PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2021-0244C ZAP DATE: 07/05/2022 PROJECT NAME: Cascades Amenity Center ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 4606 Coconut Beach Drive AREA: 61,311 sf (total gross area) / 6,665 sf (building, pool area, and playscape) OWNER: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Zack Lofton M/I Homes of Austin (William G. Peckman) 7600 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Building C, Suite 250 (512) 770-8503 Austin, TX 78731 LJA Engineering, Inc. (Jeremy Reyes) 7500 Rialto Boulevard Building II, Suite 100 (512) 439-4700 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 974-2932 Zack.lofton@austintexas.gov PROPOSED USE: Community Recreation (Private) EXISTING ZONING: I-SP-2 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for Community Recreation (Private) for an amenity center with an outdoor pool and playground totaling 6,867 sf. The entire 61,420 sf lot would be covered by the CUP amenity center space with no other uses. If approved construction will occur with this permit as a consolidated site plan. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. Staff recommends approval of the CUP. PROJECT INFORMATION Gross Site Area Existing Zoning Watershed Watershed Ordinance Traffic Impact Analysis Capitol View Corridor Proposed Access Proposed Impervious Cover Proposed Building Coverage Height 6,867 sf (building, pool area, and playscape) / 61,420 sf (gross site area) I-SF-2 Onion Creek Current Code Not applicable Not applicable Coconut Beach Drive and Sea Salt Drive 22,172 sf / 36% 1,810 sf / 3% 20ft / 1 story 1 of 6B-3 Parking required: 16 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES ZONING Site North South East West I-SF-2 I-SF-2 I-SF-2 I-SF-2 I-SF-2 ABUTTING STREETS Street Parking proposed: 17 LAND USES Amenity Center – Community Recreation (Private) – (Proposed) Undeveloped Undeveloped Undeveloped Undeveloped Classification Right-of-Way Width 60 feet 50 feet 50 feet 50 feet Pavement Width 40 feet 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet Local City Street Local City Street Local City Street Local City Street Coconut Beach Drive Sea Salt Drive Pink Sand Drive Aqua Reef Drive CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff evaluation on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section.” A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ZAP COMMISSION DATE: July 5, 2022 10 3.94 acres SPC-2021-0426C 5810 Steiner Ranch Blvd Bear Creek West (Water Supply Rural) The Burt Group (Tommy Burt) 2201 Donley Dr. Ste. 200 Austin, Texas 78758 Atwell, LLC (Connor Overby) 3815 S Capital of Texas Hwy Austin, TX 78704 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: MU 15 West Tract ADDRESS: DISTRICT: WATERSHED: AREA: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Kyle Kampe, Planner III (Kyle.Kampe@austintexas.gov; 512-974-2972) EXISTING ZONING: GR-CO (Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay) The applicant proposes to construct a Restaurant (Limited) with drive-thru PROPOSED USE: service and associated improvements within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the RM 620 Hill Country Roadway Corridor. REQUEST: The site is located primarily within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the RM 620 Hill Country Roadway Corridor, and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. A small portion of the site is located within the Low Intensity Zone of the RM 620 Hill Country Roadway Corridor, though all proposed structures and improvements are located within the Moderate Intensity Zone. WAIVER REQUEST: There are no waiver requests with this application. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies with all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code including all Hill Country Roadway Corridor development regulations. All substantive review comments have been cleared. The focus of granting the request should be based upon the site development regulations meeting the criteria of the Hill Country Roadway Ordinance. The question is to grant or deny; additional conditions may not be imposed. All administrative requirements will be met prior to site plan release and all fees/fiscal will be posted prior to permit issuance. 1 of 6B-4 PROPOSED USE: Restaurant (Limited) PROPOSED F.A.R.: .02:1 PROPOSED HEIGHT: 18.5’ PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 1.39% PROPOSED IMP. CVRG: 19.99% PROPOSED PARKING: 28 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 BLK B STEINER RANCH PHS 2 SEC 9 RPLT OF LOT 1 BLK A & LOT 1 BLK B EXIST. ZONING: GR-CO ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1.1 ALLOWED HEIGHT: 28’ MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERV. CVRG: 90% REQUIRED PARKING: 24 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: This request is for approval of a Hill Country Roadway site plan. This site is currently undeveloped and obtained its current GR-CO zoning district designation through approved Ordinance …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0112.1A COMMISSION DATE: July 5, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Braker Valley Subdivision (a small lot subdivision) ADDRESS: 4806 Blue Goose Rd APPLICANT: RR Braker Valley, LP (Jeremy Smitheal) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Chris Rawls) ZONING: I-SF-4A (single family residence, small lot subdivision) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 68.615 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 211 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Cameron Rd, Blue Goose Rd, Bridwell Bend, E Braker Ln, Fairmeade Dr, Gannet Hollow Dr, Glacier Valley Dr, Jarvis Path, Monument Valley Dr, Mystic Valley Dr, and Spanish Plains Way. VARIANCE: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Braker Valley Subdivision, a small lot subdivision comprised of 211 lots on 68.615 acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated July 1, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated June 29, 2022 1 of 18B-5 N R L E G A E Y C A M E R O N R O A D CA M ER O N R OAD BLUE GOOSE RD H A R R I S B R PROJECT LOCATION A N C H P K W Y D A O R E L A D G N I R P S H W Y 2 9 0 LOCATION MAP BRAKER VALLEY N Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. 1701 Directors Blvd, Suite1000 Austin, TX 78744 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPE Registration No. F-1046 2 of 18B-5 BGE, Inc. 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78728 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPELS Registration No. F-1046 TBPELS Licensed Surveying Firm No. 10106502 3 of 18B-5 B A A A R A R B R A A R Y 0 0 1 R 1 0 0 Y R Y 0 0 …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 1,151 COUNTY: Travis ZAP DATE: July 5, 2022 JURISDICTION: 2-mile ETJ CASE NO.: C8J-2020-0091 SUBDIVISION NAME: Gregg Manor Road Preliminary Plan (Small Lot Subdivision) AREA: 321.891 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD (Kevin Pape) AGENT: Carlson, Brigance, and Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 13300 – 13551 Gregg Manor Rd GRIDS: S31 WATERSHED: Wilbarger Creek EXISTING ZONING: N/A MUD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Residential – single family, greenbelt/landscape/water quality/open space/drainage easement/PUE lots, and public ROW VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided along all internal streets and the boundary street. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Gregg Manor Subdivision Preliminary Plan. The plan is comprised of 1,151 total lots on approximately 321.891 acres including 1,112 single family lots, 1 government utility lot, 8 private park lots, 22 landscape easement lots, 2 open space/landscape easement/greenbelt lots, 3 open space/landscape easement/water quality/drainage easement/greenbelt lots, 1 open space/landscape easement/water quality/drainage easement/public utility easement/greenbelt lot, and 42,217 linear feet of streets. The property connects to Gregg Manor Road to the south and Fuchs Grove Road to the east. Parkland will be in compliance with the Single Office/Title 30. Water will be provided by Manville WSC and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plan, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plan will comply with LDC 30-2-84. The conditions include remove or update notes, define easements, update engineer’s report and drainage information, environmental, etc. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plan does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plan, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated June 24, 2022 and attached as Exhibit C. 1 of 10B-6 CASE MANAGER: Paul Scoggins, Travis County Single Office PHONE: 512-854-7619 Email address: Paul.Scoggins@traviscountytx.gov Exhibit A: Gregg Manor Preliminary Plan Exhibit B: Gregg Manor Location Map Exhibit C: Gregg Manor Preliminary Plan Comment Report 2 of 10B-6 LOCATION MAP11COVER SHEETSHEETOFJOB NUMBERDATE8MARCH 20205125FILE PATH:J:\AC3D\5125\dwg\5125-PRELIMINARY PLAN.dwg - May 04, 2022 - 2:58pmBMDESIGNEDBY:DRAFTEDBY:BDFIRM ID #F3791Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc.CMW/SAJOB NAME:PROJECT:SHEET NO.SHEET NAME:Phone No. (512) 280-5160 Fax No. (512) 280-5165Main Office5501 West William …
Atlas 14 – Commercial Redevelopment Exception Watershed Protection Department Zoning and Platting Commission | July 5, 2022 1 of 22 Floodplain Regulations Update What floodplain rules did we update? What floodplain rules do we recommend updating now? 2 2 of 22 What floodplain rules did we update? Most significant update to our floodplain rules in their 36-year history Goal of updated rules: Protect our residents from flooding based on a better understanding of flood risk with new rainfall information Updated four basic elements of rules • Floodplain definitions • Residential redevelopment exception • Colorado River exception • Freeboard 3 3 of 22 Residential Redevelopment Exception Administrative approval process floodplain if: 1. Replacement or modification of an existing residential building 2. Does not increase number of dwelling units 3. Finished floor elevation is at least 2 feet above the 100-year floodplain 4. No adverse flooding impact If these 4 conditions are met, the safe access requirement is waived Purpose • Incentivizes development that decreases flood risk • 80% of buildings in the 100-year floodplain are residential • Doesn’t increase the number of dwelling units at risk of flooding • Opens up opportunity for grant Existing condition Re-developed condition funding 4 4 of 22 Result of Collaborative Code Revision Process Contacted more than 2,700 people at 110 different meetings City Council approved the new rules on November 14, 2019 Staff pledged to develop draft rules regarding commercial redevelopment 5 5 of 22 What floodplain rules do we recommend updating now? Commercial Redevelopment Exception 6 6 of 22 Commercial Redevelopment exception Goal: Create an administrative approval process for commercial redevelopment that decreases flood risk compared to the existing conditions Considerations: Building use; square footage; occupant load; parking flood risk; building height 7 7 of 22 Proposed commercial redevelopment exception Administrative approval process for a commercial building in the floodplain if: 1. Replaces or modifies an existing commercial building 2. Finished floor elevation is at least 2 feet above the 100-year floodplain 4. Does not include the following uses: E (Educational); F (Factory); H (High Hazard); or I (Institutional) 5. Does not increase the number or flood level of parking spaces within the floodplain on the property unless otherwise required; and 3. Does not increase the building square 6. No adverse flooding impact footage on the property If these conditions are met, the safe access requirement is waived 8 8 of 22 Proposed commercial …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING July 5, 2022 @ 4:00PM City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street, Austin Texas Some members of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call (512) 974-5747 before noon on July 4, 2022 or email Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov AGENDA Kathleen Hausenfluck John T. Kiracofe Rocky Lane Rebecca Gonzales Rebecca Webber CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Vice Chair Michael Sierra-Arevalo Cory Hall-Martin CALL TO ORDER 4:00-4:05pm Public Communication 4:05-4:15pm (from speakers signed up to speak) Items for Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 6, 2022 4:15pm-4:20pm 2. OLD BUSINESS a. How it works? What are all of the publicly available Austin Police Department data sets? Where can the public find each of them and how can they be used? (sponsors: Commissioner Ramirez and Webber) 4:30pm-5:00pm Speaker(s): Oversight Jason Matson, Program Manager, Austin Police Department Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Office of Police 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Safety Organizations Quarterly Report – Austin Fire Department (sponsors: Commissioner Hausenfluck and Gonzales) 5:00pm-5:20pm Speakers: - Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department b. What is Lexipol and how is it used by the Austin Police Department? (sponsors: Commissioners Ramirez & Bernhardt) 5:20pm-5:50pm Speaker(s): - Gerardo Cantu, Austin Police Department - Sylvia Hardman, Acting Director, Office of Police Oversight 4. Future Agenda Items 5:50-6:00pm Adjourn @ 6pm 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 Janet Jackson at Austin Police Department, at 512-974-5747, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department at 512-974-5030.
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, July 5, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from June 21, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0040 - Pioneer Hill Plaza; District 1 10017-1/2 Dessau Road and 1501-1/2 Arborside Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LTD (John Sparrow) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Doan & Associates (Julie Doan) MF-3-CO to CS Recommendation of GR-MU-CO Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2021-0123 - Birdhill Rezoning; District 2 7809 Peaceful Hill Lane; 7713 and 7715 and Byrdhill Ln; 7604, 7900 & 7900 1/2 South Congress Avenue, South Boggy Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Agape Christian Ministries Austin, Inc. (Lawrence A. Wilkerson); RDO Properties, LLC (Rob & Denise Ormand) Husch Blackwell LLP (Alecia Mosadomi) DR and NO-CO to CS-MU-V Pending; Indefinite Postponement request by Staff Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SPC-2021-0244C - Cascades Amenity Center; District 5 3. Site Plan - Conditional Use Permit: 4606 Coconut Beach Drive, Onion Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: M/I Homes of Austin (William G. Peckman) Agent: Request: LJA Engineering, Inc. (Jeremy Reyes) Request to approve a Conditional Use Permit for an Amenity Center as a Community Recreation (Private) use in I-SF-2 zoning. Recommended Zack Lofton, 512-978-1735, zack.lofton@austintexas.gov …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING July 5, 2022 @ 4:00PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call (512) 974-5747 before noon on July 4, 2022, or email Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov REVISED AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Vice Chair Michael Sierra-Arevalo Cory Hall-Martin CALL TO ORDER 4:00-4:05pm Public Communication 4:05-4:15pm (from speakers signed up to speak) Items for Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 6, 2022 4:15pm-4:20pm 2. OLD BUSINESS Kathleen Hausenfluck John T. Kiracofe Rocky Lane Rebecca Gonzales Rebecca Webber a. How it works? What are all of the publicly available Austin Police Department data sets? Where can the public find each of them and how can they be used? (sponsors: Commissioner Ramirez and Webber) 4:30pm-5:00pm Speaker(s): Oversight Jason Matson, Program Manager, Austin Police Department • • Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Office of Police 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Safety Organizations Quarterly Report – Austin Fire Department (sponsors: Commissioner Hausenfluck and Gonzales) 5:00pm-5:20pm Speakers: - Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department b. What is Lexipol and how is it used by the Austin Police Department? (sponsors: Commissioners Ramirez & Bernhardt) 5:20pm-5:50pm Speaker(s): - Gerardo Cantu, Austin Police Department - Sylvia Hardman, Acting Director, Office of Police Oversight 4. Future Agenda Items 5:50-6:00pm Adjourn @ 6pm 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 Janet Jackson at Austin Police Department, at 512-974-5747, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department at 512-974-5030.
Northern Walnut Creek Trail Urban Transportation Commission July 2022 1 Northern Walnut Creek Trail • • • • Tier 1 (high priority) trail Anticipated 19 miles long Balcones District Park in North Austin to Govalle Neighborhood Park in East Austin Part of the “Big Loop” 2 Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2A Copperfield Section 2A: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Oakbrook Drive In Construction Section 2B • • • • • • • • • • • • Section 2B: Walnut Bluffs Trailhead to IH-35 In PER & Design Copperfield Elementary Connector Part of Section 3 In Construction Section 3: IH-35 to Southern Walnut Creek Trail In Design & PER Section 3 3 NWCT Section 2A - Construction • Project Scope 1.3 miles from Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Oakbrook Drive 2 bridges + 4 boardwalks Trail crossing under North Lamar Boulevard and connecting to future CPO improvements Construction: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 Over 5,300 linear feet of trail built Bridge fabrication underway, bridges expected to be set in Summer 2022 Trail expected to be open to the public by the end of the year • • • • Status • • Schedule Trail turnaround near Oakbrook Drive Trail undercrossing at North Lamar Blvd. Trail in Walnut Creek Metro Park NWCT Section 2B – PER/Design Section 2B 0.4 miles from turnaround at Oakbrook Drive to I-35 • Project Scope • Status • PER & Design • • Challenging creek crossing with long-term solution requiring real estate acquisition Exploring possible interim route using North Lamar CPO improvements + on-street connections Design kicking off for trail connection from Park Thirty-Five Circle to I-35 undercrossing • Schedule Design ongoing through Summer 2023 Copperfield Elementary - Construction • Project Scope • • • 12-15 ft wide concrete trail from Thompkins Drive to Shropshire Lane Repair of a collapsed creek culvert Intersection improvements for crossing Thompkins/Peggotty and Shropshire Lane Partnership with funding from multiple programs from Mobility Bonds • Status/Schedule Construction began in late Spring and is expected to be complete in Fall 2022 An excavator grades the ground to create a smooth and level base for the new trail (left). A surveyor measures the land slope (right). NWCT Section 3 • • • Proposed 8-mile segment I-35 to Southern Walnut Creek Trail Separated into phases Phase 1 Phase 2 NWCT Section 3 – Phase 1 • Project Scope – Phase 1 • Southern …
ATX Walk Bike Roll Project Update Urban Transportation Commission– July 5th, 2022 Agenda • ATX Walk Bike Roll Overview • Equity Focus • What We’ve Learned So Far • How We’re Moving Forward Goals of ATX Walk Bike Roll • Update three modal plans that identify where to build sidewalks and crossings, urban trails, and bikeways • Embed social and racial equity within the programs • Add maintenance into plans and update project prioritization • Work with partners to create a safer, more connected network • Identify ways to build high quality bicycle and pedestrian pathways in less time ATX Walk Bike Roll Principles & Values • Communities: Travel options affect the way we live • Equity and Diversity – Consider the needs of every community member – all ages, abilities, races, cultures, and classes • Mobility and Accessibility – Serve all ages and abilities, so that everyone has a safe way to travel • Health and Environment – Provide travel options that benefit physical, social, mental, and environmental health • Connections – Connect people to place • Transportation and Housing Affordability – Provide a low-cost way to travel with easier access to transit Timeline • Phase 1: Winter 2021 – Summer 2021 • Equity Framework; Conditions Analysis; Outreach Planning • Outreach goal: introduce project, discuss community needs and priorities to shape guiding values of ATXWBR. • Phase 2: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 • Programs & Policies; Scenario Evaluation; Project Prioritization; Buildout • Outreach goal: determine where we build, how we prioritize projects, and what we base decisions on. • Phase 3: Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 • Plan Document Development and Revisions • Outreach goal: review and discuss the plans and priorities – did we get Plans it right? • Anticipated Adoption: Spring / Summer 2023 Equity Focus Equity is achieved when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that past plans and investments have not met the needs of all Austinites or have actively harmed communities - especially low-income communities and communities of color. This furthered inequalities in transportation, health, safety, housing, and income. Equitable Outreach Goals • Engage communities who have been underrepresented in past planning efforts, such as communities of color and low-income communities so their input meaningfully shapes the project • Prioritize engagement with historically underrepresented and underserved stakeholders by collaborating with key …
Versión en español a continuación. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 Governance/Membership Committee Meeting to be held July 5, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/4/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 5, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MARTES, 5 de Julio, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (5 de Julio, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (7/4/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE (URO) COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY – TWIN OAKS BRANCH 1800 S 5TH STREET AUSTIN, TX 78704 Some members of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION may be participating by video conference. 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, members of the public must: Call or email Elizabeth Nelson at (512) 974-6492 or Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov AGENDA COMMISSION MEMBERS: Cathy Gattuso (Chair); Kaiba White; and Jonathan Barona CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers registered 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Meeting Minutes; January 8, 2020 2. NEW BUSINESS and education 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. ADJOURNMENT a. Presentation, discussion, and Possible Action on Universal Recycling Ordinance outreach b. Presentation, discussion, and Possible Action on Multifamily Compost Pilot 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 Dwight Scales, in the Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-2435, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Dwight Scales at (512) 974-2435. Page 1 of 1
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION (ZWAC) UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE (URO) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2020 The ZWAC URO Committee convened on January 8, 2020 at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch; 1800 S 5th St.; Austin, TX; 78704 Committee members in attendance: Cathy Gattuso (Chair) and Kaiba White City staff in attendance: Ken Snipes, Tammie Williamson, Gena McKinley, Jason McCombs, Selene Castillo, Elizabeth Nelson, and Natalie Regennitter 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Committee Chair Cathy Gattuso called the committee meeting to order at 2:38 p.m. b. Committee Chair Cathy Gattuso facilitated introductions of committee members, City of Austin staff, and meeting attendees. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Zero (0) citizens spoke during the opportunity for citizen communication. 3. MEETING MINUTES a. A motion to approve the August 7, 2019 meeting minutes with no amendments or revisions was made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Gattuso. The minutes were approved with a 2-0 vote with Commissioner Barona absent. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Elizabeth Nelson (ARR) briefed the committee on the Multifamily Compost Pilot including funding, property application, timeline, process and volunteer opportunities for commissioners. Commissioners and stakeholders discussed recruitment of a representative cross section of properties to participate. Stakeholders discussed costs of service, types of service provided, resident education, and logistics of the pilot. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Commissioner White requested discussion on compostable food service containers. b. Commissioner Gattuso requested an update on properties selected for participation in the pilot and updates on progress after 3 months. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gattuso motions to adjourn the meeting at 3:37 p.m. without objection. 1
Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) How the Business Outreach Team (BOT) implements the URO 1 2 What we’ll cover today • Who we are • Why we exist • URO • Who is affected & who is responsible • What is required & who the URO is for • BOT • What we do • How we follow up • How we incentivize • What we want to do next 6/30/2022 1 Who we are • Policy Team • develops new policy • Business Outreach Team (BOT) • implements existing policies 3 4 6/30/2022 2 6/30/2022 3 5 6 Developing & implementing policy Who they are: Policy Team • Policy Team develops new policy • Researches best practices • Analyzes industry data • Pilots potential ideas • Develops new policy • Engages with affected stakeholders 7 8 Developing & implementing policy 6/30/2022 4 Who we are: BOT • Business Outreach Team (BOT) implements existing policy • Notifies properties about requirements • Assists affected properties • Develops educational materials • Tracks and analyzes ordinance data • Reviews for compliance • Develops standard procedures Why we exist • City of Austin (ARR) provides services to: • Residential properties with 4 or fewer units • 45% of Austin households • Very limited commercial properties (~2k) • Private haulers provides services to: • Multifamily properties with 5 or more units (2k) • 55% of Austin households • Almost all commercial properties (7k) 9 10 6/30/2022 5 COA (ARR) private haulers or self haul Why we exist Why we exist • City of Austin uses ordinances to regulate sectors the City doesn’t directly control and set minimum standards. • BOT implements some of the City’s ordinances to our zero waste goals, including the URO. 11 12 6/30/2022 6 Who is affected • Recycling: • All commercial properties • Multifamily with 5 units or more • Includes apartments, condominiums, dormitories, nursing homes, assisted living facilities • Organics: • All businesses with City of Austin food permits • Includes restaurants, grocery stores, catering companies, commercial kitchens • ~14k properties (9k recycling, 5k organics) Who is affected 22% Multifamily (2k) 78% Commercial (7k) 13 14 6/30/2022 7 Who is responsible • Whoever contracts or arranges for waste services • Typically property owner/manager or business owner/ • Recycling: manager • Organics: • Typically business owner/manager; can be property owner/manager Who is responsible • Haulers are responsible for: • Signs on …
LIBRARY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 – 6 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch 1800 S 5th St. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. In-person General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for public communication 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 during the time set aside for general public communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. Remote Public Communication will be allowed by telephone at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, members of the public must call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, June 28. Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert; JC Dwyer; Lynda Infante, Vice-Chair; Ryan Marquess; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self; Mark Smith, Chair; and Lily Trieu AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes from the May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting 1. Briefing: Austin Public Library FY23 Budget Overview and Forecast, Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager II 3. Old Business: none 4. New Business a. Discussion on voter engagement at Austin Public Library, Bruce Elfant, Travis County Voter Registrar and Valerie DeBill, League of Women Voters Austin, Voter Registration & Turnout Director b. Discussion of Enhanced Library Cards c. Discussion of the Library Commission Annual Internal Review and Report covering July 2021 through June 2022 5. Discussion of Director’s Report for June covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities 6. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least …
AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY FY23 ‐ Budget Engagement ‐ Boards and Commissions Submitted to Budget Office ‐ May 6, 2022 Boards and Commissions Contact Name Contact Email Title of Recommendation Brief Description Recommendation Link Department Library Department Response Hispanic / Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Amanda Afifi BC‐Amanda.Afifi@austintexas.gov Expand Funding for Austin History Center Archivists Expand funding for Austin History Center archivists that is specifically earmarked for outreach and creating exhibits. Additionally, expand funding to cover expenses associated with recording oral history. https://s3‐us‐west‐1.amazonaws.com/ehq‐production‐us‐ california/cae28a5a7de6f4ef4ccb58c1f89f0e25df145e60/original/1648581486/08b c6eae019e1acbbe27a65155b5cb35_EXPAND_FUNDING_FOR_AUSTIN_HISTORY_CE NTER_ARCHIVISTS.pdf?1648581486 Austin Public Library In FY 2021‐22, APL provided funding of $30,000 for Community Archivist activities including $10,000 each for the Archivists to support Asian Pacific American Programs, Latinx Programs, and African American Programs. This funding will continue in FY 2022‐23. Boards and Commissions Contact Name Contact Email Title of Recommendation Brief Description Recommendation Link Department Library Department Response Human Rights Commission Jonathan Babiak jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov Comprehensive Recommendation Fund human rights related initiatives https://s3‐us‐west‐1.amazonaws.com/ehq‐production‐us‐ california/ce01785f420a85a0ceb62b892f494b92b0b74e06/original/1647624110/c 41154410184e2ccf7e75e8bb74ff35c_20220304‐002a_HRC_FY_2022‐ 23_Budget_Recommendation.docx?1647624110 Police, Housing and Planning, Public Health, Economic Development, Austin Public Library In FY 2021‐22, APL provided digital access for library patrons at our branches, and continued to have Wi‐Fi hotspots available for check‐out, plus began providing laptops for check‐out. The Library’s programs for Seniors to address digital access have included library staff visiting senior centers, as well as programs and training opportunities in our facilities. APL was awarded a Digital Navigators TSLAC grant in FY22 intended to improve digital access services. Wi‐Fi hotspots, laptops, and programs to address the need for digital access for seniors and low income neighborhoods will continue in FY 2022‐23. HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220322-3aⅵ EXPAND FUNDING FOR AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER ARCHIVISTS Strategic Direction: Culture and Lifelong Learning Date: March 22, 2022 Subject: FY23 Budget Recommendations Motioned by: Vigil Seconded by: Solis Recommendation to Council: Expand funding for Austin History Center archivists that is specifically earmarked for outreach and creating exhibits. Additionally, expand funding to cover expenses associated with recording oral history. Expand funding by $100,000 for the LatinX Community Archivist to hire or train LatinX community to preserve history. Background and Rationale: As the local history division of the Austin Public Library, the Austin History Center provides the public with information about the history, current events, and activities of Austin and Travis County. They collect and preserve information about local governments, businesses, residents, institutions, and neighborhoods so that generations …
Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget The Proposed Operating Budget of the Austin Public Library (APL) includes an increase of $2,031,203 or 3.4%. The Materials budget requested increase is $217,359, or 3.5% for inflation. Requirements: Revenues Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): Materials Budget: FY 2021 Budget $58,868,376 $239,815 445.55 $5,896,218 FY 2022 Budget $60,487,260 $525,806 450.55 $6,210,270 FY 2023 Proposed $62,518,463 $188,153 450.55 $6,427,629 Proposed Operating Budget Highlights General Fund CITY-WIDE Personnel Requirements FTEs Wage adjustments and accrued payroll $ 552,310 .00 Insurance – health/life/dental, increase in City cost Reduction for prior year one-time salary enhancement Internal Support Services allocation changes Administrative Support Communications & Technology Management (CTM) Fleet Maintenance & Fuel DEPARTMENT-WIDE $ 463,700 ($ 419,028) $ 145,123 $ 652,907 $ 32,052 Materials Budget (Books, Subscriptions, and Hotspots) 3.5% increase for materials, due to inflation & population growth $ 217,359 IT software – increase for hardware & software licenses and contracts $ 301,100 One-time budget reallocations: Digital literacy training for older adults (Programs & Partnerships) $ 25,000 Vacancy savings funded expenditures – Contingent upon vacancy rate: Materials Budget Programs Furniture Security Cameras Internships - temporary employees Training $ 700,000 $ 275,384 $ 183,300 $ 100,000 $ 99,900 $ 27,950 Questions? Email us at Library-ACAOFinance@austintexas.gov 5/20/2022 Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund The Operating Budget in the Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund (7LIB) is $644,445 in expenditures. This includes $448,945 in operating costs for the Central Library parking garage, gift shop, and facility rentals. Operating costs include a one-time expenditure of $90,000 for a parking garage gate. Support services expenditures consists of $195,500 in contingency for facility maintenance costs exceeding General Fund budget. Revenues from Central Library operations including parking garage, gift shop, facility rentals, and café rental are budgeted at $1,158,991. Historic Preservation Fund The Proposed Operating Budget in the Historic Preservation Fund (1160) for Austin Public Library is $33,299 to provide digital asset management for Austin History Center (AHC) collections. This is a continuation of annual funding that began in FY 2020 to provide Digital Services for Austin History Center (AHC) Historic Collections. Capital Improvement Program Funds APL continues work on renovations and repairs at various branches and locations across the city with planned spending of $15,779,863 in 2018 Bonds, 2012 Bonds, and Historic Preservation Funds. Buildings and Improvements Subproject 788.002 Yarborough Branch …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility Art in Public Places Project iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project iv. …
