RESOLUTION NO. Whereas, the Austin Animal Center (Center) is operated by a Chief Animal Services Officer and management team (Leadership); and Whereas Leadership has consistently failed to provide the Animal Advisory Commission (Commission) with the data necessary to monitor the ongoing status of the Austin City Council (Council)-mandated No-Kill Policy; and Whereas Leadership has disregarded the guidance of the Commission and violated the City of Austin’s stray-hold ordinance which has exposed the City to legal liability, and caused the placement of animals the City did not yet own and should have held for possible reunification with their owners; and Whereas Leadership's monthly reports are confusing, misleading, incomplete, and lack transparency to the Commission and to the public; and Whereas Leadership has alienated partnership organizations, volunteers, and other stakeholders, which has contributed to shelter overcrowding and lack of volunteer support for shelter pet care and adoptions; and Whereas Leadership has failed to adequately manage or support lifesaving foster and volunteer programs and to engage the willing public to help; and animals; and Whereas Leadership has failed to provide adequate services to help reunite or assist taxpayers with lost or found Whereas Leadership has ceased to provide or substantially reduced animal-related services to the public on Sundays, citing inaccurate and incomplete information to support their rationale; and Whereas Leadership has stopped providing intake and pet owner support services on weekends, when they are generally most-needed by Austin residents; and Whereas Leadership has not indicated they plan to reinstitute animal services previously provided to Austin Whereas Leadership refuses to implement data-driven, best practices to alleviate the ongoing space crisis; and Whereas Leadership refuses to prioritize the use of taxpayer funds to address the most urgent needs of the residents; and shelter; and Whereas Leadership has consistently failed to tell the public about or market the ‘long stay’ dogs, despite lengths of stay in excess of one year; and Whereas Leadership’s out-of-state transport program contributes to the space crisis, denies taxpayers a selection of highly adoptable pets, and moves animals to kill communities which is incompatible with the Council-mandated No-Kill Policy; and Whereas Leadership has not responded to Commissioners’ requests for data on the out-of-state transport program; and Whereas Leadership refuses to collaborate with the volunteer dog behavior support group who utilizes rewards-based training and is now sending Austin Animal Center dogs to a trainer known to use shock and prong collars; and Whereas …
Economic Prosperity Commission Community Interest Announcement Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force Reproductive Rights/Coercion Monday June 13,2022 This will be a virtual meeting. Please email Krisha.Haverlah@traviscountytx.gov A quorum may be present. No official business will take place. For information please contact: Krisha.Haverlah@traviscountytx.gov
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022, AT 9:30 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD, SUITE 500 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once no later than noon the day before the meeting. The first ten (10) speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. To register you may contact Matthew Chustz at (512)974-2859 or email Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 14, 2022. 2. HEARING a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. 3. NEW BUSINESS Service Commission. a. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2021 Annual Report of the Municipal Civil b. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment of a Vice Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. b. Discussion of the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. c. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. d. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. 5. 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 …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 14, 2022 REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 14, 2022 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Perez-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Commissioners Absent: Kevin Mullen Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Carol Guthrie addressed the Commission regarding concerns related to releasing the identity of Office of the City Auditor informants. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 13, 2021. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the December 13, 2021, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mormon’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Nicholas Smitham regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. The Chair of the Commission accepted a request to reschedule the hearing from Nicholas Smitham’s representative. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 14, 2022 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Nicholas Smitham regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. No deliberation was held. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Nicholas Smitham regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. No decision was rendered in this matter. 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. Staff briefing regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator with the Human Resources Department, addressed the Commission regarding the Commissioner appointment process. 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion was held. a. Discussion regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. b. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation for Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission to the Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee. The nomination of Commissioner Andy Mormon as Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission was approved on Chair Perez-Wiseley’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on a vote of 4-0. c. Discussion and possible action regarding amending the Bylaws of …
2022 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 10, 2022 Monday, July 11, 2022 Monday, January 24, 2022 Monday, July 25, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022 Monday, August 8, 2022 Monday, February 28, 2022 Monday, August 22, 2022 Monday, March 14, 2022 Monday, September 12, 2022 Monday, March 28, 2022 Monday, September 26, 2022 Monday, April 11, 2022 Monday, October 10, 2022 Monday, April 25, 2022 Monday, October 24, 2022 Monday, May 9, 2022 Monday, November 14, 2022 Monday, May 23, 2022 Monday, December 12, 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 Monday, June 27, 2022 Approved by Commission 9/27/21
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING June 13, 2022, AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 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 Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the May 16, 2022, Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (HPD Staff) 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, and review of related document(s) provided by Lauren Hartnett, Policy Director with Council Member Harper-Madison’s office b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E. 11th St and 920 E. 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including, without limitation, updated project schedule, update on selection process for pre- development consulting services (Anne Gatling Haynes and Theresa Alvarez, Austin Economic Development Corporation) 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 Lisa Rodriguez at Housing and Planning Department, …
Electric Utility Commission June 13, 2022 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe 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 Natasha Goodwin at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Vela) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Mayor) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper-Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Vacant (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 9, 2022 meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (7/28) [AE- Tract 1] Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest for the Circuit 811 Transmission Electric Line upgrade project from Justin Lane Substation to McNeil Lane Substation for the public use of providing reliable, safe electricity service, which require acquisition of real property rights consisting of an Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of approximately 0.028 of an acre (1,233 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement consisting of approximately 0.187 of an acre (8,131 sq.ft) being a portion of Lots 10 through 16, Block A, North Gate Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Plat Cabinet 3, Page 196, Plat Records Travis County, Texas and being a part of that called 0.555 acres, which is part of the said lots 10 through 16, Block A, of the said subdivision, as described to R&K Investments, A Texas General Partnership in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien as recorded in Volume 12132, page 2123, Real Property Records of Travis County Texas for the Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 JL-MC 138kV upgrade project, currently appraised at $98,410 subject to an increase in value based on updated …
Austin Electric Utility Commission Budget and Audit Workgroup Purpose: To review Austin energy financial documents including budgets, expenditures, audits, and to develop recommendations to the EUC and City Council. Meeting Schedule: The workgroup will establish meeting times in conjunction with scheduled meetings of the Electric Utility Commission Discussion Items and Recommendations: June 2022 1. To ensure that City Council receives a broad cross-section of input from residential customers, Austin Energy should conduct a customer poll prior to the EUC and City Council review of rate changes proposed by the Independent Hearing Officer. 2. Recommend that AE rate review Include consideration of the underlying rationale for the budget deficit. The rate review should include an examination of expenses associated with system growth and the proper assignment of those expenses. 3. The EUC should receive a presentation from AE and have an opportunity to provide input and a recommendation to City Council on several proposed tariffs that are not being fully considered as part of the rate review, including the proposed EES tariff, budget and make-up of the programs related to consumer energy solutions, including residential and commercial solar, demand response and energy efficiency programs, the Community Solar Assessment tariff, and the Green Choice tariff. EUC has a role in ensuring that the EES and Community Solar Assessment and Green Choice tariff and resulting budget and programs support the demand reduction, energy efficiency and solar and renewable goals approved in the 2030 Resource Plan. 4. That the EUC and City Council should timely receive AE recommendations on residential customer equity programs to ensure that funding is available to maintain low-income discounts, fee waivers, and for low-income weatherization. Unspent funds collected for weatherization assistance should be budgeted and spent during the 2022-2023 budget cycle. 5. That EUC 2022 Agendas include regular updates from the Independent Consumer Advocate.
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest for the Circuit 811 Transmission Electric Line upgrade project from Justin Lane Substation to McNeil Lane Substation for the public use of providing reliable, safe electricity service, which require acquisition of real property rights consisting of an Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of approximately 0.028 of an acre (1,233 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement consisting of approximately 0.187 of an acre (8,131 sq.ft) being a portion of Lots 10 through 16, Block A, North Gate Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Plat Cabinet 3, Page 196, Plat Records Travis County, Texas and being a part of that called 0.555 acres, which is part of the said lots 10 through 16, Block A, of the said subdivision, as described to R&K Investments, A Texas General Partnership in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien as recorded in Volume 12132, page 2123, Real Property Records of Travis County Texas for the Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 JL-MC 138kV upgrade project, currently appraised at $98,410 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is R&K Investments, A Texas General Partnership. The property is located at 7544 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78752. The general route of the project is along the east side of North Lamar from HWY 183 to the McNeil Substation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $98,410 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: For More Information: Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322-6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on June 13, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that …
AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 13, 2022 at 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Board of Adjustment 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 participate/speak remotely you will have to register with the Liaison via email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. You must register before 12p.m. the day before the meeting, Sunday, June 12, 2022. ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Darryl Pruett EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment 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 Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval May 9, 2022 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 draft minutes B. C. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 C16-2022-0004 Apple Tree Holdings LLC, Tony Nguyen 4507 N IH 35 SVRD NB (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 feet (B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area of 107 square feet (maximum allowed) to 200 On-Line Link: Item C-1; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): a) square feet (requested) and b) (requested) in order …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, June 13, 2022 7:00 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some commissioners 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 email or call staff liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Christian Vieira Dr. Victor Martinez VACANT Emily Bush Rebecca Dreke Kanoa Arteaga Katelyn Jones District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier Darcy Rendon Charles Curry Ryn Gonzales (Chair) Melissa Taylor (Vice Chair) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- April 11, 2022 3. REGULAR BUSINESS – The commission may act or make recommendations on the following topics: a. The Office of Sustainability presentation of Austin’s first comprehensive food plan pursuant to Austin City Council Resolution No. 20210610-039. The food plan will cover issues from food production, distribution, retail, consumption, food access, and food recovery and waste. (Sponsors: Gonzales & Taylor Strategic Outcome: ) b. Election of officers for 2022-2023 terms. c. Discussion and possible action on Family Planning Item from Council. (Sponsor: Bier, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) d. Discussion and possible action on Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Recommendation Summary. (Sponsor: Curry, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) e. Discussion and possible action on vacant position. (Sponsors: Gonzales & Taylor Strategic Outcome: ) 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 Staff Liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2834 or email Alyssa.parra@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, please contact Alyssa Parra at (512) 974-2834.
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (URB) REGULAR MEETING May 16, 2022, AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 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 Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Members Absent Darrell Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Staff Present Mark Walters Lisa Rodriguez CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members Present Manuel Escobar, Chair Nathaniel Bradford Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Megan Santee, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C. (Urban Renewal Board’s attorney) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:04pm with four members present. 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. Susan Oringer, Vice President Davis Thompson, representing OCEAN, spoke to the URB. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the February 28, 2022, Special Called Meeting Minutes On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the February 28, 2022, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022. This item was postponed to a future meeting. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Briefing from Council Member Harper-Madison’s office regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, discussion, and possible action. Lauren Hartnett, Policy Director with Council Member Harper-Madison’s office, presented. b. Discussion regarding future activities of the Urban Renewal Board. Presentation from counsel and staff regarding Local Government Code Chapter 374, and San Antonio’s Office of Urban Redevelopment activities. Megan Santee, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C., and Mark Walters, Planner Principal with Housing and Planning, presented. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E. 11th St and 920 E. 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin June 13, 2022 Urban Renewal Agency Urban Renewal District Blocks 16 & 18 Program from: Urban Renewal • Plan/NCCD zoning overlay, • Multiple planning community engagements, Recent Council resolution related to African American Cultural District • Primary Consultant Team Introduction Hayat Brown I Market and Economic Analysis DM/WBE Certifed with multiple agencies Page I Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, Community Engagement Jay Brown Project Director Daughan Pitts Real Estate Director Jen Boss Real Estate Strategy Ryan Losch Project Manager / Urban Design Lead Jamie Flatt Strategic Analyst • African American, woman-owned small business • Engineering and advisory services to support infrastructure • Largest integrated design firm in Austin • Interdisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, architects, capital improvement projects • P3 / Infrastructure / Real Estate Advisory specialty • Dedicated to municipal and institutional entities • Provide real estate and social infrastructure strategies to meet financial, facilities, and mission-focused goals landscape architects, and programmers • Expertise navigating complex regulatory hurdles in the City of Austin • Dedicated to supporting the ongoing evolution of urban areas • Work encourages development and redevelopment suited to the particular conditions of each site The Bingham Group I Engagement Partner | Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) • Full service lobbying firm • Represents and advises clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas A.J. Bingham Engagement Lead Nhat Ho Civil Engineer Civilitude I Engineering Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) • Local, Asian minority-owned • Engineering and planning firm Technical and permitting knowhow • Positive working relationships with City staff • Experience interfacing with neighborhoods and other community stakeholders 3 Primary Consultant Scope SCOPE 1 Predevelopment Planning SCOPE 2 Real Estate Analysis SCOPE 3 Engagement Strategy Program, Urban Design, & Technical Feasibility Program Finalization Cultural Anchor / retail, cafes, collaborative workspaces, improved, urban realm, and housing Economic Feasibility Phasing Strategy Pro Forma Scenarios Cultural Anchor Structure District Map Test-Fit Scenarios Interim Site Use Strategies District Precedents Project Administration Environmental, Mobility, Infrastructure, Sustainability Housing Market Analysis and Structure Post development respondent project review and analysis Identify creative proactive community communication and feedback strategies for effective construction and development communication processes Work collaboratively with URA & AEDC Partnership Working group and AEDC Community Relations Manager to achieve a ‘boots on the ground’ approach to district engagement …
May 2022 May 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome rate for May was 96.76 percent. • A total of 1,395 animals were brought to the shelter which included 746 cats, 587 dogs, 39 wild animals, 14 guinea pigs, three birds, three rabbits, two ferrets, and one hamster. • A total of 473 animals were adopted (239 cats, 229 dogs, and five small pets). • A total of 108 dogs, cats, rooster, and ferret were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). Animal Protection Rescue. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 53 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 32 fencing assistance applications and implanted six microchips. • Officers impounded 194 injured animals and delivered 98 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife • Officers entered 248 rabies exposure reports and submitted 47 specimens for rabies testing. Eight bats tested positive for rabies and an additional three were considered non-negative due to being too decomposed to test. • 47 total coyote related activities o 32 sightings o 5 wild sick o 3 wild injured o 2 wild speak o 2 encounters o 2 incidents o 1 observation • Out of 47 coyote related activities, 41 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, incident, and wild sick). • Encounters: Pets were a factor in 50% of activities: May 2022 Animal Services Report o 1 encounter involved a coyote approaching a person with no incident o 1 encounter involved a resident seeing a coyote chasing an outside cat • Incidents: Pets were a factor in 50% of activities: o 1 incident involved a coyote growling and approaching a caller with no interaction o 1 incident involved a coyote injuring an off-leash unsupervised pet Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 313 volunteers donated 4,399 hours of volunteer service. • The Volunteer Coordinators held five orientations for new volunteers in May, introducing 167 people to the shelter programs. 116 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in April. • Group volunteer opportunities resumed. 12 group volunteers donated 24 hours towards dog walking and cat care. • 114 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 190 different people/families fostered. • 220 new foster applications were processed. (This number does not include walk-in / in person applications that were processed.) • There are currently 916 members (approved …
311 Agent receives citizen phone call Agent identifies call as Animal Services Assistance Request issue Agent fills out and saves Animal Services – Assistance Request SR Animal Services Employee Reviews SR No contact required Animal Services employee Animal Services Employee closes SR SR Closed SR Review Contact caller Animal Services Employee assists caller s s e c o r P - t s e u q e R e c n a t s i s s A – s e c i v r e S l a m n A i e c a f r e t n I - t s e u q e R e c n a t s i s s A – s e c i v r e S l a m n A i SR Not Currently on an Interface e k a t n I - t s e u q e R e c n a t s i s s A – s e c i v r e S l a m n A i Animal Services – Assistance Request SR Use t hi s SR for requests for records, inquiries about impounded/surrendered animals, adopt ions, etc. or updates to Found Animal reports. Citizens request ing a bite report from a previous animal bit e should be referred to http://www.aust in.gov/pir or they can send an email to publicinformation@ austintexas.gov where they can request the bit e record. If they do not have computer access t hey can go to t he Austin Animal Center where they can fil l out the request in person. Do not submit an Sr for cit izens asking if thei r pet is at the Ani mal Center. Indivi duals wi th missing pets must go to the shelter to search for their l ost pet. They can also view the animals onl ine at http://austintexas.gov/page/view-lost-pets. Animal Services cannot verify someone’s pet ov er the phone 1. What kind of assistance do you need? SLOV Need a copy of a record Wants info on i mpounded/surrendered animal Wants info on an animal up for adoption Other – explain i n the description field Was contacted by Animal Control [CC STAFF ONLY] – SR Update Wants to give/get a dog house Is my pet at t he shel ter? Need a copy of a record Assist ance? Other Continue to …
June 9, 2022 Tony Nguyen 4507 N IH 35 Svrd NB Austin TX, 78722 Re: C16-2022-0004 Dear Tony, Property Description: LOT 1 TERRY ROSS ADDN Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC Sections 25-10-123 (B)(2)(a)(i) and (B)(3)(a) at 4507 N IH 35. Austin Energy cannot approve the variance request at this time, as more time is needed to research whether the proposed sign can meet required clearances from the existing overhead electric lines located adjacent to this site. A decision will be reached regarding this variance request prior to the July 2022 Board of Adjustments hearing. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com C-1/1-AE REPORT
C-1/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Stefan Sinclair Ramirez, Elaine C16-2022-0004 : Code variance request for sign on IH-35 Srvc Rd / Delwood2 Thursday, June 09, 2022 9:41:09 AM Sign04_2009.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning Ms. Ramirez, My name is Stefan Sinclair, and I live on Bentwood Road in the Delwood 2 neighborhood of Austin TX. We were made aware of a request for variance in sign height for the sign at the law office on the IH-35 service road of our neighborhood, case number C16-2022-0004 - and as a resident in the neighborhood I wanted to voice our household's opposition to this variance request. We feel that an increase in sign height is not warranted, and would have a negative impact on our neighbors who live behind the law office in question requesting the variance. An increase in sign height has the potential to bleed light into the homes behind the law office, and would negatively impact the residential character of our neighborhood. Also, as a long-time resident of the neighborhood, I've observed how the sign has become obscured over time simply by virtue of one tree on the law office property that has grown over time to a height which obscures the sign. An increase in sign height is not going to prevent this tree from continuing to grow and obscure the sign once again at a greater height. Regular pruning of the tree seems a viable alternative. I have attached some photos of the sign and surrounding area to illustrate. Sign01_06082022 was taken yesterday (June 8). It shows the sign as viewed from IH-35. The advertisement portion is clearly visible from the highway, however the digital clock below is obstructed by the tree canopy. Sign02_06082022 taken yesterday shows the same area from the service road height Sign03_06082022 shows the sign as viewed from the sidewalk when walking along the service road. The sign is completely obscured by the tree from this angle. Sign04_2009 is a Google Street View shot of the same area taken in 2009, when the tree on the property was much shorter. As you can see, at that time the advertisement and digital clock were both visible. Thank you for considering our opposition to this request for code variance in this matter. Sincerely, Stefan Sinclair Delwood 2 resident C-1/2-LATE BACKUP C-1/3-LATE BACKUP C-1/4-LATE BACKUP C-1/5-LATE BACKUP C-1/6-LATE BACKUP From: …
From: Subject: Date: Attachments: Target 2409 Austin Monday, June 06, 2022 4:27:55 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I would like to postpone the variance hearing for the Target to the July 11th meeting. Thank you MAY GOD BLESS YOU , Tambra A. Nance Director of Operations TITAN Services, LLC P: (817)778-9195 M: (817)948-5897 W: www.pstitan.com CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. D-1/1-LATE BACKUP
