REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION February 25, 2025, 6:00 P.M. City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Kevin Jackson Jr Brian Peña Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ivanna Neri, Chair Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on January 28, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding immigrant affairs by Rocío Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager and DACA Liaison Officer, Equity and Inclusion Office. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Working Group to research and write budget recommendations. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by American Gateways regarding their work in the Austin community providing legal services to the low income and immigrant communities. Presentation by the Community Investment Budget Coalition on their priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 2. 3. 4. 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 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 Christi Vitela at the City Clerk’s Department, at 512-974-2792, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission January 28, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Silva called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ivanna Neri, Chair Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Melissa Ruiz Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Brian Peña PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on November 26, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Afifi’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Jackson and Perales were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Austin-Travis County Family Child Care Educators Network by Caitlin Oliver, Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Caitlin Oliver, Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission January 28, 2025 3. Staff briefing regarding resources through the Small Business Division by Danny Brewer, Program Manager, Economic Development Department. The presentation was made by Danny Brewer, Program Manager, Economic Development Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding Drive a Senior ATX by Jill Skinner, Executive Director. The presentation was made by Jill Skinner, Executive Director, Drive a Senior ATX. Item 6 was taken up before Item 5 without objection. 6. Discussion on maintaining quorum with the holdover period through the FY2025-26 Budget 5. Discussion of possible budget recommendation topics for the City of Austin FY26 budget. 7. Discussion of FY26 draft budget recommendations from the Joint Inclusion Committee Recommendation deadline. Discussed. Discussed. Budget Working Group. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS UT Austin Latino Organizations (Galvan, Neri) New Director of Equity Office (Neri, Silva) Austin Police Department on Immigration Enforcement (Silva, Neri) City Manager’s Office briefing on the Equity and Civil Rights Offices (Silva, Neri) Know your Rights Training (Silva) Formation of a Budget Working Group (Afifi, Silva) Community Investment Budget Coalition (Silva, Neri) 2 January 28, 2025 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission APD Equity Officer (Silva, Neri) Get to know your commission (Afifi) Communications and Public Information Office Language Access briefing Vice …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Casey Haney Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Ryan Johnson Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners absent: Adam Haynes Patrick Howard Alberta Phillips Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members remote: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1 Angela Benavides Garza: Issues about not knowing about the meeting in the community, and the company name Expedia Group is on Lobbyist page Santiago: Historic overlay APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission REGULAR MEETING on January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025 The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Vice Chair Azhar’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Anderson was off the dais. Commissioners Haynes, Howard, and Phillips were absent. The minutes from the meeting of January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Haynes, Howard, and Phillips were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.01 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; Location: District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) Civic to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to February 25, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to February 25, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Haynes, Howard, and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0111 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) GO-V-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-DB90-NP Staff postponement request to February 25, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to February 25, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner …
Planning Commission Amendment Tracking 17 C20-2024-014 - STR Modifications (Hempel, Azhar) Base Motion: Staff recommendation – passes 9-0-1 (Commissioner Cox abstained) (Maxwell 1, Haney) – A requirement that the provisions of the ordinance be reviewed in a report from the Development Services Department in a 12-month timeframe subsequent to enactment - Passes unanimously (Azhar 1, Cox) – Passes unanimously (Commissioner Anderson was off the dais) Language: Revise § 4-23-3X - Eligibility to Operate a Short-Term Rental to include the text below as follows: • On a site with more than four but less than 51 dwelling units, an owner may operate at least one • On a site with more than 50 but less than 101 dwelling units, an owner may operate at least one • On a site with more than 100 but less than 251 dwelling units, an owner may operate at least one • On a site with more than 250 dwelling units, an owner may operate at least one but no more than but no more than 20% of the units but no more than 10% of the units but no more than 5% of the units 3% of the units (Hempel 1, Cox) (substituted so does not pass): If there is a nuisance that involves a criminal activity an owner cannot operate an STR at that location or any other location in perpetuity or a considerable amount of time, subject to legal review, until there is a change of ownership at that property. Substitute Hempel 1: (Cox, failed due to lack of a second): Instead of the owner being banned from operating an STR, the physical property is banned from continuing to be an STR. Substitute to Hempel 1: (Barrera-Ramirez, Johnson) – Passes unanimously If there are three or more nuisance activities that involve a violent criminal activity at a unit, an owner cannot operate an STR in a unit in perpetuity or a considerable amount of time, subject to legal review, until there is a change of ownership of the unit. (Woods 1, Maxwell) – Passes unanimously General recommendation to staff to consider establishing a single city phone number for STR complaints/compliance issues, not to replace 911, and establish a system to first route those calls to the local contact for the STR before routing them to compliance staff. (Cox 1, Azhar) – Passes unanimously (Commissioner Anderson was off the dais) Direct staff to …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code Adoption Coordinate and Clarify Goals: Clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code. Adjust requirements based on challenges and successes of initial implementation of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUI). Reasons for amendments: 1. To support operating procedures for Wildfire Operations. 2. Formalize WUI Proximity Zones to clarify structure hardening requirements. 3. Align requirements with current wildfire research. 4. Clarification purposes and formalizing 2015 WUIC interpretations. 2 2024 WUI Highlights Clarifications • Formalize allowances and interpretations • Increased use of the Fire Protection Criteria Manual • Added reference alignment to the Fire Code • Extreme Hazard Condition clarified • Fire Hazard Severity Form (amended) required for • Development under City of Austin Homes Options for Mobility and Equity initiatives • Where a single fire apparatus access road serves more than 30 dwelling units • Wildland definition clarified • Compliance with roof fire-rating • No wood or green roof coverings • Raised-deck systems to comply with International Building Code (IBC) • Exterior ceilings, same treatment as soffits • Artificial turf requirements provided 3 2024 WUI Highlights Changes • Unofficial “Proximity Classes” defined and renamed Proximity Zones A, B, and C • Zone A & B modified protection of accessory structures • Zone B enhanced protection of walls • Zone C enhanced eave and ceiling protection • Zone C reduced roofing, underfloor enclosure, and slope requirements • NEW Ember Ignition Zone • Expiration of initial code launch leniency • Reduced full roof replacement requirement • Reduced boat dock requirements • Driveways, 202 Definitions, 403.2, 403.2.3 • Required for Residential* buildings >150’ from fire apparatus access road where a new fire lane is not otherwise provided • Group Residential* buildings >200’ from fire apparatus access road require a new fire lane or may provide a driveway and automatic fire sprinklers • Serve up to three buildings and three dwelling units max, otherwise a Fire Lane is required *Residential buildings defined as R-3 occupancy in the IBC/IFC 4 Post-Engagement Update 2024 WUI Map Proximity Zones: Zone A: Within 50’ of 40 acre+ wildland Zone B: Within 150’ of 40 acre+ wildland Zone C: • Within 1.5 miles of 750 acre+ wildland • Within 0.5 miles of 40 acre+ wildland (new) Legend: Green/Dark Blue = Wildland & Proximity Zones A & B Light Blue = Proximity Zone C New map shows “offsets” or …
Immigrant Affairs Overview prepared by Rocío Villalobos for the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Commission February 25, 2025 City -focused preparations ● Briefing to CMO ● Resource list distributed to all City employees ● Immigration Enforcement FAQs distributed to Department Directors and City leadership ● Responding to bills introduced in the TX legislature ● Know Your Rights for City staff Community -facing preparations ● Austin Public Library branches as hubs ○ Enhanced library cards ○ ILRC “red cards” ● Virtual Know Your Rights presentations ● Citizenship Clinic and information sessions ● Equity Action Team immigrant affairs updates
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission February 25, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 25, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Silva called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Melissa Ruiz Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Jesus Perales PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on January 28, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on January 28, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Perales’ motion, Commissioner Galvan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Neri, Commissioners Jackson and Peña were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding immigrant affairs by Rocío Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager and DACA Liaison Officer, Equity and Inclusion Office. The presentation was made by Rocío Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager and DACA Liaison Officer, Equity and Inclusion Office. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS February 25, 2025 3. Approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Working Group to research and write budget recommendations. The motion to approve a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Working Group to research and write budget recommendations was approved on Commissioner Perales’ motion, Commissioner Galvan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Neri, Commissioners Jackson and Peña were absent. Vice Chair Silva, Commissioners Afifi and Galvan were added to the Working Group without objection. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation by American Gateways regarding their work in the Austin community providing legal services to the low income and immigrant communities. The presentation was made by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 5. Presentation by the Community Investment Budget Coalition on their priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The presentation was made by Kathy Mitchell, Community Investment Budget Coalition. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Austin Police Department – Immigration Enforcement - March Two Budget Recommendations -March - Family Stabilization Grant and Immigrant Legal Services Director of Equity and Inclusion Office - April Emergency Language Plan – CPIO - April Boy Scouts - April Know Your Rights Presentation- May – Workers Defense Vice Chair Silva adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. without objection. The minutes were …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE 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 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Vacancy, District 6 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 Design Commission regular meeting on January 27, 2025. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the process for corridor planning. Presented by Cole Kitten, Transportation and Public Works. Sponsors: Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Carroll. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion and action to recommend the Austin Core Transportation Plan to City Council. Presented by Cole Kitten, Transportation and Public Works. Discussion and action to create a working group on improving sidewalk design. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioners Howard and Gelles. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of past Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioners Carroll, Howard, Gelles, and McKinney. Discussion on types of city projects that are required to present to the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Gelles. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the representative of the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on February 7, 2025, and February 14, 2025. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on February 17, 2025. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Conners Ladner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on December 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 12/09/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner Wallace’s second on a 9-0-1 vote. Commissioner Gelles abstained. One vacancy on the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. 1 Staff briefing regarding the process and implementation of the Downtown Density Bonus Program, including the Design Commission and Staff review process for compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Howard. The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and action to support the Downtown Density Bonus Program applicant preparedness for their required presentation to the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Howard. The motion to recommend modifications to the Design Commission Project Review Application in the “Exhibits to Present” section to expound on exhibits and the “Project Review Process: Density Bonus Projects” to potentially provide applicants more time between meeting with the Planning and Urban Design Working Group and the presentation to Design Commission was approved with the following friendly amendments on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Gelles’ second on a 9-1 vote. Commissioner Wallace voted nay. One vacancy on the dais. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Gelles was to expound on “Exhibits to Present #6 Elevations and 3D views” to include all building and alley elevations with 3D views prioritizing street level pedestrian experience. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Commissioner McKinney, and Commissioner Gelles, who seconded the motion. The friendly amendment from Commissioner Howard was to recommend intentional language in the “Project Review Process: Density Bonus Projects” section to advise applicants on the level of design development preparedness at the Planning and Urban Design Working Group stage and the Design Commission stage. This was accepted by the maker of the motion, Commissioner …
Capital Planning and Programming Identifying and Prioritizing Major Corridor Improvements Design Commission February 24, 2025 1 Overview • Where are we today? • Background and history of Major Corridor Improvements • Where are we going? • Existing pipeline of projects • Identifying needs and projects • The project development process • Prioritizing projects for implementation 2 History of Major Corridor Improvements • 2009 – 2012 • 2009 Project Prioritization Process identified "Strategic Corridors" for investment • 2010 and 2012 Transportation Mobility Bond programs funded the Corridor Development Program (aka Corridor Mobility Planning) • City Council adopted Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan with “Activity Corridors” • 2014 – Complete Streets Policy adopted by City Council Map from 2012 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan 3 History of Major Corridor Improvements • 2016 – 2018 • 2016 Transportation Mobility Bond program funded construction and additional plans for major corridors, Regional Mobility bonds and Local Mobility bonds • Corridor Program Office and Corridor Construction Program was created to manage and deliver corridor mobility bonds • 2019 – City Council adopted Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) with recommendations for future Corridor Mobility Improvements • 2020 – Transportation Mobility Bond program funded additional Substandard Streets and Major Capital Improvements • 2023 – Citywide re-organization – • Corridor Program Office/Construction Program folded into new Capital Delivery Services Department (CDS). • Corridor Mobility Planning and Capital Programming established under Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) • 2024 – 2025 – Capital Delivery Services continues to deliver the 4 original “Strategic Corridors” and more Map from 2016 Corridor Mobility Bond Program History of Major Corridor Improvements Where we started Where we are today 2010-2017 2018 2018-2019 2019 2021+ 5 Programming, Developing, and Delivering Major Corridor Improvement Projects: Where we are going 1) Existing project pipeline from the 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2020 bonds. 2) Current effort - Identifying/prioritizing future needs while continuing to see existing pipeline through to completion. 3) TPW's Capital Planning and Programming team will oversee the project pipeline through the development of an annual Implementation Plan, including: i. Monitoring project status ii. Prioritizing projects Identifying funding iii. Initiating new projects iv. 6 Map from 2019 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan - as amended Identifying Needs and Projects Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Modal Plans Small Area Mobility Plans Modal Plans Identify Needs Small Area Plans Identify Projects From Those Needs Prioritizing Major Corridor Improvement Projects Citywide Strategic Plan (CSP) Anchors …
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Small Area Mobility Plan of the ASMP: Downtown Austin Design Commission – February 24, 2025 Agenda • ACT Plan Purpose and Background • Planning Process • ACT Plan Project Recommendations • Implementation Plan • Next Steps 2 ACT Plan Purpose • The ACT Plan is a Small Area Mobility Plan covering Downtown Austin and will be adopted by Council as an attachment to the ASMP. • It is an update to previous transportation focused efforts Downtown – dating back to 2000 • Why are we updating the transportation plan for Downtown? • changes in transit and bicycle planning, • changes in highway improvements serving Downtown, • changes in national best practices on urban street design, and • disruptions to traditional mobility • The ACT Plan will create a unified vision for transportation Downtown and align the many projects and initiatives under one actionable plan to help accomplish the goals in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. 3 Background • Great Streets Master Plan, 2001 • The goal of the Great Streets program is to pursue the vision of streets for people • Downtown Access and Mobility Plan, 2002 • The emphasis of the access and mobility study was on modeling and simulating intersection traffic operations and determining existing and future levels-of- service and operational needs • Downtown Transportation Framework, 2008 • The Downtown Transportation Framework Plan builds on the Great Streets Master Plan, further developing the system of “priority streets by mode”, and developing more detailed streetscape cross sections of all of the different street types and variations • Downtown Austin Plan, 2011 • Established the vision to develop a multimodal transportation system that improves access to and mobility within Downtown 2001 2002 2008 2011 4 Background • New policy • The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) aspires to achieve a 50/50 mode share where 50% of commuters use means other than driving alone to get to work in 2039 • Transit planning • The Project Connect Long Term Vision Plan established a High-Capacity Transit System and was adopted as an element of the ASMP – an initial investment was funded in 2020 • Managing demand • Transportation Demand Management programming, parking policy, and curb management are becoming critical strategies to manage congestion • New street design • The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative shows how to reimagine the allocation of space • Many new projects …
Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan Phase 1 & 2 Engagement Summary August–October 2022 | November 2022–March 2023 1. "What is the ACT Plan" informational brochure 2. Phase I Feedback Summary 3. Phase I Engagement Report 4. Phase 2 Feedback Summary 5. City Council Mobility Committee May 11, 2023 Presentation WHAT IS THE AUSTIN CORE TRANSPORTATION (ACT) PLAN? The ACT Plan is studying mobility options into, out of, through and within Downtown Austin. With Project Connect transit plans and the I-35 Capital Express Central rebuild project bringing significant change to the area, it is important to reexamine the form and function of the street network to interact with those changes and meet future needs and modes of transportation. WHAT WILL ACT DO? The ACT Plan will produce a list of projects and a vision for how Downtown Austin streets should operate. These projects will work within our real-world constraints, providing safe and efficient mobility enhancements. Whether people are delivering food, commuting to work, enjoying entertainment or appreciating our public spaces, the ACT Plan seeks to make accomplishing those tasks easier. WHAT WILL ACT DO? Austin Transportation Department wants to hear from all stakeholders and travelers to downtown Austin. Comments are best provided through online surveys, emailing the team or attending community meetings. Scan here for more info AustinTexas.gov/ACTplan ACTplan@AustinTexas.gov @AustinMobility /ATXtransportation 512-974-23OO ¿QUÉ ES EL PLAN DEL CASCO CENTRAL DE AUSTIN (ACT)? El Plan ACT está estudiando opciones de movilidad hacia, desde, a través y dentro del centro de Austin. Con los planes de tránsito del Proyecto Connect y el proyecto de reconstrucción de la I-35 Capital Express Central trayendo cambios significativos al área, es importante reexaminar la forma y función de la red de calles para interactuar con esos cambios y satisfacer las necesidades futuras y los modos de transporte. ¿QUÉ HARÁ ACT? El Plan ACT producirá una lista de proyectos y una visión de cómo deberían operar las calles del Centro de Austin. Estos proyectos funcionarán dentro de nuestras limitaciones del mundo real, brindando mejoras de movilidad seguras y eficientes. Ya sea que las personas estén entregando alimentos, yendo al trabajo, disfrutando del entretenimiento o apreciando nuestros espacios públicos, el Plan ACT busca facilitar el cumplimiento de esas tareas. ¿CÓMO PUEDO PARTICIPAR EN ACT? El Departamento de Transporte de Austin quiere escuchar a todas las partes interesadas y viajeros al centro de Austin. Puede enviar comentarios a través de …
DDBP Case Tracking Project Case Number Project Location In Date Bonus Request (FAR) Bonus Request (Height in ft Bonused Sq. Ft. Status of Project Design Commission (Working Group Date) Date Reviewed by Design Commission Design Commission Outcome Aspen Heights Apartments (now Rise) SP-2013-0434C 805 Nueces Street (516 W. 8th Street) 11/1/2013 8 86,840 Approved with Memo 5th & West SP-2013-0454C 501 W. 5th Street 1/31/2014 19.7 194,854 Approved with Memo 11/25/2013 2/24/2014 Recommendation of Compliance with additional recommendations (see letter) Recommendation of Non-Compliance with list of means for compliance (see letter) 7th & Congress (Element & Aloft Hotels) SP-2014-0068C 619 & 621 Congress Ave. (109 E. 7th Street) 5/15/2014 21.2 145,977 Approved with Memo 5/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 5th & Brazos SP-2014-0406C 501 Brazos 10/3/2014 19.7 408,999 Approved with Memo 10/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance Third and Shoal SP-2015-0346C 607 W. 3rd 4/4/2016 10.2 77,720 Approved with Memo 4/25/2016 Recommendation of Compliance SP-2016-0106C 1201 Red River 1/25/2017 133,140 Approved with Memo 3/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 405 Colorado SP-2016-0260C 405 Colorado 7/21/2016 85,634 Approved with Memo 1/9/2017 4/24/2017 & 5/22/2017 Recommendation of Non-Compliance SP-2016-0300C 304 E. Cesar Chavez 10/6/2016 243,677 Approved with Memo 05/22/2017 & 6/05/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 48 East Ave Apts SP-2016-0391C 48 East Avenue 8/9/2016 125,055 Approved with Memo 1/23/2017 Recommendation of Compliance SP-2016-0452C 1400 Lavaca 10/3/2016 4.11 66,600 Approved with Memo 11/28/2016 Recommendation of Compliance Town Lake Lofts SP-2017-0107C 16 N I-35 Service Dr 7/22/2016 15 109,214 Approved with Memo 12/19/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 700 11th St SP-2017-0166C 700 11th St 9/7/2017 10.43 85,702 Approved with Memo 10/23/2017 Motion for Recommendation of Compliance failed for lack of votes 6th + Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C.F1 600 Guadalupe Street 5/24/2018 565,109 Approved with Memo 8/27/2018 Recommendation of Compliance Block 71 (UT System Property) SP-2017-0311C 200 W. 6th St 10/26/2017 1,296,080 Approved with Memo 11/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 300 Colorado SP-2018-0096C 300 Colorado Street 5/22/2018 15.71 191,424 Approved with Memo 6/25/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 91 Red River SP-2018-0111C 91-93 Red River Street 7/5/2018 13.12 164,768 Approved with Memo 9/24/2018 Recommendation of Compliance Waterloo Park Tower Marriott at Cesar Chavez 1400 Lavaca (now SXSW Center) 200 430 328 420 391 371 363 381 342 171 352 344 838 555 455 326 15 13 15 15 25 25 City of Austin - Planning Zoning Department - Urban Design Division - December 2018 DDBP Case Tracking The Travis Ph.1 SP-2018-0159C 80 Red River Street 2/22/2019 - …
Design Commission Flow Chart 2025 City Council directs the workflow of the Design Commission through ordinances and resolutions City Boards Provide advisory recommendations to City Council on items requested by City Council or project sponsor § 2-1-130 DDBP Gatekeeper Requirement: Requires projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program to seek a recommendation from the Design Commission § 25-2-586 – Downtown Density Bonus Program City buildings & development: Resolution directing staff to present plans for all municipal buildings & associated site development to the Design Commission to ensure compliance with city design & sustainability standards Resolution No. 20071129-046 Municipal AEC rule: Reiterates Resolution No. 20071129-046 and directs staff to seek Design Commission input on projects seeking Alternative Equivalent Compliance Resolution No. 20100923-086 Alley vacation: Requires the review of all alley vacation requests within the downtown area by the Design Commission Ord. No. 20100805-028 Infrastructure guidelines: Resolution directing staff to work with the Design Commission on recommendations for design guidelines for infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin Resolution No. 20100819-035 UDG Update: Resolution directing the update to the Urban Design Guidelines Resolution No. 20210902-046 Design Commission Working Groups & Committees City Council and/or City staff consider the recommendations by Design Commission when passing ordinances or approving projects, respectively
1. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION February 24, 2025 – 6 P.M. Little Walnut Creek Branch 835 W Rundberg Lane 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: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Magen Davis Melissah Hasdorff Cristina Masters AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Kezia Frayjo Andrea Herrera Moreno Mark Smith 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 regular meeting on December 16, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Austin Public Library School Partnerships by Jenny Stirrat, School Partnerships Librarian, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on Library Community Engagement by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on City of Austin Bond Update by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on public programming highlights and APL facilities updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action to amend the 2025 Library Commission meeting schedule by rescheduling the regular meeting originally set for March 31, 2025, to March 24, 2025. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. Update from the Strategic Advocacy Working Group on progress, delays, and updated projected timeline. 2. 3. 4. 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 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 Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes December 16, 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 16 DECEMBER 2024 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Austin Central Library, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, Sheila Mehta, Vice- Chair, Melissah Hasdorff, , Mark Smith, Magen Davis, Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Christina Masters Commission Members Absent: Steve DeRosa, Kezia Frayjo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2024, regular meeting. The minutes from the regular meeting on November 18, 2024, were approved on a motion by Commissioner Herrera Moreno, seconded by Commissioner Smith, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner DeRosa and Frayjo absent. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. Library Commission Meeting Minutes DISCUSSION ITEMS December 16, 2024 2. Presentation by Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation, regarding The Library Foundation programs and services. The presentation was made by Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. 3. Presentation by Charles Peveto, President, Austin History Center Association, regarding Austin History Center Association programs and services. The presentation was made by Charles Peveto, President, Austin History Center Association. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. 4. Discussion of the December Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. The Director’s Report was presented by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the Strategic Advocacy Working Group. Commissioner Herrera Moreno provided an update. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding various concerns. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS School Partnerships Library Legislative Advocacy in February ADJOURNMENT Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. without objection.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025, 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 or Teams. 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, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair, Conflicted Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Conflicted, Non-Voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Liza Bailey Aran Belani Zachery Garay, Conflicted, (on leave) Ashley Garling Judith Hassan The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/23/2025 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting on January 27, 2025 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 5. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Introductions/Announcements 7. Discussion of Resource Guide 8. Discussion of Spring Town Hall Planning 9. Discussion of 2025 PSRA process DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of update to FY25 Service Standards 11. Discussion and approval of FY2025 Recruitment and Retention Plan 12. Discussion and approval of $2000 funds for Maternal Infant Outreach Program Week of 13. Discussion and approval of reinstating HIV Planning Council member Joe Anderson Jr. 14. Discussion and approval of granting HIV Planning Council member Zachary Garay leave 15. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Applicants Prayer food as voting member until March 31st, 2025 a. Benito Juarez b. Sukriti Mareddy COMMITTEE UPDATES 16. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 17. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 18. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 24, 2025 – 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. 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/ja34jrCQBm 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) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of January 27, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Parks and Recreation Forestry Staff for their work planting, watering and maintaining trees, as well as participating in and hosting tree climbs. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Park Access for All, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation that Austin City Council authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AISD to collaborate on the GO Project, an educational program for high school aged students with disabilities. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Program Alignment). Presenter(s): Devon Farber, Recreation Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and create a working group to explore creating a “rainbow bridge” at a City park as an interactive feature that allow park visitors to honor dogs and pets that have passed away. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers) Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff Briefing on fuel mitigation and land management on parkland. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Urban Public Spaces, Park Access). Presenter(s): Matt McCaw, Land Management Program Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department and Carrie …
