COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20220304-2A: City of Austin Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Recommendation WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission of the City of Austin (“Commission”) advocates on behalf of human rights for all people in the City of Austin (“City”); and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Strategic Direction 2023, including the strategic outcomes of Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Mobility; Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; and Government That Works for All; and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee hosted Budget Engagement Community Forums to receive feedback from the community on budget priorities, and to help ensure and inclusive and transparent budget process that incorporates resident and stakeholder feedback to ensure community priorities are being met; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Human Rights Commission recommends the City Council to give careful consideration to the following Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Proposals: Public Safety I. An open process and community input in selection of the next APD Police Chief . HRC 20210419-001a: FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendation II. Guidance from the community/quality of life commissions on the selection process instead of waiting for community input after final candidates have been selected. III. Divert Funds from APD to other social service agencies and non-police crisis intervention programs. IV. Explore the possibility of establishing a fund that Peace Officers must pay into for insurance to cover the costs of abuse of force complaints and law suits. V. Establish a bonus incentive program for officers that maintain a professional record clear of abuse of force allegations. Health and Environment I. Community approach for health care navigation and support: Resources exist for specific communities, but coverage is not consistent across all constituencies. II. The City of Austin should provide coordination/oversight to ensure resources are equitable and address gaps. III. Outreach and Navigation: Digital Access: Includes wifi, devices, and training. Need to address different needs for seniors, kids in school, adults working from home, people with disabilities and/or who are homebound, people who need access to healthcare (e.g. telehealth), access to workforce development/job postings, etc. Targeted interventions specific to each community are needed. IV. The City should include these recommendations in their digital inclusion strategic plan (TARA “Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs”). 2 HRC 20210419-001a: FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendation V. Funding should be provided for programs to enroll inmates released into the community in health care coverage insurance plans. Economic Opportunity, Culture, & Affordability I. …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20220304-002a: FY 2022-23 Budget Recommendation WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission of the City of Austin (“Commission”) advocates on behalf of human rights for all people in the City of Austin (“City”); and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Strategic Direction 2023, including the strategic outcomes of Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Mobility; Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; and Government That Works for All; and WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee hosted Budget Engagement Community Forums to receive feedback from the community on budget priorities, and to help ensure and inclusive and transparent budget process that incorporates resident and stakeholder feedback to ensure community priorities are being met; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Human Rights Commission recommends the City Council to give careful consideration to the following Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Proposals: DO NOT TOUCH THE FUNDING PRESENT OR FUTURE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2. DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE FOR RENT OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE 3. QWELL COMMUNITY GRANT TO CONDUCT DATA COLLETION FOR LGBTQIA+ WELL BEING; THIS DATE IS CONTRIBUTED TO THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE STUDY--$500,000 GRANT WILL EXPIRE SOON AND $300,000 WILL BE REQUESTED TO CONTINUE 4. THE CITY OF AUSTIN EQUITY OFFICE AND VACANT POSITIONS FUNDS FROM THE VACANCY SAVINGS 5. THE CITY OF AUSTIN OFFICE OF POLICE OVERSIGHT AND VACANT POSITIONS FUNDS FROM THE VACANCY SAVINGS 6. AUSTIN PUBLIC HEALTH AND VACANT POSITIONS FUNDS FROM THE VACANCY SAVINGS 7. ANY AND ALL MAC FUNDING 8. ANY AND ALL FUNDING FOR THE CARVER MUSEUM 9. GRANT FUNDING FOR THE AMERICAN GATEWAYS PROGRAM; MUST PROVIDE $460,000 IF NOT MORE FOR THEIR NEW GRANT REQUEST Public Safety I. Continue funding to other social service agencies and non-police crisis intervention II. programs. Establish a bonus incentive program for officers that maintain a professional record clear of abuse of force allegations. Health and Environment I. Community approach for health care navigation and support: Resources exist for specific communities, but coverage is not consistent across all constituencies. II. The City of Austin should provide coordination/oversight to ensure resources are equitable and address gaps. III. Outreach and Navigation: Digital Access: Includes wifi, devices, and training. Need to address different needs for seniors, kids in school, adults working from home, people with disabilities and/or who are homebound, people who need access to healthcare (e.g. telehealth), access to workforce development/job postings, etc. Targeted interventions …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20220304-002a: LGBTQIA+ Budget WHEREAS, On February 22, 2022, Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton issued disturbing and dangerous directives impeding the safety and personal freedoms of our transgender youth and their families; WHEREAS, City of Austin values and recognizes the LGBTQIA+ community and will not support any efforts to compromise the welfare and safety of our LGBTQIA+ youth and their families; WHEREAS, Gender identity and freedom of expression are vital to how children and teens see themselves and their ability to thrive; WHEREAS, Family support and professional care reduce suicide attempts by LGBTQIA+ youth by 40%; WHEREAS, It is critical for families and transgender youth to have safe access to resources and professional guidance to ensure a positive quality of life; WHEREAS, Major medical healthcare organizations support gender-affirming care and oppose legislation that will hinder medical care for transgender youth; WHEREAS, Dismissing the needs of transgender youth and families is fundamentally negligent and poses a significant risk that may have harmful and dangerous physical and mental health consequences; WHEREAS, Actions like those of Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are likely to increase rejection, targeted harassment, and hate crimes against transgender youth intersex youth; WHEREAS, The intended directives by Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are a misrepresentation of the law and intend to erode the rights of families and the LGBTQIA+ youth statewide; WHEREAS, City of Austin Leadership has a long history of standing in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ community, including recent actions of the Travis County Attorney and District Attorney statements to not unjustifiably interfere with the medical decisions made between children, their parents, and their medical physicians; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Human Rights Commission recommends to Council and the City Manager to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ community, protect their rights to seek care and feel physically and mentally safe in our community, oppose actions that negatively impact the well-being and rights of LGBTQIA+ youth and their families, and include funding in the FY 2022-2023 budget to demonstrate this commitment. Date of Approval: March 4, 2022 Record of the vote: 6-1; Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Griffith second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Casas, Commissioner Areche, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, and Commissioner Griffith. Commissioner Brienzi voted against. Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Museitif, and Commissioner Weigel were absent. Attest: Jonathan Babiak Jonathan Babiak, …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Friday, March 4, 2022 MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a special called meeting on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:44pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Sareta Davis and Garry Brown. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Malenie Areche, Kimberly Brienzi, Isabel Casas, Kristian Caballero, Idona Griffith, Alicia Weigel. Commissioners Absent: Jared Breckenridge, Jamarr Brown, Maram Museitif. Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s February 28, 2022, Regular Meeting. Chair Davis made a motion to approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of February 28, 2022. Commissioner G. Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Commissioners Breckenridge, J. Brown, Museitif, absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council related to the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Strategic Direction 2023: Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Mobility; Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learning; and Government That Works for All. (Davis/Casas). Commission Weigel departed the meeting at approximately 6:05pm. Chair Davis made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 20220304-002a: LGBTQIA+ Budget. Commissioner Griffith seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-1 with Chair Davis, Vice Chair Casas, Commissioners Areche, G. Brown, Caballero, and Griffith voting aye; Commissioner Brienzi voting nay and Commissioners Breckenridge, J. Brown, Museitif, and Weigel absent. Commissioner Areche departed, rejoined, and departed the meeting between the two Recommendation actions due to connection issues. Chair Davis made a motion to approve Recommendation Number 20220304-002a: FY 2022-23 Budget Recommendation; Commissioner G. Brown seconded the motion. The passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, J. Brown, Museitif, and Weigel absent. 3. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key OLD BUSINESS a. priority areas of concern for 2021-2022, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. ii. iii. iv. Institutional Equity Environment & Land Use Health Access & Nutrition Autonomy & Human Rights Due to time constraints no reports were made. Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:59pm with no objections.
CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 12:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of Commission for Women 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 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 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working groups: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 2, 2022. 2. OLD BUSINESS i. Homelessness ii. Safety iii. Health iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Commission Working Groups. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin FY2022 & FY2023 budget. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Ryn Gonzales, Chair, City of Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission, followed by discussion and possible action regarding the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. 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 contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission March 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker 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). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Vacant (D-9) Vacant (D-6) Richard Brimer (D-10) Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) _________________________________________________________________________________ Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Agenda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the February 16, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) STAFF UPDATES a. Update on Violet Crown Water and Wastewater Service Extension Requests #5111 and #5112—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Hold an emergency election for vacant Environmental Commission officer positions for May 2021 through April 2022 (10 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: 7715 1/2 West State Highway 71, C14-85-288.23(RCA) Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group Location: 7712 Oak Forest Lane, Austin TX 78736 Council District: District 8 Staff: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department and Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed: Williamson Creek, Barton Springs Zone (Contributing Zone), Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to the restrictive covenant (30 minutes) b. Name: Mary Vice Estates Planned Unit Development (PUD) Lot 27 Amendment; Case …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 2, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment, C14-85-288.23(RCA) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LOCATION: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Liz.johnston@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Contributing Zone REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant Staff recommended with conditions STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a. 60% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c. Stormwater control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone, d. LDC 25-8-301 and 25-8-302 does not apply. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department DATE: February 2, 2022 SUBJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment C14-85-288.23(RCA) This summary is being provided to the Environmental Commission for the 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA), a proposed amendment to an existing restrictive covenant from 1985 (executed in 1987). History Restrictive Covenants are legal documents that can establish site development regulations and use limitations for certain properties. Several such Restrictive Covenants have been recorded for certain properties located within the Oak Hill Study Area. The Restrictive Covenant under consideration today includes two such tracts of land which are located in the full purpose zoning jurisdiction, in the Williamson Creek Watershed, and in the Contributing Zone of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. However, only the regulations associated with Tract 1 are under discussion at this time. Restrictive Covenants associated with the Oak Hill Study Area frequently lock in older site development regulations that predate current water quality protections for the Barton Springs Zone established by City Code 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative). These properties could develop under the terms of the restrictive …
7715 ½ W. SH 71 C 1 4- 8 5- 2 8 8 . 2 3 ( R C A ) R e s t r i c t i v e C o v e n a n t A m e n d m e n t L i z J o h n s t o n , D e p u t y E n v i r o n m e n t a l O f f i c e r C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Restrictive Covenant Amendments • • Re s t r i c t i ve C o ve n a n t s ( RC s ) a r e l e g a l d o c u m e n t s t h a t c a n s e t f o r t h r e s t r i c t i o n s o n p r o p e r t i e s r e l a t e d t o z o n i n g o r o t h e r l a n d d eve l o p m e n t s t a n d a r d s. C e r t a i n p r o p e r t i e s l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h e 1 9 8 5 O a k H i l l A r e a S t u d y h a ve a s s o c i a t e d RC s t h a t s e t f o r t h d eve l o p m e n t s t a n d a r d s t h a t a r e l e s s r e s t r i c t i ve t h a n c u r r e n t c o d e a l l o w s. T h e RC A u …
C14-85-288.23(RCA) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.23(RCA) – 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 7715 ½ West State Highway 71 SITE AREA: 13.367 acres EXISTING ZONING: LO-NP PROPERTY OWNER: Stephen Simon, John Simon, Barbara Simon Bierner AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in Exhibit D: RCA Redlines. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: APPROVED A JOINT POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT AND NEIGHBORHOOD TO MARCH 2, 2022 [K. RAMBERG; R. BRIMER – 2ND] (9-0) TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION February 2, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO FEBRUARY 17, 2022 [K. RAMBERG; BRISTOL – 2ND] (6-0) BARRETT BIXLER, QURESHI, SCOTT – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 2, 2022: February 16, 2022: March 8, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled ISSUES: Interested parties in the area have raised concerns about the proposed development and increasing the impervious cover currently on the site. This property is located within the Williamson Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Barton C14-85-288.23(RCA) 2 Springs Zone Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City’s Land Development Code. Due to the existing 1987 Restrictive Covenant, this property has additional permitted entitlements for development than what would be currently allowed under today’s Land Development Code (LDC). Staff has received comments in opposition of this Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) area is approximately 13.367 acres and is part of a larger tract currenting being requested to be rezoned to GO-MU-NP, please see Zoning Case No. C14-2021-0130. This undeveloped property is located on the south side of W. SH 71 and is zoned LO-NP. Adjacent zoning consists of LR-MU-CO-NP, LO-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to the east; SF-6-NP to the south and SF-6-NP, CS-NP and RR-NP to the west. To the north is W. SH 71 right-of-way and is not zoned. Please refer to Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. The applicant is requesting to amend the permitted site development standards, environmental requirements, and transportation requirements. Please see Exhibit D: RCA Redlines for current RC and proposed revisions. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: COUNCIL DISTRICT: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: March 2, 2022 Case No. C814-97-0002.01; Mary Vice Estates PUD Lot 27 Amendment Husch Blackwell LLP (Stacey L Milazzo) Montopolis Dr. and Felix Ave. 3 Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Carson Creek/ Suburban Watershed To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff recommended with conditions 1. This application completes the project established by the PUD such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, except for the following exceptions: a. 70% impervious cover on a net site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed for multi-family use. Mary Vice Estates Montopolis Dr. and Felix Ave C814-97-0002.01 (PUD Amendment) Leslie Lilly Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Planned Unit Development Amendment • A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of site development and regulatory process established by city ordinance for a tract of land. • The Mary Vice Estates PUD was approved by council in 1997, designating land use types to each lot based on a previously approved Land Use Plan. • Land use designations come with specific restrictions for impervious cover, building square footage, etc. • The applicant is requesting a PUD Amendment to revise the allowed use designated for a lot within the Mary Vice Estates tract from commercial to multi family. Site Conditions • Located in Full Purpose Jurisdiction • No creeks, CWQZ, CEFs, or Floodplain within or adjacent to site • In Carson Creek Watershed Land Use Change • The lot within the Mary Vice Estates PUD is being proposed to change from commercial use to multi family use. • The proposed development includes 12 affordable housing units. • Request is consistent with goals and objectives of • Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan • Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the PUD Amendment with the following condition 1. This project shall comply with current code, except for the following exceptions. • 70% impervious cover on a net site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed for multi-family use within Suburban Watersheds. The current PUD ordinance allows for 80% impervious cover under the commercial use. Questions? Contact Information: Leslie …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-97-0002.01 (Mary Vice Estates PUD Lot 27 Amendment #1) DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD* *Nature of Amendment: The applicant is proposing an amendment to Lot 27 of the Mary Vice Estates PUD to increase the maximum building square footage, to reduce building setbacks and to allow for townhouse, condo and duplex uses within the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning. In addition, the applicant is requesting Code modifications to the allowable watershed impervious cover limit for multifamily use (please see the Applicant’s Amended Request Letter and Redlined Land Use Plan – Exhibit C and Exhibit D). CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) ADDRESS: 6301 Circulo de Amistad SITE AREA: 0.61 acres APPLICANT: Austin Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (Andy Alarcon) AGENT: Husch Blackwell LLP (Stacey L Milazzo) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the 1st amendment to the Mary Vice Estates PUD. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 2, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 8, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-97-0002.01 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 0.61 acre lot (Lot 27) that is part of an approved Planned Unit Development, the Mary Vice Estates PUD, located at the southeast corner of Montopolis Drive and Circulo de Amistad. The rezoning area is approximately halfway between East Riverside Drive to the south and US Highway 183 to the north. The lots to the north and east are part of the PUD and are developed with single-family residences. The tract of land to the south is zoned LO-MU-CO-NP and is vacant. There are remnants of a parking area and detention pond for an approved Religious Assembly use that was never constructed on the site. The lots to the west, across Montopolis Drive, contain single family residences. The applicant in this case, Austin Habitat for Humanity, Inc., is asking for an amendment to the PUD to develop approximately 6 duplex residences/12 townhome dwelling units at this location. The proposed townhouses would be 100% affordable at 80% of AMFI or below (please see SMART Housing Certification Letter – Exhibit E). In this rezoning request, the applicant is specifically asking to amend Ordinance No. 971120- L and the accompanying PUD land use plan for Area 1 to increase the allowable maximum building square footage from 6,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet, to reduce the building setbacks from 25 feet to 15 …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 2, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Water Oak Apartments SP-2019-0109C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Gemsong Ryan Jones | Carter LOCATION: 12151 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78747 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District #5 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator Development taulli@austintexas.gov 512.974.1879 Department, Services pamela.abee- WATERSHED: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 25 feet to construct a driveway. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend this variance, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met. STAFF CONDITION: None. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Water Oak Apartments Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 25 feet to construct a driveway. Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes The Land Development Code provides the ability for public roadways to exceed 4 feet of cut and fill within the existing right of way. Originally, the concept for this roadway was to build the road to public standard and then dedicate the roadway as public. Therefore, the grading meets the requirements for a public roadway. However, due to the design of the retaining walls required to contain the fill, the Public Works Department is unable to accept the roadway as a public ROW. Private roadways are not allowed to exceed 4 feet of cut and fill. This is why the variance is required. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; No The variance is necessitated by the construction method chosen by the applicant. The depth and quantity of fill is due to the applicant’s decision to fill rather than span the more than twenty (20) feet of grade change of the swale. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; No The property is a …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Endi Silva, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Tomas Salas, Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. January 26, 2022 b. February 2, 2022 2. CHAIR REPORT a. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. a. Discussion and possible action on budget recommendations for FY23. b. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 shell space funding. (Goujon, c. Discussion and possible action on MACC art relocation and planning for Phase d. Discussion and possible action on Parkland Dedication funding for Phase 2. 4. NEW BUSINESS Navarro) 2. (Goujon, Navarro) (Goujon, Navarro) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Schematic Design (Goujon, Navarro) b. Reports on all working groups. (Goujon, Navarro) 1. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 2. Transportation 3. Phase 2 Project 4. Budget 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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 Michelle Rojas at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-974-3771, for …
Pamela Abee‐Taulli Environmental Program Coordinator Development Services Department This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone March 2, 2022 2 Site Location [ March 2, 2022 3 • Onion Creek Watershed • Suburban Classification • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features • Council District 5 March 2, 2022 4 • This variance is requested for a roadway that is already under construction. • The applicant is in the process of building the roadway as part of a site plan that was approved and released in June of 2020. VARIANCE REQUEST The project. March 2, 2022 5 • Originally, the roadway was to be built to public standards and then dedicated as a public Right‐of‐Way (ROW). • Due to the design – which uses 25 feet of fill held by retaining walls – the Public Works Department is unable to accept the roadway as a public ROW to be maintained by the City. VARIANCE REQUEST The situation. March 2, 2022 6 • The Land Development Code provides the ability for public roadways to exceed 4 feet of cut and fill within a ROW. • The grading approved for the roadway as a public ROW meets the requirements of Code. VARIANCE REQUEST The situation. March 2, 2022 7 • However, private roadways are not allowed to exceed 4 feet of cut and fill. • As a private roadway, a variance is required. • Variance request is to vary from LDC 25‐8‐342 to allow fill to 25 feet to construct a driveway. VARIANCE REQUEST The variance. March 2, 2022 8 Roadway is partially completed. Arrow shows area of 25’ fill. [ March 2, 2022 9 March 2, 2022 10 [ March 2, 2022 11 • Staff does not support the variance. We do not feel it meets the findings of • 25‐8‐41(2)(a) and • 25‐8‐41(2)(b). March 2, …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a hybrid regular meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 with Chair Austen at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 in Room 1101 and the remaining members participating by videoconference. REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Priscilla Cortez Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on July 7, 2021. The minutes from the regular meeting on November 3, 2021 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a vote of 9-0. a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Homelessness ii. Safety Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Wednesday, February 2, 2022 b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Discussion was held. No action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021 Commission for Women Working Committee. Groups. Discussion was held. The following working group membership was adopted on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a vote of 9-0: Homelessness: Rebecca Austen, Vanessa Bissereth, Flannery Bope, and Pam Rattan Safety: Neva Fernandez, Juliana Gonzales, Josie Serrata, and Amanda Lewis* Health: Flannery Bope, Juliana Gonzales, Diana Melendez, and Josie Serrata Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls: Vanessa Bissereth, Priscilla Cortez, and Diana Melendez d. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin * Community participant FY2022 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Melissa Taylor, Vice Chair, City of Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission, followed by discussion and possible action regarding the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. The presenter was unavailable. By unanimous consent the Commission agreed to return this item to a future agenda. b. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to represent the Commission for Women …
Commission for Women Austin Commission for Women Recommendation 20220302-xxx: Recommendations for Women Experiencing Homelessness Whereas, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and Whereas, women and female-identifying persons (hereafter referenced as “women”) may be more vulnerable and less safe while experiencing homelessness; these risks are amplified for those with children; these women and children are often considered “invisible,” rather than living on the streets, they may be sleeping in cars, hotels, or shelters, or moving from one place to another with friends or family; being unhoused causes interrelated issues with stable housing, employment, child care, schooling, and family life; and Whereas, women with or without children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and any other form of sexual violence or trauma are at a greater risk; and Whereas, the capacity of short or long-term shelters and temporary/transitional housing for women and families is limited, and exacerbated by COVID-19 restrictions; facilities may also lack services tailored to the specific needs of women and families; and Whereas, the Saint Louise House is a viable solution to help those in need; their mission as a nonprofit organization is dedicated to the success of women and their children moving from homelessness to healthy independent lives, striving to empower women and their children to overcome homelessness for generations to come; their proven program provides stable housing and wraparound services with highly-individualized support that fosters education, financial literacy, strong family relationships and healthy living, leading to a lifetime of self-sufficiency; and Whereas, since the Saint Louise House was founded in Austin in 2000, there have been 205 families served, 448 children served with 100% moving to the next grade level, and 90% of the women increasing self- sufficiency; in 2020 there were 12 successful graduations, 15 families moved out of homelessness into St. Louise House, and even with COVID-19, 80% of families continued to make progress toward self-sufficiency; and Whereas, the need for housing and services such as those provided by St. Louise House exceeds current capacity, with a waiting list for families needing guidance and assistance; and Whereas, the Commission for Women passed Recommendation 20210203-04b: Continued Funding for the Hotel Safety …
Austin Commission for Women Recommendation 20220302-xxx: Short Title WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, sexual violence is an issue that disproportionately impacts female-identifying individuals, and women and girls are particularly vulnerable to and impacted by sexual violence. WHEREAS, survivors of sexual violence face many barriers to accessing resources and safety, including fear of criminal justice systems, the lack of a financial safety net, religious and cultural barriers, fear of deportation, lack of awareness or knowledge of the legal system, lack of adequate childcare services, and lack of low-cost housing options. WHEREAS, as proven by both national and state data, sexual assault is still vastly under- reported, under-investigated by law enforcement, and under-prosecuted. WHEREAS, sexual assault survivors benefit from and are entitled to wraparound services in the aftermath of a sexual assault, and it is widely understood that access to resources such as counseling, legal services, housing, and basic needs improves outcomes for survivors including healing and recovery, as well as enables them to participate in the investigation and prosecution of their case should they wish to. WHEREAS, in the 2021 Mid-Year Recommendations Report, the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force called for resources earmarked for victims/survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking, regardless of law enforcement reporting and/or cooperation. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has made an ongoing commitment to survivors of sexual assault to ensure that their cases are handled appropriately and that they receive the support and resources they need. WHEREAS, on January 28, 2022, the City of Austin settled a lawsuit with sexual assault survivors, in which the City publicly committed to ensuring that in the future, survivors of sexual assault who come forward are treated seriously, are communicated with effectively, and will have their claims investigated thoroughly. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources into an independent evaluation of the Austin Police Department's handling of reported sexual assaults over 9 years. WHEREAS, the City of Austin Commission for Women has passed recommendations on dedicating resources and systems improvement for survivors of sexual violence, including eliminating the rape kit backlog and addressing the DNA lab closure (20160810-003a), the …
Contents Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................... 1 Community Partners ............................................................................................................................. 1 Research Team ..................................................................................................................................... 1 City of Austin ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................. 3 Key Themes .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Key Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 4 Study Framework ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Key Themes Across Data Collection Tools ............................................................................................... 6 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 9 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 9 COVID-19 Pandemic and Racial Unrest ............................................................................................... 9 LGBTQIA+ Population in US, Texas, and Austin ................................................................................ 10 Austin LGBTQIA+ History ................................................................................................................... 11 Research Advisory Board ................................................................................................................... 12 Qwell Foundation Prior Surveys.......................................................................................................... 13 Methodology ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Qualitative Findings ................................................................................................................................. 14 Stakeholder Interviews ........................................................................................................................ 15 Town Halls ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Focus Groups ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Power Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 27 Quantitative Findings .............................................................................................................................. 30 Summation of Comparative Data ........................................................................................................ 30 Demographics ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Community and Social Connectedness .............................................................................................. 33 Economic Opportunity and Work ........................................................................................................ 37 Educational Opportunity and Access .................................................................................................. 41 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 43 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 68 Personal Safety ................................................................................................................................... 70 Social and Public Services/Benefits .................................................................................................... 75 Overall Quality of Life .......................................................................................................................... 78 Disparities................................................................................................................................................ 79 Policy Priorities ........................................................................................................................................ 92 Findings Across Foundational Outcomes ............................................................................................... 93 Community and Social Connectedness .............................................................................................. 93 Economic Opportunity ......................................................................................................................... 94 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 94 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 95 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 96 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ........................................................................................................... 97 Recommendations .................................................................................................................................. 98 Key Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 98 Conclusion............................................................................................................................................. 101 About HMA Community Strategies ....................................................................................................... 102 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 103 Acknowledgments A. HMA Community Strategies is deeply grateful for the support and participation of countless LGBTQIA+ and allied organizations, groups, businesses, and community members throughout this project. Community Partners Research Team HMA Community Strategies Charles Robbins, MBA – Project Director Iliana Gilman, MA – Project Manager Michelle Parra, PhD Catherine Guerrero, MPH Ryan Maganini Research Advisory Board Alexander Anderson KB Richard Bondi Sha’nyia Baltimore Sam Davis Tabitha Hamilton Lex Keaton Rocky Lane Lais Milburn Philip Schnarrs Alexander Zapata City of Austin City of Austin’s Equity Office Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer Kellee Coleman, Business Process Consultant, Sr. Amanda Jasso, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager Rocío Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Program Manager Joshua Robinson, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator Enakshi Ganguly, Public Information Specialist, Sr. Brandon Kroos, Business Process Specialist LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Ruben Baeza Sandra Chavez Charles Curry Kannou Curette Tarik Daniels Deirdre Doughty Nan Dowling Saul Gonzalez Christina Gorczynski Kathryn Gonzales Terrance Hines Holly Kirby Rebecca Dreke Dr. Victor Martinez Melissa Taylor Brandon Wollerson Tarik Daniels 1 2 Executive Summary This report summarizes the results of the ShoutOut Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual …
MACC Staff Report – March 2, 2022 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs EXHIBITS- March Joe Garcia III Art Comes to Life, a Retrospective, Community Gallery -Opening Reception for this exhibit was held at the MACC on Feb 14 -Joe Garcia will be featured in Community Gallery during MACCnifico MACC Phase 2 -Overview of the MACC past, present, and future -History of the MACC, Updates on Phase 2, & mapping activities that the public can use to give their feedback on future programming -Online exhibit -In-person exhibit in the Sam Coronado Gallery (March) -Portable exhibit format, can be displayed in other sites/ during future meetings EDUCATION -Summer Camp will run in-person at the MACC from June 6th – August 12. -Each session is one week, cost is $120 per week. -Currently hiring Summer Camp instructors- please spread the word! -Instructor application link on MACC website under Education, or on https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/95748 -Spring Break Camp will be offered virtually Caminos - Presentation at SXSW EDU March , Austin Convention Center. Caminos: Leveraging Art in Youth Driven Programs. 4 student panelists, Frederico Geib, Cassie Smith. - Breaking Barriers Teen Mental Health Conference’ happening at the MACC on April 2 - Caminos Exhibit and 5 Year Anniversary on Saturday, April 23. - CAPOEIRA Body Movement Classes on Saturdays in-person taught by Futa Ofamo Oni & Erick Salazar. - TALLER ABIERTO Art classes first Friday of each month - Tejano Genealogy Society: We expect to host them back on site in March - The Bronze Community Band: We are currently hosting rehearsals, work meetings Saturdays 12-4PM Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP) -Healing Garden Volunteer Workday Sun, Feb. 27th. Volunteers helped our garden recover from the winter weather and plant some new additions. -LAAP in-person meeting to be held March 3rd. -Teatro Vivo “Ursula” (Fri, Mar 4th 7PM and Sat, Mar 5th 3PM): This youth production tells the story of Nadia, a 7-year-old, separated from her mother after seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border. As Nadia waits for her asylum to be processed, she reflects on the difficulties she is leaving behind in Honduras and the new reality she is facing. This play was also screened to high school students at the MACC this week. -Healing Hearts: Behind the Curtain (Sun, March 6 @ 2pm): Our very first in-person Healing HeARTs “Behind the Curtain” artist roundtable. Artists from our Latino Artist Access Program will explore the …
