A Food Plan for Austin Developing the City’s first-ever Food Plan What is a Food System ? The Office of Sustain ability defin es the food system as an interconnected network that in cludes ev ery thing that happen s w ith food —w here an d how it is grow n , dis tributed an d s old, con s um ed, an d ideally recov ered. T he food s y s tem is s haped by its s tak eholders , practices , an d the law s that regulate both. Post Consumption & Waste Diversion Processing & Distribution Production Food Justice Consumption & Access Markets & Retail Did you k n ow ? ● 14.7% food in security in Travis Coun ty an d 18 out of 47 zip codes in Travis Coun ty don ’t have a full service grocery store ● 16.8 acres of farm lan d are lost every day in Travis ● Less than 1% of food con sum ed in Austin -Travis Coun ty is locally produced ● 1.24 m illion poun ds of food is w asted every day in Coun ty Austin When disaster strik es ● Lack of supplies and lim ited organized m eans of distribution w hat they need ● Road conditions can prevent people from getting ● Support services closed ● Long lines and bare shelves ● Em ergency supplies lack food that m eets culture and dietary needs Disaster Food & Water Appen dix ● Work in g w ith Hom elan d Security & Em ergency M an agem ent (HSEM ) an d other departm en ts ● Creatin g a plan to supplem en t the Em ergency Operation s Plan ● Will in clude learnings from Win ter Storm Uri, COVID-19, boil w ater n otices, an d other possible scen arios Developin g Austin ’s firs t ev er F ood P lan Why do w e n eed a Food Plan ? ● The im pact of the Covid-19 pandem ic & Winter Storm Uri exposed and exacerbated deficiencies in our food system . ● A Food Plan w ill set clear Goals and Str ategies to m itigate the im pact of future cris es , correct the s y s tem ’s in equalities , an d m ov e tow ard a m ore equitable, …
PLANNING COMMISSION May 24, 2022 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on May 24, 2022 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Patrick Howard Carmen Llanes Pulido Solveij Rosa Praxis Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair Jeffrey Thompson Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Yvette Flores Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Jennifer Mushtaler Arati Singh – Ex -Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Spencer Cronk – Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Members of Arrow of Light Den 5 from Pack 81 Aeden Talley, Lucas Brown and Trey Moore provided remarks regarding recess, school lunch, and thanked Commissioners for their service. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of May 10, 2022. Motion to approve the minutes of May 10, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Schneider, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Vice-Chair Hempel and Commissioners Flores, Mushtaler and Shieh absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: NPA-2021-0005.02 - Montopolis Multifamily; District 3 Location: 2601 Montopolis Drive, 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd SVRD WB, Carson Creek, Country Club Creek Watersheds; Montopolis NP Area Owner/Applicant: Montopolis QO2B, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) Industry to Mixed Use land use Not recommended. Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Applicant postponement request to July 12, 2022. Postponement Request Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to July 12, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Schneider, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Vice-Chair Hempel and Commissioners Flores, Mushtaler and Shieh absent. 2. Rezoning: Location: C814-06-0175.03 - East Avenue PUD, Parcel A Amendment; District 9 3500-3700 North IH-35, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined (Hancock) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Westheimer Retail Center Ltd (David Foor) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) PUD-NP to PUD-NP, to change a condition of zoning Pending Joi Harden, 512-974-1617, joi.harden@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Indefinite Postponement by Staff Postponement Request Motion to grant Staff’s request for indefinite postponement of this item was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Schneider, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Vice-Chair …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APRIL 25, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Anna Di Carlo, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Nancy Barnard, Kim Taylor, Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Hugman PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Joe Thompson – Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Scott Cubb – Barton Springs Lifeguard Eric Paulus – Ecology Action A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Lewis made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of March 28, 2022. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for Zilker metropolitan Park Vision Plan. Greg Montes and Claudia Conner, Parks and Recreation Department, and Clair Hempel, Design Workshop, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Zilker Park Re-Wilding plan. Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to hear agenda item B2 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Robin Rather and Gail Rothe, Zilker Neighborhood Association, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 3 3. Briefing on Dove Springs Health Facility. Kymberly Maddox, Austin Public Health, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department community engagement process. Board Member Taylor made a motion to table agenda item B4. Board Member Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 5. Briefing on the creation of a new parkland dedication ordinance for commercial developments, as described in this presentation and associated Study, for adoption by City Council. Chair Lewis motioned to hear agenda item B5 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Randy Scott, Paul Books, Robynne …
Briefing on the terms of the Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Foundation for portions of the Town Lake Metropolitan Park Parks and Recreation Board Parks and Recreation Department, City of Austin Christine Chute Canul, Partnership Manager, PARD Heidi Anderson, CEO, The Trail Foundation May 23, 2022 Council Resolution - 20200312-041 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council expresses support for the concept of parkland agreements between nonprofit organizations and PARD if the agreements further the mission And vision of the department with regard to non- enterprise fund public parks and trails in an effective, efficient, and inclusive manner. BE IT RESOLVED: The City Council directs the City Manager to work with parks nonprofit partners that have established relationships with PARD, including but not limited to The Trail Foundation and the Pease Park Conservancy, to create opportunities for partnership agreements that benefit the community, and to outline roles and responsibilities between those groups and PARD. 2 The Trail Foundation (TTF) A 501(c)3 dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and connecting the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. TTF/City of Austin Partnership Timeline 1971 – Public-private civic effort formed led by the Citizen’s Committee for a More Beautiful Town Lake 2003 – Town Lake Trail Foundation (now The Trail Foundation) was formed to continue the work of the Citizen’s Committee and ensure that the Trail remains one of Austin’s outstanding places 2014 – Boardwalk opens, completes the 10+ mile loop of the Ann and Roy Butler Trail 2015 – TTF adopted the Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake Urban Forestry and Natural Areas Management Guidelines, developed by Siglo Group in consultation with TTF, Austin Parks and Recreation (PARD) and the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department (WPD). 2018 – PARD and TTF begin discussions to formalize partnership 2020 – Formal process begins to enter into phased Parkland Operations & Maintenance Agreement (POMA) with PARD ◼ ◼ ◼ ◼ ◼ ◼ 3 The Trail Foundation (TTF) A 501(c)3 dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and connecting the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. 4 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail TTF Capital Projects 5 TTF Investment & Public Benefit Since 2003, TTF has invested more than $19,830,000 on the Butler Trail and the Town Lake Metro Park, including infrastructure projects, ecological restoration, …
PARK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail) This Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement (Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail) (this “Agreement") is entered into by and between the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas (the “City”), and THE TRAIL FOUNDATION, a Texas nonprofit corporation (“Partner”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Town Lake Metropolitan Park (the “Park”) is a public park and trail system in Austin, Texas bounded roughly by the Roberta Crenshaw Bridge, South Pleasant Valley Road, Riverside Drive, and Cesar Chavez Street, as shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “Park Map”); and WHEREAS, the City owns or holds an interest in the real property upon which the Park is located; and WHEREAS, Partner is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) exempt organization dedicated to maintaining the essential character of the Park, to preserving the Park for current and future generations of Austinites and visitors, and to improving the Park through volunteer work, partnership with the City, and the expenditure of private funds; and WHEREAS, the City and Partner share a goal to enhance and improve the Park; and WHEREAS, the City and Partner desire to enter into an agreement whereby Partner would, in coordination with the City, manage, maintain, program, and operate the Park, as more particularly set forth herein. AGREEMENT In consideration of the agreements hereinafter set forth to be kept and performed by the parties hereto, the City hereby authorizes Partner, and Partner hereby agrees, to operate, manage, program, maintain and use the Park for the Term (as defined herein), subject to and upon the following terms, conditions, and agreements: Additional Definitions. 1. Additional Reserve Fund Deposit shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.d.ii hereof. AIPP shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.g hereof. Page 1 Annual Implementation Document shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.a.iii hereof. Annual Programming Plan shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.c hereof. Appropriation Notice shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.f hereof. Baseline Requirements shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.b.ii hereof. Capital Repair Fund shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.e hereof. Chief Executive Officer means the chief executive officer of Partner or such other officer as Partner may determine. City has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Briefing on: Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Developments Parks and Recreation Board May 23, 2022 Paul Books, Planner III; Robynne Heymans, Planner Senior; Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner; Randy Scott, Program Manager - Parks and Recreation Department 1 Community Input Timeline – Complete or in process • PARD Staff briefed The Parks and Recreation Board on the Draft Commercial Parkland April 25, 2022 Dedication Study • PARD Staff begins drafting Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance language. Informational campaign launches across social media platforms and City blog April 26, 2022 • Commercial Parkland Dedication Project Webpage, SpeakUP Austin community survey/forum, Storymap and Press Release all made available to the public. Public comments open through June 12 May 9 – June 12, 2022 2 Community Informational Campaign Blog post Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts 3 Project Webpage Storymap 3 Community Input Survey link: https://www.speakupaustin.org/parkland-dedication/survey_tools/pld-commercial- development-input Dedicated contact for feedback and to request more information: pld.commercial@austintexas.gov Speak UP! Austin Community Survey and Forum 4 4 Community Input Timeline – Future engagement • Meetings with key stakeholders in small groups to receive feedback on ordinance language • Presentation on Draft Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance Language to Codes and Ordinances June 15, 2022 Joint Committee • Presentation on Draft Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance Language to Planning Commission • Tentative presentation on Draft Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance Language to City Council May – June, 2022 June 28, 2022 July 28, 2022 5 Thank you If you have any questions, Please contact: PLD.Commercial@austintexas.gov Randy Scott, Parkland Acquisition/PLD Program Manager, randy.scott@austintexas.gov Robynne Heymans, Senior Planner, robynne.heymans@austintexas.gov Paul Books, Planner III, paul.books@austintexas.gov Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner, thomas.rowlinson@austintexas.gov 6 6
Republic Square Conditional Use Permit Parks Board Meeting May 23, 2022 City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department: Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA Project Manager Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation: Molly Anderson, Executive Director Angela Navarro, Community Outreach Coordinator WHO, WHAT AND WHY WHO is involved: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation WHAT is the purpose: Permit the consumption of alcohol at the designated areas in Republic Square WHY are we here: To align current permit with City of Austin Land Development Code Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND Republic Square park renovation completed in Fall 2017 Salt & Time Café received a TABC permit and began the sale of alcohol from vendor on park premises in 2020 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP required for sale of alcohol on public property CUP changes the zoning of the property from ‘PUBLIC’ to PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES (SPECIAL)’ which will permit the sale of alcohol on the grounds The CUP does not apply to special events. Events at Republic Square will continue to need a separate agreement for alcohol sales. Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) CUP PROCESS SUBMITTAL TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES START JANUARY 2022 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Open House APRIL 13, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 2022 COMPLETE AUG./SEPT. 2022 The CUP does not apply to special events Events at Republic Square have a separate agreement for alcohol sale and area. Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Republic Square Park Context TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISION • The license allows for the sale of alcohol on-premises and in designated areas. • Permit issued for a 2-year duration and is renewable. • Austin Police Department can issue citations for consumption of alcohol outside • No one under the age of 18 can sell alcohol. No one under the age of 21 can of defined boundaries. consume alcohol. Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) OPERATIONAL PLAN • Downtown Austin Alliance Park Ambassadors are present to ensure compliance with CUP from 6 am to 10 pm daily. • Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation agreement with the vendor to adhere to TABC guidelines. Republic Square Conditional Use Permit (CUP) EXAMPLES OF URBAN PARKS WHERE ALCOHOL SALE IS ALLOWED DALLAS • Klyde Warren Park • Tietze Park • Crowley Park HOUSTON • Discovery Green • Market Square Park San Antonio • Hemis Fair • Tower of the Americas • La …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD May 23, 2022 – 6:00pm City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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 call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of April 25, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s food plan development process. (Sponsors: Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo) Presenter(s): Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager and Sergio Torres-Peralta, Food and Resilience Coordinator, Office of Sustainability. 2. Briefing on the terms of the Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Foundation for portions of the Town Lake Metropolitan Park. (Sponsors: Cottam Sajbel) (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment; PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Urban Public Spaces, Program Alignment) Presenter(s): Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department and Heidi Anderson, CEO, the Trail Foundation. Page 1 of 2 3. Briefing on the progress of the draft Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance and associated community feedback and resources. (Sponsors: Barnard) (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Mobility, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Paul Books, Planner III, Robynne Heymans, Planner Sr. Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner; Randy Scott, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the recommendation to …
The Ann and Roy Butler Trail at Town Lake Metropolitan Park ANNUAL PROGRAMMING PLAN 2022 VERSION 2022.05.05 (date last updated) CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION History and Location Strategic Plan Alignment 2.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Mission Vision Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3.0 PROGRAMMING Event and Programming Spaces Proposed Uses and Programming 2022 Community Event Series 2022 Partnership Programming Butler Trail Arts+Culture Plan Public Information Activities & Trail Signage Revenue Generating Events 4.0 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community Engagement with PARD Capital Project Community Engagement Other 2022 Community Engagement 1 | P a g e TTF Annual Programming Plan // V.04.28.2022 (date last updated) 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 History and Location In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions. With more than 4.9 million visits a year, the 10+ mile hike-and-bike trail is Austin’s most recognized and popular recreational area. But the Trail is more than a great pathway—it is a place where Austin thrives. For many citizens and visitors, it represents the best Austin has to offer: outdoor recreation; a scenic, natural environment; and a diverse, vibrant mix of people. The Butler Trail was established in the 1970s. Since then, the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department (CoA PARD) has exercised responsibility for operating and maintaining the Trail. In 2003, The Trail Foundation (TTF), a 501(c)(3) was formed to enhance the Trail. Since that time, TTF has invested more than $19 million in various improvements, programs, and community engagement opportunities to this public asset, most notably the Boardwalk on the south side of the lake. 1.2 Strategic Plan Alignment TTF Strategic Plan In 2019, TTF entered discussions with the City’s PARD and Watershed Protection Department (WPD) about expanding its role beyond project development to encompass some aspects of maintenance and operations and activation. Toward that end, in 2018 TTF engaged both the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and ETM Associates to consider its vast potential for the future. In early 2020, TTF committed to the development of a multi-year Strategic Plan. The plan incorporates input from various consultants, TTF’s board and staff, and representatives of the City of Austin. One of the main priorities that came out of the Strategic Plan was to engage the community more fully. 2 | P a g e TTF Annual Programming …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, May 23, 2022, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely 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, email: gunnar.garnos@austintexas.gov CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll (District 1) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Josue Meiners, Vice-Chair (District 4) Jen Weaver, Chair (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action relating to the Convention Center Expansion Plan, to be presented by Katy Zamesnik - Austin Convention Center Department. b. Discussion and possible action relating to recommendations for the Downtown Density Bonus Program, to be presented Sam Tedford - Housing and Planning Department. c. Discussion and possible action relating to recommendations for VMU2, to be presented Sam Tedford - Housing and Planning Department. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the April 25th meeting minutes b. Discussion and possible action on membership updates to Design Commission Working Groups c. Discussion and possible action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting f. Update from representative on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 4. 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 before the meeting date. Please contact Gunnar Garnos in the Housing and Planning Department gunnar.garnos@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons …
To: City of Austin Design Commission From: Katy Zamesnik Re: Convention Center Expansion Project Presentation materials will be provided to the Commission on the day of the meeting.
CO2-2021-006 Amending Title 25-2(E) 4.3 Vertical Mixed-Use Buildings May 26, 2022 Design Commission Overview VMU Basics VMU-Related Direction Staff Recommendation Additional Research Next Steps 2 Vertical Mixed-Use (VMU) Basics VMU is a voluntarydensity bonus program designed to generate community benefits through the use of development incentives. Development Incentive Community Benefit Adopted in 2010 – Included a one-time opt-in/opt-out process for neighborhood associations or neighborhood planning teams Applicable along “core transit corridors” – Connects housing and services to transit – May also include other roadways based on original neighborhood opt-in process Offers development incentives in exchange for community benefits – Improves flexibility for site development – Creates enhanced pedestrian environment – Regulates affordability – Support sustainable development patterns Site Development Flexibility Reduced Parking Requirement No FAR restrictions Additional Allowable Uses Regulated Affordability Heightened design standards Mix of land uses Active ground floor use 3 VMU Combining District Example Zoning String: CS-MU-V-CO-NP VMU-Zoned Sites Base Zones Description commercial services community commercial limited office Max Height 60ft 60ft 40ft Impervious Cover 95% 90% 70% % of Sites 67% 18% 5% neighborhood commercial general office neighborhood office 40ft 60ft 35ft 80% 80% 60% CS GR LO LR GO NO VMU-Zoned Properties with Other Combining Districts % of Sites NP: Neighborhood Plan MU: Mixed Use CO: Conditional Overlay NCCD: Neighborhood Conservation Combing District 5% 3% 1% 94% 53% 67% 5% 4 VMU Site Development Standards •Same as base zoning •Compatibility standards supersede •Same as base zoning •No minimum front or side setbacks •Compatibility standards supersede •Height and Impervious Cover still provide site controls Building Height Impervious Cover Reduced Setbacks No Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) limit •Up to a 60% reduction •Allows residential uses in the minimum number of required parking spaces Reduced Parking Requirement in commercial and office zones •Allows additional commercial uses in office zones Broader Range of Allowed Uses •Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial space requirement on first floor •Minimum of one floor of residential use required Mix of Uses Required 5 Vertical Mixed-Use Affordability Policy Rental Developments 40-year affordability period For-Sale Developments 99-year affordability period 10% set-aside affordable to households earning not more than 60% Median Family Income Or 80% Median Family Income (Varies by neighborhood) 10% set-aside affordable to households earning not more than 80% Median Family Income and 100% Median Family Income (5% at each level) 6 VMU-Related Direction Planning Commission • July 2021 …
A P P P P P DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, April 25, 2022 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Vice Chair Jessica Rollason at 6:04 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) A Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P A P P Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison P Gunnar Garnos, Staff Liaison PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Goodnight Ranch Fire/EMS, located 9400 Capitol View Dr., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Burton Jones, Westley Burger • • • Cris Ruebush, Westley Burger – PGAL, Burton Jones – City of Austin Project Manager presented and answered questions. Commissioner Weaver made a motion to approve that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the city of Austin. Commissioner Salinas seconded. The motion was approved [7 ayes, 0 nays]. Page 1 of 4 b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Dougherty Arts Center, located 200 S Lamar Blvd., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Kevin Johnson • • • • • • • Kevin Johnson – City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, presented and answered questions. Commissioner Meiners joined the meeting by video. Commissioner Rollason suggested potential pedestrian/cyclist enhancements. Commissioner Franco made a motion that the project does not comply with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the city of Austin and made a recommendation that staff prepare a review of financing sources for the parking garage. Commissioner Weaver made a friendly amendment to potentially reduce the parking requirement to match the size of the building. Vice Chair Rollason made a substitute motion for a one-month postponement so that staff can gather information to answer financial questions relating to construction of the parking garage. Commissioner Weaver seconded. The motion was approved [7 ayes, 1 …
LIBRARY COMMISSION May 23, 2022 – 6 p.m. Central Library 710 W Cesar Chavez 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, Sunday, May 22. 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 April 18, 2022 Special Called Meeting 3. Briefing: Digital Inclusion Projects Update, Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant Sr 4. Old Business: none 5. 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 a Library Commission planning retreat c. Discussion and possible action on changing the date for the June Library 6. Discussion of Director’s Report for May covering programming highlights, Commission meeting facilities, and APL Priorities 7. 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 2 days (48 hours) before …
REVISED PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD May 23, 2022 – 6:00pm City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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 call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of April 25, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s food plan development process. (Sponsors: Cottam Sajbel, Di Carlo) Presenter(s): Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager and Sergio Torres-Peralta, Food and Resilience Coordinator, Office of Sustainability. 2. Briefing on the terms of the Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Foundation for portions of the Town Lake Metropolitan Park. (Sponsors: Cottam Sajbel) (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment; PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Urban Public Spaces, Program Alignment) Presenter(s): Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department and Heidi Anderson, CEO, the Trail Foundation. Page 1 of 2 3. Briefing on the progress of the draft Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance and associated community feedback and resources. (Sponsors: Barnard) (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Mobility, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Paul Books, Planner III, Robynne Heymans, Planner Sr. Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner; Randy Scott, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the recommendation …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 April, 2022 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 18 April, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Manchaca Road Branch Library, 5500 Menchaca Rd, in Austin, Texas. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Pat Dabbert, Vice-Chair Steven Self, Commission Members JC Dwyer, Lynda Infante, Courtney Rosenthal, Mark Smith and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Eric Frierson, and Ryan Marquess Citizen Communication: General None 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Dabbert welcomed the Commission members and took roll call of members present. 2. Approval of Minutes from the February 24, 2022 Special Called Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. 3. Briefings: Library Facility Bond Projects Update was given by John Daniels, Division Manager, Facility Services 4. Old Business: none 5. New Business a. Election of Officers Elections for Chair – Chair Dabbert nominated Commission Member Smith. Having no other nominations, Mark Smith was elected Chair on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. Elections for Vice Chair – Commission Member Dabbert nominated Vice Chair Self who declined the nomination. Chair Smith nominated Commission Member Infante. Having no other nominations, Lynda Infante was elected Vice Chair on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. b. Report from the Freedom to Read working group Library Commission Meeting Minutes 18 April, 2022 Commission Member Rosenthal gave the report. c. Discussion of a possible commission action on a Freedom to Read resolution and council recommendation. A Freedom to Read Resolution was approved on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. Recommendation 20220418-5c: Freedom to Read was approved on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion and Commission Member Dwyer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Marquess absent. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for April covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. 7. Future Agenda Items Voter Engagement – May 2022 Enhanced Library Cards – June 2022 Budget Presentation – June 2022 Planning Retreat – May 2022 Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.without objection
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, May 23, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 5/23/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (5/22/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 23, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, 25 de Abril, 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 (5/22/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una …
