ATX Walk Bike Roll Project Update Urban Transportation Commission– July 5th, 2022 Agenda • ATX Walk Bike Roll Overview • Equity Focus • What We’ve Learned So Far • How We’re Moving Forward Goals of ATX Walk Bike Roll • Update three modal plans that identify where to build sidewalks and crossings, urban trails, and bikeways • Embed social and racial equity within the programs • Add maintenance into plans and update project prioritization • Work with partners to create a safer, more connected network • Identify ways to build high quality bicycle and pedestrian pathways in less time ATX Walk Bike Roll Principles & Values • Communities: Travel options affect the way we live • Equity and Diversity – Consider the needs of every community member – all ages, abilities, races, cultures, and classes • Mobility and Accessibility – Serve all ages and abilities, so that everyone has a safe way to travel • Health and Environment – Provide travel options that benefit physical, social, mental, and environmental health • Connections – Connect people to place • Transportation and Housing Affordability – Provide a low-cost way to travel with easier access to transit Timeline • Phase 1: Winter 2021 – Summer 2021 • Equity Framework; Conditions Analysis; Outreach Planning • Outreach goal: introduce project, discuss community needs and priorities to shape guiding values of ATXWBR. • Phase 2: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 • Programs & Policies; Scenario Evaluation; Project Prioritization; Buildout • Outreach goal: determine where we build, how we prioritize projects, and what we base decisions on. • Phase 3: Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 • Plan Document Development and Revisions • Outreach goal: review and discuss the plans and priorities – did we get Plans it right? • Anticipated Adoption: Spring / Summer 2023 Equity Focus Equity is achieved when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that past plans and investments have not met the needs of all Austinites or have actively harmed communities - especially low-income communities and communities of color. This furthered inequalities in transportation, health, safety, housing, and income. Equitable Outreach Goals • Engage communities who have been underrepresented in past planning efforts, such as communities of color and low-income communities so their input meaningfully shapes the project • Prioritize engagement with historically underrepresented and underserved stakeholders by collaborating with key …
Versión en español a continuación. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 Governance/Membership Committee Meeting to be held July 5, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/4/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 5, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s 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 Reunión del Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MARTES, 5 de Julio, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (5 de Julio, 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 (7/4/2022 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 …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE (URO) COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY – TWIN OAKS BRANCH 1800 S 5TH STREET AUSTIN, TX 78704 Some members of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, members of the public must: Call or email Elizabeth Nelson at (512) 974-6492 or Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov AGENDA COMMISSION MEMBERS: Cathy Gattuso (Chair); Kaiba White; and Jonathan Barona CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Meeting Minutes; January 8, 2020 2. NEW BUSINESS and education 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. ADJOURNMENT a. Presentation, discussion, and Possible Action on Universal Recycling Ordinance outreach b. Presentation, discussion, and Possible Action on Multifamily Compost Pilot 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 Dwight Scales, in the Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-2435, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Dwight Scales at (512) 974-2435. Page 1 of 1
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION (ZWAC) UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE (URO) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2020 The ZWAC URO Committee convened on January 8, 2020 at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch; 1800 S 5th St.; Austin, TX; 78704 Committee members in attendance: Cathy Gattuso (Chair) and Kaiba White City staff in attendance: Ken Snipes, Tammie Williamson, Gena McKinley, Jason McCombs, Selene Castillo, Elizabeth Nelson, and Natalie Regennitter 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Committee Chair Cathy Gattuso called the committee meeting to order at 2:38 p.m. b. Committee Chair Cathy Gattuso facilitated introductions of committee members, City of Austin staff, and meeting attendees. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Zero (0) citizens spoke during the opportunity for citizen communication. 3. MEETING MINUTES a. A motion to approve the August 7, 2019 meeting minutes with no amendments or revisions was made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Gattuso. The minutes were approved with a 2-0 vote with Commissioner Barona absent. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Elizabeth Nelson (ARR) briefed the committee on the Multifamily Compost Pilot including funding, property application, timeline, process and volunteer opportunities for commissioners. Commissioners and stakeholders discussed recruitment of a representative cross section of properties to participate. Stakeholders discussed costs of service, types of service provided, resident education, and logistics of the pilot. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Commissioner White requested discussion on compostable food service containers. b. Commissioner Gattuso requested an update on properties selected for participation in the pilot and updates on progress after 3 months. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gattuso motions to adjourn the meeting at 3:37 p.m. without objection. 1
Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) How the Business Outreach Team (BOT) implements the URO 1 2 What we’ll cover today • Who we are • Why we exist • URO • Who is affected & who is responsible • What is required & who the URO is for • BOT • What we do • How we follow up • How we incentivize • What we want to do next 6/30/2022 1 Who we are • Policy Team • develops new policy • Business Outreach Team (BOT) • implements existing policies 3 4 6/30/2022 2 6/30/2022 3 5 6 Developing & implementing policy Who they are: Policy Team • Policy Team develops new policy • Researches best practices • Analyzes industry data • Pilots potential ideas • Develops new policy • Engages with affected stakeholders 7 8 Developing & implementing policy 6/30/2022 4 Who we are: BOT • Business Outreach Team (BOT) implements existing policy • Notifies properties about requirements • Assists affected properties • Develops educational materials • Tracks and analyzes ordinance data • Reviews for compliance • Develops standard procedures Why we exist • City of Austin (ARR) provides services to: • Residential properties with 4 or fewer units • 45% of Austin households • Very limited commercial properties (~2k) • Private haulers provides services to: • Multifamily properties with 5 or more units (2k) • 55% of Austin households • Almost all commercial properties (7k) 9 10 6/30/2022 5 COA (ARR) private haulers or self haul Why we exist Why we exist • City of Austin uses ordinances to regulate sectors the City doesn’t directly control and set minimum standards. • BOT implements some of the City’s ordinances to our zero waste goals, including the URO. 11 12 6/30/2022 6 Who is affected • Recycling: • All commercial properties • Multifamily with 5 units or more • Includes apartments, condominiums, dormitories, nursing homes, assisted living facilities • Organics: • All businesses with City of Austin food permits • Includes restaurants, grocery stores, catering companies, commercial kitchens • ~14k properties (9k recycling, 5k organics) Who is affected 22% Multifamily (2k) 78% Commercial (7k) 13 14 6/30/2022 7 Who is responsible • Whoever contracts or arranges for waste services • Typically property owner/manager or business owner/ • Recycling: manager • Organics: • Typically business owner/manager; can be property owner/manager Who is responsible • Haulers are responsible for: • Signs on …
LIBRARY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 – 6 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch 1800 S 5th St. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. In-person General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for public communication 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 during the time set aside for general public communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. Remote Public Communication will be allowed by telephone at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, members of the public must call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, June 28. Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert; JC Dwyer; Lynda Infante, Vice-Chair; Ryan Marquess; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self; Mark Smith, Chair; and Lily Trieu AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes from the May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting 1. Briefing: Austin Public Library FY23 Budget Overview and Forecast, Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager II 3. Old Business: none 4. New Business a. Discussion on voter engagement at Austin Public Library, Bruce Elfant, Travis County Voter Registrar and Valerie DeBill, League of Women Voters Austin, Voter Registration & Turnout Director b. Discussion of Enhanced Library Cards c. Discussion of the Library Commission Annual Internal Review and Report covering July 2021 through June 2022 5. Discussion of Director’s Report for June covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities 6. Future Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least …
AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY FY23 ‐ Budget Engagement ‐ Boards and Commissions Submitted to Budget Office ‐ May 6, 2022 Boards and Commissions Contact Name Contact Email Title of Recommendation Brief Description Recommendation Link Department Library Department Response Hispanic / Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Amanda Afifi BC‐Amanda.Afifi@austintexas.gov Expand Funding for Austin History Center Archivists Expand funding for Austin History Center archivists that is specifically earmarked for outreach and creating exhibits. Additionally, expand funding to cover expenses associated with recording oral history. https://s3‐us‐west‐1.amazonaws.com/ehq‐production‐us‐ california/cae28a5a7de6f4ef4ccb58c1f89f0e25df145e60/original/1648581486/08b c6eae019e1acbbe27a65155b5cb35_EXPAND_FUNDING_FOR_AUSTIN_HISTORY_CE NTER_ARCHIVISTS.pdf?1648581486 Austin Public Library In FY 2021‐22, APL provided funding of $30,000 for Community Archivist activities including $10,000 each for the Archivists to support Asian Pacific American Programs, Latinx Programs, and African American Programs. This funding will continue in FY 2022‐23. Boards and Commissions Contact Name Contact Email Title of Recommendation Brief Description Recommendation Link Department Library Department Response Human Rights Commission Jonathan Babiak jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov Comprehensive Recommendation Fund human rights related initiatives https://s3‐us‐west‐1.amazonaws.com/ehq‐production‐us‐ california/ce01785f420a85a0ceb62b892f494b92b0b74e06/original/1647624110/c 41154410184e2ccf7e75e8bb74ff35c_20220304‐002a_HRC_FY_2022‐ 23_Budget_Recommendation.docx?1647624110 Police, Housing and Planning, Public Health, Economic Development, Austin Public Library In FY 2021‐22, APL provided digital access for library patrons at our branches, and continued to have Wi‐Fi hotspots available for check‐out, plus began providing laptops for check‐out. The Library’s programs for Seniors to address digital access have included library staff visiting senior centers, as well as programs and training opportunities in our facilities. APL was awarded a Digital Navigators TSLAC grant in FY22 intended to improve digital access services. Wi‐Fi hotspots, laptops, and programs to address the need for digital access for seniors and low income neighborhoods will continue in FY 2022‐23. HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220322-3aⅵ EXPAND FUNDING FOR AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER ARCHIVISTS Strategic Direction: Culture and Lifelong Learning Date: March 22, 2022 Subject: FY23 Budget Recommendations Motioned by: Vigil Seconded by: Solis Recommendation to Council: Expand funding for Austin History Center archivists that is specifically earmarked for outreach and creating exhibits. Additionally, expand funding to cover expenses associated with recording oral history. Expand funding by $100,000 for the LatinX Community Archivist to hire or train LatinX community to preserve history. Background and Rationale: As the local history division of the Austin Public Library, the Austin History Center provides the public with information about the history, current events, and activities of Austin and Travis County. They collect and preserve information about local governments, businesses, residents, institutions, and neighborhoods so that generations …
Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget The Proposed Operating Budget of the Austin Public Library (APL) includes an increase of $2,031,203 or 3.4%. The Materials budget requested increase is $217,359, or 3.5% for inflation. Requirements: Revenues Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): Materials Budget: FY 2021 Budget $58,868,376 $239,815 445.55 $5,896,218 FY 2022 Budget $60,487,260 $525,806 450.55 $6,210,270 FY 2023 Proposed $62,518,463 $188,153 450.55 $6,427,629 Proposed Operating Budget Highlights General Fund CITY-WIDE Personnel Requirements FTEs Wage adjustments and accrued payroll $ 552,310 .00 Insurance – health/life/dental, increase in City cost Reduction for prior year one-time salary enhancement Internal Support Services allocation changes Administrative Support Communications & Technology Management (CTM) Fleet Maintenance & Fuel DEPARTMENT-WIDE $ 463,700 ($ 419,028) $ 145,123 $ 652,907 $ 32,052 Materials Budget (Books, Subscriptions, and Hotspots) 3.5% increase for materials, due to inflation & population growth $ 217,359 IT software – increase for hardware & software licenses and contracts $ 301,100 One-time budget reallocations: Digital literacy training for older adults (Programs & Partnerships) $ 25,000 Vacancy savings funded expenditures – Contingent upon vacancy rate: Materials Budget Programs Furniture Security Cameras Internships - temporary employees Training $ 700,000 $ 275,384 $ 183,300 $ 100,000 $ 99,900 $ 27,950 Questions? Email us at Library-ACAOFinance@austintexas.gov 5/20/2022 Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund The Operating Budget in the Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund (7LIB) is $644,445 in expenditures. This includes $448,945 in operating costs for the Central Library parking garage, gift shop, and facility rentals. Operating costs include a one-time expenditure of $90,000 for a parking garage gate. Support services expenditures consists of $195,500 in contingency for facility maintenance costs exceeding General Fund budget. Revenues from Central Library operations including parking garage, gift shop, facility rentals, and café rental are budgeted at $1,158,991. Historic Preservation Fund The Proposed Operating Budget in the Historic Preservation Fund (1160) for Austin Public Library is $33,299 to provide digital asset management for Austin History Center (AHC) collections. This is a continuation of annual funding that began in FY 2020 to provide Digital Services for Austin History Center (AHC) Historic Collections. Capital Improvement Program Funds APL continues work on renovations and repairs at various branches and locations across the city with planned spending of $15,779,863 in 2018 Bonds, 2012 Bonds, and Historic Preservation Funds. Buildings and Improvements Subproject 788.002 Yarborough Branch …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts 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, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than Noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility Art in Public Places Project iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project iv. …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts 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, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA ADDENDUM 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items ii. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations Art in Public Places Project
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Community Interest Announcement Preservation Plan Working Group meeting Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – 5:00 P.M. Huston-Tillotson University, Davage-Durden Student Union 900 Chicon Street Austin, Texas A quorum of committee members may be present. No action will be taken. For more information, please contact: cara.bertron@austintexas.gov Cara Bertron 512-974-1446 1
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 29, 2022 at 6 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Room 1401-02 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the ICRC may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan John McKiernan-Gonzalez Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Nancy Palma AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the April 6, 2022, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Introduction to new ICRC members B. Adoption of annexations C. Contract renewal for legal counsel and mapping D. Identify future meeting dates re: action on potential annexations 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: E. Elections F. Housekeeping A. Website update FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Action on annexations 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 the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and call Matt Dugan at matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512- 974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) April 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401-02 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the ICRC may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 or Matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Eugene Schneider DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Identify top three candidates to fill commission vacancy, identify future 2022 meeting date CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. with 9 members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Jan. 19, 2022, ICRC meeting minutes were approved unanimously with correction to "Unfinished Business." 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Identify top three candidates to replace open chair on commission On Commissioner Blank's motion and Commissioner Schneider's second, the motion to approve the list of candidates in this order: John McKiernan-Gonzalez, Nancy Palma, Patty Prado, Isa Boonto-Zarifis, Margaret Hill and Marisol McDaniel failed without unanimously consent. On Commissioner Blank's motion and Commissioner Calderon's second, the ICRC unanimously approved and adopted the motion to approve the list of candidates of the top three candidates in this order: John McKiernan-Gonzalez, Nancy Palma and Patty Prado. At the break, John McKiernan-Gonzalez was called and accepted the position on the ICRC to replace Commissioner Hoang Le. Nancy Palma was called during the break, and the ICRC will wait to hear back from Palma. Legal counsel was also consulted during the break and stated Commissioner Schneider will continue to serve as a representative of District 6 until the remainder of his term of service. The ICRC selected June 29, …
City of Austin Housing and Planning Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 Fax (512) 974-3112 w ww .c it yofaus t in. o rg/h o us ing June 24, 2022 Status of City of Austin Annexations in 2022 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Andrei Lubomudrov, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department To: From: Subject: Date: This memorandum is to provide an update on annexations that have been completed and proposed in 2022. Staff has compiled ordinance information as well as case numbers and other pertinent information for all potential annexations. Annexation information, including an interactive map, is available at: https://austintexas.gov/page/annexation. As of the date of this memo, two annexations have been completed in 2022. Both annexations were full purpose annexations of limited purpose jurisdiction areas and therefore do not require any changes to the single member districts map. All limited purpose jurisdiction areas were assigned Council Districts when the ICRC adopted the revised District map in October, 2021. The additional annexations planned at the time of this memo have been scheduled for Council consideration on July 28, 2022. Most of these annexations were scheduled for earlier Council meetings but were postponed for various reasons. City of Austin Annexations in 2022 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. Ordinance No.Council DateEffective dateArea NameAnnexation TypeTotal Acres Proposed Future Land UseNotesC7a2022-000120220324-0663/24/20223/24/2022Canyon Creek Station Full PurposeLimited purpose to full purpose16.4Civic UseCouncil District 10 - no action neededC7a2022-000320220421-0324/21/20225/2/2022Texas Childrens Full Purpose AnnexationLimited purpose to full purpose24.2Commercial UseCouncil District 5 - no action neededC7a2022-00027/28/2022Blue Goose Road Full PurposeETJ to full purpose194.5Residential UseC7a2022-0004Old Lockhart Road Full PurposeETJ to full purpose87.9Residential UseIndefinitely postponedC7a2022-00057/28/2022Apple Campus Expansion Full PurposeLimited purpose to full purpose52.6Commercial UseCouncil District 6 - no action neededC7a2022-00067/28/2022Slaughter and Thaxton Full PurposeETJ to full purpose50.908Residential UseC7L2022-00017/28/2022Pilot Knob MUD No. 4 Limited PurposeETJ to limited purpose17.5Residential UseCase No.
City of Austin Annexations, 2022 Housing and Planning Department – Andrei Lubomudrov 28 June 2022 The following represents annexations proposed and completed in 2022. More information on each annexation, including an interactive map, is available at: https://austintexas.gov/page/annexation Table of Proposed Annexations, City of Austin, 2022 (as of June) #Ordinance No.Council DateEffective dateArea NameAnnexation TypeTotal Acres Proposed Future Land Use1C7a2022-000120220324-0663/24/20224/4/2022Canyon Creek Station Full PurposeLTD to full purpose16.4Civic Use2C7a2022-000320220421-0324/21/20225/2/2022Texas Childrens Full Purpose AnnexationLTD to full purpose24.2Commercial Use3C7a2022-00027/28/2022Blue Goose Road Full PurposeETJ to full purpose194.5Residential Use4C7a2022-0004Old Lockhart Road Full PurposeETJ to full purpose87.9Residential Use5C7a2022-00057/28/2022Apple Campus Expansion Full PurposeLTD to full purpose52.6Commercial Use6C7a2022-00067/28/2022Slaughter and Thaxton Full PurposeETJ to full purpose50.9Residential Use7C7L2022-00017/28/2022Pilot Knob MUD No. 4 Limited PurposeETJ to limited purpose17.5Residential UseCase No. Annexation #1: Case: C7A-2022-0001 (ord #: 20220324-066) https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2022/20220324-reg.htm#066 Canyon Creek Full Purpose Annexation Area City-owned property to be developed into public safety campus. Already included in Council District 10 (was limited purpose jurisdiction). Annexation #2: Case: C7A-2022-0003 (ord #: 20220421-032) https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2022/20220421-reg.htm#032 Texas Children’s Hospital South Full Purpose Annexation Area Property to be developed as Texas Children’s Hospital, South Campus. Already included in Council District 5 (was limited purpose jurisdiction). Annexation #3: Case: C7A-2022-0002 (scheduled for public hearing 7/28) Blue Goose Road Full Purpose Annexation Area Adjacent to Council District 1. Annexation #4: Case: C7A-2022-0004 (indefinitely postponed by applicant) Old Lockhard Road Full Purpose Annexation Area Adjacent to Council District 2. Indefinitely postponed by applicant. Annexation #5: Case: C7A-2022-0005 (scheduled for public hearing 7/28) Apple Campus Expansion Full Purpose Annexation Area Already included in Council District 6 (was limited purpose jurisdiction). Annexation #6: Case: C7A-2022-0006 (scheduled for public hearing 7/28) Slaughter-Thaxton Full Purpose Annexation Area Adjacent to Council District 2. Annexation #7: Case: C7L-2022-0001 Limited Purpose Annexation (scheduled for public hearing 7/28) Pilot Knob MUD No. 4 Limited Purpose Annexation Area Adjacent to Council District 2 – Pilot Knob MUD.
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 May, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 23 May, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Mark Smith, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Pat Dabbert, Ryan Marquess, Courtney Rosenthal, Steven Self, and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Vice-Chair Lynda Infante and Commission Member JC Dwyer Citizen Communication: General Carlos Leon spoke about library computers and security. 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Smith welcomed the Commission members and took roll call of members present. 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 18, 2022 Special Called Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Infante and Commission Member Dwyer absent. 3. Briefings: Digital Inclusion Projects Update was given by Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant Sr 4. Old Business: none 5. New Business a. Discussion on voter engagement at Austin Public Library was postponed due to illness. b. Discussion of a Library Commission planning retreat. The retreat will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022 10 a.m. to noon, at the Central Library. c. Discussion and possible action on changing the date for the June Library Commission Meeting The June meeting will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Twin Oaks Branch. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 May, 2022 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for May covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. 7. Future Agenda Items Budget Presentation – June 2022 Voter Engagement – June 2022 Enhanced Library Cards – July 2022 Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. without objection.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.1 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Cardholders TOTAL CARDHOLDERS 439,781 433,154 435,826 NEW CARDHOLDERS 2,174 2,440 2,791 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 ACTIVE CARDHOLDERS 314,426 310,829 304,028 8,413 4,562 VIRTUAL LIBRARY E-CARDS Re si d e nt v N o n Re si d e nt Virtual Resident Virtual NonResident 8,461 4,715 8,496 4,848 M A R- 2 2 A P R- 2 2 M AY - 2 2 Contact: Emi Johnson, Business Process Innovation & Improvement Monthly Activity Report 6/9/2022 1:21 PM KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.2 Visitors Pleasant Hill and U-Hills are online with SenSource! Contact: Emi Johnson, Business Process Innovation & Improvement Monthly Activity Report 6/9/2022 1:21 PM KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.3 Circulation CIRCULAT ION PHYSICAL CIRCULATION VIRTUAL CIRCULATION 353,230 335,472 327,123 341,112 351,730 230,011 M A R - 2 2 A P R - 2 2 M A Y - 2 2 To p e - M a t e r i a l s Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 123,960 118,938 127,720 87,876 85,077 89,886 E - B O O K C I R C U L AT I O N BY A U D I E N C E Children Book Adult Book Teen Book 170,631 101,703 14,312 167,435 99,032 13,686 178,474 110,079 15,224 CIRC_EBOOK CIRC_EAUDIO Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Contact: Emi Johnson, Business Process Innovation & Improvement Monthly Activity Report 6/9/2022 1:21 PM KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.4 Express & Holds System Desk v Express EXPRESS DESK EXPRESS DESK Central Library Desk v Express 140,840 142,846 155,222 22,432 21,969 21,460 28,429 27,275 29,596 2,064 1,584 1,640 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 N u m b e r o f H o l d s p l a c e d b y N u m b e r o f C a r d h o l d e r s Cardholders Placing Holds Holds Requested 61,527 59,932 63,452 13,122 21,188 23,014 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Contact: Emi Johnson, Business Process Innovation & Improvement Monthly Activity Report 6/9/2022 1:21 PM KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.5 Technology T E C H D E V I C E C I R C U L AT I O N Hotspots Laptops 425 411 511 142 80 41 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 WIFI CONNECTIONS 24,690 27,225 28,952 …
Director’s Report June 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 6 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 6 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 9 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 10 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 12 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 12 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 12 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 13 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 13 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 13 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 14 Collections Circulation May _______________________________________________________________ 14 HIGHLIGHTS Austin Completely Booked Join us for Austin Completely Booked, your summer learning experience! The Austin Public Library wants you to read, explore, and create with us this summer! Reading and learning are important all year, but in the summer it is especially important to be an active reader and learner. The Austin Public Library wants you to spend your summer with us. Austin Completely Booked is a great way for us to experience the summer together, and to keep learning. Come Read, Explore and Create with us! Plus, we’re giving away prizes for folks who complete the challenge! (While supplies last.) All ages are welcome, and there are three ways to participate: • #1 – Collect a paper form (available in English and Spanish) and a set of crayons from any library branch to use as your activity sheet. Follow the directions on the sheet and color in your badges along the way to play! • #2 – Create an Austin Completely Booked account at AustinPublicLibrary.beanstack.org! Follow the instructions on this page and join our community-wide challenge! • #3 – Create an Austin Completely Booked account via the Beanstack app from your preferred device. *To download the app, follow these instructions and learn more at Beanstack.com: • Download the Beanstack app on your device • Choose participation "at my library" • Search for and Select Austin Public Library • Create your account (username and password) • Register for Austin Completely Booked • Then, join the fun! How do you complete the challenge? To complete the program and be eligible for a prize you must: • Log 10 hours of reading time over the summer • Complete 5 activity badges by reading, exploring, and creating in your chosen badge categories How do I claim a prize after completing the Austin Completely Booked challenge? *Note: Different prizes are available for youth and adults. There are two ways to claim your prize! • #1 – Bring your completed activity …
