BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, October 10, 2022 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jessica Cohen – Chair, Brooke Bailey, Michael Von Ohlen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Member/Commissioners absent: Thomas Ates, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on September 12, 2022. On-Line Link: Draft minutes September 12, 2022 Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to approve the minutes for September 12, 2022, Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 8-0-1 votes (Board member Marcel Gutierrez-Garza abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Discussion of staff and applicant requests for postponement and withdrawal of public hearing cases posted on the agenda. Requesting postponement for Items 9 and 11 to November 14, 2022. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to approve the postponement requests for Items 9 and 11 to November 14, 2022, Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 9-0 vote, ITEMS 9 AND 11 POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 14, 2022 Previous postponement Sign cases: 3. C16-2022-0004 Apple Tree Holdings LLC, Tony Nguyen 4507 N IH 35 SVRD NB On-Line Link: Item 3 PART1; PART2; PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): a) (B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area of 107 square feet (maximum allowed) to 200 square feet (requested) and b) (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 feet (requested) in order to provide signage for a multi-tenant professional office in a “LO-NP”, Limited Office-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is …
AAC Meeting Minutes 2022-10-10 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2022 The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022, 6 p.m., in the Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at Austin City Hall. Commission Chair, Craig Nazor, called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m., conducted a roll call of members and confirmed a quorum of seven commissioners. Five Commissioners attended the meeting in person: Nazor, Norton, Dulzaides, Dr. Nilson and Dr Amanda Bruce. Two Commissioners attended via teleconferencing, Commissioners Nemer and Jarl. Six members were absent, including Commissioners Smagula, Clinton, Herrera, Mitchell, Neuhaus, and Hassen. Commission Members Absent: Commissioners Smagula, Clinton, Herrera, Mitchell, Neuhaus, and Hassen. Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL In-person: Amber Rowland Neil Hay APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Corrections to the draft minutes were noted. Commissioner Nemer moved to approve the minutes with corrections; Commissioner Jarl seconded the motion which passed unanimously with all participating Commissioners voting in favor, 7 to 0: Six members were absent, including Commissioners Smagula, Clinton, Herrera, Mitchell, Neuhaus, and Hassen. BRIEFINGS 2. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports 3. AAC Staffing and Services 4. Update on ASO Audit, Keith Salas, Assistant City Auditor DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Parliamentarian regarding Roberts Rules of Order 6. Presentation by Austin Pets Alive! regarding APA! Monthly Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning the Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2022-10-10 Commissioner Dr. Nilson moved to approve the six recommendations presented by Dr. Merlin Tuttle, Bat Conservancy, to City Council. Commissioner Dulzaides seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0, with the seven commissioners in attendance voting in favor, including Nazor, Norton, Dulzaides, Dr. Nilson, Dr Bruce, Nemer and Jarl. Six members were absent, including Commissioners Smagula, Clinton, Herrera, Mitchell, Neuhaus, and Hassen. 8. Discussion and Possible Action on Adopting Bird-Safe Building Ordinances Dr. Chris Sheppard, Director of the Glass Collisions Program at the American Bird Conservancy, presented on the importance of protecting birds and how to reduce bird collisions. Commissioner Norton moved to recommend the City Council adopt the American Bird Conservancy’s Model-Friendly Building Guidelines. Dr. Nilson seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0, with the seven commissioners in attendance voting in favor, including Nazor, Norton, Dulzaides, Dr. Nilson, Dr Bruce, Nemer and Jarl. Six members were absent, including Commissioners Smagula, Clinton, Herrera, Mitchell, Neuhaus, …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for October 5, 2022 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Amber Allen at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. 308-314/316 Congress Avenue Project Historic zoning applications No items. Historic landmark and historic district applications 6301 Bluff Springs Road – Sebron Sneed House – New construction (Postponed September 7, 2022) 800 Edgecliff Terrace – Helena and Robert Ziller House – New therapy pool house (Postponed September 7, 2022) 900 Blanco Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District – Addition/remodel (Postponed September 7, 2022) 115 E. 5th Street – Heierman Building – Addition/remodel (Postponed September 7, 2022) 606 E. 3rd Street/1005 Lydia Street – Robertson-Stuart Mair Local Historic District – relocation of home into historic district 404 Atlanta Street – Charles Johnson House/American Legion Building – Partial demolition/addition 3952 Berkman Drive – Mueller Control Tower – Addition/landscape project 609 Baylor Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District – New construction ADU and pool 4001 Avenue C – Mary Lowry House – Demolish a garage and construct new ADU 3909 Avenue G – Flanagan-Heierman House – Window replacement 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. National Register district permit applications 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and build new construction (postponed September 7, 2022) 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and build new construction (postponed September 7, 2022) 1618 Palma Plaza – Old West Austin National Register District – Revised new construction of previously approved project (noncontributing) 1205 Bickler Road – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – New construction ADU 2122 Clifton Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Addition/remodel 2706 Wooldridge Drive – Old West Austin National Register District – Demolition of a contributing property 1515 Mohle Drive – …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 5th, 2022 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. Permitting & Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 RM #1215 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (October 4th by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm-noon on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 and/or email jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Seniors/Commission on Aging Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities JIC Representative: Alternative: Gregory Smith Serita Fontanesi Vincent Cobalis Hanna Huang Rebecca Austen Karen Crawford (Vice-Chair of JIC) Amy Temperley Diana Melendez Krystal Gomez Richard Bondi Raul Alvarez Amanda Afifi Johanna Hosking Pulido Sharon Vigil Idonna Griffith Charles Curry (Chair of JIC) Robin Orlowski Kimberly Brienzi Ryn Gonzalez Joey Gidseg OCTOBER 5th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Charles Curry at: ROLL CALL: ● Karen Crawford – Commission in Immigrant Affairs ● Gregory Smith – African American Resource Advisor Commission ● Vincent Cobalis – Asian American Quality of Life Commission ● Amy Temperley – Commission on Seniors ● Charles Curry & Ryn Gonzalez – LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission ● Robin Orlowski – Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities ● Amanda Afifi – Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission ● Raul Alvarez – Early Childhood Council ● Idonna Griffith – Human Rights Commission ● Rebecca Austen – Commission on Women …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission October 5, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 21, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 Review and approve the 2023 Environmental Commission meeting calendar (10 minutes) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Name: Park 290 Logistic, SP-2021-0095C Applicant: BSREP III Decker Lane Location: 11653 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724 Council District: District 1 Staff: Enrique A. Maiz-Torres, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Gilleland Creek/Decker Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 28 feet. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet up to 22 feet. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Briefing on a proposed ordinance in response to Resolution 20211029-003 which directs staff to review City Code, criteria manuals, and permitting procedures to identify impediments to the design, construction, implementation, and operation of Project Connect—Donna …
Park 290 Logistics Center 11653 Decker Lane Austin, TX SP-2021-0095C Enrique A Maiz-Torres Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department Property Data 2 • Gilleland Creek and Decker Creek Watershed • Suburban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features on property • Existing condition undisturbed • Zoning: CH-CO Park 290 Logistic SP-2021-0095C 3 Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Existing condition 4 Existing Conditions 5 The vegetation of the site was classified as rangeland, consisting of a grazed herbaceous layer with scrubs and small groupings of trees dominated by Ashe juniper, Texas ash, Monterrey oak, cedar elm, honey mesquite. Synopsis 6 • • • • The project is located at the intersection of US 290 and Decker Lane. The site has a Gross Site Area of 66.30 acres. The applicant plans to develop four LEED certified industrial buildings with approx. 780,000 total square foot with fire lanes and parking areas, three water quality/detention ponds, utility extensions, offsite trail extension, and landscaping. In order to facilitate this type of development the truck courts / loading dock areas must have grades of less than 4% for maneuverability and must be fairly level so that when the trucks are parked at the loading docks the trailer elevations sit level with the finish floor elevations of the buildings and can be loaded and unloaded with ease. Topography of the project limits of construction ranges from 602 to 653 feet. The vegetation of the site was classified as rangeland, consisting of a grazed herbaceous layer with scrubs and small groupings of trees. Variance Request 7 • To allow cut in excess of 4 feet and up to 22 feet. (LDC • To allow fill in excess of 4 feet and up to 28. (LDC 25-8- 25-8-341) 342) Proposed Site Plan and Grading 8 *The use of all the buildings requires a uniform finished floor elevation similarly found in other industrial and commercial buildings. (Dalfen Industrial – SP- 2020-0407D). Cut 9 Fill 10 Retaining Wall Structures 11 • To structurally contain fill and minimize the amount of grading. • Resist lateral pressure of the soil. • Prevent movement of soil downward. • Increased stability. *Retaining walls in RED Variance recommendation 12 Staff recommends the variance, having determined that the required findings …
PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES PART 1. Project Connect is the City’s high-capacity transit system expansion, which will ultimately consist of multiple light rail lines, a downtown subway, an expanded bus system, and associated transportation terminals. To facilitate the construction of this critical transportation infrastructure, certain modifications and waivers to City Code are necessary to ensure that construction of a high-capacity transit system is completed in a timely manner. PART 2. This ordinance and the attached Exhibits A and B consist of the “Transit System Regulations”. Development of the Transit System shall conform to the limitations and conditions set forth in this ordinance. If this ordinance and the attached exhibits conflict, this ordinance controls. Except as otherwise provided by this ordinance, all other rules, regulations, and ordinances of the City apply. PART 3. The attached exhibits are incorporated into this ordinance in their entirety as though set forth fully in the text of this ordinance. The exhibits are as follows: A. B. Transit System Exhibit Transit System Noise and Mitigation Plan Requirements PART 4. Definitions. A) Transit System Project means a transportation project with any related appurtenances, including but not limited to a rail and public transit line, rail station, or a transportation terminal, funded by a public entity that is located on publicly owned land, either in fee or public easement and generally depicted on attached Exhibit A. B) Unless otherwise specifically defined, all terms in this ordinance shall have the meaning established in Title 25 of Code of the City of Austin, Texas (the “Land Development Code”). PART 5. Any construction activities associated with a Transit System Project must comply with a noise and mitigation plan approved by the City that meets the requirements listed in Exhibit B. To the extent there is a conflict with Chapter 9-2 (Noise and Amplified Sound), the Transit System Noise and Mitigation Plan will control. PART 6. Transit System Uses A) The use of a site for a traction powered substation is a Local Utility Service use as described in 25-2-6(28). PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES B) The use of a site for the provision of maintenance, repair, vehicular or equipment servicing, material storage, or similar activities for light rail lines is a Maintenance and Facilities use as described in 25-2-6 (29). PART 7. Code Modifications. The following code modifications …
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EXHIBIT B – Rail Construction Noise and Mitigation Plan Requirements The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) will submit the required components listed below to be reviewed and approved by City Staff. City Staff will review the plan to ensure that all required components are present in the plan and are satisfactory to City Staff before approval. ATP commits to adhere and ensure that contracted parties responsible for light rail construction activities adhere to the policies and procedures housed within the submitted plans. The following components are required: 1. Construction Noise Mitigation and Monitoring Plan Construction noise impacts will be documented in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), completed in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan, affirmed in the FEIS and Record of Decision, will be included in contract documents, monitored for implementation during final design and construction. Measures to minimize impacts will include, but are not limited to: • • • Sound monitoring during construction Limiting idling and back up alarms of equipment Limiting certain activities during certain times 2. Noise Control Plan Requirements for Contractors during Construction ATP will require all contractors to submit a Noise Control Plan as part of their contract that addresses mitigation for their specific schedule, equipment, and methods of construction. ATP will submit their requirements of contractors for this plan to the City. The requirements will include, but are not limited to: Schedule (dates and times of day) and methods of construction • Contractor’s specific equipment types • • Maximum noise limits for each piece of equipment with certification testing • Prohibitions on certain types of equipment and processes during the night or daytime hours • • Methods for projecting construction noise levels • • Methods for responding to community complaints in line with the Programmatic Project Identification of specific sensitive locations near construction sites Implementation of noise control measures where appropriate Communications Plan. 3. Programmatic Project Communications Plan This plan will contain requirements for programmatic communications including how the program will communicate to the public about construction impacts and timelines, posting of public-facing materials, procedures for submission of noise and construction impact complaints, and how complaints will be handled. • This plan will be adhered to by all contractors for the program. This plan will dictate high-level requirements that ensure consistency of information, noticing, monitoring, reporting, and responding to complaints. Items that are …
RESOLUTION NO. 20211029-003 WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ("ASMP") (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) is the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and calls for a 50/50 mode share by 2039, which includes increasing use of sustainable modes such as walking, bicycling, teleworking and transit; WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20190808-081 directing the City Manager to "analyze and report on options for the City of Austin and other related or interested public or private entities to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system"; WHEREAS, Austin voters approved Project Connect, the regional high- capacity transit system, on November 3,2020; WHEREAS, on December 18,2020, the City of Austin and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority created a local government corporation named the Austin Transit Partnership Local Government Corporation to aid the City and Capital Metro and act on their behalf to accomplish the governmental purpose of implementing the Project Connect System Plan; WHEREAS, in a report entitled Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprintfor Building Transit Better ("Eno Report"), published in 2021, the Eno Center for Transportation identified local regulation, permitting, and decision- making procedures throughout the United States as an obstacle to achieving viable, cost-effective transit systems on par with those of peer nations; WHEREAS, noting that local development codes are generally ill- suited to the nature and scale of mass transit, the Eno Report found that jurisdictions that have successfully constructed mass transit systems apply modified regulations and review procedures to accommodate the unique challenges Page 1 0f 3 transit construction presents and the ways it differs from private development or conventional transportation and public works projects; WHEREAS, the City ofAustin's Land Development Code does not provide for the design and permitting of linear construction required for mobility and transit facilities that encompass large areas, include subsurface and above-ground elements, and span multiple zoning districts and watersheds; WHEREAS, greater flexibility and more carefully tailored regulations are required to facilitate construction of Project Connect; WHEREAS, City staff routinely interprets and applies City Code to development and capital improvement applications; WHEREAS, the Land Development Code, existing regulations, criteria, and procedures should be flexibly applied to facilitate construction of Project Connect to the greatest extent possible until existing requirements can be amended; WHEREAS, there are Project Connect MetroRapid and MetroRail projects currently moving forward in advance of the Orange and Blue Line light rail projects; …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 5th, 2022 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. Permitting & Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 RM #1215 REVISED MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (October 4th by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm-noon on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 and/or email jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Seniors/Commission on Aging Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities JIC Representative: Alternative: Gregory Smith Serita Fontanesi Vincent Cobalis Hanna Huang Rebecca Austen Karen Crawford (Vice-Chair of JIC) Amy Temperley Diana Melendez Krystal Gomez Richard Bondi Raul Alvarez Amanda Afifi Johanna Hosking Pulido Sharon Vigil Idonna Griffith Charles Curry (Chair of JIC) Robin Orlowski Kimberly Brienzi Ryn Gonzalez Joey Gidseg OCTOBER 5th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA REVISED MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Charles Curry at: ROLL CALL: ● Karen Crawford – Commission in Immigrant Affairs ● Gregory Smith – African American Resource Advisor Commission ● Vincent Cobalis – Asian American Quality of Life Commission ● Amy Temperley – Commission on Seniors ● Charles Curry & Ryn Gonzalez – LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission ● Robin Orlowski – Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities ● Amanda Afifi – Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission ● Raul Alvarez – Early Childhood Council ● Idonna Griffith – Human Rights Commission ● Rebecca Austen – Commission …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Endi Silva, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Greg Gonzalez, Member Arthur Navarro, Member David Goujon, Vice Chair Litza Gonzales, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member 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 (3) three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of July 6, 2022 2. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. CHAIR REPORT STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights 4. Staff Report on continuation of MACC programming during Phase 2 closures. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Presentation on the Rainey Street Trailhead, Butler Trail Arts + Culture Plan and Rainey Street Historic District Special Revenue Fund by Heidi Anderson and Charlotte Tonsor from The Trail Conservancy, Council Member Katie Tovo - City Council District 9, Luke Urie and Mirna Garcia from Austin Transportation. 6. Discussion and possible action the Rainey Street Trailhead and Special Revenue Fund. 7. Presentation on the lot at 64 Rainey Street by Laura Esparza, Division Manger for Parks and Recreation. 8. Discussion and possible action on the lot at 64 Rainey Street. (Silva, Goujon) 9. Presentation on initial concepts for Heritage Wayfinding Design by Principal in Charge, John Bosio with Merje Design. 10. Discussion and possible action on ESB MACC Phase 2 renovation and expansion project. (Goujon, Maga Rojas) 11. Discussion and action on re-assignment of members …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, July 6, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: Endi Silva, Chair David Goujon, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Litza Gonzales, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Board Member Absent: Wayne Lopes, Member Art Navarro, Vice Chair CALL TO ORDER: Chair Silva called the Board Meeting to order at 6:07 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Larry Amaro discussed being involved in the 2018 plan discussion. He mentioned his concern with the lack of community engagement for Phase 2. Maria Elena Rodriguez talked about wanting the Phase 2 project to be transparent and wanting community members to be involved in the planning and all through the project. She expressed wanting to see more local artists and musicians represented at the MACC. APPROVAL OF April 6, 2022 MINUTES 1. Member Goujon made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Member Gandy seconded the motion. Vote passed. (6.0) CHAIR REPORT 2. Chair Silva thanked Vice Chair Goujon for attending the meeting in person as she was not able to. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Supervisor Tamzarian provided an update on the upcoming exhibits and programs for the month of April. Presentation by Lorie Martinez, Culture and Arts Education Coordinator on Latino Artist Access Program Activities. Manager Rojas presented staffing position updates and the continuation of MACC programs and activities once the MACC is closed for construction. 4. Ricardo Soliz and Tom Migl presented on the alley way vacation project. Soliz discussed the history of 64 Rainey Street and the process to file for vacation of an alley way. He explained 1 that all City departments vested in the process would have to give their ok to proceed with the project. He explained that City of Austin Fire Department staff were very considered with closing of the alleyway because of how busy the Rainey Street area is with vehicles. Soliz presented a plan that the Fire department had agreed might be a way to support the vacation of the alleyway. Migl mentioned that due to safety concerns the fire department did not want to loose circulation through the alleyway in case of emergencies. In studying the area, Fire proposed that an additional 8 ft of 64 Rainey land be given up for parking spaces. There would now be able to keep 20 …
PROGRAM CONTINUATION DURING PHASE 2 Presented By : Michelle Rojas Page 01 SITE CLOSURE UPDATES The MACC Campus will close to the public on December 18, 2022. Last day to accept new rentals and COA Reservations – July 15. Last date for collaborations November 30, 2022. Last day for program activities – Sunday, December 18. Page 02 PROGRAM CONTINUATION GOALS The ESB MACC is committed to the continuation of programs during the Phase 2 closures. We see the closure as an opportunity to extend programs to areas of the City where cultural programs are scarce. The goals are to continue providing signature events and programs at locations such as recreation centers and libraries and to keep the existing staff working on MACC related programs. Page 03 CONTINUOUS CONVERSATIONS Beginning in October 2021, these are some of the conversations and items completed October 2021 sent communication to all LAAP artists to apply to the Artist Access Program (AAP) to secure rehearsal and performance space for 2023. Application Open October 15 to December 22, 2021 Reminded all LAAP artists during in person meetings and emails at least 6 more times. 6 of the LAAP Artists apply and are accepted to the program LAAP artists that did not apply were informed that they would have assistance securing contract class contracts with sites like Recreation Centers. Page 03 PHASE 2 EXHIBIT February 2022 Phase 2 MACC Exhibit discussions between staff and Phase 2 working group March 2022 Phase 2 Digital Exhibit and In Person Physical Exhibit completed Exhibits included Programming Surveys for 2023 to 2024 as well as post 2024 and Beyond Phase 2 Exhibit displayed from March 9 to March 31 in Coronado Gallery during SXSW and the MACCnifico! event. PROGRAMMING 2022-2024 During the approximately 2 years that the MACC will be under construction, programming will be conducted off-site. The MACC staff is excited to bring programs into the community, directly to YOU! Fill out the link below to request programming at your school, community center, or other gathering space! Where would you like a MACC program? PROGRAMMING POST-2024 We want to hear from you! When the newly expanded MACC building opens to the public, what programs do you want to see? When the MACC reopens, there will be new spaces and expanded spaces, so tell us what kind of events, classes, and other opportunities you would like to see! Page 03 CONTINUING …
ESB Mexican American Cultural Center Oct. 5, 2022 RAINEY ST. TRAILHEAD BUTLER TRAIL ARTS + CULTURE PLAN THE TRAIL CONSERVANCY A D N E G A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND COUNCIL MEMBER KATHIE TOVO CITY OF AUSTIN PLACEMAKING TTF PARK OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (POMA) S E T A D P U F T T RAINEY ST TRAILHEAD BUTLER TRAIL ARTS + CULTURE PLAN A M O P F T T I P H S R E N T R A P D R A P Partnership A Criteria ● Minimum 7 year history of collaboration with PARD/COA ● Is in alignment with COA/PARD mission, vision and values ● Minimum 5 years proven philanthropic fundraising with sustained and/or year-over-year growth related to specific vision plan projects, operational items, maintenance, and/or program activation Management and Implementation ● Annual programming plan - community engagement, fundraising ● Implementation plan - operations, maintenance, programming ● Management committee - meets quarterly, includes AIPP, WPD, PWD S W E V I - D A E H L I A R T T S Y E N A R I D A E H L I A R T T S Y E N A R I Project Status: ● Site Development Permit Approved ● Council Approved the Alternative Delivery Method - CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposal) Finalizing Parkland Improvement Agreement (PIA) ● ● Bidding in Sept/Oct ● Construction projected to start Nov/Dec ● Historical Rainey Banner Content in Progress Boards, Commissions, Etc. Presentations: ● Downtown Commission (1/19/22) ● Waller Creek Design District (1/19/22) ● Design Commission (2/28/22) ● Waller Creek Local Gov’t Corp (3/9/22) ● Parks Board Directors Report update - added to Director’s report (March ‘22) ● Pedestrian Advisory Council (4/4/22) ● Bicycle Advisory Council (4/19/22) ● Planning Commission (5/10/22) ● City Council for PIA Negotiate & Execute with PARD (7/28/22) I Y R O T S H D O O H R O B H G E N Y E N A R I I Butler Trail Arts + Culture Plan ● Common Waters event held May 14 ● Team is continuing w/ engagement & initial plan development S R E T A W N O M M O C S R E T A W N O M M O C S R E T A W N O M M O C The enthusiastic group of artists, musicians, volunteers and trail peeps coming together …
Heritage Wayfinding Manual Economic Development Department • Heritage Tourism Division HERITAGE WAYFINDING MANUAL GOAL Develop a manual inclusive of sign types and historic interpretive elements within districts to enhance the visitor’s connectedness to place, history, culture and experience, including underrepresented sites that reflect Austin’s diverse communities. Key Points: • Initiative does not include fabrication or installation# • First step to creating a design guide • Serves as the foundational work for the districts that were previously allocated funding for wayfinding by the City Council# • Lays the foundation for future eligible districts HERITAGE WAYFINDING GUIDELINES EXAMPLE JOURNEY #2: WALKING TOUR PLAN JOURNEY DISCOVER Opportunity for Technology Opportunity for Local Art Opportunity for Branding Opportunity for Bilingual Info T C I R T S I D E M A N T C I R T S I D D I S T R I C T N A M E N S Story Title LOGO Tittle Here Sub Header Here Music History in Austin A large portion of Austin's early musical heritage began in the German Beer Gardens and Halls in the late 1800s, places such as Scholz's Garden and Hall (the hall later to become Saengerrunde Hall) and further up the road at Dessau Hall. Dessau Hall peaked in the 1940s and 1950s with acts as diverse as Glenn Miller, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley. Other major venues for country music included Big Gil's on South Congress and The Skyline on North Lamar. Local singer/yodel- er Kenneth Threadgill opened Threadgill's in 1933 on North Lamar, a venue District / Destination Website District Banner Sidewalk Plaque Mobile App Interpretive (Pedestal) Printed Brochure Interpretive Project Interpretive Discover destination on district or destination website Arrives at district Uses sidewalk compass for orientation Follow directions to destination Arrives at destiantion. Reads interpretive story nearby. Picks up brochure Discovers stories about the area along the way Arrives at second destination and reads interpretive story Austin Heritage Example Journey #2 AAAAAAAA AUSTIN HERITAGE WAYFINDING STRATEGIES & TOOLS CONSIDERATIONS CONSULTANTS • Contractor • Graphic Designer • Local Artist • Translation Services • Digital Consultant • Interpretive Planner • Copywriter MANUAL Implementation Design Development Content Development Design Elements Heritage Resources 6 5 4 3 2 1 • Contractor Selection • Production Artwork • Fabrication • Installation • Branding • Individual Design Elements • Panel Layouts • Coordination of Features • Subject Matter • Themes & Approach • Content …
Regular meeting of the Commission for Women Wednesday, October 5, 2022 12:00pm Austin City Hall – Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kiarrah Carlisle, (512) 978-1879, Kiarrah.Carlisle@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Rebecca Austen, Chair Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Jocelyn Tau Pam Rattan Desiree Bermea Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Diana Melendez Josephine Serrata Priscilla Cortez Vanessa Bissereth AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on September 7, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on the 2023 Commission for Women draft schedule. Discussion and possible action to approve Commission for Women working group members the ability to collaborate with members of other Commissions about the Quality of Life Study, and to take next steps in preparation of the study. Discussion and possible action on re-authorizing/ re-establishing a budget work group to work on the FY23-24 Budget Recommendation Cycle until budget September/October 2023. Discussion and approval regarding Commissioners Cortez and Melendez’s web content and nomination form for the Women’s Hall of Fame Event. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s annual budget process. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from Working Group on Homelessness. Updated from Working Group on Safety. Update from Working Group on Health. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. Update from Working Group on Quality of Life Study. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 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 …
Commission for Women REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 7, 2022 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Austin City Hall – Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Chair Rebecca Austen called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Pam Rattan Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Melendez Josephine Serrata Neva Fernandez Priscilla Cortez Vanessa Bissereth Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Juliana Gonzales Jocelyn Tau Desiree Bermea Staff in Attendance: Kiarrah Carlisle, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 3, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of (08/03/2022) were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a (6-0) vote. (Commissioner Serrata was not in attendance at the time of the motion. Vice Chair Bope, and Commissioners Gonzales, Tau, Bermea were absent.) 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Jeremy Garza, Commissions/Neighborhood Liaison in the Equity Office, with discussion and possible action regarding establishing a working group for the Quality of Life Study. The motion to establish a working group for the Quality of Life Study was approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a (7-0) vote. (Vice Chair Bope, and Commissioners Gonzales, Tau, Bermea were absent.) Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin annual budget process. Discussion was held. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Member update from Working Group on Homelessness. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Member update from Working Group on Safety 5. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Member update from Working Group on Health a. Rebecca Austen b. Flannery Bope c. Pam Rattan a. Desiree Bermea b. Neva Fernandez c. Julianna Gonzales d. Josie Serrata e. Amanda Lewis* a. Flannery Bope b. Juliana Gonzales c. Diana Melendez d. Josie Serrata e. Jocelyn Tau 3. 6. 7. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Member update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls a. Vanessa Bissereth b. Priscilla Cortez c. Diana Melendez Discussion was held. No action was taken. *Community participants 2 8. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from the City Manager’s Office and Police Research Forum (PERF) regarding Resolution No. 20190131-077 on evaluation of Austin Police Department’s …
