Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 June, 2022 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 18 June, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Mark Smith, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Pat Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Cristina Masters, Courtney Rosenthal, and Steven Self Board Members Absent: Vice-Chair Lynda Infante and Commission Member Ryan Marquess Citizen Communication: General None 1. Commissioners’ Brief Introductions Commissioners introduced themselves and Chair Smith outlined the process for planning for the day. 2. Discussion of Library Commission long-range objectives, including how to: Build relationships with the Library’s support groups, The Library Foundation and The Austin History Center Association Support the priorities of the Austin Public Library (Literacy Advancement, Workforce and Economic Development, Digital Inclusion, STEM and Computer Training, Outreach and Community Engagement, Staff Development, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) The following were discussed: Workgroups – at future board meeting the Commission will form two initial working groups to address library and/or community issues. o Board Development / Training (including advocacy) o Community Engagement Chair Smith will attend Library Foundation Meetings. The Commission will determine ways to become a more activist board on behalf of the Library Commissioners will host Commissioner Open Houses at their Branches The Commission will work to define the role of the Library Commission. This could include training from United for Libraries (ALA) or Urban Library Council. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 June, 2022 The Commission will look at what Nashville Public Library did with Banned Books Library Cards and determine if there is something similar APL can do. 3. Discussion of Potential Agenda Topics for Future Meetings, July 2022 – June 2023 Library Marketing Homeless Organizations Food Banks Meals on Wheels Google Fiber and Technology Groups Volunteers Facility Issues Strategic Planning Process Hotspots and Digital Access eBook Pricing and Purchasing Equity in Service (how we serve different groups like incarcerated, 20-40 year olds, traffic, homebound, etc) Enhanced Library Cards Library Programming – Program Coordinators and Austin Completely Booked Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 12:02 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the July 25 meeting on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion, Commission Member Dabbert’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Member …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022 – 10:00 AM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVENUE, AUSTIN, TX 78702 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2), Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Dawn Lewis (D-10) VACANT Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Ex-Officio 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting of April 15, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s Contract with C3 Concerts for the Austin City Limits Music Festival (Sponsors: Di Carlo, Barnard, Lewis) 2. Discussion and possible action regarding researching guidelines and creating recommendations for City Council on alcohol sales in public parks and other parkland facilities. (Sponsors: Barnard, Di Carlo, Rinaldi, Lewis) Page 1 of 2 C. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department (Sponsors: Di Carlo, Barnard) D. 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 Tim Dombeck, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974- 6716, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special called meeting on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, TX Chair Di Carlo called the meeting to order at 10:13 AM Board Members in attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nina Rinaldi, Laura Cottam-Sajbel (WebEx), Dawn Lewis (WebEx, Ex-Officio) Board Members absent: Nancy Barnard Staff in attendance: Denisha Cox, Patricia Rosette, Suzanne Piper, Tim Dombeck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting of November 9, 2021 were approved. Board Member Rinaldi made the motion to approve. Board Member Cottam-Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to change the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month at 10:00 AM for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Board Page 1 of 2 Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Board Members discussed this agenda item and staff answered questions. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion failed on a vote of 2-1 with Board Members Di Carlo and Rinaldi voting in favor, …
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Jun-22 Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS NS CCC Nov-21 PARB Nov-21 Council Dec-21 P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Jul-22 P/D NA NS Jul-22 Jul-22 Sep-22 Contract/Project Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Support of the Literacy First Program Contract Type Interlocal Agreement Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Use of Athletic Fields Interlocal Agreement Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Regarding Installation of Buoys Interlocal Agreement Recreation Management System Software Services P/D NA S Apr-23 Apr-23 May-23 LEGEND 6/1/2022 Notes Recognizing the importance of early intervention to improve the reading and writing skills of youth, the City of Austin supports the fundamental concept of Literacy First, a K-2nd grade Reading Tutoring Intervention Program offered at various Eastside Vertical Team Elementary Schools. The purpose of the agreement is to support the funding of the Literacy First program at the aforementioned elementary schools. Final contract execution is underway. The contract was executed on May 11th. This agreement would allow AISD the annual use of Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center softball field and Delores Duffie Recreation Center softball field for girls' fast pitch softball and boys' baseball from January 1- May 31 for the duration of the agreement. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This is an agreement with LCRA for the installation of buoys at Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis. This agreement will replace the current agreement expiring on December 30, 2022. Per the agreement, PARD and LCRA agree to mutually determine locations and number of buoys needed at each. LCRA will purchase and install buoys with PARD reimbursing LCRA for materials and labor. The contract with the current vendor, Vermont Systems (RecTrac), for recreation management software, expires in September 2022. PARD, with the assistance of the Communications and Technology Management Department (CTM), published a Request for Information (RFI) to survey current technology solutions in the Recreation Management Industry. PARD/CTM received three responses and conducted vendor question and answer sessions and vendor system demonstrations, along with meetings with current user organizations, between September and October 2021. Based on information gathered, PARD will work with CTM to establish a scope of work (SOW) and conduct a formal solicitation for a …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (Parks and Recreation Board) Recommendation Number: (YYYYMMDD-XXX): Alcohol Sales in Parks WHEREAS, city code prohibits the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages within a public recreation area; and WHEREAS, city code permits alcoholic beverages in the spectating area of Krieg and Havins Softball Complexes, at a golf course, in a campsite, which is reserved for a specific person or event, or when an approval authorizes the possession, sale, or consumption by a person or for an event at a public recreation area; and WHEREAS, food and beverage vendors at city parks are requesting conditional use permits to allow for permanent alcohol sales; and WHEREAS, there is no guidance from City Council or other city departments on the proper restrictions or considerations for permanent alcohol sales on public park property; and WHEREAS, the site location of vendors requesting permission to sell alcoholic beverages could be close to designated children’s areas, bodies of water, or other recreation sites which could pose a safety hazard; and WHEREAS, alcohol sales on city property could necessitate increased staffing within the Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Police Department, or other city departments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Board encourages the Austin City Council to direct the Parks and Recreation Department in prohibiting or permitting alcoholic beverage sales by vendors within public recreation areas through updating city code to provide guidance and parameters. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: (Unanimous on a 7-0 vote, 4-3 vote with names of those voting no listed) Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Question related to Austin City Limits May 31, 2022 The responses below have been formulated based on a Contracts and Concessions Committee item on April 15th and subsequent follow up questions from board members via email that stemmed from the sharing of the Austin City Limits contract. Please tell us about traffic control signage. The engineered traffic control plan is monitored by both the organizer/organizer’s traffic control company agent. In addition, City of Austin Right of Way Inspectors working as part the paid traffic control permit fees do daily inspections of the traffic control. How is the traffic control messaged? In order to assist traffic management weeks before Austin City Limits Music Festival, the City of Austin posts event and traffic alert information. The closure map, a closure schedule, and interactive traffic and park access map is posted on the following six (6) City of Austin managed webpages. Those pages are: • Austin Center for Events Page • Park Events Page • Zilker Park Page • Barton Springs Pool Page • Austin Nature and Science Center Page • Zilker Botanical Gardens Page The interactive park closure and traffic map hosted on the Park Events and Austin Center for Events webpages received over 30,000 views specific to the 2021 ACL event. o 2021 Interactive Park/Closure Map o Closure Schedule (attachment A) o Closure Map (attachment B) In addition, both prior and during the Event: • The City posts daily alerts on the variable message boards permanently installed throughout the city. Of note is the message board at Barton Springs and Mopac. • The City coordinates with department Public Information Officers to publish social media and promote media information prior to and during the event. • The event posts notice signage at the park 14 days prior to accessing the park. It includes directive information to the City’s website for closure and alternative use area information. ** As an additional note, Barton Springs Road is not fully closed until the overnight hours Thursday evening before the event. What headcount data is available to the City of Austin Event Operations Center at the event? As a digital scan in event, the Operations Center personnel at the festival have real time access to the total amount of wristbands scanned for entrance into the event. The Event Operations Center includes multiple City of Austin Departments. The City of Austin Event …
ELECTRIC BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday June 15, 2022 @ 10:00 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson- V Chair (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Victoria Shope (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); Christian Spies(Kelly) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from March 16, 2022. 2. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- Update on Austin Energy Criteria Manual-Point of Service. b. Discussion- Austin Energy New Contractor Program for permitting. c. Discussion- Residential and Commercial Inspections Update d. Discussion- Update on Development Service Dept. Permit Center on permitting issuance and backlogs. e. Discussion- Update on Development Services Dept. Plan Review on any new or existing DSD process. 3. 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 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
ELECTRIC BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday June 15, 2022 @ 10:00 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson- V Chair (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Victoria Shope (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); Christian Spies(Kelly) AGENDA ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. f. Review of City of Austin Electrical Permits in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) 2. DISCUSSION 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 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission June 15, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Jackie Ramos, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 964-9366, Jacqueline.Ramos@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Melinda Schiera (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Chair Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Ana Aguirre (D-9) Colin Nickells (D-6) Richard Brimer (D-10) Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Vice-Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Agenda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 1. 2. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 1, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Austin’s reservoirs monitoring and management efforts—Brent Bellinger, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) b. Update on resolution relating to environmental protections and water quality; and initiating amendments to the City Code—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer (Committee Chair), Pam Thompson, b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Haris Qureshi (member) and Richard Rachel Scott, and Colin Nickells Brimer (alternate member) Committee – Jennifer Bristol c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board –Pam Thompson, Rachel Scott, Perry Bedford, and Haris Qureshi e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Ana Aguirre FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT The …
The Reservoir Update - 2021 Brent Bellinger, Ph.D. Environmental Scientist Senior Watershed Protection Department June 15, 2022 2021/2022 Projects • On-going Projects • Reservoir monitoring – Austin Lakes Index (ALI) of Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Walter Long • Lake Austin native plant restoration • Collaboration with TPWD fishery monitoring • Zebra Mussel monitoring • Harmful Algal Proliferation (HAP) monitoring • With added sites • New Projects mitigation • Lady Bird nutrient management toward HAP • Collaboration with UT toward sediment bedform mapping and microplastic observations Austin Lakes Index (ALI) Current reservoir condition • Water quality, sediments, aquatic vegetation generally above average • Benthic invertebrates, habitat, eutrophication generally below average ReservoirLake AustinLady Bird LakeWalter E. Long LakeScore020406080100Water qualityBenthic invertebratesAquatic vegetationSediment chemistryHabitat structureEutrophicationOverall scoreExcellentVery goodGoodMarginalPoorBadFair Temporal Trends • Although overall scores appear steady, sub-index components can have large variability Year2010201220142016201820202022Overall lakes Index020406080100Lake AustinLady Bird LakeWalter E. Long LakeExcellentVery goodVery badBadPoorMarginalFairGood2010201220142016201820202022Water quality index405060708090Year2010201220142016201820202022Invertebrate index304050607080 Re-vegetation Efforts • Macrophytes doing well in cages in both reservoirs, thriving outside of cages in LBL • Maintained existing pens in both reservoirs, added new pens to Lake Austin Zebra Mussel Populations • “Ecosystem engineers” that have altered water quality, alter food webs • For example, water clarity correlated with densities L. Austin Flow LBL Year2018201920202021#/m210100100010000Lake AustinLady BirdBig Horn Dr.Kollmeyer Dr.Oppo. CommmonsOppo. Emma LongOpp. MananaRivercrestNalleHoldsworthWalsh#/m21101001000100002018 2019 2020 2021 Red Bud WestMoPac CageRailroad BridgeBoardwalk u. I-35Snake IslandHolly Peninsula#/m2110100100010000 Harmful Algal Proliferations (HAPs) Jessica Hollis Park – 3 positives Emma Long – 0 positives Jessica Hollis Park = 0.06 ± 0.03 mg ATX/kg Walsh Ramp = 1.56 ± 3.03 mg ATX/kg Red Bud – 9 positives Walsh Ramp – 3 positives Red Bud = 0.11 ± 0.13 mg ATX/kg Aud. shores = 0.007 ± 0.013 mg ATX/kg Festival Ramp = 0.002 ± 0.004 mg ATX/kg 19.68 ± 34.53 mg CYN/kg Auditorium Shores – 3 positives Festival Beach – 3 positives Nutrient Mitigation Pilot Project • Background: We are limited in the environmental drivers of HAPs that can be effectively managed • One of the most important drivers is Phosphorus (P) • Hypothesis being tested: Reducing available sediment P will negatively impact HAP growth and toxicity • Sediments of Lady Bird Lake are very P-rich Phoslock • Toward that end, we secured a multi-year contract with SePRO to apply lanthanum- modified bentonite toward sediment P management • Phoslock utilized globally to mitigate excess P that may be released from …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE JUNE 15, 2022 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER – ROOM 1406 6310 E WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Special Events Task Force 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, please contact Brydan Summers at 512-974-4854 or Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members: James Russell (Co-Chair), Jeff Smith (Co-Chair), Bobby Garza, Cindy Lo, Laurel White, Shelley Phillips, Heath Riddles, Mandi Thomas, Dan Carroll, Ingrid Weigand , Frances Thompson Ex Officio Members (City Staff): Brydan Summers, SETF Staff Liaison; Sara Henry, Austin Center for Events Communications; Bill Manno, Special Events Program Manager; Brian Block, DSD Program Manager, Music Office; Mike Jones, Police Sergeant; Robert Alvarado, Code Division Manager; Frances Hargrove, ATD Special Events Manager; Tony Hernandez, DSD Program Manager; Jason Maurer, PARD Sales and Events Manager; Kevin Parker, EMS Commander; Quentin Prior, Fire Battalion Chief; Iby Setzer, ARR Planner Senior; Bryan Walker, DSD Planner II AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. City Staffing for Special Events, Non-Public Safety b. Special Event Reporting c. Special Event Ordinance Performance During Spring Festival Season d. Update from Organizers Currently Planning Events e. Direction on Sending Approved Recommendations to Council 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Temporary Road Closures, Including Block Parties b. Waste Planning and Emissions c. Sale of Goods 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 at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force, please contact Brydan Summers at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854. the Development Services Department, call Brydan Summers at
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20220615-2A Seconded By: Date: 6/15/22 Subject: Recommendations to City Staffing to Support Special Events Motioned By: Description of Recommendations to Council: Encourage funding for positions needed to process ACE applications and provide on site staffing for special events. RECOMMENDATION The Special Event Task Force encourages City Council and ACE departments to increase funding, as needed, for positions that support special event permit application reviews and on- site staffing for special events. Rationale: In addition to an increase in special event applications in 2022 as the industry emerges from the pandemic, the City of Austin has added three new high-capacity venues that regularly program large events. As the City enters the budget cycle, the Task Force stresses the importance of ACE departments to identify where there are gaps in staffing, communicate their needs to the Budget Office, and for Council to fund these positions. Special event permit applicants benefit from timely reviews that allow for preliminary approval, and adequate review and on-site staffing ensures events can take place on their desired date and be successful. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: 1 of 2 Brydan Summers Special Events Task Force Liaison Development Services Department 2 of 2
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20220615-2B Seconded By: Date: 6/15/22 Subject: Recommendation to Include Post-Event Reporting in the Special Events Ordinance Motioned By: Description of Recommendations to Council: Recommendation to include a requirement in the Special Events Ordinance that City staff collect data on large events, which is then made available to the public. RECOMMENDATION Amend the Special Events Ordinance to include the following: 4-20-37 Post-Event Reporting (A) ACE will collect data on Tier 3 and Tier 4 events for the purposes of reporting. (B) Information about these events will be made available to the public within 60 days of the final day of the event. (C) The implementation of this reporting requirement shall take place before 2026. (D) Information that will be collected and reported includes: a. Event history, including years in existence. b. If the event has taken place multiple years, the first year it was established c. Name of the event producer and/or production company d. The number of attendees per even day and in total e. Time of the event, including which days and times of the day f. Length of the event in days and hours g. Length of time for the set-up/take down h. Whether or not neighborhood barricades were required. i. Information on any road closures that took place in connection to the event. j. Length of time that road closures and barricades were in place, including set- up/take down time. k. Whether or not the event was free or required a ticket purchase. l. Whether or not the event had amplified sound. m. Whether or not a parking plan was required. n. Whether or not alcohol was served o. Which of the following City resources were needed: Police, Fire, EMS, Solid Waste Services, Parks and Recreation Department, Entertainment Services Division. p. Complaints received via 311 1 of 2 q. Whether or not ACE departments would recommend approving the event again under the same application, including any comments or changes that are recommended or required. Rationale: The Task Force believes that post-event reporting is necessary to promote transparency, accountability, continuity, and a reliable basis for future decisions on events. The reporting should be consolidated and accessible to interested members of the public. Recognizing that such reporting places an additional burden on staff, the task force recommends that the necessary additional resources be provided to implement this important task. Vote For: Against: Abstain: …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JUNE 15, 2022, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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 June 14th is required for remote participation. To register, please contact mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7864. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Jen Weaver, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER Ralph Ishmael, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Amy Wong Mok, Commissioner AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes of the May 18, 2022, Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 2. New Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. Safer Sixth Street Initiative 3. Old Business – a. Staff Updates i. City of Austin Boards and Commission Email Accounts b. Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members: i. Update from Commissioner Jen Weaver on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission ii. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission iii. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission iv. Update from Commissioner Amy Wong Mok on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission v. Update from (vacant position) on recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission vi. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board vii. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 4. Potential Future Agenda Items Adjournment The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2022 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held on June 15, 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 (06/14/22 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 15, 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 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 la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Miercoles, 15 de Junio, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (15 de Junio, 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 (06/14/22 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 …
Economic Prosperity Commission June 15, 2022, 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 Some members of the COMMISSION 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please contact Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov , 512-974- 2713 or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Vacant- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from May 2022 Meeting a. Discussion and possible actions related to 2022 agenda focuses, including City of 2. OLD BUSINESS Austin budget 3. NEW BUSINESS b. Resiliency Concerns: Discussion and possible action on Jobs Infrastructure and Local inflation c. Discussion and Presentations from on working group report findings i. Intercommission Working Group Report ii Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report iii. Reproductive health working group 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
Tourism Commission Board June 15, 2022, at 3 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism 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 contact Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander Ed Bailey Bill Bunch John Riedie Daniel Ronan Mayoral Vacant Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Ken Smith Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 18, 2022 2. NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Introduce the new commissioner from District 9, Daniel Ronan b. Report from the Parks and Environment Working Group on any updates or make new appointments c. Report from the TPID working group on any updates or make new appointments d. Working Session: Bylaws for the Tourism Commission Board FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: 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 at felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Tourism Commission Board please contact Felicia Ojeda at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. at Austin Convention Center Department, Felicia Ojeda call
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee June 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa Greg Anderson EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 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 committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. b. Approval of the May 5, 2022, meeting minutes Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 3. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously initiated amendments to the code; offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Floodplain Regulations. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to floodplain regulations. City Staff: Jameson Courtney, Watershed Protection Department, (512) 974-3399, Jameson.Courtney@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 4. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. 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 …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 DRAFT HAS NOT RECEIVED FINAL REVIEW BY LAW DEPARTMENT PART 1. City Code Section 25-7-93 (General Exceptions) is amended to read as follows: § 25-7-93 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS. (A) A development application with a proposed building or parking area that encroaches on the 100-year floodplain may be approved if the encroachment is: (1) a parking area that is smaller than 5,000 square feet or an unoccupied structure that has an area of less than 1,000 square feet, and the director determines that the proposed development: (a) will not have an adverse effect on the 100-year floodplain or surrounding properties; and (b) otherwise complies with the requirements of this title; (2) a new building for residential use that replaces an existing legally constructed building for residential use on the same property and that does not increase the number of legal dwelling units on the property; (3) a new building for commercial use that replaces an existing legally constructed building for commercial use on the same property and: (a) (b) does not increase the building square footage on the property; does not include the following uses as they are defined in the International Building Code: (i) E (Educational); (ii) F (Factory); (iii) H (High Hazard); or (iv) I (Institutional); and Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DRAFT HAS NOT RECEIVED FINAL REVIEW BY LAW DEPARTMENT (c) does not increase the flood level of parking spaces within the 100-year floodplain unless additional parking is required by another section of this title. (4)[(3)] a building authorized by a waterway development permit issued under Chapter 9-10 before September 25, 1983; or (5)[(4)] a building in the 100-year floodplain of: (b) the Colorado River downstream from Longhorn Dam; (a) Lady Bird Lake; (c) Lake Austin; or (d) Lake Travis. (B) To be approved under this section, development must: (1) be no lower than two feet above the 100-year floodplain, as measured from the lowest floor elevation of any proposed building; (2) (3) (4) comply with the requirements in Chapter 25-12, Article 1, Section 25-12-3 Appendix G (Flood Resistant Construction) and Section 1612 (Flood Loads); compensate for the floodplain …
