P A G E 1 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | DECEMBER 12, 2022ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE | 3RD & CONGRESS THE BLOCK SITE PHOTOS CONGRESS AVE 3RD STREET 308-310 312-314 4TH STREET 316 WB SMITH BUILDING (LHL) 320 KOPPEL BUILDING (RTHL) COMBINED SITE 308-316 LOOKING WEST P A G E 2 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | DECEMBER 12, 2022ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE | 3RD & CONGRESS THE BLOCK SITE PHOTOS 1 4TH & CONGRESS FACING SOUTHWEST 2 3RD & CONGRESS FACING NORTHWEST 4TH ST. 3RD ST. 1 . E V A S S E R G N O C 2 P A G E 3 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | DECEMBER 12, 2022ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE | 3RD & CONGRESS THE SITE EXISTING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS 2200'' WWIIDDEE AALLLLEEYY (TWO WAY) PROPERTY SUMMARY 308-310 CONGRESS AVE. NAME: USE: ALEX POPE RESTAURANT 312-314 CONGRESS AVE. NAME: USE: N/A RESTAURANT 60' CoA SETBACK CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR 316 CONGRESS AVE. NAME: USE: WB SMITH BUILDING RETAIL - PATAGONIA U N L I M I T E D H E G H T I 1 0 2 - 0 ' " ' 9 0 M A X H E G H T I 6 0 - 0 ' " S E T B A C K SSUURRFFAACCEE PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 320 CONGRESS AVE W 3RD ST FFOOOODD TTRRUUCCKK // PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 300 CONGRESS AVE SSUURRFFAACCEE PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 304 CONGRESS AVE WWBB SSMMIITTHH 316 CONGRESS AVE LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK KKOOPPPPEELL BBUUIILLDDIINNGG 320 CONGRESS AVE RTHL W 4TH ST SSUURRFFAACCEE PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR C V C ' 2 8 - 6 " 308-310 312-314 316 320 CONGRESS AVE CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR P A G E 4 PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION | DECEMBER 12, 2022ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE | 3RD & CONGRESS THE SITE EXTERIOR WALL TREATMENT 2200'' WWIIDDEE AALLLLEEYY (TWO WAY) 2200'' WWIIDDEE AALLLLEEYY (TWO WAY) W 3 R D S T C O R R D O R I C A P I T O L V E W I FFOOOODD TTRRUUCCKK // PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 300 CONGRESS AVE SSUURRFFAACCEE PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 304 CONGRESS AVE WWBB SSMMIITTHH 316 CONGRESS AVE LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK KKOOPPPPEELL BBUUIILLDDIINNGG 320 CONGRESS AVE RTHL FFOOOODD TTRRUUCCKK // PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 300 CONGRESS AVE SSUURRFFAACCEE PPAARRKKIINNGG LLOOTT 304 CONGRESS AVE KKOOPPPPEELL BBUUIILLDDIINNGG 320 CONGRESS AVE RTHL W 4 T H S T 60' CoA SETBACK C O R R …
Steering Committee Members: Adrienne Goldsberry, Chair Kate Ertle, Kevin Kimbrough, Claudette Kazzoun, Rob Kish, James Logan, Andi March, Maureen Metteauer, Oam Parkash, Shawn Shillington, Margaret Sullivan, Jim Todd, Brandon Wright November 15, 2022 RE: Case No. C15-2022-0089 Dear Ms. Cohen and BOA Members: The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA) supports the variance from the rear and side compatibility setback requirements requested for the proposed renovation/addition located at the corner of 1202 W. 9th St. & 901 Shelley Ave. With feedback from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), the architect Hugh Randolph and his team worked out an approved design that was passed on consent at the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC). At the last ARC review one of the Commissioners commented that the revised design was well-thought-out and an intriguing solution to the existing site constraints. The HLC approval did come with the condition that notes are added to the plans that the carriage house is moved under structural engineer supervision, via lifting and rotating the structure, noted that if there is significant deterioration found resulting in the need for deviance from the approved plans, that the case return to the Historic Landmark Commission for approval. We support these conditions as well. deconstruction and rebuild. And, the HLC also not th The site is on a lot that fronts three streets (Shelley Ave, 9 project would be located within the zoning setback perimeter, and the variance would allow for the preservation of an older structure that is being incorporated into a new design on the site. The variance responds to conditions unique to this site, and would not set a precedent. For these reasons, OWANA Zoning and Steering Committees have voted to support the requested variance from the rear and side yard setback requirements. Please note that the current location of the carriage house does not comply with the rear setback. St, and Blanco). Also, the In addition, the most affected neighbors on Shelley Ave to the north and west also are in support of the requested variance. Thank you, and please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Adrienne Goldsberry Chair, OWANA Steering Committee ITEM7/1-LATE BACKUP/SUPPORT M Rubin Ramirez, Elaine From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Fwd: Letters of Support for the addition at 9th and Shelley Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:56:41 AM You don't often get email from therubinfamily@gmail.com. Learn why this is important *** External Email - Exercise …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Arts Commission Austin Economic Development Corporation December 12, 2022 Cultural Trust Program dedicated to securing affordable space for existing venues, and developing new creative space infrastructure, preventing further displacement of our creative sector Cities around the world have been looking at this issue, given real estate challenges of growth. Austin is part of a network of cities experimenting to addresss cultural displacement, and coordinating with best practices globally. Observations • • In addition to the seed funds provided by the City, the needs exceed our current resources. • This is a unique and new process—it is not a grant program, it is an investment program, with multiple variables to consider for feasibility. This process has provided us with a pipeline of projects, and the needs in the ecosystem require additional more flexible program funds. • Organizations are being displaced frequently, and there is a significant deficit of affordable production/practice spaces as well as performance/exhibition spaces. • The execution of these projects will still take time -- AEDC’S goal is to advance as quickly as possible. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 3 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • G.O. Tax Exempt Bond requirements • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible • Complex deal structure required for operational management 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • ‘Historic Zoning’ for property tax relief • Council approval not required 5.0 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds • Council approval not required Additional funds to leverage public funds (eventually): Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • • Social impact investments • Grants • AHFC/LITC [NMTC]-future • All of these are being considered, but are not directly applicable to first round investments by AEDC. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 4 This Process Program alignment Feasible deal structure-legal projects projects Projects Feasibility due diligence Feasible for all parties: City, Property Owner, Organizations 45 Submissions (+16 Pipeline Only) Long List 14 Prioritized projects for due diligence Shortlist Organized by feasibility and investment size 2-6 Projects/Initial Investments (Bond Projects will support many more organizations) Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 5 Spaces provided by ‘Long List’ is a portfolio of diverse offerings multi-use …
Austin Animal Protection Wildlife Officers Emery Sadkin & Greg Richens Guiding Philosophy The City of Austin does not remove or relocate healthy native wildlife. Guiding Philosophy Instead, we work with residents to humanely resolve conflict with wildlife using effective, evidence-based methods. Wildlife Ordinances – City of Austin § 3-2-4 - HUNTING AND TRAPPING WILD ANIMALS Except as provided in Subsection (B), a person may not knowingly shoot, kill, or hunt a wild animal; or use a steel-jawed spring trap or any other type of trap that could injure a trapped animal or person. § 9-6-7 - FIREARM DISCHARGE RESTRICTED Except as provided in Subsection (B), a person may not discharge a firearm in city limits. § 10-8-3 - FEEDING OF DEER PROHIBITED Except as provided in subsection (C), a person commits an offense if the person intentionally feeds deer or makes food available for consumption by deer on private or public property within the territorial limits of the city. Wildlife Officer Roles Investigate potential rabies exposures Identify non-native species for rehoming at the shelter • • • Assist sick and injured wildlife • Austin Wildlife Rescue • Assess wildlife behavior • Work with residents to address the root cause of conflict Suggest methods for humane exclusion (denning) • • Encourage the animal to move on its own • Offer tailored solutions • Utilize game cameras, site visits, yard audits, identification • Provide presentations, education, and outreach Travis County temporary contract for Wildlife Officer started January 2018 and became permanent in 2019. Wildlife Officer Stats 2022 • Average response time was .5 hours • Officers provided over 354 hours of outreach • Officers fielded 489 coyote calls in City of Austin from Jan – Nov 2022 • Officers fielded 624 wildlife calls in Travis County from Oct 2021- Sept 2022 • Of the 624 calls, 504 were escalated calls Emphasis on Education In-field Outreach ○ Hotline (311) ○ Email ○ Yard audits ○ Site visits ○ Neighborhood canvassing ○ Presentations ○ Events ○ Newsletters ○ Mailers ○ Community partnerships Educational Topics ● Animal behavior and ecology ● Hazing ● Identifying attractants ● Pet safety ● Wildlife exclusion / denning ● Spring / young wildlife ● Child safety ● Rabies prevention ● Coexistence City of Austin Coyote Policy • In November 2014, City Council approved a Coyote Management Policy • The goal is to help maintain a balance of public safety concerns …
Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES November 14th, 2022 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened a on Monday November 14th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2103, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden, Joi Chevalier (joined at 6:13), Frances Deviney, Kacey Hanson, Cecilia Hogan, Karen Magid, Sharon Mays (joined at 6:18), Rosamaria Murillo, Errol Schweizer Board Members Absent: Adrian Lipscombe Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich, Emily Ackland (Travis County) CALL TO ORDER Chair Pro Tempore Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION none APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER MEETING 1. Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes with Board Member Errol Schweizer seconding the motion. Minutes passed on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Mark Bethell, Executive Director, Sustainable Food Center 3. Discussion and take possible action on selecting ATCFPB representative to serve on Community Advisory Committee for Food Planning a. The board discussed potential roles i. (Will serve as Board Liaison) Karen Magid – experience with planning process from participation in the Climate Equity Plan, weighing feasibility, stepped in equity work, lots of experience here in Austin. Cleared other commitments to make space for this work. Opportunity presented here is similar if not greater. ii. (Will serve as alternate to Karen Magid) Errol Schweizer – complimentary skill set to Karen. Supply chain and retail expert. Put name in hat because he really wants the City and County to take supply chain seriously. The impact of Winter Storm Uri really highlighted the vulnerability of our supply chain. iii. (Withdrew nomination) Dr. Rosamaria Murillo – creating access to healthy food is both a personal and professional mission. She brings to the process 20+ years working at national, state, and local level in policymaking. Leading and translating policy into programs. She also brings the experience of leading one of the largest food pantries in Central Texas. She has experience being on the frontline with people with lived experiences who are negatively impacted by the food system. b. An issue to take to the CAC is how we can encourage full participation c. Kacey Hanson moves to nominate Karen Magid to be liaison member to the CAC for the Food Planning Process, with Frances Deviney seconded motion, passing …
MetroArt Artist Information Meeting MetroArt • MetroArt educates and engages Central Texas residents about the value of public transit by celebrating the arts, cultures, and heritage of our community. 2 Be a MetroArtist! • CapMetro wants a strong network of artists who’ll be able to partner with us in creating meaningful public art on vehicles, at transit centers and in your own neighborhoods. • Eligibility Requirements: eligible to apply Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are Visual artist or artist team At least 18 years of age • Full-time, permanent CapMetro employees are ineligible to apply. Employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants are also ineligible to apply. • Can only have one MetroArt contract per year. 3 Community Engagement • Community engagement is an important component of this artist call. The goal is to create artwork that reflects the needs and wants of the community. • Engaging with the community may include (but not limited): • using social media • in-person conversations with riders and community members • interviews (virtual or in person) with community leaders or organizations 4 Community Engagement • The community you engage with will depend on the project. They will be folx who live in the Austin metro area and have lived experience in the zip code of the project and/or celebrating the identities represented by the project. 5 Budget Funding: Projects are funded by MetroArt, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and CapMetro departments. Budget breakdown for each type of MetroArt project: Bus Wrap Art Bus Shelter Art Commemorative Art Artist Pay: $5,000 Artist Pay: $5,000 Artist Pay: $2,500 Type of artwork submission: Digital Type of artwork submission: Digital Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. CapMetro will cover the cost of printing, shipping, and installation costs. CapMetro will cover the cost of printing, shipping, and installation costs. Type of Artwork submission: Original can be any type of art medium (painting, photography, digital, etc.), but piece must be able to be copied. Artwork is distributed to event attendees. Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. CapMetro may provide an additional $500 for the artwork replication cost. 6 Bus Wrap Art • Pay: $5,000 • Type of Artwork: Digital 7 Bus Shelter …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Status Briefing: ESB-MACC Theaters Laura Esparza Division Manager, Museums and Cultural Programs Arts Commission Meeting November 14, 2022 Agenda • Current status of the ESB-MACC Theaters • Incidents of 5/28/2022 • Future developments for ESB-MACC Theater • Future development of the Carver Theater • Future development of the Dougherty Arts Center Theaters Arts Center • Future development of the AARC Performing Current Status of ESB-MACC Theaters • Both theaters inspected by DAC Theater staff October 27, 2022 • All dimmer boards, circuits and hung lights were operational. • One dimmer bar was malfunctioning at the time of the incident. It has since been replaced. • Theaters are offered as-is but we attempt to fix broken equipment ASAP. • No circuit breaker incidents or problems with the lighting control board before this or ever since with other groups . Incidents of May 28, 2022 Contractual Requirements • Performances should start on time. • Theaters offered as-is. One dimmer bar was partially working. • LAAP companies provide their own trained technical personnel but are advised on how to use the equipment. • PARD requires “grass permit” for parking on grass. • Live fire is forbidden without a fire watch. • Must have a permit to serve food. • Must leave on time. Documented Incidents 1. Performance scheduled at 7:30pm didn’t start till 8 pm. 2. Two dimmer bars on the lighting grid were blown out because they were overloaded causing breakers to trip. 3. The outlets around the Black Box were also overloaded with lights and equipment causing a trip in the breakers. They did not bring professional lighting personnel to properly plug in equipment. 4. After loading in, vehicles were left in the grass area next to Black Box; many others followed. 5. Candles were lit inside the Black Box in violation of the LAAP contract and Fire Code. 6. Food served without required APH Food Permit. 7. Performance to end by 9:45 and clear out by 10 pm. Staff waited till midnight for PT to vacate. ESB-MACC Theater Developments Multi-purpose Room Renovations • Remove sound shell • Install cyc upstage • Install drapery to define stage • Project has been value engineered eliminating new Black Box Theater • Pending funding for theater renovations re: Board Recommendation to Council. • Phase 3 will include two theaters. space. • Improved grid system. • Further renovations may include …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard Cultural Investment Program Manager Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department December 12, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – October 2022 Total HOT Collections October 2022 = $27,278,757 • 25% of total FY23 HOT budget of $108,348,799 Cultural Arts October 2022 = $2,605,121 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2022 Total HOT Collections November = $8,087,533 • 33% of total FY23 HOT budget of $108,348,799 Cultural Arts November 2022 = $772,392 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY23 Approved Budget for FY23 is: $10,342,385 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $3,377,513 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5
Cultural Arts Funding Update ARTS COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2022 Next steps 1-2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1-2 Months Arts Commission: Review & Voting Council Memo/Briefing 6 Weeks Thrive Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group Approval Launch Guidelines Pre-Launch Contracting 3 Weeks AAC Guidelines Presentation (4/18) Revised Drafts Public (4/19) Feedback Form (4/19 - 5/10) Alignment with MED/HTD 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training We are here! 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Thrive Summary Application Opened: October 12th Application Closed: December 2nd (extension) 206 total applications started ◦ 154 successfully submitted by the deadline ◦146 met Eligibility requirements Readers are currently reviewing & scoring (due 12/19) Top 50 applications sent to Panelists on 12/21 (due 1/21) Panel Meetings – January 23, 24, 25 Thrive Marketing Summary 234 attendees at Awareness sessions (in person & virtual) Paid Social Total Reach: 43,096 ◦ 5 posts across 3 EDD accounts - FB, IG, Twitter Total Organic Facebook Reach: 15,247 ◦ 162 posts across 4 EDD Facebook Accounts Total Organic Twitter Reach: 5,661 ◦ 81 posts across 2 EDD Twitter Accounts Total Organic Instagram Reach: 1,785 ◦ 5 posts across 1 EDD Instagram Account
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Special Called Meeting Sunday, December 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. – Adjournment Permitting & Development Center (PDC): 1401 & 1402 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Garry Brown, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Sareta Davis Malenie Areche Isaiah Smith Kimberly Brienzi Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Alicia Weigel Gabriella Zeidan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULE OF ORDER DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS 1. Sign and post approved statement regarding Club Q Shooting 2. Discussion and possible action on the QoL Life Study, including timeline, scope of purpose, & follow-up steps ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Community Interest Announcement ESB-MACC - Phase 2 Expansion Groundbreaking December 10, 2022 9:30 am 600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Michelle Rojas, Board Liaison 512-974-3771
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 at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 2022, AT 4:30PM PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401-2 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Isabella Grimm, St. Edwards University Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin Justin Chute, Concordia University CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University (Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Co-Chair) Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University (Secretary) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University 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 College Student Commission Meeting from September 16th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS/COMMISSION UPDATES 2. Staff from the Clerk’s Office will provide a virtual presentation on the process, approval procedures, and updating of the current bylaws. DISCUSSION ITEMS transportation, housing, affordability, focus: Changes to the commission’s current bylaws. The purpose of working groups. The commission’s areas of immigration/equity, and public safety. Yet not limited to these topics. How to request something be placed on the agenda. Parking options for college students in the city of Austin. Healthcare access for college students in the city of Austin. Littering and sustainability. Disability justice. The mental health of college students in the city of Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 12. Discussion and approval of future commission meeting dates. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Updates from the Housing, Mental Health & Accessibility, Transportation, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Sustainability, and Food Insecurity working groups. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement: a. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. Discussion of avenues for Commission engagement with the local community and municipal government. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15. …
REGULAR MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, December 9, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is liaison at Jacquelyn.Alexander@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register, email the board required for The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Kathryn Broadwater Vacant Vacant CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 14, 2022, Regular meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Review of current Commission Member term cycles. (OCR) 1. Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities October 3. Discussion on the services that Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center provides to the Austin community and how they can serve the commission's mission and goals. (Trejo/Franks) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to vote on the 2023 Commission meeting schedule. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to require certified ASL interpreters to be dispatched onsite with deaf survivors. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation on the Downtown Commission's position on the use of scooters in the downtown areas and its impact on people with disabilities. 7. Discussion and possible action on appointing an alternative representative to the JIC. 8. Discussion and possible action on the Quality-of-Life town halls that are being organized 9. Discussion and vote on future agenda items. by the JIC. 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 contact the Jacquelyn Alexander at the Office of Civil Rights Jacquelyn.Alexander@austintexas.gov for additional information. TTY users are routed through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People …
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 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE College Student Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is College Student Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The College Student Commission is established to represent this constituency of the City by serving as an advisory board to the city council concerning issues affecting the quality of life for higher education students in the Austin area. The purpose of the commission is to work with local higher education institutions—Austin Community College, Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University and the University of Texas— and representative student bodies to develop a student quality of life initiative to analyze relevant data and feedback, and report back to Council with recommendations for new or enhanced City programs, policies or practices that would improve the quality of life of higher education students in Austin, Texas. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The commission is composed of fifteen commissioners appointed by the city council with three representatives from each college/university within the city of Austin. (B) A commissioner serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Each commission member shall be appointed for a term of up to two years beginning March 1st. (D) A commissioner may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the commission. (E) A commissioner who is absent for two consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the commissioner’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the commissioner, an illness or injury of a commissioner’s immediate family member, or the birth or adoption of the commissioner’s child for 90 days after the event. The commissioner must notify the staff liaison of the reason for the absence not later than the date of the next regular meeting of the commission. Failure to notify the liaison before the next regular meeting of the commission will result in an unexcused absence. (F) At each meeting, each commissioner shall sign an attendance sheet which indicates that the commissioner does not …
ORDINANCE NO. 20171214-043 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2-1 OF THE CITY CODE TO CREATE A COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Chapter 2-1 of City Code (City Boards) is amended by renumbering the existing sections 2-1-124 (Commission/or Women) through 2-1-131 (Commission on Seniors) as sections 2-1-125 through 2-1-132, respectively, and by adding a new section 2-1-124 to read: § 2-1-124 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION. (A) The College Student Commission is established to represent this constituency of the City by serving as an advisory board to the city council concerning issues affecting the quality of life for higher education students in the Austin area. (B) · The commission shall have 15 members nominated by the below listed higher education institutions and appointed by the city council. Each of the five higher education institutions shall nominate 3 students for appointmept by council, and each of the nominating institutions shall restrict its nominations to students currently enrolled at time of appointment. Only one nomination from each nominating institution may be from its Student Government Association or similarly-constituted body. Mandatory membership distribution is as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 3 commission members from University of Texas at Austin; 3 commission members from Austin Community College; 3 commission members from St. Edward's University; 3 commission members from Concordia University; and 3 commission members from Huston-Tillotson University. Commission composition and membership qualifications contained herein are mandatory and not directory. Page 1 of2 (C) (D) (E) (F) Each commission member is exempted from any requirement to be a resident of the City in order to be eligible for appointment cir service; therefore, City Code section 2-1-21 (B) (Eligibility Requirements and Removal) is waived. The commission should have a balanced membership. including students who represent a socioeconomic and ethnically diverse population from multiple student organizations. Each commission member shall be appointed for a term of up to two years beginning March !'1 • The commission shall meet at least quarterly. The commission shall: ( 1) (2) (3) advise the council on topics that affect college students in the Austin area including, but not limited to, issues relating to transportation, housing, affordability, immigration, and public safety; evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that could improve the quality of life of college students in the Austin area; and provide opportunities for college students to contribute to the City's …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA December 7th, 2022 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. CST AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (December 6th by 12pm-Noon CST). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm- noon (CST) on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 and/or email jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the 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). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Seniors/Commission on Aging Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities JIC Representative: Alternative: Gregory Smith Serita Fontanesi Vincent Cobalis Hanna Huang Rebecca Austen Juan Vences-Benitez Amy Temperley Diana Melendez Krystal Gomez Richard Bondi Raul Alvarez Amanda Afifi Johanna Hosking Pulido Sharon Vigil Idonna Griffith Charles Curry (Chair of JIC) Robin Orlowski Kimberly Brienzi Ryn Gonzales Vacant December 7th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Charles Curry at: ROLL CALL: ABSENT: PRESENT: 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSIONS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on October 26th, 2022. STAFF PRESENTATION 2. Austin Public Health (APH) - Michelle Friedman, Akeshia Johnson-Smothers, and Roshanda Hodges: Presentation and request for feedback on the Basic Needs Issue Area Solicitation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Wednesday, December 7, 2022 8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 20, 2022 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02772: Approval of the Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule for 2023 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02771: Approval of Revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan 4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02772; Approval to Submit the 2023 Public Housing Authority Annual Plan and Update to the 2020-2024 Five-Year Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02782 Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Exception payment standards 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02773 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Authority to take the following actions with regard to Parmer Gateway Lot 1 (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution. 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02774 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Authority to take the following actions with regard to Parmer Gateway Lot 4 (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions …
