Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts. They will also make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register districts. However, these very general standards can be hard to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards clarify them with more specific good practices and illustrations. Right now, community members compiling a historic district application must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards. Then multiple rounds of review are required with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic 2 Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the standards that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission already use to evaluate projects. However, they are clearer, more specific, and easier to use. No process changes are proposed. 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing guidelines for National Register district properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the standards that City staff and the Historic Landmark …
September 2, 2022 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Proposed Historic Design Standards Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to reiterate our support of the Historic Preservation Office's proposed Historic Design Standards. Our organization wrote a letter in support of the design standards in 2020. Since then, the landscape of preservation in Austin has shifted dramatically, making the adoption of the standards an even greater priority. Having a set of clear, citywide design standards is integral to the success of the forthcoming Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan, which seeks to outline strategies to protect our diverse built and cultural heritage. In the spirit of the plan, these standards will increase equity and accessibility in Austin’s local historic district application process. Our organization has adopted Underrepresented Heritage as an Advocacy Priority for the past three years and has committed to identifying, protecting, and celebrating sites associated with under-told histories. We see the citywide design standards as an encouragement to many groups who would not have the time or resources to develop unique standards for their proposed district. With recent changes in state law making the creation of local historic districts even more challenging, lessening the barriers to designation and the protections it provides is critical. The design standards will also streamline the Historic Landmark Commission process for city staff, developers, and advocates alike by providing clear and consistent standards. We believe this will create a more efficient and effective process for the benefit of all. We also believe the standards support the preservation of our city's diverse heritage, for the people of Austin, in a way that's compatible with increasing density. From commercial districts to neighborhoods, the standards provide guidance for balancing much-needed density with much-needed preservation and lay out a clear roadmap to achieving both of these goals. The standards also eliminate inconsistencies in the process, enabling builders and developers to work within a clear framework while providing the flexibility needed to be site-specific and creative. Preservation Austin encourages the Historic Landmark Commission to support the proposed Historic Design Standards. We know they will be an asset to our city for years to come. Thank you for your service to the community, Linda Y. Jackson, President
November 13, 2020 Terri Myers, Chair City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Re: Proposed Historic Design Standards Dear Ms. Myers, Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. We write today to respectfully support Austin's Historic Preservation Office's proposed Historic Design Standards. We commend the time-intensive and community-focused efforts of the working group and the Historic Preservation Office staff. We believe that the design standards will increase equity and accessibility in Austin’s local historic district application process. Preservation Austin has adopted Underrepresented Heritage as an FY21 Advocacy Priority. We see the citywide design standards as an encouragement to many groups who would not have the time or money to develop unique standards for their proposed district. We are optimistic the design standards will encourage new local district applications. At the same time, these design standards will streamline the Historic Landmark Commission process for city staff and advocates alike by providing clear and consistent standards. We believe this will create a more efficient and effective process for the benefit of all. We also believe the standards support the preservation of our city's diverse heritage, for the people of Austin, in a way that's compatible with increasing density. Preservation Austin knows how crucial density is for Austin's future and appreciate that the standards do not discourage density but rather recognizes that it can occur alongside preserving our historic neighborhoods. Preservation Austin encourages the Historic Landmark Commission to support the proposed Historic Design Standards. We know they will be an asset to our city for years to come. We again recognize the dedication that went into creating these standards and hope to see them adopted. Thank you for your service to the community, Clayton Bullock, President
December 11, 2020 Honorable Mayor Adler Honorable City Council Members City Manager Spencer Cronk Re: Historic Design Standards Recommendation Dear Mayor and City Council Members, Given that Architects will be some of the primary users of the proposed Historic Design Standards, AIA Austin has been closely following their development and adoption process. With several of our members serving on the Historic Landmark Commission’s Design Standards Working Group, we are pleased to have been a major stakeholder and contributor in this endeavor. As no city adopted design standards exist today, there is little guidance in the current historic preservation process. Therefore, we believe this document is an important tool as it will finally provide a consistent and predictable set of design standards for Historic Landmarks, National Register District properties, and future local Historic Districts in Austin. Further, it will provide for a clearer application process, making historic designations easier to attain and in a more equitable way. While we would like to see a little more guidance for building elements related to adaptive reuse, as found in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, we recognize that this document is meant to serve all building types and believe it is a great step forward for the city. As outlined in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, the city should strive to maintain and preserve our historic resources. To this end, AIA Austin supports the work done by the Historic Preservation Office, and the Design Standards Working Group, and strongly encourages City Council to adopt the Historic Design Standards. Sincerely, Eric Rauser, AIA AIA Austin President The American Institute of Architects AIA Austin 801 W. 12th Street Austin, TX 78701-1709 512-452-4332 www.aiaaustin.org
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 3, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL - Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x Terri Myers, Chair x Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair x Anissa Castillo ab Witt Featherston x Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche x Harmony Grogan x Trey McWhorter x Blake Tollett x Beth Valenzuela x Caroline Wright DRAFT MINUTES 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. Meghan King gave an update from Preservation Austin about upcoming events and opportunities. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 6, 2022 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. BRIEFINGS 2. Law Department – Update with Grants Committee 1 Presenter: Neal Falgoust 3. Initial Concepts for Heritage Wayfinding Design Presenter: Melissa Alvarado and John Bosio PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2022-0098 – 1605 Leona St. – Discussion Donley-Goode-Walton House Council District 1 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Owner: Nneka Shoulds City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Nneka Shoulds spoke in favor of historic zoning. There were no speakers in opposion. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architectural significance and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Castillo seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. HR-2022-084104 – 6301 Bluff Springs Rd. – Discussion Sebron Sneed House Council District 2 Proposal: New construction (Postponed July 6, 2022) Applicant: Christi Mueck City Staff: Kimberly Collins, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1801 Committee Feedback: recommend stabilizing the ruins, an engineering stabilization plan, and ongoing archaeological monitoring of any excavation within the historic footprint. In addition, they continued the request that development does not obscure the view of the ruins. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends postponing to the next HLC meeting on September 7, 2022 until the applicant brings the Commission a Preservation Plan containing the following elements: a professional engineering report with stabilization …
EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission briefing—September 7, 2022 Cara Bertron, Rocio Peña-Martinez, Julia Brookins, Meghan King PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP Michelle Benavides Jolene Kiolbassa Mary Reed* Noel Bridges Julia Brookins* Ursula A. Carter Mary Jo Galindo* Jerry Garcia Hanna Huang* Kevin Koch Lori Renteria Kelechi Madubuko Gilbert Rivera Brenda Malik Maria Solis* Alyson McGee Erin Waelder Leslie Ornelas Brita Wallace* Emily Payne Bob Ward Linda Y. Jackson Rocio Peña-Martinez* Caroline Wright Meghan King* Misael Ramos* *Drafting Committee member 2 PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP 12 months 22 working group and drafting committee meetings 1,100 hours 3 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome ) t h g i r ( l i i n o s u c n I l a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I 4 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Equity-based preservation plan WHAT Draft plan • Vision • Draft recommendations Engage community • Refine/expand framework • Timeline and metrics • Partners ENGAGEMENT Preservation Plan Working Group, with targeted input Grounded in broad, inclusive community engagement WHEN GOAL 2021-22 Draft framework 2022-23 Plan adoption 5 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Equity-based preservation plan WHAT Draft plan • Vision • Draft recommendations Engage community • Refine/expand framework • Timeline and metrics • Partners ENGAGEMENT Preservation Plan Working Group, with targeted input Grounded in broad, inclusive community engagement WHEN GOAL 2021-22 Draft framework 2022-23 Plan adoption July ‘22 ULI Technical Assistance Panel Fall ‘22 - Summer ‘23 Community outreach & engagement around draft plan 6 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet 7 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 8 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS ✔ Affordable housing advocate ✔ Archaeologist ✔ Architect ✔ Attorney ✔ Business owner ✔ City board or commission ✔ Community member ✔ Contractor ✔ Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) ✔ Educational institution ✔ Engineer ✔ Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) ✔ Historic property owner ✔ Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) ✔ Neighborhood association ✔ Preservation organization ✔ Preservation consultant ✔ Religious …
Commission for Women Working Group Membership Updated September 2022 Homelessness Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope Pam Rattan Safety Health Desiree Bermea Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Josie Serrata Amanda Lewis* Flannery Bope Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Josie Serrata Jocelyn Tau Vanessa Bissereth Priscilla Cortez Diana Melendez Quality of Life Study Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata *Community participants Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-002 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Date: Sept. 7, 2022 Subject: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2) and that staff recommends this variance; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes mitigation for this site shall be addressed by planting two (2) Live Oaks at 5-inch caliper as street trees. These two trees are proposed to have adequate soil to ensure survivability and, when planted, will have a combined crown surface area that will rival the thinning canopy of the existing 32-inch Live Oak. In addition, the remaining inches owed will be paid to the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund for a total of $18,500. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. VOTE 10-1 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Schiera, Scott, Ramberg, and Qureshi. Against: Pam Thompson Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Include the 5-year tree care plan for the 5-inch trees being planted to replace the Heritage Tree. Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-003 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Date: Sept 7, 2022 Subject: BKO Parmer (SP-2021-0034D) Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 12 feet and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: • • • and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. 2. Work with staff to facilitate walking trails in the critical water quality zones. Work with staff to protect the riparian area/wetlands with signage or additional methods to best protect the wetland critical environmental features (CEFs) on site. Preserve trees/natural areas. Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. VOTE 11-0 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Schiera, Scott, Ramberg, Thompson, and Qureshi. Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220907-004 Seconded by: Ana Aguirre Date: September 7, 2022 Subject: Ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes all the hard work that staff has done on the proposed amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements, and WHEREAS, there are many elements in the proposed amendments that the Environmental Commission supports; however, the Commission needs additional time to review in detail the concerns about other elements of the proposed amendments. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends postponing consideration of the ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements until the next regular Environmental Commission meeting on September 21, 2022. VOTE 8-2 For: Aguirre, Bedford, Brimer, Bristol, Ramberg, Qureshi, Scott, and Thompson Against: Schiera and Barrett Bixler Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Nickells Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair
EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission briefing—September 7, 2022 Cara Bertron, Rocio Peña-Martinez, Julia Brookins, Meghan King PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP Michelle Benavides Jolene Kiolbassa Mary Reed* Noel Bridges Julia Brookins* Ursula A. Carter Mary Jo Galindo* Jerry Garcia Hanna Huang* Kevin Koch Lori Renteria Kelechi Madubuko Gilbert Rivera Brenda Malik Maria Solis* Alyson McGee Erin Waelder Leslie Ornelas Brita Wallace* Emily Payne Bob Ward Linda Y. Jackson Rocio Peña-Martinez* Caroline Wright Meghan King* Misael Ramos* *Drafting Committee member 2 PRESERVATION PLAN WORKING GROUP 12 months 22 working group and drafting committee meetings 1,100 hours 3 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome ) t h g i r ( i n o s u c n l I l i a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I 4 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Equity-based preservation plan WHAT Draft plan • Vision • Draft recommendations Engage community • Refine/expand framework • Timeline and metrics • Partners ENGAGEMENT Preservation Plan Working Group, with targeted input Grounded in broad, inclusive community engagement WHEN GOAL 2021-22 Draft framework 2022-23 Plan adoption 5 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Equity-based preservation plan WHAT Draft plan • Vision • Draft recommendations Engage community • Refine/expand framework • Timeline and metrics • Partners ENGAGEMENT Preservation Plan Working Group, with targeted input Grounded in broad, inclusive community engagement WHEN GOAL 2021-22 Draft framework 2022-23 Plan adoption July ‘22 ULI Technical Assistance Panel Fall ‘22 - Summer ‘23 Community outreach & engagement around draft plan 6 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet 7 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 8 COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS ✔ Affordable housing advocate ✔ Archaeologist ✔ Architect ✔ Attorney ✔ Business owner ✔ City board or commission ✔ Community member ✔ Contractor ✔ Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) ✔ Educational institution ✔ Engineer ✔ Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) ✔ Historic property owner ✔ Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) ✔ Neighborhood association ✔ Preservation organization ✔ Preservation consultant ✔ Religious …
1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BRIEFING SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Historic preservation is a tool to steward change. 2 Design standards provide a clear, objective way to evaluate proposed changes. DESIGN STANDARDS Historic districts 3 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation 1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. 2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. 3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. 4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. 8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. Historic landmarks + National Register districts DESIGN STANDARDS Historic districts 4 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation 1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 7, September, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on 7, September, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Ana Aguirre, Audrey Barrett Bixler, Jennifer Bristol, Rick Brimer, Colin Nickells, Melinda Schiera, Kevin Ramberg, and Haris Qureshi. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Perry Bedford, Rachel Scott, and Pam Thompson CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 17, 2022, and the Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting on August 31, 2022 (5 minutes) The minutes of the August 17, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting and the August 31, 2022 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting were approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nickells abstained. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: Shoal Cycle, SP-2021-0350C Applicant: CJI Properties Inc. Location: 812 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Council District: District 9 Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Ordinance: Heritage Tree Ordinance (LDC 25-8-641) Request: The applicant is seeking the removal of a Heritage tree with a single stem over 30 inches in diameter Staff Recommendation: The request meets City Arborist approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2). Thus, the variance is recommended. (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Chair Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 11-0 vote. 1 3. A motion to approve the requested variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 10-1 vote. Commission Thompson voted nay. Name: BKO Parmer, SP-2021-0034D Applicant: Steve Jamison Location: 4801 East Yager, Austin, Texas 78754 Council District: None (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Tunde Daramola, Development Services Department Watershed: Harris Branch Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 12 feet Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on an 11-0 vote. A motion to approve the proposed variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 11-0 vote. Chair Ramberg recessed the meeting at 7:48 P.M. Chair Ramberg called the meeting back to order at 8:00 P.M. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – September 6, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (September 5th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282)lindak.hayes@austintexas,gov , no later than noon September 5th. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Cherelle Vanbrakle Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than September 5th by noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 1. `August 2nd meeting minutes DISCUCSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Director Kim McNeeley City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department update about the Carver Museum with the improvement of the facility 3. Presentation by Director Adrienne Sturrup City of Austin Public Health update COVID-19 and how it’s affecting the community 4. Presentation by Martin Barrera, Redevelopment Project Manager and Kimberly Olivares Deputy Chief Financial Officer/COA update pertaining to Colony Park and discussion on the resolution from the Women’s Commission on Colony Park 5. Presentation by Anne Gatlin-Haynes – Austin Economic Development Corporation – discussion on Urban Renewal – Block 16&18 RFP Engagement WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS 6. Safety – Being safe in our home, at work and in our African American Community 7. Economic Opportunity and Affordability - Having economic opportunities and resources that enable us to thrive in our African American community 8. Health and Environment – Enjoying a …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 2022 at 5pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Tuesday September 6th, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mario Champion, Chair Ruven Brooks Samuel Franco Allison Runas Diana Wheeler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Susan Somers, Vice Chair Anali Martinez- Gonzalez Athena Leyton Cynthia Weatherby Cecilla Ramos The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on August 2nd, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on general I-35 expansion updates Presenter: Tommy Abrego, Texas Department of Transportation Discussion and possible action on Right of Way alley vacation Presenter: Jacquelyn Armstrong Discussion and possible action on Right of way vacation near Baily Lane Presenter: Jacquelyn Armstrong 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 Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov
Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, September 6, 2022 The Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting to be held 9/6/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams and in-person. All speakers must register in advance (9/5/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 6, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Martes, 6 de Septiembre, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (9/5/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o …
