1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Kevin Howard Conners Ladner Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Santiago, Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 Capital Express Central project. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on November 13, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 11/13/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner Wallace’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Gelles was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Staff briefing regarding the Urban Design Guidelines Update Engagement Plan. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project The Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Amanda Swor, Drenner Group PC, Jillian Agdern, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, and Chris Jackson, TBG Partners. There was a motion by Vice Chair Meiners, seconded by Commissioner Luckens, to recommend to City Council that the project the Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). There was a substitute motion to recommend to City Council that the project the Graduate Austin, located at 408 West 18th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2- 586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). The Design Commission recommends the following modifications: • Encourage the out-of-scale pedestrian gathering space along San Antonio Street • Encourage corner entrances to expand pedestrian access on San Antonio Street to be brought back into scale and Guadalupe Street • Enhance the north façade to encourage an active northeast corner • To use the City of Austin standard benches • Expand food and beverage service along 18th Street to enhance the primary entrance to the food and beverage area The substitute motion was approved …
REGUALR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION February 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 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 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 Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Kate Csillagi, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on January 29, 2023. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Community Advocacy by Chair Zisman Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Maldonado Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Harold McMillan on a Black Artists and Professional Creatives Registry 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation by Jon Windham and Melissa Ayala on the “Past Deposits from a Future Yet to Come” video art installation at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park Presentation by KB Brookins on a proposal to create an Austin Poet Laureate program 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve revised Regular Schedule Schedule Arts Commission Retreat Schedule Joint Retreat with Music Commission Discussion and Possible Action on FY24-25 Budget Requests Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center AIPP Project. Establish a nominating committee to fill Art in Public Places Panel vacancy. 16. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from Emergency …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – January 2024 o Total HOT Collections January 2024 = $31,412,114 o 43% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund January 2024 = $2,999,857 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $6,266,665 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department February 26, 2024 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 Status Reports • Contracts and Payments Elevate • Nexus Thrive • Arts Education (ARPA) • • • • • Nexus Elevate Thrive • Grant Funded activities this month • Guidelines updates 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 Elevate Grant Status – 200 awardees • 198 Contracts sent (TLC holds the contract) • 198 Contracts signed/processed • 199 test payments issued • 198 test payments verified • 198 First payments issued (50% of award) - 99% of awardees • 135 Second payments issued (40% of award) - must complete Miles Partnership Marketing class (+take survey) or post to Visit Austin (+tell COA staff) to be eligible. • 4 Third payments issued (10% of award) - successful Final Report closeout • $4,859,500 Total Distribution to date ($6,250,000 total) • COA staff working with TLC re: outreach to non-responsive awardees. 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 Nexus Grant Status – 51 awardees • 51 Contracts sent (COA holds the contract) • 51 Contracts signed/processed • 42 test payments issued • 42 test payments verified • 42 First payments issued (90% of total award = $4,500) • $189,000 Total Distribution to date • TLC invoiced 11/1; takes 2-3 business days to process; Nexus funds will be distributed when it hits TLC account to those who have signed an agreement/ submitted financial information/ verified a test payment. 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 Thrive Grant Status – 36 awardees • 36 Contracts sent (COA holds the contract) • 36 Contracts signed/processed • 36 test payments issued; 36 test payments verified • 36 First payments issued • 36 Second payments issued • 14 Third payments issued • $3,596,500 …
2024 Proposed Meeting Schedule (Revised) Arts Commission The montly meeting schedule is as follows: CANCELLED DATES January 15, 2024 (holiday) February 19, 2024 (holiday) MEETING DATES Monday, January 22, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 Monday, March 18, 2024 Monday, April 15, 2024 Monday, May 20, 2024 Monday, June 17, 2024 Monday, July 15, 2024 Monday, August 19, 2024 Monday, September 16, 2024 Monday, October 21, 2024 Monday, November 18, 2024 Monday, December 16, 2024 All meetings take place at 6 pm. LOCATION Austin Energy Austin Energy City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall 2024 Proposed Meeting Schedule Arts Commission The montly meeting schedule is as follows: CANCELLED DATES January 15, 2024 (holiday) February 19, 2024 (holiday) MEETING DATES Monday, January 22, 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024 Monday, March 18, 2024 Monday, April 15, 2024 Monday, May 20, 2024 Monday, June 17, 2024 Monday, July 15, 2024 Monday, August 19, 2024 Monday, September 16, 2024 Thursday, October 24, 2024 Monday, November 18, 2024 Monday, December 16, 2024 All meetings take place at 6 pm. LOCATION TBD TBD City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall
Artist Selection Memo to File January 30, 2024 Artist Selection Panel - Voting: Ja'nell N. Ajani - Curator and Scholar; Nate Cormier - Landscape Architect, Managing Studio Director, RIOS; Asha Iman Veal - Associate Curator, Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago; Rakhee Jain - Artist, recent AIPP commission; Meaghan Perry - Objects and Variable Media Conservator, Momentum Art Conservation; Non-voting: Mari Boren, AIA, LEED-AP (BD+C), PMP - Project Manager, COA Capital Delivery Services; Akeshia Johnson Smothers - MSW Social Services Agreements Administration Manager, COA Public Health; Aaron Taylor - Designer, McKinney York Architects; Taylor Davis - AIPP Panel Liaison Art in Public Places Panel: Panel Chair Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair J Muzacz, Arts Commission Liaison Monica Maldonado, and Panel Members, Stephanie Lemmo, Lisa Woods, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Taylor Davis, and Sarah Carr. Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center AIPP Project Date: From: Copy: Subject: Background: AIPP panel approved a Request for Qualifications for Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center public art opportunity on September 11, 2023. The RFQ was approved by Arts Commission on September 18, 2023. Notice of the public art opportunity was posted through usual methods as well as through Social Media channels, EDD newsletter and through PublicArtist.org. The opportunity opened on November 6, 2023, with a submission deadline of December 19, 2023. 15 artists applied, and 5 were eligible for review by the selection panel. The project budget is $70,000. The Jury was supported by staff Meghan Wells - Cultural Arts Division Manager; Lindsay Hutchens - AIPP Coordinator; and Ryan Runcie - AIPP Coordinator. 1. Recommended Artist: Felipe Gomez “I am quite enthusiastic with the high-caliber of work and therapeutic design goals of artist Felipe Gomez, and look forward to seeing what this artist will materialize as the public art project for this specific environment and community.” - Asha Iman Veal “Great balance of inspired figurative capability and rich textures and phenomena that invite further experience of the work.” - Nate Cormier 2. Recommended Alternate: Sharon Keshishian “Sharon Keshishian is a wonderful artist who a long history of producing work around the city. For purposes of this project and the specification noted in the RFQ, the sole piece that stands from her submission is the work "Esperanza".” - Ja’nell N. Ajani “Extensive experience with permanent outdoor commissions. Thoughtful response about intentionality of creating work that will be climbed on by children (ATX sculpture). Colorful, whimsical design, lots of negative …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29, January, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 29, January 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a meeting on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Milwood Branch Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St., in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Infante Huerta called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Mark Smith, Chair, Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice-Chair, Courtney Rosenthal, Steve DeRosa, Sheila Mehta, Magen Davis, Andrea Herrera Moreno, Kezia Frayjo, Christina Masters Commission Members Absent: None Public Communication: General None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2023, regular meeting The minutes of the December 18, 2023, regular meeting were approved with the following amendment on Commission Member Master’s motion and Commission Member Mehta’s second on an 8-0 vote. The amendment is to change Commissioner Masters from the Absent line to the In Attendance line on the December 18, 2023 meeting minutes. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Immigrant Services by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian III, Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Branch Library Branch Manager, Diana Miranda-Murillo, Librarian II, Spanish and World Language Selector. The presentation was made Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian III, Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Branch Library Branch Manager, Diana Miranda-Murillo, Librarian II, Spanish and World Language Selector. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29, January, 2024 3. Discussion of the December Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. Discussion was held regarding recent outreach and community engagement opportunities by Library Commission Members. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the Unmet Needs Working Group The report of the Unmet Needs Working Groups was given by Vice-Chair Infante Huerta. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Facilities Update Report and recommendation from Unmet Needs Working Group Budget Recommendation Discussion Bond Funding Toolkit North Village Branch Renaming Adjournment: Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. without objection.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email NATHALIA DELGADILLO, (512) 972-5841, Nathalia.Delgadillo@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Joe Anderson Zachery Garay Jonathan Garcia Ashley Garling AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rocky Lane, Non-Voting Gin Pham Kristina McRae-Thompson The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/25/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 29, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report 6. Part B Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Open nominations for Vice-Chair and Secretary 8. Discussion and approval of committee recommendation for new member applicants 9. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 24 budget 10. Discussion and approval of National Week of Prayer event budget 11. Discussion and approval of committee recommendation of red ribbon pins 12. Presentation & Discussion on the FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan with the City of Austin Housing Department & Austin Public Health. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Review of workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, February 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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: Kolby Duhon, Vice Chair (He/They) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on January 22, 2024 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Presented by April Geruso, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of a new May 2024 Commission meeting date 5. Presentation by The American Gateway about the services they provide that improve the quality of life for the immigrant community in Austin. 6. Presentation by Commissioner Davis about ATX Kind DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair for a term ending in April 2024. 8. Approve a recommendation for Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis through Enhanced Budgetary Allocations and Support for Local Nonprofits and Community- Based Organizations 9. Select an Human Rights Commission member to represent the Commission to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATE 10. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding 2025 Budget Process 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. 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.
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Conners Ladner AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION ITEMS Chi Lee Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck 8. Discussion of the Urban Design Guidelines related to the review of Downtown Density Bonus Projects. Presented by Sophia Benner, Planning Department. 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 call or email Nicole Corona at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov.
Urban Design Guidelines in action: A review of 2 DDBP projects Presented by Sophia Benner, Principal Planner Purpose: scope much urban design pencils wow guidelines Texas density omg Relevant guidelines: AW2 Create mixed-use development AW4 Buffer Neighborhood Edges AW5 Incorporate Civic Art in Both Public and Private Development B3 Accentuate Primary Entrances S4 Reinforce Pedestrian Activity S6 Enhance the Streetscape S13 Install Pedestrian-friendly Materials at Street Level PS1 Protect the pedestrian where the building meets the street PS2 Minimize curb cuts PS4 Reinforce pedestrian activity PS10 Provide an Appropriate Amount of Plaza Seating PZ7 Determine plaza function, size and activity PZ.8 Respond to microclimate in plaza design PZ.9 Consider views, circulation, boundaries and subspaces in plaza design- PZ.10 Provide an appropriate amount of plaza seating- PZ.11 Provide visual and spatial complexity in plaza design- PZ.12 Use plants to enliven urban spaces- PZ.13 Provide interactive civic art and fountains in plaza. PZ14 Provide Food Service for Plaza Participants Review of: The Graduate 18th & Guadalupe SP-2023-0042C Scale: Encourage the out of scale pedestrian gathering space along San Antonio Street be brought back into scale Entrances: Encourage corner entrances to expand pedestrian access on San Antonio Street and Guadalupe Street Activation: Enhance the north façade to encourage an active northeast corner To use the City of Austin standard benches Define activation Source: Google streetview Source: Google images Source: arch daily via Common Edge Source: KXAN Street furniture: To use the City of Austin standard benches Food & beverage service: Expand food and beverage service along 18th Street to enhance the primary entrance to the food and beverage area Review of: Block 32 Create mixed-use: At least two different uses per half block are required. Low occupancy uses such as warehouses, storage, and parking will not be counted in the evaluation of mixed use functions. Civic art: The eastern façade is just west of the Convention Center Civic art: The eastern façade is just west of the Convention Center Civic art: The eastern façade is just west of the Convention Center Curb Cuts: Plaza: Plaza: Plaza: fin
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/0E6sDvjENu or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Julie Hayes (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA ADDENDUM Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) 12. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve a resolution to establish Austin as a recognized soccer city and direct the City Manager to analyze challenges and needs in soccer field development and soccer programming and to provide recommendations. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Orme) 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 Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Page 1 of 1
Butler Trail Code Amendment Leslie Lilly Environmental Conservation Program Manager N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 2 Background • Construction of Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail began in 1971 • Code compliant at time of construction • 2017 WPO code amendment restrictions on 50 ft setback • Current use today averages ~ 5 million visits annually W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 3 Background Amendment initiated by City Council on May 18th, 2023 W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 4 The Trail Conservancy • Urban Forestry and Natural Areas Management Guidelines • Safety and Mobility Study • Parkland Operations And Maintenance Agreement W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Site Conditions 5 N I T S U A F O Y T I C W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C 6 Proposed Amendment • • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width (no administrative variance) 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with a baseline of 1:1 restoration, and up to 2:1 restoration where feasible, for impacts associated with reconstruction and capital improvements or alternative compliance as approved by the Director of Watershed. Current code only allows this with an administrative variance. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance …
…. § 25-8-261 - CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT. In all watersheds, development is prohibited in a critical water quality zone except as provided in this Division. Development allowed in the critical water quality zone under this Division shall be revegetated and restored within the limits of construction as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual. (B) Open space is permitted in a critical water quality zone if a program of fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use is approved by the Watershed Protection Department, subject to the conditions in this Subsection. (3) A hard surfaced trail may cross the critical water quality zone pursuant to Section 25-8- 262 (Critical Water Quality Zone Mobility Crossings). A hard surfaced trail that does not cross the critical water quality zone may be located within the critical water quality zone only if: (a) designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual; (b) located outside the erosion hazard zone unless protective works are provided as prescribed in the Drainage Criteria Manual; (c) limited to 12 feet in width plus one-foot compacted sub-grade shoulders, unless a wider trail is designated in a Council-adopted plan or the trail is a part of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail system; (d) located not less than 25 feet from the centerline of a waterway if within an urban watershed; (e) located not less than 50 feet from the centerline of a minor waterway, 100 feet from the centerline of an intermediate waterway, and 150 feet from the centerline of a major waterway if within a watershed other than an urban watershed; (f) located not less than 50 feet from the shoreline of Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake unless necessary for the construction of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail system as allowed in (g) below, and Lake Walter E. Long, as defined in Section 25-8-92; and (g) located not less than 50 feet from the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake as defined in Section 25-8-92, unless restoration is provided at a minimum ratio of 1:1 with the option that the applicant and the Director collaborate to reach up to 2:1, as determined by a functional assessment of floodplain health; or (g) (h) located not less than 100 feet from the ordinary high water mark of the Colorado River downstream from Longhorn Dam. (C) The requirements of this subsection apply along Lake Travis, Lake …
EAST BRAKER LANE EXTENSION Transportation and Public Works Department Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 26th, 2024 Parks Easement Parks Easement Introduction ■ The City has acquired ROW through development applications to extend E. Braker Lane from Decker Lane to Blue Bluff Road. ■ Braker Lane is an ASMP Level 3 roadway. ■ ROW for segment has already been dedicated (Doc. 2022015081). ■ Parkland easement is opened to full use along Lone Star gas line (Doc. 2020194382) ■ Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) is requesting a permanent change of use of parkland easement for ROW, utility, and drainage construction through the Ch. 26 process. ■ The roadway will have raised protected bicycle lanes, sidewalks, tree and furniture zones, and landscaped medians and buffers. ■ Memo of understanding with PARD, WPD includes: – commitment to connect Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) via culverts – Addition of rain gardens and green infrastructure in the tree/furniture zone – new plantings outside of the ROW per City standard detail 609-S) – grade-separated and/or protected crossings across the new road at the Austin to Manor Urban Trail Parkland Mitigation Summary ■ Permanent Use (Roadway): ■ Chapter 26 Processing Fee: ■ Total Payment Amount: 7,818 sq. ft. $4,000 $4000 ■ The Transportation and Public Works Department will pay the processing fee. ■ Mitigation is to restore pedestrian/bicycle connectivity. Request and Timeline: ■ The Transportation and Public Works Department requests a recommendation to City Council to approve 7,818 square feet for an ASMP required roadway connection through a parkland easement. ■ TPW agrees to provide safe pedestrian/bicycle connectivity through a crossing of Braker Lane to be located as close to the exclusive parkland easement as possible. ■ The Braker extension will be built out over time in its entirety, however, this Ch. 26 request is limited to a section of dedicated ROW and currently has a site plan for roadway construction under review. ■ Points of Contact: Bryan Golden, Transportation and Public Works; Gregory Montes, Parks and Recreation.
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G M.O.U. # 24-002 2/15/2024 Chapter 26 Administrative Fee = $4,000 Richard Mendoza, P.E. Director, Transportation and Public Works Department Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: East Braker Lane Extension DATE: Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) is requesting a Chapter 26 application for the change of use of an existing 7,818 sq. ft exclusive Park Recreational Easement to allow for the construction of the East Braker Lane Extension in accordance with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan as depicted on Attachment A (Location Map). As part of the mitigation and to restore connectivity, the TPW shall designate safe bicycle and pedestrian crossing across E. Braker Lane to connect the adjacent neighborhoods to Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. This connection shall be reflected in the Urban Trails GIS layer for reference, within a month upon approval of this Chapter 26 case by City Council. TPW is subject to the Chapter 26 Administrative Fee below. Transportation and Public Works Point of Contact: Bryan Golden Parks and Recreation Point of Contact: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: Council Approval: ___________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Richard Mendoza, P.E. Director, Transportation and Public Works Department Phone Number: 512-974-9183 Date Date Attachments A: (Location Map) 1 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX Date: Subject: Renaming the Barton Springs Bathhouse to the “Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool” Seconded By: Motioned By: Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends that the Austin City Council rename the Barton Springs Bathhouse to the “Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool” Rationale: Whereas Joan Means Khabele was born in Austin, Texas, during a time when the City of Austin segregated the city’s neighborhoods and public amenities through the systematic enactment of racist policies; Whereas Parks were segregated by race during this era, and Black Austinites were not permitted to swim at Barton Springs; Whereas in 1956, Ms. Khabele was one of the first Black students to enroll at all-white Austin High School and when Ms. Khabele and other Black students were denied the opportunity to swim at Barton Springs during the Austin High School annual senior picnic, she protested by jumping in the pool despite policies forbidding Black people to swim in a pool designated for only white people; Whereas Ms. Khabele, along with other activists, bravely defied the segregationist policies of the time during these “swim ins,” which eventually led to the integration of Barton Springs pool and other recreational facilities in the city; Whereas community survey results show significant support for renaming the facility the “Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse” with 86% of respondents endorsing the renaming; Whereas a review of the 204 comments on the survey indicates overwhelming support of the proposal to rename the bathhouse after Joan Means Khabele. Comments primarily touch on the positive qualities of Ms. Khabele and the ways she influenced people’s lives; Whereas the Bathhouse Working Group of the Parks and Recreation Board suggested “Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse” as one of the options for the bathhouse; Whereas the American Historical Association states, “History comprises both facts and interpretations of those facts…to change the name of a school or street, is not to erase history, but rather to alter or call attention to a previous interpretation of history. A monument is not history itself; a monument 1 of 2 commemorates an aspect of history, representing a moment in the past when a public or private decision defined who would be honored in a community’s public spaces.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board: 1. Recommends that the Austin City Council rename the Barton Springs …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX Seconded By: Establish Austin as a Recognized Soccer City Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends that the Austin City Council approve a resolution to establish Austin as a recognized soccer city and direct the City Manager to analyze challenges and needs in soccer field development and soccer programming and to provide recommendations. Rationale: Whereas, the city of Austin has demonstrated a growing interest and participation in the sport of soccer, with a vibrant community of players, fans, and organizations dedicated to its promotion and development; Whereas, Austin's diverse population embraces soccer as a unifying force, bringing together people of various backgrounds, cultures, and ages in the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie; Whereas, soccer serves as a catalyst for promoting equity and community health, offering opportunities for social inclusion, physical activity, and youth development across all neighborhoods and demographics in Austin; Whereas, ensuring equitable access to soccer fields and programming is integral to addressing disparities and promoting wellness among underserved communities in Austin; Whereas, the emergence of professional soccer teams, such as Austin FC, has captured the enthusiasm and support of residents, contributing to the city's identity as a dynamic and inclusive soccer city; Whereas, the availability and accessibility of quality soccer facilities and programming are essential to nurturing talent, fostering youth development, and promoting healthy lifestyles among Austin's residents; Whereas, there exists a need to assess and address the challenges and requirements associated with soccer field development, maintenance, and programming to ensure equitable access and utilization across Austin's communities; Whereas, recognizing the importance of strategic planning and resource allocation in advancing soccer initiatives, it is imperative to empower the City Manager to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape of soccer facilities, programming, and associated needs within Austin; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board: 1 of 2 1. Recommends that the Austin City Council approve a resolution to establish Austin as a recognized soccer city and direct the City Manager to analyze challenges and needs in soccer field development and soccer programming and to provide recommendations. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] 2 of 2
REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION February 26, 2024 – 6 P.M. Terrazas Branch Library 1105 E Cesar Chavez Street Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair Magen Davis Kezia Frayjo Cristina Masters Courtney Rosenthal AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair Steve DeRosa Andrea Herrera Moreno Sheila Mehta 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Library Commission's regular meeting on January 29, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding APL Facilities Project Updates, Feasibility Studies & Future Bonds by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager. Staff briefing on the February Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. 1. 2. 3. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 4. Report of recommendation by the Unmet Needs Working Group for the addition of social workers, security personnel, and other social support resources in libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and approval of a recommendation from the Unmet Needs Working Group for the addition of social workers, security personnel, and other social support resources in libraries. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to rename the North Village Branch Library. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion regarding potential recommendations related to the Austin Public Library’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. 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. 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 Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 for additional information; TTY …
2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s special-called meeting on January 29, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of a recommendation to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Boad 1 of 2 3. 4. 5. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process underway (Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez, AEDC) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) 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. 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 …
