Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, January 25th , 2022 Anna Lan, Capital Metro Laura Keating, City of Austin ETOD Corridor Study Area • 13 stations included in FTA grant to Capital Metro • + South Congress TC identified as a priority by Capital Metro/ATP • In June 2021, City Council directed City staff to develop a systemwide ETOD Policy Plan which will build on the ETOD Strategy Framework and guide additional planning activities in other corridors 2 Project Partnership 3 CapMetro ETOD Objectives An In-Progress List of ETOD Project Specific Objectives 1. Connect people to jobs, services and other destinations through multimodal transportation options. (Systemwide Goal Supporting the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan) 2. 3. Support and grow ridership along the key high-capacity transit corridors with expanded housing options for all income levels around station areas (Corridor Level Goal Supporting Transit System) Increase competitiveness of our high-capacity corridors in the FTA New Starts Capital Investment Grants Program with transit supportive land use plans. (Project Connect Program Objective Premised on Our Contract with Voters) 4 30 individual goals were identified by City Council in Resolution 20210610-093, which can be grouped into several topic areas: COA ETOD Objectives • Anti-displacement and equity • Compact and connected • Context-sensitivity • Creation of new housing • Creation of new affordable housing • Economics • Land use • Preservation of existing affordable housing • Transit and parking 5 Austin’s ETOD Journey Corridor Bond, ASMP, and Project Connect ETOD Study ETOD POLICY PLAN REGULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Established corridors of focus, mode split goals, Establishes protypes for TOD Recommendations for Adopt ETOD plan for that reflect Austin’s vision to prioritization, typography and procured funding for equitably share the benefits (Systemwide) high-capacity transit project delivery. of transit investments for and Land Development residents of all income levels, Code amendments to corridor-specific zoning. Could be expanded to other geographies in the and backgrounds. formally designate station future. WE ARE HERE areas and corridors. 2016 - 2020 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 6 “You drive down a street one day and all of a sudden you’re thinking, ‘What happened to the apartment building that stood there last week?’” Heather K. Way Displacement Risk City of Austin Displacement Risk Index, 2019 Adapted from University of Texas Uprooted Project ETOD Context 8 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) 10-15 min walk Station Station Area Mixed, diverse uses Density, less sprawl …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD January 25, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi, Richard DePalma, and Patrick Moore. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo and Laura Cottam Sajbel, Nancy Barnard and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Suzanne Piper, Charles Mabry, Consultant Drew Carman, Gregory Montes, Dave Lambert (AE), Scott Grantham, Peter Mullan (Project Connect), Annick Beaudet (ATD) Reynaldo Hernandez, Shelley Kilday (PW), Justin Schneider and Nan Dowling. Board Member Taylor departed the meeting at approximately 7:35pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park- Scott Cobb- City of Austin Lifeguard Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Mike Canetti-Barton Springs Association A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of November 30, 2021 were approved. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to approve minutes; Board Member Cottam- Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Member Lisa Hugman absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department Director for approval of the Beverly S Sheffield Northwest District Park Vision Plan. Board member Bernard made a motion to approve recommendation; Board Member Faust seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0 vote with Board Member Rinaldi abstaining, Board Member Taylor unable to vote (due to technical difficulties), Lisa Hugman absent and one vacancy. Page 1 of 2 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use of parkland located at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach (2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.) and Peace Point at Lady Bird Lake Metro Park (2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd) not to exceed 90 Days. Total Mitigation is $327,608. Vice-Chair DePalma made a motion to approve recommendation; Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 vote with Board Member Lisa Hugman absent, Board Member Taylor unable to vote (due to technical difficulties), and one vacancy. 3. Presentation and discussion of Project Connect plans related to parkland. 4. Presentation and …
PLANNING COMMISSION January 25, 2022 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on January 25, 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: Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider James Shieh Todd Shaw – Chair Jeffrey Thompson Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Patrick Howard Arati Singh – Ex -Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Spencer Cronk – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of January 11, 2022. Approve the minutes of January 11, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Vice-Chair Hempel on a vote of 10-0. Commissioner Praxis off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Mushtaler absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Location: Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0022.02 - 305. S. Congress PUD; District 9 305 S. Congress Avenue, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; Greater South River City Combined NP Area Owner/Applicant: Richard T. Suttle Jr. (Trustee) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) Industry to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Motion to postpone this item to February 8, 2022 by the Planning Commission was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Vice-Chair Hempel on a vote of 10- 0. Commissioner Praxis off the dais. Commissioners Howard and Mushtaler absent. 2. Rezoning: Location: C814-89-0003.02 - 305 S. Congress PUD; District 9 305 S. Congress Avenue, Lady Bird Lake Watershed; Greater South River City Combined NP Area Owner/Applicant: Richard T. Suttle Jr. (Trustee) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) PUD-NP to PUD-NP, to change conditions of zoning Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Motion to postpone this item to February 8, 2022 by the Planning Commission was …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for January 24, 2022 Meeting Meeting will be held in person at City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Public participation for this Public Hearing will be in-person only and no remote (by telephone) participation will be offered. To participate at this meeting, you must go to City Hall at 301 W. 2nd Street and attend in-person. Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status. For more information on the change in meeting format, please review the City of Austin’s statement here: https://austintexas.gov/news/person-public-meetings-are-back-following-expiry- governors-covid-19-exemptions This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Historic zoning applications A.1. 1505 Forest Trail – Commission-initiated historic zoning Historic landmark and historic district applications B.1. 2402 San Gabriel Street – Rev. Jacob Fontaine Gold Dollar Building – Remove second- story balcony enclosure and roof 522 Congress Avenue – Scarbrough Building – Sculpture installation B.2. National Register district permit applications C.1. 906 E. 14th Street – Swedish Hill National Register District – Addition/remodel (postponed December 17, 2021) 1808 W. 6th Street – West Line National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and build new construction (postponed December 17, 2021) 201 Park Lane – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and build new construction 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house 84 Rainey Street – Rainey Street National Register District – Relocate a contributing house Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) D.1. 4528 Avenue F (partial demo) C.2. C.3. C.4. C.5. C.6. 1 D.2. 1617 New York Avenue (partial demo) D.3. 4608 Avenue H 1208 S. 5th Street D.4. D.5. 3621 Windsor Road D.6. 904 Christopher Street D.7. 1709 Eva Street 608 E. 41st Street (partial demo) D.8. 607 E. 38th Street D.9. D.10. 307 E. 5th Street D.11. 311 E. 5th Street D.12. 2809 French Place D.13. 1700 Lavaca Street D.14. 1704 Lavaca Street 2
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, January 24, 2022 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) CURRENT MEMBERS: Jen Weaver (District 6) Jessica Rollason Vice-Chair (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Phase 2 project, located at 600 River Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Heidi Tse and Mari Boren City of Austin Public Works Department. b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Waterloo Greenway – Creek Delta project, located at Waller Creek, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin; Melissa Ayala and Chris Perkes Waterloo Greenway, Diana Wang City of Austin Waller Creek District Program. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the December 13th meeting minutes b. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines c. Discussion and Possible Action related to the current Urban Design Guidelines Working Group 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. c. Items from Commission Members; 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 Aaron Jenkins in the Planning and Zoning Department Aaron.Jenkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2752, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons 1. Executive …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, December 13, 2021 4:00 PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 4:06 p.m. X X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Vacant (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): Chairman Carroll has recused himself from this item and has relinquish Chairman duties to Commissioner Taniguchi for Item 1.a. a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 80 Rainey, located at 80 Rainey Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin; Amanda Swor Drenner Group; Gregory Klosowski Pappageorge Haymes; Chris Jackson TBG Partners; Scott Wuest Wuest Group. • Pawel Hardej with Lincoln Ventures, Amanda Swor with Drenner Group, Gregory Klosowski Pappageorge Haymes; Chris Jackson TBG Partners; and Scott Wuest Wuest Group presented and addressed questions. Page 1 of 4 • Commissioner S. Franco made a motion to approve that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines Commissioner J. Meiners seconded. • The motion was approved [6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Recuse (D. Carroll)] b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether City of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Cargo Development East located at 9402 Freight Lane, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; David Smythe-Macaulay Austin-Bergstrom International Airport • David Smythe-Macaulay COA-ABIA staff presented and addressed questions. • The Design Commission provided feedback and recommendations for the project, but no action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 51st Street Revitalization Project located at 51st Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards for the City of Austin; Andrew Wong City of Austin Public Works Department • Andrew Wong, COA Public Works and Angel-Lina Soutdarany, Atkins and Jill Fagan, Economic Development presented and addressed questions. • Commissioner J. Weaver made a motion to approve …
Waterloo Greenway Creek Delta Project Update Design Commission Meeting December 13, 2021 1 Agenda 1. Waterloo Greenway Program Overview 2. Creek Delta Project Update 3. Possible Action: Request Support for Creek Delta Project & Recommendation to Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit 2 Program Overview Sponsoring City Departments: Watershed Protection Department & Parks and Recreation Department Non-Profit Partner: Waterloo Greenway Conservancy 3 4 Community Programming 5 OUTREACH OVERVIEW • • Feb 2018 – Waller Creek public meetings at MACC June 2018 – School field trip collaboration: Waller Creek/MACC • Aug 2018 – Tabling at trail: Waller Creek/MACC Feb 2019 – Tabling at Austin Energy meeting at • MACC • May 2019 – Environment Commission presentation • Summer 2019 – Presentation at Rainey neighborhood meeting at MACC Sept 2019 – Tabling at MACC ”¡Viva México!” event • Sept 2019 – Presentation at HQOL Commission • • Oct 2019 – Presentation at District 9 Rainey Street Historic District Visioning Meeting • Nov 2019 – Tabling at MACC “Día de Los Muertos” • event Feb 2020 – Palm District: R/UDAT Community/Project Area Tour • March 2020 – MACC Advisory Board meeting presentation • March 2020 – MACC Advisory Board meeting presentation Jan 2021 – MACC Advisory Board meeting • • March 2021 – MACC Working Group meeting Jan 2021 – Rainey Street Neighborhood • presentation Sept 2021 – Environment Commission presentation • • Oct 2021 – Parks and Recreation Board presentation • Nov 2021 – Creek Show at Waterloo Park 66 7 Creek Delta • • • • Located along Waller Creek between Lady Bird Lake and 4th Street Identified in Council- approved Waller Creek Design Plan Approximate 10-acre project area. Creek restoration, 1 mile of new trails, pedestrian bridges, water quality and utility improvements Preparing 100% construction documents, anticipated by December 2021 8 9 Moving away from the convention of hard engineering solutions… 10 …toward soft engineering solutions 11 Environmental Goals Functional Assessment (Environmental Criteria Manual) • • Water Quality - Biofiltration Pond and Inline Stormwater Treatment • Trees o Vegetation and Soil Protection Zones o Enhanced tree mitigation and planting Sustainable SITES Certification • 12 Connectivity & Mobility 13 Elevated Walkway + Bridges 2 3 1 *Lattice Bridge 3 is currently an add/bid alternate. * 14 Lattice Bridges 15 15 Elevated Walkway 16 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 17 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 18 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 19 …
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A. PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name The Death Star Project Type: Infrastructure Private project Other City building & site Density bonus Project Location/Address 1 Imperial Avenue, Galactic Empire, Austin, TX 78704 Applicant Darth Vader, Sith Lord Property Owner Darth Vader, Sith Applicant Mailing Address 1Imperial Avenue Austin, TX 78704 Applicant Telephone Number 999-999-9999 Property Owner Mailing Address 1 Imperial Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 Property Owner Telephone Number 999-999-9999 Project Start Date January 2017 Project Completion Date March 2018 Applicant’s Architect Darth Vader, Sith Lord; ABC Architect Applicant’s Engineer Darth Vader, Sith Lord Engineering Company Design Commission - Project Review Application 1 of 6 1] Indicate if proposed Project is required by City Ordinance to be reviewed by the Design Commission. Yes, the project is required to be reviewed by the Design Commission. 2] Describe the recommendation that you are requesting from the Design Commission. We are looking for a recommendation of support from the Design Commission for the project as well as Alternative Equivalent Compliance for setbacks and missing sidewalks. 3] Current Design Phase of Project (Design Commission prefers to see projects right after approved schematic design). Schematic design phase 4] Is this Project subject to Site Plan and/or Zoning application approvals? Will it be presented to Planning Commission and/or City Council? If so, when? Yes, the project is subject to Site Plan approvals and Zoning approvals. We anticipate presenting to the Planning Commission in mid-May and City Council in late June. 5] Does this Project comply with Land Development Code Subchapter E? List specifically any Alternative Equivalent Compliance request if any. Please refer to website for Alternate Equivalent Compliance (AEC) requirements. https://www.municode.com/library/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25- 2ZO_SUBCHAPTER_EDESTMIUS Yes, the project generally complies with SubChapter E with 8 foot sidewalks, street trees, and street furniture. However, we need alterative Equivalent Compliance for encroachment into setbacks. Design Commission - Project Review Application 2 of 6 B. PROJECT BACKGROUND 6] Provide project background including goals, scope, building/planning type, and schedule. Broadly address each of the “Shared Values for Urban Areas” that are listed on Page 6 of the Urban Design Guidelines. Attach additional pages as needed. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 7] Has this project conducted community/stakeholder outreach? If so, please provide documentation to demonstrate community/stakeholder support of this project. Yes, the project has conducted 6 months of community outreach …
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING January 24, 2022 – 6 p.m. Central Library Special Event Center 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. General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for citizen 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 citizen 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. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert, Chair; JC Dwyer; Eric Frierson; Lynda Infante; Ryan Marquess; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self, Vice-Chair; Mark Smith and Lily Trieu AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes from the December 13, 2021 Regular Meeting 3. Briefings: Town hall meetings on Digital Inclusion in partnership with the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, Emi Johnson, APL Innovation & Improvement and Jesse Rodriguez, TARA Austin Public Library Volunteer Services, Paul Lopez, Volunteer Services & Internship Program Coordinator 4. Old Business a. None 5. New Business a. Discussion and possible action on Fine Free Libraries working group draft Recommendation20220124-5a: Eliminate Late Fees at Austin Public Library 6. Discussion of Director’s Report for January covering programming highlights, 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 the meeting date. Please call Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 13 December, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 13 December, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, 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 and Commission Members JC Dwyer, Ryan Marquess, Courtney Rosenthal, Mark Smith and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Commission Member Julia Aguilar, Eric Frierson, and Lynda Infante Citizen Communication: General Amy Praskac spoke about placement of mysteries / shelving arrangement at the North Village Branch library. 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Dabbert welcomed the Commission members 2. Approval of Minutes from the November 15, 2021 Regular Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar, Frierson, and Infante absent. 3. Briefings: Library Foundation Update was given by Tim Staley, Executive Director, Library Foundation; and Austin History Center Association Update was given by Jeff Cohen, Executive Director, AHCA 4. Old Business: none 5. New Business a. Presentation and discussion: Transportation options for getting to the Central Library. Jo Anne Ortiz, Community Engagement, Cap Metro, gave the presentation. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for December covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Assistant Director for Public Services, Dana Conners, gave the report. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 13 December, 2021 7. Future Agenda Items Briefing on Volunteer Services at Austin Public Library Report from the Fine Free Libraries Working Group Adjournment: Chair Dabbert adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. without objection.
LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220124-5a: Eliminate Late Fees at Austin Public Library Seconded By: Date: January 24, 2022 Subject: Eliminate Late Fees at Austin Public Library Motioned By: Recommendation Eliminate Late Fees at Austin Public Library Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that the Austin City Council use their budgetary authority to eliminate the collection of fees for Austin Public Library materials that are returned late. Rationale: The Austin Public Library vision statement assures that “all members of the Austin community have equal access to Library services and programs.” But the practice of assessing fines for overdue materials presents a barrier to that vision. Overdue fines are a regressive and unnecessary policy that most negatively impacts the Austinites in each Council District who are least able to pay. Accumulated overdue fines lead to blocked library accounts, further restricting access to libraries over what are often small amounts of money. Once users accrue just $25 in fines, they are referred to outside collection agencies, enriching these private entities at taxpayer expense and further damaging the credit standing of our city’s residents in pursuit of an unnecessary fee. Recognizing that late fees disproportionately affect low-income patrons, the American Library Association passed a resolution in 20191 urging libraries nationwide to actively move towards eliminating these fees. Studies have consistently shown that discontinuing the assessment of fines for overdue materials does not decrease return rates, and in fact may increase library card adoption and library usage. In 2019, APL eliminated overdue fines for children’s materials with no negative effects. 386 U.S. city library systems have now taken this simple and practical step to serve their populations more equitably. Among some of the larger metropolitan libraries eliminating late fees include systems in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle. Here in Texas, the public library systems in Users w Overdue Fees, 2018-21 COA District APL Users with Overdue Fees 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1,409 1,127 1,811 939 1,852 1,312 1,705 1,455 2,526 1,443 1 of 2 San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth and New Braunfels have stopped assessing late fees. In light of the City’s goals to increase equity and access to services, it is also time for Austin to make this change. Libraries are one of the last free public spaces open to all Austinites. Limiting their use by lower-income Austinites to maintain an outdated and unnecessary policy …
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, January 24, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 1/24/2022 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 (1/23/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 24, 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, 24 de Enero, 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 (1/23/2022 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 …
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING NOMINEE TO THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation 20220124-002A WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission has been afforded an opportunity to appoint an individual to serve on the board of the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC); and WHEREAS, on January 25, 2021, the commission nominated Bradford Patterson as the Historic Landmark Commission appointee to the Austin Economic Development Corporation; and WHEREAS, City Council appointed Mr. Patterson to the inaugural AEDC board on March 25, 2021; and WHEREAS, due to staggered terms, reappointment of Mr. Patterson or another nominee for a full three-year term is now required; and WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson continues to meet the criteria for nomination to the AEDC: he is a resident of the city of Austin; holds a strong background, understanding, and familiarity with historic preservation and its connections to economic development through his statewide work as the Director of Community Heritage Development at the Texas Historical Commission; understands the organization’s role; and has committed to continuing his regular attendance on the working board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Historic Landmark Commission of the City of Austin: The commission hereby nominates Bradford Patterson as the Historic Landmark Commission appointee to the Austin Economic Development Corporation. Seconded by: Motioned by: Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: ADOPTED: January 24, 2022 ATTEST:______________________________ Terri Myers, Chair, Historic Landmark Commission
