Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES November 14th, 2022 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened a on Monday November 14th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2103, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden, Joi Chevalier (joined at 6:13), Frances Deviney, Kacey Hanson, Cecilia Hogan, Karen Magid, Sharon Mays (joined at 6:18), Rosamaria Murillo, Errol Schweizer Board Members Absent: Adrian Lipscombe Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich, Emily Ackland (Travis County) CALL TO ORDER Chair Pro Tempore Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION none APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER MEETING 1. Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes with Board Member Errol Schweizer seconding the motion. Minutes passed on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Mark Bethell, Executive Director, Sustainable Food Center 3. Discussion and take possible action on selecting ATCFPB representative to serve on Community Advisory Committee for Food Planning a. The board discussed potential roles i. (Will serve as Board Liaison) Karen Magid – experience with planning process from participation in the Climate Equity Plan, weighing feasibility, stepped in equity work, lots of experience here in Austin. Cleared other commitments to make space for this work. Opportunity presented here is similar if not greater. ii. (Will serve as alternate to Karen Magid) Errol Schweizer – complimentary skill set to Karen. Supply chain and retail expert. Put name in hat because he really wants the City and County to take supply chain seriously. The impact of Winter Storm Uri really highlighted the vulnerability of our supply chain. iii. (Withdrew nomination) Dr. Rosamaria Murillo – creating access to healthy food is both a personal and professional mission. She brings to the process 20+ years working at national, state, and local level in policymaking. Leading and translating policy into programs. She also brings the experience of leading one of the largest food pantries in Central Texas. She has experience being on the frontline with people with lived experiences who are negatively impacted by the food system. b. An issue to take to the CAC is how we can encourage full participation c. Kacey Hanson moves to nominate Karen Magid to be liaison member to the CAC for the Food Planning Process, with Frances Deviney seconded motion, passing …
MetroArt Artist Information Meeting MetroArt • MetroArt educates and engages Central Texas residents about the value of public transit by celebrating the arts, cultures, and heritage of our community. 2 Be a MetroArtist! • CapMetro wants a strong network of artists who’ll be able to partner with us in creating meaningful public art on vehicles, at transit centers and in your own neighborhoods. • Eligibility Requirements: eligible to apply Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are Visual artist or artist team At least 18 years of age • Full-time, permanent CapMetro employees are ineligible to apply. Employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants are also ineligible to apply. • Can only have one MetroArt contract per year. 3 Community Engagement • Community engagement is an important component of this artist call. The goal is to create artwork that reflects the needs and wants of the community. • Engaging with the community may include (but not limited): • using social media • in-person conversations with riders and community members • interviews (virtual or in person) with community leaders or organizations 4 Community Engagement • The community you engage with will depend on the project. They will be folx who live in the Austin metro area and have lived experience in the zip code of the project and/or celebrating the identities represented by the project. 5 Budget Funding: Projects are funded by MetroArt, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and CapMetro departments. Budget breakdown for each type of MetroArt project: Bus Wrap Art Bus Shelter Art Commemorative Art Artist Pay: $5,000 Artist Pay: $5,000 Artist Pay: $2,500 Type of artwork submission: Digital Type of artwork submission: Digital Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. CapMetro will cover the cost of printing, shipping, and installation costs. CapMetro will cover the cost of printing, shipping, and installation costs. Type of Artwork submission: Original can be any type of art medium (painting, photography, digital, etc.), but piece must be able to be copied. Artwork is distributed to event attendees. Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. CapMetro may provide an additional $500 for the artwork replication cost. 6 Bus Wrap Art • Pay: $5,000 • Type of Artwork: Digital 7 Bus Shelter …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Status Briefing: ESB-MACC Theaters Laura Esparza Division Manager, Museums and Cultural Programs Arts Commission Meeting November 14, 2022 Agenda • Current status of the ESB-MACC Theaters • Incidents of 5/28/2022 • Future developments for ESB-MACC Theater • Future development of the Carver Theater • Future development of the Dougherty Arts Center Theaters Arts Center • Future development of the AARC Performing Current Status of ESB-MACC Theaters • Both theaters inspected by DAC Theater staff October 27, 2022 • All dimmer boards, circuits and hung lights were operational. • One dimmer bar was malfunctioning at the time of the incident. It has since been replaced. • Theaters are offered as-is but we attempt to fix broken equipment ASAP. • No circuit breaker incidents or problems with the lighting control board before this or ever since with other groups . Incidents of May 28, 2022 Contractual Requirements • Performances should start on time. • Theaters offered as-is. One dimmer bar was partially working. • LAAP companies provide their own trained technical personnel but are advised on how to use the equipment. • PARD requires “grass permit” for parking on grass. • Live fire is forbidden without a fire watch. • Must have a permit to serve food. • Must leave on time. Documented Incidents 1. Performance scheduled at 7:30pm didn’t start till 8 pm. 2. Two dimmer bars on the lighting grid were blown out because they were overloaded causing breakers to trip. 3. The outlets around the Black Box were also overloaded with lights and equipment causing a trip in the breakers. They did not bring professional lighting personnel to properly plug in equipment. 4. After loading in, vehicles were left in the grass area next to Black Box; many others followed. 5. Candles were lit inside the Black Box in violation of the LAAP contract and Fire Code. 6. Food served without required APH Food Permit. 7. Performance to end by 9:45 and clear out by 10 pm. Staff waited till midnight for PT to vacate. ESB-MACC Theater Developments Multi-purpose Room Renovations • Remove sound shell • Install cyc upstage • Install drapery to define stage • Project has been value engineered eliminating new Black Box Theater • Pending funding for theater renovations re: Board Recommendation to Council. • Phase 3 will include two theaters. space. • Improved grid system. • Further renovations may include …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard Cultural Investment Program Manager Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department December 12, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – October 2022 Total HOT Collections October 2022 = $27,278,757 • 25% of total FY23 HOT budget of $108,348,799 Cultural Arts October 2022 = $2,605,121 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2022 Total HOT Collections November = $8,087,533 • 33% of total FY23 HOT budget of $108,348,799 Cultural Arts November 2022 = $772,392 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY23 Approved Budget for FY23 is: $10,342,385 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $3,377,513 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5
Cultural Arts Funding Update ARTS COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2022 Next steps 1-2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1-2 Months Arts Commission: Review & Voting Council Memo/Briefing 6 Weeks Thrive Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group Approval Launch Guidelines Pre-Launch Contracting 3 Weeks AAC Guidelines Presentation (4/18) Revised Drafts Public (4/19) Feedback Form (4/19 - 5/10) Alignment with MED/HTD 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training We are here! 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Thrive Summary Application Opened: October 12th Application Closed: December 2nd (extension) 206 total applications started ◦ 154 successfully submitted by the deadline ◦146 met Eligibility requirements Readers are currently reviewing & scoring (due 12/19) Top 50 applications sent to Panelists on 12/21 (due 1/21) Panel Meetings – January 23, 24, 25 Thrive Marketing Summary 234 attendees at Awareness sessions (in person & virtual) Paid Social Total Reach: 43,096 ◦ 5 posts across 3 EDD accounts - FB, IG, Twitter Total Organic Facebook Reach: 15,247 ◦ 162 posts across 4 EDD Facebook Accounts Total Organic Twitter Reach: 5,661 ◦ 81 posts across 2 EDD Twitter Accounts Total Organic Instagram Reach: 1,785 ◦ 5 posts across 1 EDD Instagram Account
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Special Called Meeting Sunday, December 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. – Adjournment Permitting & Development Center (PDC): 1401 & 1402 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Isaiah Smith Kimberly Brienzi Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Gabriella Zeidan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULE OF ORDER DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 1. Sign and post approved statement regarding Club Q Shooting 2. Discussion and possible action on the QoL Life Study, including timeline, scope of purpose, & follow-up steps 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Community Interest Announcement ESB-MACC - Phase 2 Expansion Groundbreaking December 10, 2022 9:30 am 600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Michelle Rojas, Board Liaison 512-974-3771
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 at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 2022, AT 4:30PM PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401-2 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Isabella Grimm, St. Edwards University Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin Justin Chute, Concordia University CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University (Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Co-Chair) Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University (Secretary) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University 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 College Student Commission Meeting from September 16th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS/COMMISSION UPDATES 2. Staff from the Clerk’s Office will provide a virtual presentation on the process, approval procedures, and updating of the current bylaws. DISCUSSION ITEMS transportation, housing, affordability, focus: Changes to the commission’s current bylaws. The purpose of working groups. The commission’s areas of immigration/equity, and public safety. Yet not limited to these topics. How to request something be placed on the agenda. Parking options for college students in the city of Austin. Healthcare access for college students in the city of Austin. Littering and sustainability. Disability justice. The mental health of college students in the city of Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 12. Discussion and approval of future commission meeting dates. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Updates from the Housing, Mental Health & Accessibility, Transportation, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Sustainability, and Food Insecurity working groups. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement: a. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. Discussion of avenues for Commission engagement with the local community and municipal government. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15. …
REGULAR MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, December 9, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is liaison at Jacquelyn.Alexander@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register, email the board required for The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Kathryn Broadwater Vacant Vacant CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 14, 2022, Regular meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Review of current Commission Member term cycles. (OCR) 1. Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities October 3. Discussion on the services that Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center provides to the Austin community and how they can serve the commission's mission and goals. (Trejo/Franks) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to vote on the 2023 Commission meeting schedule. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to require certified ASL interpreters to be dispatched onsite with deaf survivors. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation on the Downtown Commission's position on the use of scooters in the downtown areas and its impact on people with disabilities. 7. Discussion and possible action on appointing an alternative representative to the JIC. 8. Discussion and possible action on the Quality-of-Life town halls that are being organized 9. Discussion and vote on future agenda items. by the JIC. 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 contact the Jacquelyn Alexander at the Office of Civil Rights Jacquelyn.Alexander@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users are routed through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE College Student Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is College Student Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The College Student Commission is established to represent this constituency of the City by serving as an advisory board to the city council concerning issues affecting the quality of life for higher education students in the Austin area. The purpose of the commission is to work with local higher education institutions—Austin Community College, Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University and the University of Texas— and representative student bodies to develop a student quality of life initiative to analyze relevant data and feedback, and report back to Council with recommendations for new or enhanced City programs, policies or practices that would improve the quality of life of higher education students in Austin, Texas. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The commission is composed of fifteen commissioners appointed by the city council with three representatives from each college/university within the city of Austin. (B) A commissioner serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Each commission member shall be appointed for a term of up to two years beginning March 1st. (D) A commissioner may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the commission. (E) A commissioner who is absent for two consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the commissioner’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the commissioner, an illness or injury of a commissioner’s immediate family member, or the birth or adoption of the commissioner’s child for 90 days after the event. The commissioner must notify the staff liaison of the reason for the absence not later than the date of the next regular meeting of the commission. Failure to notify the liaison before the next regular meeting of the commission will result in an unexcused absence. (F) At each meeting, each commissioner shall sign an attendance sheet which indicates that the commissioner does not …
ORDINANCE NO. 20171214-043 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2-1 OF THE CITY CODE TO CREATE A COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Chapter 2-1 of City Code (City Boards) is amended by renumbering the existing sections 2-1-124 (Commission/or Women) through 2-1-131 (Commission on Seniors) as sections 2-1-125 through 2-1-132, respectively, and by adding a new section 2-1-124 to read: § 2-1-124 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION. (A) The College Student Commission is established to represent this constituency of the City by serving as an advisory board to the city council concerning issues affecting the quality of life for higher education students in the Austin area. (B) · The commission shall have 15 members nominated by the below listed higher education institutions and appointed by the city council. Each of the five higher education institutions shall nominate 3 students for appointmept by council, and each of the nominating institutions shall restrict its nominations to students currently enrolled at time of appointment. Only one nomination from each nominating institution may be from its Student Government Association or similarly-constituted body. Mandatory membership distribution is as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 3 commission members from University of Texas at Austin; 3 commission members from Austin Community College; 3 commission members from St. Edward's University; 3 commission members from Concordia University; and 3 commission members from Huston-Tillotson University. Commission composition and membership qualifications contained herein are mandatory and not directory. Page 1 of2 (C) (D) (E) (F) Each commission member is exempted from any requirement to be a resident of the City in order to be eligible for appointment cir service; therefore, City Code section 2-1-21 (B) (Eligibility Requirements and Removal) is waived. The commission should have a balanced membership. including students who represent a socioeconomic and ethnically diverse population from multiple student organizations. Each commission member shall be appointed for a term of up to two years beginning March !'1 • The commission shall meet at least quarterly. The commission shall: ( 1) (2) (3) advise the council on topics that affect college students in the Austin area including, but not limited to, issues relating to transportation, housing, affordability, immigration, and public safety; evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that could improve the quality of life of college students in the Austin area; and provide opportunities for college students to contribute to the City's …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA December 7th, 2022 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. CST AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 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 (December 6th by 12pm-Noon CST). 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 (CST) on Tuesday, December 6th, 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 Commission 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 Juan Vences-Benitez 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 Gonzales Vacant December 7th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Charles Curry at: ROLL CALL: ABSENT: PRESENT: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSIONS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on October 26th, 2022. STAFF PRESENTATION 2. Austin Public Health (APH) - Michelle Friedman, Akeshia Johnson-Smothers, and Roshanda Hodges: Presentation and request for feedback on the Basic Needs Issue Area Solicitation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Wednesday, December 7, 2022 8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 20, 2022 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02772: Approval of the Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule for 2023 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02771: Approval of Revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan 4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02772; Approval to Submit the 2023 Public Housing Authority Annual Plan and Update to the 2020-2024 Five-Year Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02782 Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Exception payment standards 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02773 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Authority to take the following actions with regard to Parmer Gateway Lot 1 (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution. 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02774 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Authority to take the following actions with regard to Parmer Gateway Lot 4 (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Wednesday, December 7, 2022 8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 20, 2022 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma or pistola), no …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Wednesday, December 7, 2022 8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 20, 2022 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00216 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, and to take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition and construction of Parmer Gateway Lot 1 (the “Development”), which will consist of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause Parmer Gateway – Lot 1, LLC (the “Owner”), of which the sole member has a managing member wholly owned by AAHC, to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and construction financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00217 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, and to take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of Parmer Gateway Lot 4 (the “Development”), which will consist of real property in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause Parmer Gateway – Lot 4, LLC (the “Owner”), of which the sole member has a managing member wholly owned by AAHC, to own the Development; and (iii) cause AAHC …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Wednesday, December 7, 2022 8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 20, 2022 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00095: Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to provide for a multifamily residential rental development for persons of low and moderate income (Bridge at Canyon View); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an application for allocation of Private Activity Bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00096: Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to provide for a multifamily residential rental development for persons of low and moderate income (Estates at Norwood); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an application for allocation of Private Activity Bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed …
REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, December 7 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Sade Ogunbode, Chair Edgar Farrera, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green Michael Francis Joseph Benigno Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Andrea Freiburger Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Edward Selig CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on October APPROVAL OF MINUTES 26, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal case and may take action: 2. Case Number: OL 2014-018842 Property address: 203 Leland Street/ Owner/ Appellant: David Rudick Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Uphold Austin Code’s decision to deny application for Type-1 Short Term Rental License Page 1 New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 3. Case Number: CL 2022-169032 Property address: 1900 E. 11th Street / Owner: Tyrone B. Haywood Living Trust Staff presenter: Aaron Hagel Staff recommendation: Demolish front primary residential structure 4. Case Number: CL 2022-167323 Property address: 1512 E 6th Street/ Owner: Enedina S. …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission November 16, 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 November 2, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 3. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES 2. Update on amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Update on Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3, Case No. C814-2009-0139.03—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Name: 1703 N River Hills Road Marina Reconstruction, SP-2022-0167D Applicant: Janis Smith, Janis Smith Consulting, LLC Location: 1703 N River Hills Road, Austin, Texas, 78733 Council District: District 10 Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department and Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-261 Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) development to allow, in the CWQZ of Lake Austin, development of a gasoline fuel line with a dispenser at the dock for re-fueling private boats …
