Artist Selection Memo to File Date: From: Copy: May 30, 2024 Artist Selection Panel (Jurors and Advisors): Nayeli Miranda (Arts Professional); Gerardo Genry (Arts Professional); Chale Nafus (Arts Professional); Claudia Zapata (Arts Professional); Connie Arizmendi (Arts Professional); Herlinda Zamora (PARD representative); Marie Ortiz (ESB-MACC representative); Bud Franck (JV Team representative); Heidi Tse (Capital Delivery Services). Art in Public Places Panel: Chair Stephanie Lemmo: Vice Chair J Muzacz: Arts Commission Liaison Monica Maldonado: Panel members Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods. Subject: ESB-MACC Phase II AIPP Project – Selection Recommendation Background: AIPP panel approved a Request for Qualifications for the ESB-MACC Phase II AIPP Project on September 04, 2023. Notice of the public art opportunity was sent directly to eligible artists on November 6, 2023. The submission deadline was December 19, 2023. The Artist Selection Panel reviewed 19 artist applicants. The Jury was supported by staff Laura Odegaard, Cultural Arts Division Acting Manager; Frederico Geib, AIPP Project Manager; Bryana Iglesias, AIPP Project Manager; and Sean Harrison, AIPP Collections Manager. 1. Recommended Artist/Team: -Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel "Telley and Esquivel presented a robust community engagement vision that demonstrated their understanding of the ESB-MACC's mission and its relevance for Mexican Americans, Latinos and the public community at large. I enjoyed Telley and Esquivel’s approach and use of sustainable materials in their proposal and their interest in creating a piece that is universally accessible to all ages and can be interacted with in several ways. I also felt like Telley and Esquivel demonstrated a high level of sensitivity to the site and its long-term impact. " 2. Recommended Alternate: Oscar Alvarado "Oscar’s portfolio of large-scale sculptural work in a diversity of environments demonstrates his ability to effectively utilize the site to create a unique experience for the public. His architectural and cultural understanding is comprehensive and evocative. His extensive experience and excitement to work with the MACC’s public is well suited for this project. Recommended Artist Team: Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel CURRICULUM VITAE KATHERINE TALLEY Kat is a visual artist based in Austin, Texas, with a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, large-scale sculpture, and painting. Her creative journey is deeply rooted in her Mexican American heritage, influencing her work with vibrant elements from Hispanic culture and the southwest landscape of her hometown of El Paso. Kat’s portfolio features captivating large-scale sculptures and dynamic paintings, reflecting her passion for art and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240617-3 June 17, 2024 Parkland Improvement Agreement for Violet Crown Mile Zero Trailhead Date: Subject: Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead project. The agreement includes a maximum amount of Parkland Dedication funding of $900,000 the Parks and Recreation Department will allocate to Hill Country Conservancy for a portion of the cost of constructing the project. Vote Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead project. The agreement includes a maximum amount of Parkland Dedication funding of $900,000 the Parks and Recreation Department will allocate to Hill Country Conservancy for a portion of the cost of constructing the project was approved on Vice Chair Flowers motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 6-2 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were Chair Villalobos, Vice Chair Flowers, Board Members Bazan, Becker, Franklin and Merritt. Those voting nay were Board Members Reed and Taylor. Those abstaining were Board Member Orme. Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt. Against: Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. Abstain: Shelby Orme. Absent: None. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department For:
Arts Commission June 17, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 will provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Over 30 acres of new urban real estate Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS Grant for Art Project Recipient! • How can an artist help support this transformational infrastructure? • Economic Development Department and Transportation Public Works applied in July 2023 • Grant for Arts Project – selected recipient ($75,000) announced by NEA in May 2024 • Our Future 35 Artist-in-Residence Program (modeled after the 2018 COA AIR pilot with Watershed Protection Department) AIR PROGRAM Purpose & Goals Purpose: Goals: The OF35 AIR Program will strive to engage community members who have been impacted by and excluded from past infrastructure decisions, contributing to the desired outcome that future cap and stitch amenities are dynamic, sustainable, and serve communities of all races and identities. Just as importantly, the OF35 AIR Program will celebrate the historical and cultural fabric of past and present communities surrounding I-35 while acknowledging the highway’s history of fracture. The program will collect and amplify these narratives through art, making space for the art sector in the City of Austin and State of Texas government programs and processes. 1. Fostering innovative community engagement through creative expression that results in a meaningful exchange of ideas; 2. Furthering the City’s stated mission to engage with the cultural significance of the neighborhoods surrounding I- 35 early in the project process; and 3. Benefitting the local artistic community by adding depth to the selected artist’s social practice and portfolio. AIR PROGRAM Budget • The selected Artist is allotted a maximum of $70,000 for time spent working on the residency, inclusive of residency-related expenses (supplies, …
RFP Process Schedule to Date 2022-2023: Pre-Development Feasibility • 10+ Public sessions, Community Survey • Pre Development Feasibility • Urban Renewal Board meetings Creation of the URB Stakeholder Working Group RFP Phase I Community Input on Phase I Proposals, -Community Survey -Office Hours RFP Phase II Urban Renewal Board: Public presentation Final Evaluation Aug-Sept 2023: Aug-Nov 2023: Jan-Feb 2024: Feb-April 2024: March 18 2024: April-June 2024: Information Sources for Evaluation Phase I Project Team (25%) Phase II requirements Project Team (15%) Development Program (25%) Development Program (15%) Community Impact (20%) Community Impact (10%) Financial Plan (15%) Financial Plan (30%) Project Execution and Risk (15%) Project Execution and Risk (30%) 6/17/2024 2 Overall Estimated Near Term Schedule June 17-July 18 Aug 1-Nov 1 Nov 1-Mar 1 2025 Mar 1-August 1 2025 2025-26 2026-28 4 weeks 3 months 4 months 3-5 months n o i t a d n e m m o c e R n o i t a i t o g e N A N E n o i t a i t o g e N e s a e L d n u o r G e n o t s e l i M n g i s e D l a n F i Financing Applications Construction Council Consideration Mtg with URB/City/Stakeholders Milestones & Timeline ENA Terms Ground Lease Terms Final Detailed program expectations Detail Transaction Structure Updated Proforma Updated Design Drawings Final Design Drawings Final Transaction Structure Updated Proforma Updated Proforma Finalizing Funding Strategy & Document preparation Applications for Funding
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, June 17, 2024, at Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. CALL TO ORDER Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. with five members present. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Motwani attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tracy Witte, Melvin Wrenn, Fannie Okingballa, Andrew Hairston APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were not brought forward for approval. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding a Development team based on the 2023-4 Request for Proposals process for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18, at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). Anne Gatling Haynes led discussion in preparation for the Executive Session. Following the Executive Session, the board reconvened in regular session. A motion was made by Chair Escobar, seconded by Commissioner Watson to conditionally recommend the proposal framework from the team Pleasant Hill Collaborative (PHC) to Council, and reserve the right to further negotiate specific details with PHC in the future. The recommendation was approved on a 4-1-0 vote, with Vice Chair Pierce voting nay. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Chair recessed the meeting for Executive Session at 6:31pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) The Chair closed Executive Session and reconvened the general session at 8:15pm. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Further action in support of the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:16p.m. without objection. The minutes of the June 17, 2024, special called meeting …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 17, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES JUNE 17, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on June 17, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Liz Barhydt - Austin Rowing Club Sharon Blythe - Cemetery advocate Scott Cobb - Lifeguard hiring Andrea Hill - Lifeguard hiring and chain of command issues Chris Flores - Violet Crown and Barton Springs Pool Joy Casnovsky - Austin Parks Foundation Elisa Rendon Montoya - Holly Shores concerns Bertha Rendon Delgado - Edward Rendon Holly Shores Master Plan Frank Estrada - Possible renaming of Camacho Activity Center Phillip Thomas - Edward Rendon Sr. Park and Holly Shores concerns Ricardo Chavana - Hispanic Baseball League APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 20, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 20, 2024 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flower’s second on a 9-0 vote with two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for enhancements to the PARD Cemeteries Program. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 17, 2024 Jason Walker, Cemeteries Division Manager and Lucas Massie, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on private organizations doing interments. The motion to approve letters of support for enhancements to the PARD Cemeteries Program was approved on Chair Villalobos' motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 9-0 vote with two vacancies. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Mile Zero Trailhead project that includes a maximum amount of funding of $900,000 the Parks and Recreation Department will allocate to Hill Country Conservancy for a portion of the cost to construct the project. D'Anne Williams, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Kathy Miller, CEO, Hill Country Conservancy gave a presentation and answered questions on …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION June 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission room 1101. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 17, June 2024 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission room 1101. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Gray called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Acia Gray, Gina Houston Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Heidi Schmalbach, Monica Maldonado, Nagavalli Medicharla, Faiza Krachen Board Members Absent: Celina Zisman, Michael Vernusky, Felipe Garza ,Amy Mok CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on May 20, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of May 20, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Houston’s motion, Commissioner Medicharla’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Zisman, Vernusky, Garza, and Mok absent DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the May 6, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No update given Update on actions taken at the May 15, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok No update given STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III Staff briefing regarding the National Endowment for the Arts grant for Our Future 35 by Laura Odegaard The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Final Design for the North Lamar Corridor Art in Public Places Project Approve …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 12, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Updates on the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) by Chair Elisabeth Meyer. 3. Discussion and identification of organizations in the disability community which may provide opportunities to partner for advocacy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Working Group. Development Code changes. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. Update membership and clarify scope of data collection as part of the Demographic 5. Approve an alternate representative of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Joint Inclusion Committee. 6. Approve Recommendation 20240614-006 regarding safety concerns following Land ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Christi Vitela at the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792 or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
1. MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 22, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/22/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Franks and Commissioner Vassallo were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 3. Discussion regarding zoning changes that affect group homes. Discussion was held. Betsy Greenberg spoke on the zoning changes. 4. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 5. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for Discussion was held. People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. 2. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 6. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Vice Chair Meyer as Chair was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, Commissioner Hogan’s second, approved on a 9-0 vote. The motion to approve Commissioner Fetonte as Vice Chair failed on a 3-6 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. Those voting nay were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. The motion to approve Commissioner Franks as Vice Chair passed on a 6-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Chang, Franks, Hogan, Meyer, Ramírez and Vassallo. Those voting nay were Commissioners Fetonte, Powell and Salazar. 8. Approve Jonathan Franks to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities at the April 2024 Community Advancement Network (CAN) Meeting. The motion to approve Chair Franks to represent the Committee at the April 2024 CAN Meeting was made on Commissioner Salazar’s motion, …
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number Safety concerns following Land Development Code changes Whereas: On December 7th, 2023 the City Council passed changes to the Title 25: The Land Development code which included a revision to the definition of Group Residential and removal of definitions for Family and Group Homes, and Whereas: The definition of Group Residential was revised from reading “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of more than six persons who are not a family” to “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of 16 or more adults when a third party prepares and provides food”, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Family Home and Group Home, Class I (Limited) which were the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 6 residents and 2 supervisory personnel for individuals suffering from physical and mental impairments, as well as maternity homes, foster homes, and facilities for persons 60 years or older, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class I (General) which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour car for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for including emergency shelters for victims of crime, abuse, neglect, and residential rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and chemical dependence, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class II which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour car for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for juvenile delinquents, halfway houses providing residence instead of institutional sentencing, and hallway houses providing residence to those needing correctional and mental institutionalization. Whereas: Group Residential is permitted in some multifamily (MF) zoning and is prohibited in single family (SF) zoning, the change to the group residential definition and removal of Family and Group Home definitions effectively a) Always allows 15 or fewer adults in SF zones, and b) An unlimited number of juvenile delinquents and individuals in foster homes are c) When a third party isn’t preparing or providing food, an unlimited number of adults are allowed in SF zones, and allowed on a site in SF zones. Whereas: Austin CODE conducts initial and annual inspections of multifamily …
Board and Commission Recommendation Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation 20240614-006 Safety concerns following Land Development Code changes Whereas: On December 7th, 2023 the City Council passed changes to the Title 25: The Land Development code which included a revision to the definition of Group Residential and removal of definitions for Family and Group Homes, and Whereas: The definition of Group Residential was revised from reading “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of more than six persons who are not a family” to “the use of a site for occupancy by a group of 16 or more adults when a third party prepares and provides food”, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Family Home and Group Home, Class I (Limited) which were the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 6 residents and 2 supervisory personnel for individuals with physical and mental impairments, as well as maternity homes, foster homes, and facilities for persons 60 years or older, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class I (General) which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for including emergency shelters for victims of crime, abuse, neglect, and residential rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and chemical dependence, and Whereas: The change to the Land Development code removed the definitions for Group Home, Class II which is the use of a site for the provision of 24 hour care for not more than 15 residents and 3 supervisory personnel for juvenile delinquents, halfway houses providing residence instead of institutional sentencing, and hallway houses providing residence to those needing correctional and mental institutionalization. Whereas: Group Residential is permitted in some multifamily (MF) zoning and is prohibited in single family (SF) zoning, the change to the group residential definition and removal of Family and Group Home definitions effectively a) Always allows 15 or fewer adults in SF zones, and b) An unlimited number of juvenile delinquents and individuals in foster homes are c) When a third party isn’t preparing or providing food, an unlimited number of adults are allowed in SF zones, and allowed on a site in SF zones. Whereas: Austin CODE conducts initial and annual inspections of multifamily properties …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, June 14, 2024 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, June 14, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, June 14, 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 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Adrianne Hogan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Meyer. 1 Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on April 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 04/12/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Salazar’s second on an 8-0 vote. 2. Updates on the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) by Chair Elisabeth Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Chair Meyer provided an update. Friday, June 14, 2024 3. Discussion and identification of organizations in the disability community which may provide opportunities to partner for advocacy. Discussion was held. The following organizations were identified: Disability Advocacy Student Coalition at UT Austin Texas Workforce Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Texas School for the Blind National Federation of the Blind American Council of the Blind of Texas ADAPT Intellectual Disability Community Texas Workforce Commission Texas State Independent Living Council Coalition for the Deaf CapMetro Access UT Austin Trauma/Recovery Center DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Update membership and clarify scope of data collection as part of the Demographic Working Group. The motion to add Vice Chair Franks to the Demographic Working Group was approved on Commissioner Hogan’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second on an 8-0 vote. 5. Approve an alternate representative of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to add Commissioner Chang as alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, on an 8-0 vote. 6. Approve Recommendation 20240614-006 regarding safety concerns following Land Development Code changes. 2 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting Minutes Friday, June 14, 2024 The motion to approve the Recommendation regarding safety concerns following Land Development Code changes was made by Vice Chair Franks, seconded by Commissioner Vassallo. The motion to amend the Recommendation was …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD June 12, 2024, at 3:00 pm City Hall Board & Commission Room 1101 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board 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 Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair Aileen Bazan Mike Cannatti Stefani Mathis John Riedie Bishop Chappell Ed Bailey, Vice Chair Greg Chanon District 4 (vacant) Anna Panossian Christian Tschoepe AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on May 8, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda, regarding the vacancy on the board and upcoming schedule changes for upcoming meetings. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation by Catherine Whited, Co-Chair of the Austin Museum Partnership, regarding Austin Museum Economy and its impact on Tourism. Presentation by Rowena Dasch, Executive Director of the Neill-Cochran House Museum, regarding the Neill-Cochran House Museum and implications for Museum Tourism in Austin. Presentation by Brittany Petrilli, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Museums, regarding the Texas Museum Economy in Texas and implications for Austin, Texas Tourism Economy. Discussion of the Annual Internal Review for the Tourism Commission Board. 6. WORKING GROUPS Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STRs recommendation and efforts with city council. Update from the Parks and Environment Working Group regarding the recommendation on Parks funding to city council. 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 …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – June 12th, 2024 – 6:30PM Permitting and Development Center – Event Center– Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Thomas Rice Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Brian AM Williams Gabriel Nwajiaku Ibiye Anga 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission special called meeting on May 8th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. “New Goodwill T.E.C.H. program initiative for community device distribution” Presentation by Goodwill Central Texas (Linsey McQuistion, Manager of Career Services, Goodwill Central Texas” DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Drafting and review of 2023 CTTC Annual Report 4. Commissioner assignment and approval of digital communications enhancements for City of Austin Commissions working group 5. Drafting and approval of 2025 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission work plan 6. Commission review and approval of proposed Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission bylaw revisions and additions 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 Dan Martinez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department in the Financial Services Department, at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, please contact Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov
3/9/2022 BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is the COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to advise the city council on regarding issues that include: community technology; telecommunications services; new sources of funding for access television projects; new sources of funding for community technology projects; allocation of annual financial support; the evaluation of the performance of access television contractors and other community technology contractors, including development of criteria to be used for evaluations; and information and communications technology facilities and services that are operated by the City for public use, including the City web site, Internet services and open government technology. digital equity issues broadband development topic areas (10) digital literacy topic areas (11) internet affordability and accessibility The Commission shall conduct public hearings regarding issues that include: the performance of access television contractors, and other community technology contractors; and the identification of community cable, telecommunications, internet and other technology needs. The Commission shall promote access to telecommunications services and community technologies by methods including: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (1) (2) (1) (2) public awareness, use, and viewership of access television programming and other community media; identifying community technology needs and problems in the City and defining innovative programming approaches to those needs and problems; and public awareness of telecommunications policy and community technology issues. Appoint commission members to serve as voting review panel members as needed. (4) Advise staff on the final allocation of GTOPs awards The Commission shall serve as a coordinating forum for issues relating to the provision of every different type of telecommunications services and community technologies, by receiving reports and recommendations from other City boards and commissions and from City departments, and forwarding these to the city council. The commission does not possess any sovereign authority regarding any cable television or cable related telecommunications issue, and the commission serves in an advisory capacity only. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. action of the board. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the (E) A …
