Autonomous Vehicles January 10, 2024 Texas State Law Transportation Code Section 545.452 EXCLUSIVE REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES AND AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS. (b) A political subdivision of this state or a state agency may not impose a franchise or other regulation related to the operation of an automated motor vehicle or automated driving system. Bottom Line: As a City, we cannot regulate or permit AVs. 2 1/10/2024 Our History With AVs Smart Mobility Roadmap 2017 SB2205 gives the State exclusive AV oversight 2017 Ford – ARGO AI begin testing AVs in Austin 2019 Cruise begins operating driverless rideshare 2022 AV Working Group formed July 2023 As AV demonstrations and discussions are occurring across the nation, City officials are cooperating with other cities, industry, research and government experts to develop best policies and practices for our region. 3 1/10/2024 The Tech RADAR – detect and track moving objects LiDAR – 3D environment map, detects obstacles Camera – detailed information – visuals on traffic signs 4 1/10/2024 Automation Levels AV Companies Currently Deployed & Estimated Fleet Size Company Cruise Waymo AV Ride 25 10 4 Number Status Model Not currently operating in Austin Includes Test Drivers Jaguar I-PACE ADMT (Volkswagen) Includes Test Drivers VW ID Buzz (European model) Includes Test Drivers Hyundai Sonata & Ioniq Data current as of 11/30/23 6 1/10/2024 AV Safety Working Group Even though the City cannot regulate AVs, the City has been proactive by establishing the AV Safety Working Group to: • Prepare and train for incidents • Collect data and standardize documentation • Facilitate Communication AV Safety Working Group • Creates a single group to communicate about incidents, communicate with AV companies, create procedures, and share data. • Develop expectations around AV deployment and communication. • Bring in all public safety departments for trainings and include Texas DPS and UT Police. • Gather data and analyze it to determine “hot spots” and frequent issues. Communicate with AV companies to identify remedies. 8 1/10/2024
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Event Center, First Floor, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 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 Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Noemi Castro, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member John Estrada, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, 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 December 6, 2023. 2. Staff Report on ESB-MACC programs during December and upcoming programs in STAFF BRIEFINGS January. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Heidi Tse on the Phase 2 project, followed by discussion and possible action. Navarro, Amaro 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Music Creative Hubs. Estrada, Zamarripa-Saenz 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the process for renaming 64 Rainey parkland. Navarro, Estrada 6. Discussion and possible action to create a 64 Rainey Working Group and its scope of work. Zamarripa-Saenz, Navarro 7. Presentation by Vice Chair Larry Amaro on demographics to discuss the possible action of creating multiple working groups for ESB-MACC Cultural Arts Activities. Amaro, Reyna WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from Phase 2 Project Working Group 9. Update from Budget Working Group 10. Update from Ethnographic Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:05pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members Absent: Angelica Navarro, Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Noemi Castro, Member John Estrada, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Left at 7:15pm) Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dr. Angelica Valenzuela, Professor at The University of Texas at Austin announced that she was the organizer of activities for Academia Cuauhtli. She expressed her excitement of support from the community, Laura Esparza, Parks and Recreation Department Museums and Cultural Programs Manager, Katya Guzman, ESB-MACC Academia Cuauhtli Coordinator, ESB-MACC Staff, and the City of Austin. She mentioned she was open to their advice on improvements and how to expand their partnership where they can provide community initiatives and cultural relevant enriching education that nurtures not just the Spanish language but a love of it and everything Latinx. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of November 1, 2023, were approved on Member Zamarripa- Saenz’s motion. Member Martinez seconded the motion. Unanimous vote (8.0). Motion passed. Members Gandy and Rodriguez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Staff Report on ESB-MACC programs during November and upcoming programs in December. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative gave a report on the Holistic Wellness programs, Education, Caminos Teen Leadership, and Academia Cuauhtli programming, sharing highlights for the month of November along with upcoming programs & events for the month of December. She also provided an update of current and upcoming marketing and outreach events. (Please see the Board and Commissions Website for backup material.) Katya Guzman, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Coordinator for Academia Cuauhtli provided a presentation on the vision and mission of the program. Guzman discussed …
MACC Staff Report – 1/10/24 Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Happy New Year from the MACC Staff! Thanks to everyone who attended our events, shared information about the MACC, gave their feedback in meetings, collaborated, and followed us to new locations in 2023. Holistic Wellness Programming Yoga for All Levels: Saturday, December 9 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 7) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Body, mind and soul will align as we move with intention through gentle movement guided by breath. We will incorporate meditation to regulate the nervous system. Gentle Flow Yoga (8+): Saturday, December 2 @ 10:30am (Attendance: 2) Windsor Park Library – 1st class at this location Voice/Guitar/Songwriting Lessons Intermediate (15+): Mondays, Dec 4 & 11 @ 4-5pm (Attendance: 11) Windsor Park Library Join award winning song-writer Javier Jara for voice, guitar and songwriting lessons. Skills addressed: left and right hand technique, chords, arpeggios, strumming patterns, vocal technique, and songwriting approaches. Guitar Lessons (15+): Beginner: 2-2:30pm (Attendance: 8). Intermediate: 2:45-3:15pm (Attendance: 5). Tuesdays, Dec 5 & 12 @ Twin Oaks Library Join accomplished musician Mauricio Callejas for guitar lessons for beginners (finger placement, strumming, sight- reading) & intermediate (chord progressions, ear training, reading sheet music) students. Please bring your own guitar. First Annual Tamalada: Saturday, December 2 @ 1:30-5pm (Attendance: 88) Conley-Guerrero Recreation Center On Saturday, December 2, the ESB MACC hosted a “Tamalada”, a tamale making event at the Austin Central Library. The event included cooking demonstrations, tastings, recipe sharing, and corn husk doll making. There were sessions at 1:30 and 3:00pm, with 51 at the first session and 40 participants in the second session. All attendees enjoyed learning about this Mexican tradition of coming together to make tamales during the holiday season. Taller Abierto: Painting/Drawing Workshop (15+): December 7th @ 10-11:30am (Attendance: 11) George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center Art classes for all levels led by art instructor Miguel Santana. Includes both art history and exploration of different techniques. All materials provided! Nature Hike: Sunday, December 10 @ 9am (Attendance: 12 ) Sunset Valley Community Garden A beginner friendly hike led by Latino Outdoors. Please dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather and bring a water bottle. Pre-registration required by Thursday, December 7. Drumming Lessons: 2nd Saturday of each month @ 3pm (Attendance: 8), Windsor Park Library 2nd Sunday …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update January 10, 2024 CURRENT PROJECT PHASE: contract execution in Jan 2024 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Construction (site) – underway • Permitting (building) – resubmission 1/5/24 of round 2 revisions per Development Services Dept • Bidding & Negotiation (Guaranty Maximum Price for Building Package, aka GMP2) – anticipated • Construction of a fully enclosed building at the central utility plant has steel beams and decking for a new roof. place. • Four trees in the Zocalo were successfully transplanted with a temporary irrigation system in • Short term trail re-route (12 weeks) for a portion of the south segment of the Ann and Roy Butler hike-and-bike trail running parallel to existing trail has been installed with fencing and crushed rock base. This is due to the installation of the piping from the biofiltration ponds (large rain gardens) to the shoreline to control storm water. The pipe runs below the Hike & Bike Trail. A map is provided on the project website. Austin Parks & Rec has posted this map on their social media to help spread the word. • Brick grout mock-up or a small temporary installation of the brick with mortar for the central utility yard building was approved. • Austin Energy (AE) Chilled Water District Cooling Network Connection project will be back-filling or covering up the pipes in the 12’ deep trench with excavated dirt in the parking lot. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • The Art in Public Places Call for Artist(s) for the MACC AIPP Phase 2 Improvement project is now closed as of 12/19/23. SCHEDULED MILESTONES: Construction began – August 28, 2023 Anticipated completion of all major construction activity – Summer 2025 Anticipated grand opening – Fall 2025 Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, but all dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and weather. TOUR: • The City would like to invite members of the Board to an escorted tour of the site with the team to witness the exciting progress at hand. Safety is paramount so personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety vest, closed toe shoes, etc) must be worn. For information on MACC programs and staff relocations during construction, visit the MACC webpage: www.austintexas.gov/department/emma-s-barrientos-mexican-american-cultural-center. For project updates, visit the project website: www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2 Project Manager: Heidi Tse 512.974.7172 Heidi.Tse@austintexas.gov Central Utility …
Ordinance No. 20160324-021 | Code of Ordinances | Aus�n, TX | Municode Library AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-1 (DEDICATION OF OR NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY OR PROPERTY) AND RELATING TO THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF PARK FACILITIES. A park facility may be named for: (1) an individual who has provided a valuable contribu�on and creditable service to the park system and the City; (2) an individual or en�ty that deeds the land to the City for a park facility, contributes the es�mated cost of at least 50% of the development of the park facility, and provides an endowment for the es�mated 20-year maintenance costs of the park facility as es�mated by the director; or (3) an individual or en�ty that has provided a culturally significant contribu�on to the surrounding area or community in which the facility exists. - A non-refundable applica�on fee must be paid at the �me of submission of the applica�on for naming or renaming a feature or facility. - If a name is approved by council or the director, a sign fabrica�on, plaque and installa�on fee must be paid prior to fabrica�on. - The applica�on must contain documenta�on of public support for the proposed name. Public support materials must be provided to the Parks and Recrea�on Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 20160324-021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 14-1 (DEDICATION OF OR NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY OR PROPERTY) AND RELATING TO THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF PARK FACILITIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Section 14-1-31 (Definitions) of the City Code and Section 14-1-32 (Naming Policy) are amended to read: § 14-1-31 DEFINITIONS. In this article: (I) FACILITY includes a City building, structure, or other facility directly used by the public, excluding a police facility under Section 14-1-35 (Procedure for Naming a Police Facility) and a park facility under Section 14-1-36 (Requirement for Naming or Renaming a Park Facility). (2) DIRECTOR means [fa1] the director of the Public Works Department[t-eF fb1 if a euty relates te the RaffliRg er reRaffliRg ef a park, peel, playgreHRS, er park faeility, the eireeter ef tlie Parks aRe ReereatieR DepaitmeRt]. § 14-1-32 NAMING POLICY. (A) A feature in a facility may be dedicated to a person to recognize a valuable contribution to the community without naming or renaming the facility in which the feature is located. A plaque recognizing a deserving person may be placed in a facility without naming or renaming the facility in which the plaque is placed. (B) A facility may be named for an individual, living or dead, or something other than an individual. A facility may be named for an individual only if the individual has provided creditable service to the community and to the City. (C) A facility named for an individual may not be renamed. Page I of 6 (D) Naming or renaming a facility must follow the procedure set forth in this article. The renaming_of a facility must be initiated by the council or the city manager. {.ID If the city has financed the facility with the proceeds of obligations, the interest on which is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, the city may reject a name to preserve the exemption from federal income taxation of the interest on the proceeds of the obligations. PART 2. Chapter 14-1 (Dedication of or Naming of a Public Facility or Property) of the City Code is amended to add new Sections 14-1-36, 14-1-37, 14-1-38, and 14-1-39 to read: § 14-1-36 REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMING OR RENAMING A PARK FACILITY. DEFINITIONS. In this article: ( 1) PARK FACILITY means a park, significant building, sports complex, pool facility, or trail …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING JANUARY 10TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION 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 Halana Kaleel, 512‐972‐5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice‐Chair Austin Adams Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Gloria Lugo Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since January 2024‐District 1 Vacancy since May 2023‐District 6 Emily De Maria Nicola Teresa Ferguson Mariana Gonzalez Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo 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 1. Approve the minutes of the December 13th, 2023 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff briefing regarding Age‐Friendly Austin Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Austin Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation: PARD Bond Program Overview, Alyssa Tharrett, Project Management Supervisor and Steven Linett, Capital Improvement Program Manager, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation: The Foster Grandparent Program, Diane Rouda, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Foster Grandparent Program. Update and discussion on the Age Friendly Community Engagement Survey Distribution and Timeline (Staff Liaison Halana Kaleel). Discussion on FY25 Commission on Aging Process and Planning for Budget Recommendations (Chair Bondi). Discussion on updating the goals, strategies, and metrics of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan timeline and community/community partner input. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on pursuing designation as a Dementia‐Friendly City (Chair Bondi). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update and discussion from the AFA Domain 3: Housing Working Group (Vice‐Chair Flatau). Update and discussion from the AFA Domains 4 – 6: Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group (Chair Bondi). Update and discussion from the AFA Domain 8: Community and Health Services Working Group (Commissioner Bordie). 10. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with …
REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL JANUARY 10, 2024, 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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 Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Alice Navarro Corie Cormie Choquette Hamilton Maggie Jaime Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas John Green-Otero, Vice Chair Brianna Menard Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Cynthia McCollum Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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 Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on November 8, 2023 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding a planning grant from Home Grown to build a comprehensive network for local child care home providers and regarding pre-K classroom start-up funds this fiscal year DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve updates to 2024 Early Childhood Council regular meeting calendar Discuss and appoint an ECC member to serve as ECC liaison to the Success By 6 (SX6) Coalition Leadership Team DISCUSSION ITEMS Updates from related groups (as needed), including Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, Child Inc, E3 Alliance, Success By 6 Coalition, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, and other groups in attendance Updates from Margo Kinneberg, UWATX, regarding the cost modeling project of early childhood services in Travis County Presentation from Gayle Yondorf-Chavez, United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX), and Claudia Zapata, AVANCE, Inc., about the strategies and activities of Success By 6’s (SX6) Family-Based Child Care (FBCC) Workgroup and AVANCE’s Quality Child Care Matters (QCCM) program which supports and guides family child care educators to learn new strategies that increase the quality of care for children and …
Greater Austin Cost Model Analyzing the True Cost of Child Care January 10, 2023 What is a cost model? ● Tool to measure the true cost of a service ● Used to understand gaps and predict funding needs ● Accounts for regulations and programmatic components that influence cost impact overall cost ● Ability to predict how changes in wages, structure, quality, and location Sources ● Survey of local child care providers on program structure and finances (56 respondents) ● Texas Workforce Commission: Subsidy rates and staffing ratios ● TWC/University of Texas: Cost of Quality Price Modeling Reports ● AISD: “Pay parity” salary scales ● Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University: Benchmarking Design VIEW DEMO Interactive workbooks that capture how changes in enrollment, Texas Rising Star Ratings, and staffing affect per-child costs in comparison to reimbursement rates Range of Costs Factors that influence cost include: ● Wages and benefits ● Staffing ratios ● Number of participants ● Facilities Subsidies are determined by Texas Rising Star (TRS) quality rating Model estimate for a center with current average TRS4 structure Model estimate for a TRS4 center with comprehensive benefits, $20/hr minimum wage, and lower staffing ratios Annual per infant subsidy for a TRS4 center is ~$17,000 depending on days of care Average annual per infant tuition at a center is $14,500 Key Trends & Takeaways ● Personnel (staffing ratios,wages, and benefits) account for the majority of overall costs at both center and home settings. ● Infants and toddlers are the highest-cost age groups for providers to serve ● True cost of care generally exceeds reimbursement rates, particularly at higher quality facilities ● Providers that seek to improve quality and/or increase employee benefits incur further costs that must be made up through external funding or higher tuition Questions?
Success By 6 Family Based Ch Presented by: Gayle Yondorf Chavez Program Manager, Family Based Child Care United Way/Success By 6 Family Based Child Care Purpose The purpose of the Family Based Child Care Program of United Way/Success By 6: ● ● ● ● ● ● Recognize, support, and integrate FBCC programs as essential components of the ATX early care and education system. Partner with community organizations to build and scale infrastructure for the family based child care homes in Austin that tend to be outside of the scope of systemic programs. Ensure that FBCC programs have equitable access to materials, technical assistance, and professional development in Travis County in order to provide high quality care for children and families. Increase the number of FBCC programs that move along the continuum to a next level of regulation and quality. Build support with community partners to develop the leadership of existing providers as network specialists within their communities in order to support child care workers and parents in their role of helping young children prepare for school and life success. Bring together a broad group of stakeholders to represent the views of the community, to serve as a work group, in order to provide input to help develop strategies to recognize, support, and integrate FBCC programs as essential components of the ATX early care and education system. Work Group: Roles and Responsibilities The Role of FBCC Work Group ● ● ● ● Share information / knowledge of FBCC Be engaged in developing the FBCC strategic plan and action steps by asking questions, sharing ideas and participating throughout the process Help identify any community issues and provide ideas related to potential solutions Receive feedback from stakeholders outside the work group and serve as a link between the work group and the Community Participation ● Attend meetings on the second Monday of each month ● Be informed of the strategic plan for FBCC and provide ideas to support action steps ● Participate in planning, organizing and implementing conferences for FBCC providers ● Help communicate with providers about training and other opportunities and resources available: newsletters, calendars. ● Share your knowledge of FBCC in meetings and or workshops Click images to open links Contribution Success by 6- FBCC is the only workgroup in the area to bring together representatives from Austin Chapter of TXAYEC, Workforce Solutions-Capital Area, Austin Public Health, PBS,Texas Licensed Child Care …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, January 10th, 2024 – 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x ab x ab Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED MINUTES 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 1. December 13, 2023 – Offered for consent approval. 1 MOTION: Postpone the approval of minutes to February 7th, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on Heritage Preservation Grant FY24 Recommendations Presenter: Melissa Alvarado CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications 3. C14H-2023-0136 – 1201 E 7th St. Green & White Grocery Council District 3 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from transit- oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) to transit-oriented development- neighborhood plan-historic landmark (TOD-H-NP) combining district zoning. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to February 7th, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. Item 4 was pulled for discussion. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. Item 6 was pulled for discussion. Heritage Grant Applications 7. C14H-2023-0147 – 1311 E. Cesar Chavez St. Johnson & Johnson Building/House Council District 3 Proposal: Renovation/remodel. Applicant: Jordan Nelson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. MOTION: Approve the application per passage of the consent agenda on a motion …
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES 10, January, 2024 The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 10, January, 2024, at 6310 Wilhemina Delco Dr., Room 2103, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hank Smith called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Adam Haynes Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts, Carrie Thompson, Grayson Cox, Hank Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on 12, October 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 10/12/2023 were approved on Grayson Cox motion, David Fouts second on a unanimous vote. Commissioner Connolly was absent. Presentation by ATD Staff regarding amendments to the ASMP. Presentation by Kelsey Vizzard, Planner Senior with ATD, to provide updates on ASMP amendments to the CPJC. The board has no recommendations at this time. Presentation by Ann DeSanctis regarding Imagine Austin Speaker Series potential speakers. Presentation by Ann DeSanctis, Planner Senior with the Planning Department on Imagine Austin Speaker Series for 2024 will focus on Equity, Resilience, and Sustainability in various facets. Carrie Thompson recommended topics around dark skies. Presentation by Christopher Crain regarding Priority Program meetings to date. Presentation by Christopher Crain, Planner Senior with the Planning Department on Priority Program work to date. The board has no recommendations at this time. 1. 3. 4. 1 5. Presentation by Chase Gonsoulin on Imagine Austin Compliance Checklist. Board directed staff to improve checklist by creating a threshold of how many “yes’s” trigger compliance with Imagine Austin, making the checklist more inclusive of all sections of Imagine Austin, and advised tracking compliance checklist. Chair Hank Smith adjourned the meeting at 5:06 without objection. These minutes were approved at the 21, February, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Cox motion, Commissioner Fouts second on a 4-0 vote. 2
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, City of Austin Permitting and Development Center Room-1401, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas, 78752 Vice-Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Angela Harris Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Rebecca Austen Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Vanessa Bissereth Diana Melendez, Chair Staff in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela, City of Austin Clerk’s Office 1 NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 6,2024 meeting. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the January 10th on Commissioner’s Scheihing motion, Commissioner Tau seconded on a (6-0) vote. Commissioner Bullard was absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Melendez, Salas, and Serrata were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6th, 2023, meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office Discussion was held. 3. Discussion regarding updating the Commission for Women’s Charter Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion was held. . WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 5. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 8. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project Discussion was held. 6. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 7. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 2 Vice -Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 1:06 p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Tabitha Taylor at the …
