Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February7th, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Chair Melendez called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Melendez, Chair Becky Bullard Katrina Scheihing Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Angela Harris Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public Communication was shared for agenda items five and seven. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on January 10th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the February 7th, 2024, meeting on Commissioner’s Bullard motion, Commissioner Scheihing seconded on an (9-0) vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) January 24th,2024 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan Discussion was held. 4. Discussion and possible action to update the Commission for Women’s Charter Discussion and vote were held to update the Commission for Women’s Charter. The motion was led by Commissioner Salas and seconded by Commissioner Bullard (8-0). Commissioner Serrata was absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. 5. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution of the City of Austin Commission for Women in support of the Human Rights Commission Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and Calls for a Ceasefire (Recommendation Number: 20240116-001) Discussion and vote were held to approve the Recommendation Number: 20240116-001. The motion was led by Commissioner Melendez and seconded by Commissioner Bullard (7-2). Those voting aye were: Commissioners Melendez, Bullard, Scheihing , Tau , Harris , Salas and Serrata. Those voting nay were Commissioner Austen and Rattan. Commissioners Bissereth and Glasser were absent from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission February Meeting Minutes February 07, 2024 The Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) convened at AE Headquarters and through Video Conference on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/297047 CALL TO ORDER Chair Gerry Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Melissa Caudle, Craig Nazor, Madeline Jasper, Ian Steyaert & Melissa Rothrock. Board Members not in Attendance: Amanda Masino, Caitlin Griffith, Cathy Gattuso, & Katrina Scheihing Staff in attendance: Richard McHale, Gena McKinley, Ron Romero, Amy Slagle, Donald Hardee, Jason McCombs, Victoria Rieger, Marcus Gonzalez, Samuel Gilbert, Andy Dawson, Yahel Baranovicht and Gustavo Valle. 1. Approval of the November 8th, 2023, Meeting Minutes (00:32) Chair Acuna entertained a motion for approval from Commissioner Nazor, seconded by Commissioner Caudle. Unanimous approval with a 6-0 vote. 2. Presentation and Discussion of Litter Abatement Programs – Sam Gilbert (03:06) Acting Division Manager Sam Gilbert with Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) presented ongoing Litter Abatement Programs. These include the Violet Bag Program, Violet Keepsafe Storage Program, Homeless H.E.A.L. (Housing-focused Encampment Assistant Link) Sites, Clean Creeks Program, Litter Control Program, Keep Austin Beautiful Program & Encampment Cleanups. Such initiatives are carried out in collaboration with other city departments like Transportation & Public Works and Parks and Recreations Department. I. II. Commissioners, staff, and stakeholders reviewed and discussed current Litter Abatement Programs. Commissioner Nazor inquired whether the city would implement single use plastic ordinance since they are found in great numbers at creeks. There are no current plans to implement such ordinances. Commissioner Acuna asked whether it was possible to increase the number of employees working in the Litter Abatement programs, specifically Homeless Encampment Cleanups. Director Richard McHale commented that Austin Resource Recovery is having ongoing budget discussion and would visit the matter. Commissioner Caudle asked about the status of the Zero Waste Rebate program. Division Manager Jason McCombs of Strategic Initiatives said that he would need to locate the data since he did not have concrete numbers at the time. Further, McCombs explained that while the numbers of businesses participating in the program have been steadily increasing since the pandemic, Strategic Initiatives continues to advertise the program as much as possible. 3. Presentation and Discussion of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Door-to-Door Pilot – Andy Dawson (27:09) Assistant Division Manager Andy Dawson with …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, February 6, 2023 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive - Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in -person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0126 (Spicewood Springs Residential) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 4920 Spicewood Springs Road ZONING FROM: LO-CO TO: MF-3-CO SITE AREA: 4.283 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Whats Up Texas LP AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends MF-3-CO, Multifamily Residence-Medium Density-Conditional Overlay Combining district, zoning. The conditional overlay will limit development 32% impervious cover and will prohibit the following uses on the property: Communication services, College or university facilities, Private secondary educational facilities, Public secondary educational facilities, Urban farm Community events and Public primary educational facilities. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 6, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 3202 C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 C14-2023-0126 2 ISSUES: The staff received a petition request from a representative of the Spicewood Green Homeowners Association on December 19, 2023. The petition is not valid at 0.00% (please see Petition Submittal - Exhibit E). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 4+ acre undeveloped tract of land that fronts onto Spicewood Springs Road. There is an undeveloped tract to the north that is zoned MF-3. The lots to the south are zoned LO-CO and LO and are developed with office buildings. The land to the east has extreme slopes, is undeveloped and zoned SF-2. To the west, across Spicewood Springs Road, there is I-SF-3, SF-6-CO, LO and LO-CO zoning that contains undeveloped lots, condominium residences, a telecommunications tower and office uses. In this application, the owner is requesting to rezone this tract of land from LO-CO zoning to MF-3-CO zoning to allow for residential uses on the property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter - Exhibit C). Specifically, they are planning to construct a three-story tall, 45,000 sq ft. structure that will provide 24 to 30 multifamily units and an associated one- story tall parking garage on the site. The applicant is proposing to carry over some of the conditions from the existing zoning ordinance on the property (Ordinance No. 20150402- 033): 1) Development of the Property shall not exceed an impervious coverage of thirty-two (32) percent. 2) The following uses are not permitted uses of the Property: Communication services College or university facilities Congregate living Private secondary educational facilities Public secondary educational facilities Urban farm Community events Public primary educational facilities The staff recommends MF-3-CO zoning because the site under consideration meets the intent and purpose …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0100 (Optimist Club Recreation) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13504 ½ Briarwick Drive, 9100 Meadowheath Drive, 13332 Villa Park Drive, 13300-134011 Morris Road ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GR-CO* *The applicant is proposing a conditional overlay (CO) to prohibit the following uses on the property: Bed & Breakfast Residential, Group 1 Bed & Breakfast Residential, Group 2 Short Term Rental Administrative & Business Offices Art Gallery Alternative Financial Services Art Workshop Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing of any type Bail Bond Services Business or Trade School Business Support Services Commercial Off-Street Parking Communication Services Consumer Convenience Services Consumer Repair Services Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Financial Services Food Preparation Food Sales Funeral Services General Retail Sales – Convenience General Retail Sales – General Hotel-Motel Indoor Entertainment Medical Offices –Exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area Medical Offices – Not exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area Off-Site Accessory Parking Outdoor Entertainment Pawn Shop Services Pedicab Storage & Dispatch Personal Improvement Services Personal Services Pet Services 1 of 2503 C14-2023-0100 - Optimist Club Recreation, District 6 C14-2023-0100 2 Plant Nursery Printing & Publishing Professional Office Research Services Restaurant – General Restaurant – Limited Services Station Software Development Special Use Historic Theater Custom Manufacturing College & University Facilities Community Recreation – Public Congregate Living Counseling Services Cultural Services Family Home Guidance Services Hospital Services – General Hospital Services – Limited Private Primary Educational Services Public Primary Education Services Private Secondary Educational Services Public Secondary Educational Services Residential Treatment Safety Services SITE AREA: 88.298 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Optimist Club of Town & Country Round Rock AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Bed & Breakfast Residential (Group 1 and Group 2), Short Term Rental, Administrative & Business Offices, Art Gallery, Alternative Financial Services, Art Workshop, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Business or Trade School, Business Support Services, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communication Services, Consumer Convenience Services, Consumer Repair Services, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Financial Services, Food Preparation, Food Sales, Funeral Services, General Retail Sales (Convenience and General), Hotel-Motel, Indoor Entertainment, Medical Offices (Exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area), Medical Offices (Not exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COMPATIBILITY VARIANCE CASE NUMBER: SP-2023-0053C ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: February 6, 2024 PROJECT NAME: Howard Plaza Warehouse 3 Addition ADDRESS: 3127 East Howard Lane APPLICANT: (512) 989-1362 AGENT: (512) 343-0766 Attn: Peter Pham c/o Platron Manufacturing 13930 Immanuel Rd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Attn: Way Atmadja, PE WAY Consulting Engineers, Inc. 11615 Angus Road, Suite 119 Austin, TX 78759 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 974-3338 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: None PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Under a prior approval, the applicant is currently developing a vacant lot, zoned W/LO (Warehouse/Limited Office) with two warehouse buildings and one building for alternating Daycare Services (Commercial) during daily business hours and Community Recreation (Private) in the evenings and weekends. A Conditional Use Permit for the Community Recreation building and a Compatibility Waiver were both approved for the ongoing development. The applicant is now requesting approval of a new Site Plan which would add a third warehouse building and would reconfigure the proposed parking. No change to the prior Use Permit is needed, however, the reconfigured parking amends the proposed encroachments of parking and drive aisles sufficiently to require a new Compatibility Waiver for the modified design. DESCRIPTION OF COMPATIBILITY VARIANCE: 1) From 25 feet to 5.1 feet for the easterly setback. [LDC § 25-2-1063] SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Compatibility Waiver. The applicant proposes to place shared driveway improvements, paved parking and tree wells within the 25 foot compatibility setback along their entire 700 foot shared property line. The paved areas are approximately 5.1 feet (varying but not less than 5 feet) from the property line. All improvements are flush to the ground. In total, approximately 14,000 square feet of paved improvements are located within the compatibility setback. The landscape plan shows the border between the parking area and the adjacent single family residence as shaded and partially screened by a row of live oaks and red oaks to be planted 1 of 604 SP-2023-0053C - Howard Plaza Warehouse 3 Addition in the five foot wide landscaped area east of the paved parking lot. The parcel to the east which creates the compatibility setback is zoned W/LO (Warehouse and Limited Office) and is developed with a single family residence. As the residence is an allowed use in zones more restrictive than SF-5, the compatibility requirements of LDC Article 10 apply. The parcels are …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2023, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday December 4, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Vacant - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Vacant- (Mayoral Appointee) 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on December 5, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs. Presenter: Jeff Stensland, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update on the Austin Light Rail project Presenter: Austin Transit Partnership Staff 4. Discussion on public engagement and strategic planning for Austin MetroBike Presenter: Capital Metro staff 5. Discussion on Transportation and Public Works grants outlooks for 2024 Presenter: Andrei Lubomudrov, Transportation and Public Works Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. 7. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Downtown Commission regarding actions from the January 17, 2024 Meeting: Commissioner Spencer Schumacher 9. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions from the December 13, 2023 and January 24, 2024 Meetings: Commissioner Diana Wheeler 10. Update from the Pedestrian Advisory …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday December 4, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Vacant - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Vacant- (Mayoral Appointee) 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on December 5, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs. Presenter: Jeff Stensland, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update on the Austin Light Rail project Presenter: Austin Transit Partnership Staff 4. Discussion on public engagement and strategic planning for Austin MetroBike Presenter: Capital Metro staff 5. Discussion on Transportation and Public Works grants outlooks for 2024 Presenter: Andrei Lubomudrov, Transportation and Public Works Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. 7. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Downtown Commission regarding actions from the January 17, 2024 Meeting: Commissioner Spencer Schumacher 9. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions from the December 13, 2023 and January 24, 2024 Meetings: Commissioner Diana Wheeler 10. Update from the Pedestrian Advisory …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, February 6, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Joe Anderson Jr. Glenn Crawford, non-voting Zachery Garay Jonathan Garcia Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/5/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 3, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Membership Report and Attendance DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Interview of HIV Planning Council Applicant(s) 6. Review of Bylaws and MOU 7. Discussion and approval of National Week of Prayer Budget 8. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 9. Discussion and review of workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online 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 JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Zachery Garay, GMCS Committee Chair Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/5/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 12, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of meeting times and locations for 2024 7. Discussion of agenda setting and meeting structure COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 9. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Kendra Garrett (District 9) Betsy Greenberg - Vice-Chair (District 6) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) District 4 - Vacant District 7 - Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission 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 commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 30, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Whats Up Texas LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 4920 Spicewood Springs Road, Bull Creek Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LO-CO to MF-3-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Zoning: Location: C14-2023-0100 - Optimist Club Recreation, District 6 13504 ½ Briarwick Drive, 9100 Meadowheath Drive, 13332 Villa Park Drive, 13300-134011 Morris Road, Lake Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Optimist Club of Town & Country Round Rock Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) I-RR to GR-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to February 20, 2024 Postponement Request: 4. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Peter Pham c/0 Platron Manuf. Agent: Request: SP-2023-0053C - Howard Plaza Warehouse 3 Addition 3127 E HOWARD LANE, Harris Branch Way Atmadja, PE, Way Consulting Engineers Compatibility Waiver for Parking Lot Improvements 5 feet from property line. Recommended Randall Rouda , (512) 974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Staff Rec.: Staff: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will not be discussed at …
Regular Called Meeting of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION February 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, 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. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up before the start of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special APPROVAL OF MINUTES Call Meeting on November 28th, 2023. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 2. Strategic Planning Working Group – status report on recent meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding the FY25 Budget process including the possible creation of a working group to focus on the budget objectives and priorities for the Commission. 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Florinda Bryant at the Economic Development Department at 512.974.2715; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715.
MEMORANDUM TO: Boards and Commissions FROM: Kerri Lang, FSD - Budget Officer DATE: January 29, 2024 SUBJECT: FY 2024-25 Budget Process and Calendar ______ The City remains committed to an inclusive annual budget process. Resident and stakeholder feedback, including the various boards and commissions recommendations, guide City leadership during budget deliberations. The FY 2023-24 budget contained investments that aligned to boards and commissions recommendations, budget priority survey results and community conversations. These enhancements included funding to improve maintenance and security at parks, expand the Enhanced Library Card program, continue emergency shelter operations, bolster the capacity of the Downtown Austin Community Court, and renovate Zilker Park restrooms to be more inclusive with an adult-sized changing table. The Financial Services Department’s Budget and Performance Division will continue to coordinate with City departments to review recommendations passed by boards and commissions. To ensure the recommendations are voted and approved by the full commission, please post the approved recommendation to the respective board and commission website, under meeting documents. The deadline for submitting recommendations is March 31, 2024, allowing staff the necessary time to review the recommendations. For your information, the proposed calendar for the FY 2024-25 budget is shown below: • March 31 • May 3 • July 12 • July 24 • August 1 • August 14 Board and Commission recommendations due to the Budget and Performance Division Department budgets due to the Budget and Performance Division Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget to City Council Community Input Sessions at 10am Community Input Session at 3pm Budget Adoption Additional information can be found at www.austintexas.gov/budget. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at BudgetQA@austintexas.gov. cc: Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department
African American Resource Advisory Commission SPECIAL CALLED - MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 The AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2023, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 79752. Chair Eliana Fowler called the BOARD NAME Meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Dewi Smith (District 1) Antonio Ross (District 8) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yannis Banks – Austin Transit Partnership Zenobia Joseph – TVC Grant, transit concerns, homeless needs APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of 09/04/2023 were approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, and Commissioner Eugene seconded on a 9/0 vote. Carver FY23 activities report by Laura Esparza, Division Manager PARD, and Carre Adams Museum Director & Curator. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Martha Langford, Senior Participant at Gus Garcia Senior Program. 1. 2. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – AGENDA ITEM #7 Shanice Brim Chirine Martin Shaira Rahman Zaina Haider Karen Dominguez Zenobia Joseph DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Colony Park PUD. No vote. 5. The motion to approve the recommendation for regular meeting dates for FY24 was approved on Commissioner G. Smith’s motion, with Commissioner D. Smith second on a 9/0 vote. The motion to approve the nomination of Alexander Porter for mural installation at the AACHF was approved on Commissioner Eugene’s motion, and Commissioner D. Smith seconded on a 9/0 vote. Discuss possible action on Gaza's cease-fire in alignment with HRC’s resolution. No vote. Discuss and provide details for strategic planning sessions. 6. 7. 8. Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. without objection. 2
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Mobility Services Organizational Structure Jim Dale, Deputy Director Transportation and Public Works 1 February 6, 2024 Mobility Services Organizational Structure DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Mission: We are a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains mobility infrastructure for our community. Vision: Austin is the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. Recent bond programs, from 2016, 2018 and 2020, are funding a wide range of projects across the city. 2 Mobility Services Organizational Structure Anthony Segura Anthony Segura Assistant Director Assistant Director Business Support Services Business Support Services Karla Taylor Karla Taylor Chief of Staff Chief of Staff Upal Barua, P.E. Upal Barua, P.E. Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Transportation Services Transportation Services Transportation Public Works Organizational Structure Richard Mendoza, P.E. Richard Mendoza, P.E. Director Director Jim Dale, P.E. Jim Dale, P.E. Acting Deputy Director Acting Deputy Director Reiner Hershaw Reiner Hershaw Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Street & Bridge Street & Bridge Operations Operations Anna Martin, P.E. Anna Martin, P.E. Assistant Director Assistant Director Engineering & Engineering & Project Delivery Project Delivery Lewis Leff Lewis Leff Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Strategic Mobility Strategic Mobility Services Services Pirouz Moin, P.E. Pirouz Moin, P.E. Assistant Director Assistant Director Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Services Services Finance Finance Public Information Public Information Street & Bridge Street & Bridge Operations Operations Transportation Transportation Engineering Engineering Vision Zero Vision Zero Office of the City Office of the City Engineer Engineer Strategic Mobility Strategic Mobility Projects Projects Transportation Transportation Development Development Human Resources Human Resources Administration Administration District Maintenance District Maintenance Project Delivery Project Delivery Sign & Markings Sign & Markings Sidewalks and Urban Sidewalks and Urban Trails Trails Strategic Projects Strategic Projects Transportation Transportation Development Development Services Services Data & Technology Data & Technology Services Services Legislative Affairs Legislative Affairs Utilities & Structures Utilities & Structures Active Active Transportation & Transportation & Street Design Street Design Arterial Arterial Management Management Community Services Community Services Strategic Strategic Communications & Communications & Outreach Outreach Land Development Land Development Engineering Engineering Performance Performance Management Management Pavement Pavement Operations Operations Office of Special Office of Special Events Events Emergency Emergency Management Management Smart Mobility/TDM Smart Mobility/TDM Systems Systems Development Development Parking Enterprise Parking Enterprise Urban Forestry Urban Forestry Right of Way Right of Way Management Management Logistics Logistics 3 PWD/ATD DEPARTMENTS MERGER With the recent merger of the Public Works Street and Bridge Operations Divisions with the …
Austin Light Rail Update Urban Transportation Commission 1 FEBRUARY 6, 2024 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & INTEGRATED APPROACH WORK EFFORTS SCOPING 22 Upcoming Public Outreach Federal Process: NEPA MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME University of Texas, Eastwoods Room, 2nd floor (ground level), Texas Union 2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712 Thursday, February 1, 2024 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Montopolis Recreation and Community Center 1200 Montopolis Dr., Austin, TX 78741 Saturday, February 10, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. League of Women Voters, Cafetorium 3908 Avenue B, Suite 105, Austin, TX 78751 Virtual Open House Twin Oaks Library, Rooms 1 & 2 1800 S. 5th St., Austin, TX 78704 St. David's Episcopal, Sumners Hall 301 E. 8th St., Austin, TX 78701 Monday, February 12, 2024 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. 3 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL PHASE 1- BASE DESIGN 9.8-mile Light Rail Transit (LRT) branched line, including 15 stations located north, south, and east of downtown Austin Light rail embedded in center of street PRIORITY EXTENSIONS Not included in the NEPA analysis Could be accelerated if additional funding becomes available 4 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL ADVANCING DESIGN Evaluating design options identified through previous public engagement, technical and design opportunities STATION LOCATIONS Evaluating and optimizing proposed station locations MULTIMODAL INTEGRATION Study area to extend light rail bridge south of Lady Bird Lake Study area to locate bike and pedestrian facilities next to light rail, east of I-35 (center-running) along Riverside Drive Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations 5 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL NORTH SECTION Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations 6 6 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL DOWNTOWN SECTION DESIGN OPTION Option to add station near Wooldridge Square 7 7 DESIGN OPTION Option to locate station in private joint development off-street AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL SOUTH SECTION DESIGN OPTION (STUDY AREA) Study area to extend light rail bridge south of Lady Bird Lake Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations DESIGN OPTION Consider options with and without Travis Heights station 8 8 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL SOUTH SECTION DESIGN OPTION (STUDY AREA) FOR SOUTH OF LADY BIRD LAKE 1 OPTION Evaluating light rail running at street level 2 OPTION Evaluating light rail running on extended bridge 99 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL …
MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan II February 2024 Agenda • Introductions • Current MetroBike System • Service Area • CapMetro & City of Austin Partnership • Strategic Expansion Plan II • Our Goals • Our Tools • Our Ask • Q&A 2 The Current MetroBike System • Stations: • Small service area • Placed in areas of high foot traffic • Quality bike facilities were the main consideration in placement • Bikes: • Mix of electric and classic • Many nearing end-of-life • Most are classic • Overall: • System mainly sees trips from UT and Downtown • Average length of trips: ~2mi 3 CapMetro and City of Austin Partnership CapMetro • Marketing • Operations & Maintenance Right of Way Coordination City of Austin • Permitting • Capital 4 The Strategic Expansion Plan II What Are We Looking For? Connections to Transit Options Equity in Expansion Sustainable Options for the Community • Supports existing • Expanding service • Promotes public services • CapMetro Rapid • Makes the “bikeshed” more accessible in historically disinvested communities • More options for most reliable riders health • Solving for the first & last mile • Opportunities grow exponentially 6 How Are We Accomplishing It? Community Connectors MetroBike Survey City of Austin Partnership • A survey, incentivized • Key partner for by a $75 gift card raffle, is gathering information about how people use MetroBike • Closes March 22 permitting and active transportation coordination. • Provides essential capital and right-of- way capacity. • Involved members of the community that help CapMetro connect to their specific networks. • Five Community Connectors from across the expansion area, with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 7 The Survey Design • Operational Questions • Demographic Questions Publicity • Event Outreach • Social Media • At-Station Signage Evaluating the Data • Benchmarks • Insights 8 2024 Community Engagement Timeline Month February March April May June Community Engagement Pop-ups, Tabling, and other Events SXSW Activation, Survey Closes Interim Public Engagement Report Community Bike Ride Final Engagement Report 9 What Do We Want You To Do? 1 2 3 Take the Survey and Sign Up for More Info! Signal Boost! Facebook | X (Twitter) Use MetroBike! 10 Thank you!
Federal Grants Outlook: 2024 Maximizing local funds by leveraging available resources 1 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Overview Significant grant opportunities available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Local bond funding available to leverage as match for federal funding sources Challenge: how to match up projects with funding opportunities (both in terms of criteria and timelines)? Minimum funding threshold must be relatively high to account for added costs 2 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook 2024 Grant Outlook for TPW Winter/Spring Summer/Fall • Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant • MEGA/INFRA Grant • Bridge Investment Program (BIP) • Reconnecting Communities Grant follow-up • Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) • Awaiting announcement on Neighborhood Access and Equity grant application (Reconnecting Communities) • Potential Transportation Alternatives pass-through funds 3 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook RAISE GRANT Bergstrom Spur Trails to Transit Project • $25 million for six-mile Bergstrom Spur trail and associated transit improvements • $6.1 million match available through 2020 Mobility Bond Funds • Previously applied for similar project in 2022 • Partnership application with CapMetro for transit enhancements component • Council action set for February 14, 2024 • Application due February 28, 2024 4 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Bridge Investment Program Grant Barton Springs Road Bridge Reconstruction • Around $32 million for reconstruction of Barton Springs Road Bridge • $8 million match available through local mobility bond funds • Working closely with Capital Delivery Services on submission • Council action scheduled March 7, 2024 • Application due March 19, 2024 5 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Proposed Climate Pollution Reduction Grant • Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan • The Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan (CPP- TDMP) will address Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) caused by the multi-year construction disruptions of I-35 Capital Express, Project Connect Light Rail Transit, and other major mobility projects in Austin • Funding requested to implement mobility hubs and other supportive infrastructure for people to access transit, private shuttles, bike share, micro mobility, and carpool/vanpool meetup points. • Total $16.5 million requested through Office of Sustainability (coordinating Department) • Complete applications must be submitted no later than April 1, 2024 6 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook I-35 Cap and Stitch Grant Opportunities Options for funding cap and stitch improvements over I-35 • Mega and INFRA …
