downtown Density Bonus Program and Rainey Density Bonus Programs; and •Moves revised fees described above to the City Fee Schedule so they can be updated more effectively. Fee Calibration •Update the fee-in-lieu analysis provided by EcoNorthwest to reflect current market conditions and existing zones of the Downtown Density Bonus Program area and return to Council with, if necessary, an item for action no later than August 26, 2021, or prior to budget approval if possible. 3 Resolution No 20210422-039 ▪ The City Council directs the City Manager to post an item for action on May 20, 2021 that accomplishes the following: – Implements interim revisions to the in-lieu affordable housing fees for residential development for the Downtown Density Bonus Program; – Implements interim revisions to the in-lieu affordable housing fees for non-residential development for the Downtown Density Bonus Program and Rainey Density Bonus Programs; and – Moves revised fees described above to the City Fee Schedule so they can be updated more effectively. 4 LDC Revision Calibrated DDBP fees Interim Fees Based on LDC Revision calibrated fees for the Downtown Density Bonus Program: - Calibrated using late 2019 market - Based on new zones of the LDC dynamics Revision - Calibrated to a site’s base zoning not the downtown sub-district - Tuned to specific requirements of proposed LDC Revision from January 28, 2020 memo from economic consultants, EcoNorthwest 5 Resolution No 20210422-039 ▪ Update the fee-in-lieu analysis provided by EcoNorthwest to reflect current market conditions and existing zones of the Downtown Density Bonus Program area and return to Council with, if necessary, an item for action no later than August 26, 2021, or prior …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Review History of Convention Center Redevelopment and Expansion Convention Center Redevelopment and Expansion Update and Next Planning Steps 2 3 Sec. 351.101. USE OF TAX REVENUE*. (a) Revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry, and that use is limited to the following: (1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operation, and maintenance of convention center facilities or visitor information centers, or both; (2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials for the registration of convention delegates or registrants; (3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists and convention delegates or registrants to the municipality or its vicinity; (4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, *https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TX/htm/TX.351.htm 4 sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, motion pictures, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these (5) historical restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to encourage tourists and convention delegates to visit preserved (A) at or in the immediate vicinity of convention center facilities or visitor information centers; or (B) located elsewhere in the municipality or its vicinity that would be frequented by tourists and (9) signage directing the public to sights and attractions that are visited frequently by hotel guests in the major art forms; historic sites or museums: convention delegates; municipality; Chapter 351 prohibits HOT use for general government activities 5 6 7 Convention Center Long Range Master Plan (May 2015) Outside core not viable Musts include proximity to Existing and planned hotel room supply Variety of services Dining Entertainment Concluded west expansion was the only viable option Urban Land Institute (Spring 2015) Created Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) TAP review reaffirmed the Master Plan conclusion of westward expansion Visitor Impact Task Force (June 2017) Council appointed 18 members Recommended expansion to the west, leaving Trinity open 8 Center for Sustainable Development at University of Texas (April 2019) Council Resolution No. 20170928-052 Concluded westward expansion was well vetted and the only realistic …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1401 Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Jimenez (Chair) Sabino Renteria (3) Adrenne Mendoza (Vice) Vanessa Fuentes (2) Alfred Bingham – Natasha Harper-Madison (1) Jose Carrasco – Greg Casar (4) Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo (9) Charles W. Cupp – Mackenzie Kelly (6) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Jason Denny – Ann Kitchen (5) Thomas Just – Paige Ellis (8) Kevin Lenau – Allison Alter (10) Pete Salazar – Leslie Pool (7) (vacant) – Mayor Steve Adler Speakers who register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs regular meeting on May 19, 2021. 2) OLD BUSINESS a) Update from Chair Jimenez as the Liasion for the Commission on the newly developed Winter Review Task Force Group. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Adrenne Mendoza) b) Discussion and possible action on the process for the City of Austin to formally identify veterans in encampments. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) c) Discussion on the recommendation to create a Department of Veterans and Military Affairs. (Sponsors: Thomas Just, Jason Denny) 3) NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action regarding AVAFest by Glenn Towery. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez, Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg) b) Discussion and possible action on the goals and objectives for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Adrenne Mendoza) c) Discussion and possible action to approve the 2020 meeting schedule. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Adrenne Mendoza) 4) STAFF UPDATES None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Veterans Commission, please contact Jonathan Babiak at 512-974- 3203 or visit http://www.austintexas.gov/content/commission-veterans-affairs-1.
COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MINUTES The Commission on Veteran Affairs convened in a Regular Meeting on May 19, 2021 via videoconference meeting. REGULAR MEETING May 19, 2021 Chair Doris Williams called the Board Meeting to order at 1:05 PM. Board Members in Attendance: Doris Williams - Chair Manuel Jimenez - Vice Chair Alfred Bingham Jose Carrasco Jason Denny Thomas Just Kevin Lenau Adrenne Luna Staff in Attendance: Tina Lee Jonathan Babiak 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Williams asked the Commission members to review the minutes from the regular called meeting on March 19, 2021. Vice Chair Jimenez made a motion to approve the meeting minutes and Commissioner Mendoza seconded the motion. Motion passed with no objection on a vote of 8-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS Office. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Update and status of the Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise from the Purchasing Yolanda Miller, Deputy Purchasing Officer, City of Austin Purchasing Office, addressed the Commission and answered questions from members. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. a) Update from Vice Chair Jimenez as the Liaison for the Commission on the newly developed Winter Review Task Force Group. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Doris Williams). Vice Chair Jimenez updated the Commission on this item. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. b) Discussion and possible action on the process for the City of Austin to formally identify veterans in encampments. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES c) Officer Nominations and Elections. Vice Chair Jimenez nominated himself for the Office of Chair. Chair Williams closed the nominations. Vice Chair Jimenez was elected Chair on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Mendoza was nominated by Vice Chair Jimenez for the Office of Vice Chair. Chair Williams closed the nominations. Commissioner Mendoza was elected Vice Chair on a vote of 8-0. 4. STAFF UPDATES a) Introduction of Carol Johnson, Civil Rights Officer, City of Austin Office of Civil Rights and discussion and possible action regarding Commission on Veteran Affairs and Office of Civil Rights. Carol Johnson, Civil Rights Officer, introduced herself and answered questions from members. ADJOURN: Chair Williams adjourned the meeting at 2:08 PM without objection upon motion by Commissioner Bingham and second by Commissioner Mendoza.
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee September 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Claire Hempel Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Vice-Chair) Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the April 21, 2021 meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Officers. Elect a chair and vice-chair of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Facilitator: City Attorney: None 1 Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Urban Trail Code Amendments. Discuss and consider amendments to City Code Title 25 related to cut and fill requirements and critical water quality zone development regulations as applied to Urban Trails. City Staff: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department (512) 974-3529, katie.wettick@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Greg Dutton at Planning and Development Review Department, at (512) 974-3509, for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are …
Subsection (B) of City Code Section 25-8-261 (Critical Water Quality Zone Development) is amended to read as follows: (B) Open space is permitted in a critical water quality zone if a program of fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use is approved by the Watershed Protection Department, subject to the conditions in this Subsection. (1) In a water supply rural watershed, water supply suburban, or the Barton Springs Zone, open space is limited to sustainable urban agriculture or a community garden if the requirements in subsection (B)(4) are met, multi-use trails, picnic facilities, and outdoor facilities, excluding stables, corrals for animals and athletic fields. (2) A master planned park that is approved by the council may include recreational development other than that described in Subsection (B)(1). (3) A hard surfaced trail may cross the critical water quality zone pursuant to Section 25-8-262 (Critical Water Quality Zone Street Crossings). A hard surfaced trail that does not cross the critical water quality zone may be located within the critical water quality zone only if: (a) designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual; (b) (c) (d) (e) located outside the erosion hazard zone unless protective works are provided as prescribed in the Drainage Criteria Manual; limited to 12 feet in width plus one-foot compacted sub-grade shoulders, unless a wider trail is designated in a Council- adopted plan [the Urban Trails Master Plan adopted by Council]; located not less than 25 feet from the centerline of a waterway if within an urban watershed; located not less than 50 feet from the centerline of a minor waterway, 100 feet from the centerline of an intermediate waterway, and 150 feet from the centerline of a major waterway if within a watershed other than an urban watershed; September 2021 Ordinance re: Urban Trails Page 1 of 5 (f) located not less than 50 feet from the shoreline of Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long, as defined in Section 25-8-92; and (g) located not less than 100 feet from the ordinary high water mark of the Colorado River downstream from Longhorn Dam. (4) Open space may include sustainable urban agriculture or a community garden only if: (a) in an urban watershed and located not less than 25 feet from the centerline of a waterway, or in a watershed other than an urban watershed and located not less than 50 feet from the centerline …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210818 004b Date: August 18, 2021 Seconded by: Rachel Scott Subject: Proposed changes to the Land Development Code for urban trails Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City staff are requesting changes to Land Development Code for urban trails specifically requesting: (1) An amendment to LDC 25-8-341 and 25-8-342 to cut and fill requirements to allow cut and fill of up to 8 feet for a public trail if the cut or fill is not located on a slope of more than 15% or within 100 feet of a classified waterway and the trail is constructed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual and (2) An amendment to LDC 25-8-261 to clarify the language to formalize the current interpretation making clear that a trail within the critical water quality zone is limited to 12 feet plus one foot compacted subgrade shoulders on each side. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the above noted changes to the Land Development Code. VOTE 7-0 For: Qureshi, Brimer, Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, and Coyne Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Bedford, Bristol, Guerrero Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
Urban Trail Proposed Code Amendments SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 Agenda 9.15.2021 I. Background #EFA160 #16362F II. Proposed Code Amendments I. II. LDC 25-8-341/342 LDC 25-1-261(B)(3)(c) #1886CA III. Q&A PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – CITY OF AUSTIN 2 Background Resolution NO. 20200220-045 ] PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – CITY OF AUSTIN 3 Background February 2020 April 2020 • Resolution NO. 20200220-045 Passed • Stakeholder Group Convened January 2021 #EFA160 • Memo response to Resolution June 2021 #16362F • Resolution NO. 20210610-041 Passed Resolution NO. 20210610-041 #1886CA “(2) Council initiates the following amendments to the Land Development Code, as recommended by PWD and WPD in Appendix B of the January 4, 2021 memo from PWD, and asks that they be brought back to Council by August 26, 2021: (a) Amend Land Development Code 25-8-341 and 25-8-342 to grant urban trails projects greater cut and fill allowances under specific environmental circumstances. (b) Amend Land Development Code 25-8-261(B)(3)(c) to reflect current policy that trails within the critical water quality zone be limited to 12 feet in surface width plus one-foot shoulders on each side. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – CITY OF AUSTIN 4 PURPOSE • Streamline review process • Create transparency • Formalize internal policy What is Cut + Fill? cut fill #EFA160 #16362F #1886CA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – CITY OF AUSTIN 6 LDC 25-8-341 & 25-8-342: Cut and Fill Current Status: Cut and/or fill in a suburban watershed is limited to 4 ft in depth Administrative variance typically granted to allow up to 8 ft, with certain conditions Construction of roadways in public right-of-way has no cut or fill limit Proposed Improvement #EFA160 #16362F Allow cut and/or fill of up to 8 ft for a public trail if: The cut or fill is not located on a slope of more than 15% The cut or fill is not located within 100 #1886CA ft of a classified waterway; and The trail is designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – CITY OF AUSTIN 7 NORTHERN WALNUT CREEK TRAIL Northern Walnut Creek Trail Phase 2A • Construction beginning November 2021 • Granted admin variance from cut and fill requirements LDC 25-8-261: Critical Water Quality Zone Development Current Status: A hard surface trail within the critical water quality zone is limited to 12 feet in width, unless a wider trail is designated in a Council adopted plan. Current …
Description Type of Change Current Status/Concern Proposed Improvement 25-8-341 Cut Requirements and 25-8-341 Fill Requirements Policy 25-8-261 Criteria for hard surfaced trails located within the critical water quality zone Clarify Cut and fill for a trail located in a suburban watershed is currently limited to 4 ft or an administrative variance is required. While administrative variances are typically granted, construction of roadways in public right-of-way has no cut or fill limit. A hard surface trail within the critical water quality zone is limited to 12 feet in width, unless a wider trail is designated in a Council adopted plan. Current language does not make clear if that is surface width or if it includes the sub- grade shoulders that extend beyond the usable width of the trail. Current interpretation is that the 12 ft width refers to the usable width of the trail. Allow cut and fill of up to 8 ft for a public trail if the cut or fill is not located on a slope of more than 15% or within 100 ft of a classified waterway and the trail is designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual. Clarify the language to formalize current interpretation making clear that a trail within the critical water quality zone is limited to 12 feet plus one foot compacted sub grade shoulders on each side. Advantage Disadvantage Streamlines review process. None Formalizes internal policy. None
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, September 15, 2021 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 15, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Vice Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler Todd Shaw City Staff in Attendance: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department Atha Phillips, Watershed Protection Department Others in Attendance: None CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Vice-Chair) Claire Hempel Jolene Kiolbassa a. Approval of the April 21, 2021 meeting minutes. Postponed without objection to the next meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS Committee. a. Election of Officers. Elect a chair and vice-chair of the Codes and Ordinances Joint A motion was made to elect Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez as Chair and Commissioner Hempel as Vice-Chair, by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 6-0. (Commissioner Connolly absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Vice-Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Urban Trail Code Amendments. Discuss and consider amendments to City Code Title 25 related to cut and fill requirements and critical water quality zone development regulations as applied to Urban Trails. City Staff: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department (512) 974-3529, katie.wettick@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). Katie Wettick gave an overview of proposed amendments related to urban trails, that will modify cut and fill requirements and allow wider trails within critical water quality zones. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Hempel. Vote: 6-0 (Commissioner Connolly absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). A request was made for a summary list of in-process code amendments, which will be provided at a future meeting. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE …
Regular Meeting ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address the Commission regarding items not posted on the agenda. CALL TO ORDER 1. NEW BUSINESS AGENDA a. Dell Children’s Hospital Campus Update (Ascension) b. Project Connect Update (Capitol Metro) c. Mueller Development Update (Catellus) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Staff/Commission) NEXT MEETING: October 12, 2021 (Regular Meeting) ADJOURNMENT Estimate 6:00 6:05 6:45 7:30 7:45 7:50 7:55 8:00 a. Approve minutes from the 08/10/21 Commission meeting (Discussion and Action) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matthew Schmidt with the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6415, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Matthew Schmidt with Economic Development at 512-974-6415.
Dell Children’s Building For The Future Robert Mueller Municipal Airport PIAC - September Meeting Christopher Born, President - Dell Children’s Medical Center David Prusha, Principal - HKS Architects Over $720M in Pediatric Ecosystem Investment in Central Texas • Initiated investment in October 2017 • Focus on development • Capital - facilities, technology, equipment • Operations - pediatric specialists, staff support, technology, programmatic • Next steps...more investment in people, technology and facilities 2 3 Projects Completed: 2017-2020 • CCU Phase 1 and 2 June 2019 - Conversion of IMC to CCU standards • October 2020 - Completion of room renovations • CCU Phase 3 June 2020 - Completion of entire unit to include advanced technology • • 4 Projects Completed: 2017-2020 • All Dell Children’s campus signage will be replaced • A majority of the Dell Children’s landscaping is in the process of being updated • Updates to Healing Garden pond, respite spaces throughout campus 5 Garage 1 - Green Garage Completed August 2020 • 690 parking spaces • Staff / Visitor parking 6 Dell Children’s Specialty Pavilion • Dell Children’s Specialty Pavilion - April 2021 • The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease • The Dell Children’s Comprehensive • The Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Fetal Center Center • The UTHealth Austin Pediatric Neurosciences Center at Dell Children’s 7 Dell Children’s Specialty Pavilion • 161,000 sq ft • 4th floor shelled space 8 Dell Children’s Specialty Pavilion 9 4th Bed Tower July 2021 - November 2022 • • 1st floor • PICU (24 beds) and Sedation Suites • Heme/Onc (24 beds) and Satellite • 2nd floor Pharmacy • 3rd floor Center • 4th floor • Shelled space • Acute care (24 beds) and Simulation 10 DCMC Town Hall • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 Garage 3 - Blue Garage • • 1250 parking spaces • Visitor parking July 2021 - August 2022 15 DCMC Town Hall • 16 17 Dell Children’s Final Site Plan • Additional Medical Office space • Emergency Department (ED) growth • Acute Care/Critical Care growth • Potential Retail/Hotel 18 Dell Children’s North Campus Hospital • 18 ER beds (2 Trauma/Critical Care) • • • • • 4 ORs, 2 procedure rooms, 2 Imaging Center In/Outpatient Pharmacy In/Outpatient Rehab Lab draw station endoscopy rooms • 12 PICU beds • 24 Acute Care beds • Sleep lab services • 2 room Ronald McDonald House …
Project Connect Overview September 14, 2021 Mueller Commision The Geometry of Transit Historic Population Growth Austin MSA Population 2 The Geometry of Transit Bus 3 The Geometry of Transit Bus Bike 4 The Geometry of Transit Bus Bike Car 5 Implementing the Project Connect Vision 6 Comprehensive Transit Plan LIGHT RAIL REGIONAL RAIL New Rail System Expanded Bus Service 4 new MetroRapid routes; high- frequency bus service with priority treatments. 42 miles, 99 stations 10 new stations, with planned conversion to Light Rail 3 new MetroExpress commuter routes 9 New Park & Rides/Transit Centers Downtown Transit Tunnel All-Electric Bus Fleet MetroBike integration New neighborhood circulator zones with on-demand pick-up 7 Light Rail Transit Conceptual Illustration 8 New Rail System Light rail to connect north and south Austin. From Tech Ridge (initially from North Lamar and U.S. 183) and extending to Slaughter (initially to Stassney Lane. 9 New Rail System Destinations include: • North Lamar Transit Center • Crestview • UT • Republic Square • Auditorium Shores • The SoCo District 10 New Rail System Light rail service to the airport. Operating from North Lamar and U.S. 183 to downtown and directly to the airport. 12 New Rail System Destinations include: • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport • Lakeshore Drive • Convention Center • Rainey Street • UT • Crestview • North Lamar Transit Center 13 Rail System Expansion Expanded regional rail stations serving The Domain and Austin’s FC Stadium. 14 Rail System Expansion Destinations include: • Leander • The Domain • McKalla Place • Crestview • ACC Highland • MLK • Saltillo • Downtown 15 New Rail System New regional rail service will connect downtown to East Austin’s Colony Park, Manor and Elgin. 16 New Rail System Destinations include: • East Austin • Springdale • U.S. 183 Park & Ride • Colony Park 17 Expo MetroRapid Line Project Objectives: • Establish high-quality transit service east of IH35 • Provide service from northeast Austin to downtown • Connect and improve access to major developments and destinations 44 Stations 18 electric buses 18 Expo MetroRapid Line Highlighted destinations: • Travis County Expo Center • AISD Delco Activity Center • The University of Texas • UT Stadium • Dell Medical School • Capitol complex • Downtown • Austin Convention Center • Republic Square 19 Pleasant Valley MetroRapid Line Project Objectives: • Establish high-quality transit service east of IH35 • Provide service from NE to SE …
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, at the Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 . Commission Members in Attendance: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 • Martin Luecke • Kenneth Ronsonette • Kathy Sokolic • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Corky Hilliard • Rodrigo Lima Staff in Attendance: • Susana Carbajal, Economic Development Department • • Matthew Schmidt, EDD Jill Fagan, EDD CALL TO ORDER a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION a. Koreena Malone addressed the Commission regarding her experience living as a member of the BIPOC community within the Mueller Development, Mueller’s affordable housing program, and desire to promote anti-racism training. b. Girard Kinney addressed the Commission regarding the return to in-person commission meetings, as well as concerns with potential fish die off at Mueller Lake Park. c. Ani Colt addressed the Commission regarding the status of the ONEderment Central. d. Preston Tyree addressed the Commission regarding the status of pursuing a senior fitness playground in the Mueller Development. 1. NEW BUSINESS a. Dell Children’s Hospital Campus Update (Ascension): Christopher Born (Ascension) and David Prusha (HKS Architects) provided updates regarding the anticipated growth plans for the Dell Children’s Hospital campus in the Mueller Development. b. Project Connect Update (Capital Metro): Yannis Banks (Austin Transit Partnership), Katherine Gonzales (Capital Metro), and Roberto Gonzalez (Capital Metro) provided updates regarding the 1 progress with Project Connect and the expected public transportation enhancements impacting the Mueller Development. c. Mueller Development Update: Brian Dolezal (Catellus) provided updates regarding the Teachers Retirement System, traffic control improvements, upcoming AISD community meeting for the northeast Austin middle school, as well as upcoming live music events at H-E-B Mueller. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioners Jackson and Neider were absent. a. The Commissioners and staff discussed the following list of potential future agenda items: i. Affordable Housing Update ii. Mueller Financial Update iii. Austin Energy Headquarters Update iv. UT Lease Site Update The Commissioners were asked to provide Chairman Jones with potential future agenda items. NEXT MEETING ADJOURN a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 12, 2021. The meeting adjourned …
Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined (North Lamar) CASE#: NPA-2021-0026.01 DATE FILED: March 12, 2021 (In-cycle, with winter storm deadline extension) 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive (Tract 1) and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road (Tract 2) PROJECT NAME: Grady & Brownie Mixed Use PC DATE: September 14, 2021 August 24, 2021 July 27, 2021 July 13, 2021 June 8, 2021 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 1.79 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Grady & Brownie Investments, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing & Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family (Tract 1) & Neighborhood Commercial (Tract 2) To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0039 From: SF-3-NP and LR-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 24, 2010 To: MF-4-NP and CS-MU-NP 1 1 of 43B-1 Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021 - August 24, 2021 – Postponed to September 14, 2021 at the request of the applicant on the consent agenda. [C. Hempel – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [Y. Flores and J. Shieh absent]. July 27, 2021 – After discussion postponement, the case was postponed to August 24, 2021 to allow the applicant to work with the neighborhood. [G. Cox – 1st; C. Llanes Pulido – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard, T. Shaw and J. Thompson absent]. July 13, 2021 – Postponed to July 27, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [C. Hempel – 1st; Y. Flores – 2nd] Vote: 8-0 [A. Azar, P. Howard, S. R. Praxis, C. Llanes Pulido and R. Schneider absent]. June 8, 2021 – Postponed to July 13, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood on the consent agenda. [A. Azar – 1st; J. Mushtaler – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [Y. Flores and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request to change the future land use map from Single Family and Neighborhood Commercial land to Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property has frontage along the north side of Brownie Drive (Tract 1) and has frontage (Tract 2) along Middle Fiskville Road which runs along the I.H.-35 frontage road. Mixed Use land use appropriate in this location. The plan document supports new, higher density residential development …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0039 (Grady & Brownie Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 4 ZONING FROM: Tract 1: SF-3-NP Tract 2: LR-NP TO: Tract 1: MF-4-NP Tract 2: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 10609, 10611, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.03 acres Tract 2: 0.76 acres 1.795 acres (78,211.98 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Grady & Brownie Investments LLC (Saleem Memon) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-2-NP, Multifamily Residence-Low Density District- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 1 and LR-MU-NP, Neighborhood Commercial-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning for Tract 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 8, 2021: Postponed to July 13, 2021 at the neighborhood's request by consent (11-0); A. Azhar-1st, J. Mushtaler-2nd. July 13, 2021: Postponed to July 27, 2021 at a neighbor's request by consent (8-0, A. Azhar, P. Howard, S. Praxis, C. Llanes-Pulido, R. Schneider - absent); C. Hempel-1st, Y. Flores-2nd. July 27, 2021: Postponed to August 24, 2021 at the neighborhood's request (10-0); G. Cox-1st, C. Llanes-Pulido-2nd. August 24, 2021: Postponed to September 14, 2021 at the applicant's request (11-0); C. Hempel-1st, R. Schneider - 2nd. September 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 41B-2 C14-2021-0039 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question consists of seven undeveloped lots located between Brownie Drive and Middle Fiskville Road at East Grady Drive. The lots to the north, across Grady Drive, are zoned SF-3-NP and LR-NP respectively and are undeveloped. Further to the north, is a manufacturing facility (former Golfsmith site) with IP-NP and CS-NP zoning. To the south and east along Brownie Drive are single-family residences zoned SF-2-NP and SF-3-NP. Along Middle Fiskville Road to the south, there are commercial uses (Third Coast Auto Sales Group) with LR-NP and CS-NP zoning. The applicant is requesting MF-4-NP zoning for Tract 1 and CS-MU-NP zoning for Tract 2 to allow for the development of residential dwelling units at the periphery of an established neighborhood and commercial uses fronting IH-35/Middle Fiskville Road (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). In 2010, the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan was devised for this area of the City. The neighborhood plan recommended Single-Family fronting Brownie Drive and Neighborhood Commercial fronting Middle Fiskville Road on the future land use map for this property (please see North Lamar Combined NP FLUM – …
C14-2021-0009 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0009 – 1725 Toomey DISTRICT: 5 ZONING FROM: CS TO: MF-6 ADDRESS: 1725 Toomey Road SITE AREA: 0.90 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1725 Toomey LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2 and 3. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE June 2, 2021 Forwarded to Planning Commission without a Recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission August 24, 2021 The public hearing portion for the Planning Commission meeting was canceled due to technical difficulties. July 27, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to August 24, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 10-0. [Commissioner Schneider - 1st, Commissioner Azhar - 2nd; Chair Shaw and Commissioners Howard and Thompson were absent]. July 13, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to July 27, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 8-0. [Vice Chair Hempel - 1st, Commissioner Flores - 2nd; Commissioners Azhar, Howard, Rosa Praxis, Llanes Pulido and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 Scheduled for City Council 1 of 99B-3 C14-2021-0009 2 August 26, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to September 30, 2021 on the July 29, 2021 Approved staff’s request to postpone to August 26, 2021 on the consent consent agenda. Vote: 11-0. agenda. Vote: 11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition and in favor of this rezoning request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. Prior to this rezoning case being submitted, a tree permit (2020-127211 TP) was filed and approved to remove a heritage tree at this property. Emailed comments related to the removal of this tree, may also be found in Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. The following is a summary of the application timeline from the Community Tree Preservation Division: The application was received on September 4, 2020 and included detailed photographs and a narrative report from a private Certified Arborist. These materials demonstrated the damage to the structure that was caused by the tree. The application also cited internal decay as a cause for concern and was statutorily disapproved pending documentation that supported that claim. On November 16, 2020 a tomography report from Tree Associates, LLC and completed International Society of Arboriculture tree risk assessment form were submitted …
Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 146 ½, 200, 200 ½, 204 ½ Academy Drive & 1006, 1020 Melissa Lane NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Greater South River City Combined (South River City) CASE#: NPA-2019-0022.01 PROJECT NAME: 200 Academy PC DATE: September 14, 2021 DATE FILED: February 27, 2019 (In-cycle) August 10, 2021 June 23, 2020 January 14, 2020 August 13, 2019 ADDRESS/ES: DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 4.6076 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Spearhead Academy, LTD (Chris Wallin) AGENT: Weiss Architecture, Inc. (Richard Weiss) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Mixed Use/Office Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: C14-2020-0147 From: CS-1-NCCD-NP, CS-NCCD-NP, and MF-4-NCCD-NP To: CS-1-MU-NP, CS-MU-NP and MF-4-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 29, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021 – 1 1 of 70B-4 Planning Commission: September 14, 2021 August 10, 2021 – Postponed to September 14, 2021 at the request of the neighborhood, with applicant in agreement, on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson – 1st; P. Howard – 2nd] Vote: 7-0 [J. P. Connolly, G. Cox, C. Hempel, J. Mushtaler, R. Schneider and J. Shieh absent]. June 23, 2020 – Approved for applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [P. Seeger absent]. January 14, 2020 – Approved for applicant’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [J. Thompson- 1st; C. Kenny – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [A. Azhar, C. Hempel and P. Seeger absent. C. Llanes Pulido off the dais]. August 13, 2019 – Approved for staff’s request for an indefinite postponement on the consent agenda. [C. Kenny – 1st; G. Anderson – 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [A. Azhar, P. Howard, R. Schneider and P. Seeger absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land on Tract 1 where the existing zoning is CS-1-NCCD-NP and the proposed zoning is CS-1-MU-NP. Staff recommends Mixed Use/Office remain on the portion of Tract 3 with the existing zoning of MF-4-NCCD-NP and the proposed zoning is MF-4-NP. This will provide a buffer between the single-family residential zoning and land uses on the east side of Melissa Lane and the commercial uses proposed on the western part of the property. Staff supports applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use on Tract 1 Staff recommends …
C14-2020-0147 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0147 200 Academy DISTRICT: 9 ZONING RQUEST: Tract 1: from CS-1-NCCD-NP to CS-1-MU-NP Tract 2: from CS-NCCD-NP to CS-MU-NP Tract 3: from MF-4-NCCD-NP to MF-4-NP ADDRESS: 146 ½, 200, 200 ½, 204 ½ Academy Drive, 1006 and 1020 Melissa Lane SITE AREA: 4.6 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Spearhead Academy LTD (Chris Wallin) AGENT: Weiss Architecture Inc (Richard Weiss) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following: Tract 1: to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, and to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations, and permitted and conditional land uses. Tract 2: to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, and to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations, and permitted and conditional land uses. Tract 3: to multifamily residence moderate-high density-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, to amend the NCCD’s site development regulations. A Restrictive Covenant (RC) that includes all recommendations listed in the Transportation Mitigation Memo, dated May 21, 2021 as provided Exhibit D: TIA Memo. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see pages 3-5. 1 of 68B-5 C14-2020-0147 2 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 14, 2021 Scheduled for Planning Commission August 10, 2021 Approved neighborhood’s request to postpone to September 14, 2021 on the consent agenda. Vote: 7-0. [Commissioner Thompson -1st, Commission Howard - 2nd; Commissioners Llanes Pulido and Shieh were off the dais; Vice Chair Hempel and Commissioners Connolly, Mushtaler and Schneider were absent]. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES Staff has received comments in opposition to this rezoning request. For all written and emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. This property is currently subject to the Fairview Park Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) and therefore has more restrictive site development standards and permitted land uses than what the existing base districts allow. The following table illustrates the current zoning and what base zoning district it is most similar too based on current allowed site development standards and permitted land uses within the NCCD: Current Zoning Most Similar Base Zoning Tract 1: CS-1-NCCD-NP NO (neighborhood office) Tract 2: CS-NCCD-NP NO (neighborhood office) Tract 3: MF-4-NCCD-NP MF-2 (multifamily residence low density) The applicant is requesting to be removed from the Fairview Park NCCD. This NCCD was created in 1986 (Ordinance No. 86-0807-H) and …
