City of Austin Housing and Planning Departmen t P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-3100 Fax (512) 974-3112 w ww .c it yofaus t in. o rg/h o us ing June 24, 2022 Status of City of Austin Annexations in 2022 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Andrei Lubomudrov, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department To: From: Subject: Date: This memorandum is to provide an update on annexations that have been completed and proposed in 2022. Staff has compiled ordinance information as well as case numbers and other pertinent information for all potential annexations. Annexation information, including an interactive map, is available at: https://austintexas.gov/page/annexation. As of the date of this memo, two annexations have been completed in 2022. Both annexations were full purpose annexations of limited purpose jurisdiction areas and therefore do not require any changes to the single member districts map. All limited purpose jurisdiction areas were assigned Council Districts when the ICRC adopted the revised District map in October, 2021. The additional annexations planned at the time of this memo have been scheduled for Council consideration on July 28, 2022. Most of these annexations were scheduled for earlier Council meetings but were postponed for various reasons. City of Austin Annexations in 2022 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. Ordinance No.Council DateEffective dateArea NameAnnexation TypeTotal Acres Proposed Future Land UseNotesC7a2022-000120220324-0663/24/20223/24/2022Canyon Creek Station Full PurposeLimited purpose to full purpose16.4Civic UseCouncil District 10 - no action neededC7a2022-000320220421-0324/21/20225/2/2022Texas Childrens Full Purpose AnnexationLimited purpose to full purpose24.2Commercial UseCouncil District 5 - no action neededC7a2022-00027/28/2022Blue Goose Road Full PurposeETJ to full purpose194.5Residential UseC7a2022-0004Old Lockhart Road Full PurposeETJ to full purpose87.9Residential UseIndefinitely postponedC7a2022-00057/28/2022Apple Campus Expansion Full PurposeLimited purpose to full purpose52.6Commercial UseCouncil District 6 - no action neededC7a2022-00067/28/2022Slaughter and Thaxton Full PurposeETJ to full purpose50.908Residential UseC7L2022-00017/28/2022Pilot Knob MUD No. 4 Limited PurposeETJ to limited purpose17.5Residential UseCase No.
City of Austin Annexations, 2022 Housing and Planning Department – Andrei Lubomudrov 28 June 2022 The following represents annexations proposed and completed in 2022. More information on each annexation, including an interactive map, is available at: https://austintexas.gov/page/annexation Table of Proposed Annexations, City of Austin, 2022 (as of June) #Ordinance No.Council DateEffective dateArea NameAnnexation TypeTotal Acres Proposed Future Land Use1C7a2022-000120220324-0663/24/20224/4/2022Canyon Creek Station Full PurposeLTD to full purpose16.4Civic Use2C7a2022-000320220421-0324/21/20225/2/2022Texas Childrens Full Purpose AnnexationLTD to full purpose24.2Commercial Use3C7a2022-00027/28/2022Blue Goose Road Full PurposeETJ to full purpose194.5Residential Use4C7a2022-0004Old Lockhart Road Full PurposeETJ to full purpose87.9Residential Use5C7a2022-00057/28/2022Apple Campus Expansion Full PurposeLTD to full purpose52.6Commercial Use6C7a2022-00067/28/2022Slaughter and Thaxton Full PurposeETJ to full purpose50.9Residential Use7C7L2022-00017/28/2022Pilot Knob MUD No. 4 Limited PurposeETJ to limited purpose17.5Residential UseCase No. Annexation #1: Case: C7A-2022-0001 (ord #: 20220324-066) https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2022/20220324-reg.htm#066 Canyon Creek Full Purpose Annexation Area City-owned property to be developed into public safety campus. Already included in Council District 10 (was limited purpose jurisdiction). Annexation #2: Case: C7A-2022-0003 (ord #: 20220421-032) https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2022/20220421-reg.htm#032 Texas Children’s Hospital South Full Purpose Annexation Area Property to be developed as Texas Children’s Hospital, South Campus. Already included in Council District 5 (was limited purpose jurisdiction). Annexation #3: Case: C7A-2022-0002 (scheduled for public hearing 7/28) Blue Goose Road Full Purpose Annexation Area Adjacent to Council District 1. Annexation #4: Case: C7A-2022-0004 (indefinitely postponed by applicant) Old Lockhard Road Full Purpose Annexation Area Adjacent to Council District 2. Indefinitely postponed by applicant. Annexation #5: Case: C7A-2022-0005 (scheduled for public hearing 7/28) Apple Campus Expansion Full Purpose Annexation Area Already included in Council District 6 (was limited purpose jurisdiction). Annexation #6: Case: C7A-2022-0006 (scheduled for public hearing 7/28) Slaughter-Thaxton Full Purpose Annexation Area Adjacent to Council District 2. Annexation #7: Case: C7L-2022-0001 Limited Purpose Annexation (scheduled for public hearing 7/28) Pilot Knob MUD No. 4 Limited Purpose Annexation Area Adjacent to Council District 2 – Pilot Knob MUD.
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 May, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 23 May, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Mark Smith, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Pat Dabbert, Ryan Marquess, Courtney Rosenthal, Steven Self, and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Vice-Chair Lynda Infante and Commission Member JC Dwyer Citizen Communication: General Carlos Leon spoke about library computers and security. 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Smith welcomed the Commission members and took roll call of members present. 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 18, 2022 Special Called Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Infante and Commission Member Dwyer absent. 3. Briefings: Digital Inclusion Projects Update was given by Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant Sr 4. Old Business: none 5. New Business a. Discussion on voter engagement at Austin Public Library was postponed due to illness. b. Discussion of a Library Commission planning retreat. The retreat will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022 10 a.m. to noon, at the Central Library. c. Discussion and possible action on changing the date for the June Library Commission Meeting The June meeting will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Twin Oaks Branch. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 23 May, 2022 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for May covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. 7. Future Agenda Items Budget Presentation – June 2022 Voter Engagement – June 2022 Enhanced Library Cards – July 2022 Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. without objection.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.1 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Cardholders TOTAL CARDHOLDERS 439,781 433,154 435,826 NEW CARDHOLDERS 2,174 2,440 2,791 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 ACTIVE CARDHOLDERS 314,426 310,829 304,028 8,413 4,562 VIRTUAL LIBRARY E-CARDS Re si d e nt v N o n Re si d e nt Virtual Resident Virtual NonResident 8,461 4,715 8,496 4,848 M A R- 2 2 A P R- 2 2 M AY - 2 2 Contact: Emi Johnson, Business Process Innovation & Improvement Monthly Activity Report 6/9/2022 1:21 PM KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.2 Visitors Pleasant Hill and U-Hills are online with SenSource! Contact: Emi Johnson, Business Process Innovation & Improvement Monthly Activity Report 6/9/2022 1:21 PM KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.3 Circulation CIRCULAT ION PHYSICAL CIRCULATION VIRTUAL CIRCULATION 353,230 335,472 327,123 341,112 351,730 230,011 M A R - 2 2 A P R - 2 2 M A Y - 2 2 To p e - M a t e r i a l s Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 123,960 118,938 127,720 87,876 85,077 89,886 E - B O O K C I R C U L AT I O N BY A U D I E N C E Children Book Adult Book Teen Book 170,631 101,703 14,312 167,435 99,032 13,686 178,474 110,079 15,224 CIRC_EBOOK CIRC_EAUDIO Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Contact: Emi Johnson, Business Process Innovation & Improvement Monthly Activity Report 6/9/2022 1:21 PM KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.4 Express & Holds System Desk v Express EXPRESS DESK EXPRESS DESK Central Library Desk v Express 140,840 142,846 155,222 22,432 21,969 21,460 28,429 27,275 29,596 2,064 1,584 1,640 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 N u m b e r o f H o l d s p l a c e d b y N u m b e r o f C a r d h o l d e r s Cardholders Placing Holds Holds Requested 61,527 59,932 63,452 13,122 21,188 23,014 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Contact: Emi Johnson, Business Process Innovation & Improvement Monthly Activity Report 6/9/2022 1:21 PM KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS FY 2022 TRENDS MAY 2022 P.5 Technology T E C H D E V I C E C I R C U L AT I O N Hotspots Laptops 425 411 511 142 80 41 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 WIFI CONNECTIONS 24,690 27,225 28,952 …
Director’s Report June 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 6 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 6 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 9 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 10 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 12 Digital Inclusion & STEM _________________________________________________________________ 12 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 12 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 13 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 13 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 13 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 14 Collections Circulation May _______________________________________________________________ 14 HIGHLIGHTS Austin Completely Booked Join us for Austin Completely Booked, your summer learning experience! The Austin Public Library wants you to read, explore, and create with us this summer! Reading and learning are important all year, but in the summer it is especially important to be an active reader and learner. The Austin Public Library wants you to spend your summer with us. Austin Completely Booked is a great way for us to experience the summer together, and to keep learning. Come Read, Explore and Create with us! Plus, we’re giving away prizes for folks who complete the challenge! (While supplies last.) All ages are welcome, and there are three ways to participate: • #1 – Collect a paper form (available in English and Spanish) and a set of crayons from any library branch to use as your activity sheet. Follow the directions on the sheet and color in your badges along the way to play! • #2 – Create an Austin Completely Booked account at AustinPublicLibrary.beanstack.org! Follow the instructions on this page and join our community-wide challenge! • #3 – Create an Austin Completely Booked account via the Beanstack app from your preferred device. *To download the app, follow these instructions and learn more at Beanstack.com: • Download the Beanstack app on your device • Choose participation "at my library" • Search for and Select Austin Public Library • Create your account (username and password) • Register for Austin Completely Booked • Then, join the fun! How do you complete the challenge? To complete the program and be eligible for a prize you must: • Log 10 hours of reading time over the summer • Complete 5 activity badges by reading, exploring, and creating in your chosen badge categories How do I claim a prize after completing the Austin Completely Booked challenge? *Note: Different prizes are available for youth and adults. There are two ways to claim your prize! • #1 – Bring your completed activity …
H o t e l O ccu p a n cy Ta x Up d a t e Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cult ural Art s Division Economic Development Depart ment June 29, 2022 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – May 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended May 31, 2022 Approved Budget Amended Budget May w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb Year-End Estimate Year-End Year-End Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav BEGINNING BALANCE 0 0 0 0 0 N/A Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund 6,660,189 6,660,189 652,083 8,496,544 10,239,763 (3,579,574) (53.7%) • HOT YTD = $88,967,287 • HOT May collection of $6,828,093 • • YTD is 28% above budget of $69,773,408 83% of CYE of $102,273,710. Prior year YTD through May 2021 was $31,424,023 • • Cultural Arts May: $652,083 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 2 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Original Approved Budget for FY22 was: $6,660,189 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $8,496,544 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 3 Questions? C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 4
Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 29, 2022 Cultural Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Pilot Program Nexus in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Draft Award Amounts Draft Number of Awardees Individuals/ Groups* (*cooperatives, non-profit organizations, businesses, partnerships, etc.) Encourage new talent Nexus 6 Months Project Funding Only 3 COA Staff + Rubric ~$500,000 $5,000 100 (50 per cycle; 2 cycles/year) Nexus Scoring Category Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Key Constituencies First-time applicant Budget Accessibility & Language Access Cultural Activities Creative Collaboration Community Voice Programmatic Reach Community Investment and Relationships 25 10 5 15 55 10 10 10 10 5 45 Operations Cultural and Social Impact Pilot Program Elevate in Detail Elevate Elevate (Non-501c) Elevate+ (501c only) Support established cultural producers Goal Contract Term Who can apply? Selection Process 1 year Panel Type of Funding Flexible: Project/Operating Flexible: Project/Operating Artists; Arts/Culture Groups* w/ budgets <$500k Arts/Culture 501(c)s only 1 year Panel ~$3,000,000 Draft Total Available Funds ~$1,000,000 Draft Award Amounts $10,000 - $30,000 $10,000 - $75,000 Draft Number of Awardees 35 65 Elevate Scoring Category Maximum Points 15 Operations Scoring Criteria Key Constituencies History of Service Cultural Leadership Community Voice Cultural Activities Budget Programmatic Reach Relevance and Responsiveness Inclusion and Intersectionality Community Relationships Opportunity creation/ Community benefits 10 Accessibility Cultural and Social Impact 10 15 5 45 10 5 5 5 5 5 10 55 Pilot Program Thrive in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Invest in diverse cultural institutions Flexible: Project/Operating (+Optional Networking/ Coaching/ Classes) 501(c) only with 5-year operating history in Austin Thrive 2 years Panel ~$3,000,000 Draft Award Amounts $80,000 - $150,000 Draft Number of Awardees 35 Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Thrive Scoring …
Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist AIPP Project Final Design Review S H AW N S M I T H , A R T I S T AFD-EMS| Locker Room Renovations AFD and EMS are committed to maintaining safe and equitable facilities for fire and paramedic staff. Bringing a total of 11 AFD/EMS stations up to a more useable and safer standard will allow personnel to better perform their duties of serving the City of Austin community. The renovations to the AFD and EMS stations address several objectives including: The creation of equitable locker and bathroom facilities. The addition of a second ambulance and quarters for personnel. Lead and asbestos abatement. Replacement of a failing station bay. Upgrades to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fire code requirements. Remedy structural integrity issues, electrical work, refurbishment, general repairs, and updating. Project Summary and Sites Six artists and Artist teams will work with two stations each: • • • • • • • • • • • • AFD Station 2: 506 W MLK Jr Blvd, District: 9 AFD Station 9: 4301 Speedway, District: 9 AFD Station 10: 3009 Windsor Rd, District: 10 AFD Station 12: 2109 Hancock Dr, District: 7 AFD Station 16: 7000 Reese Ln, District: 7 AFD Station 32: 2804 Montebello Rd, District: 8 AFD Training Academy: 4800 Shaw Ln, District: 2 AFD Station 8 / EMS Station 7: 8989 Research Blvd, District: 7 AFD Station 23 / EMS Station 13: 1330 E Rundberg Ln, Council District: 4 AFD Station 25 / EMS Station 10: 5228 Duval Rd, District: 6 EMS Station 1: 3616 S 1st St, District: 3 EMS Station 5: 5710 N Lamar Blvd, District: 7 P R O J E C T G O A L S The artwork must reflect the mission of the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.” R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S integrates with either the site, architecture, interior or exterior of the station; is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is conceptually accessible to station staff and visitors; is easily maintained and; contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. …
Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP project Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 29, 2022 APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Background • Multiple past floods in the Dove Springs area have highlighted the lack of public health, basic needs, preventive health care, and employment support services in this neighborhood. Constructed in the late 1970s • The City Demographer's data shows that the 78744 is one of the low- income city areas with the high minority population density. • Closest Health Facility is over an hour away by public transit • New facility will be 2 story, 16,000 sq ft. • Including immunization clinic, neighborhood center, WOC clinic, childcare, multi purpose space and staff offices AIPP project goals • Creates an iconic artwork that identifies the Dove Springs area as a strong multi-generational and multi-cultural, historically-family neighborhood; • Reflects a welcoming, healing, and caring place of protection; • Visually or physically integrates educational elements that promotes • early childhood development; Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and • Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Site & Project Goals District 2 APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Voting Jurors: Non-Voting Advisors: Monica Maldonado,Mas Cultura Angel Garcia, Marmon Mok Architects Angel Acala – AIPP commissioned artist Exterior wall: $64,000 FINALIST: Amado Castillo ALTERNATE : Melissa Borrell Pavilion shade structure: $110,000 FINALIST: Mai Gutierrez ALTERNATE: Sun McColgin Selection Process Summary Kymberley Maddox – Austin Public Health» Kalpana Sutria – Project Manager, Public Works» Filip Gecic – Austin Public Health Irene Magna-Noverola –South-East Branch Library Joel Nolan – Liaison Art in Public Places Panel» Jamie Castillo – Liaison Arts Commission, District 2 Hispanic Black Asian Middle Eastern Native American White Unknown Male Female Gender Queer Trans Gender Unknown LGBTQIA Dove Springs Public Health Applicants (18) 7 1 1 0 0 9 0 6 10 1 0 1 3 Applicants % 39% 6% 6% 50% 33% 56% 6% 6% 17% Exterior wall Budget: $64,000 The west-facing wall at the entrance to the facility will have an approximate area of 34’ tall x 23’ wide to create a wall hung 3-D artwork or a 2-D artwork to be mounted to the building. APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Amado Castillo Jury Comments: “My justification in recommending Amado Castillo as a finalist is based on the artist's dedicated number of years to art and the …
Brush Square AIPP Project Selection Process Recommendation M A R J O R I E F L A N A G A N , A I P P S TA F F Brush Square Background 2 Reminder: What’s happening at Brush Square? Project scope includes: Possible artwork locations new walkways event lawn low walls raised decking Lighting Benches Landscaping There will also be updates for improved sightlines, parking, raingardens and storm water treatment areas. The Rehabilitation project aims to revitalize the green space behind the museums to reimagine the public space for cultural and recreational activities 1. ½ wall behind lawn 2. Either side of SE entrance 3. Near O Henry Museum in garden 4. Ground plane/sidewalk Final art location determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders 3 engages the unique history of the adjacent museums and heritage of the site as a railway; Project Goals Integrates with the beauty and nature of the surrounding oak trees; Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 4/20/21 and revised/approved on 4/21/21. Artist Budget: $60,000 Weaves together stories from a variety of nearby events including the pun-off, music festivals and tourist attractions; Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin's art collection; and Is physically and conceptually accessible by visitors of all ages to the park. Open Call Eligibility • Eligible: Professional visual artists or artist teams; at least 18 years of age; live in the 7-county Austin metropolitan area Demographics Brush Sq Applicants (10 applicants and 16 unique responses) Applicants % • Excludes: Full-time, permanent City of Austin employees; employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants; artists under an active AIPP contract Selection Process • RFQ open for 6 weeks; submissions via PublicArtist.org •3-person jury and advisors select 3-5 finalists for interviews; recommend 1 artist or artist team and 1 alternate •Approval by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission •Selected artist or artist team is engaged in a design + commission contract with AIPP Jury Voting Jurors: Ja'nell Ajani, Visual Arts professional and Doctoral Candidate Suzanne Wyss, Visual Artist Rehab El Sadek, Visual Artist Herlinda Zamora, Brush Square Museum Project Advisors: Scott Sinn, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Dept. Lulu Flores, District 9 Arts Commissioner Joel Nolan, Art in Public Places Panel Project Liaison Ted Eubanks, Historian Hispanic Black Asian Middle Eastern Native American White Other Unknown Male Female Gender …
AIPP Panel Re-appointment ARTS COMMISSION MEETING Sarah Carr, AIPP Panel (Landscape Designer) • Architecture, University of Texas • Art in Public Places Panel, 2018 • Owner, Principal, Word + Carr Design Group • National & International clients both commercial and residential
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER 6:04 PM MINUTES 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. None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. Seconded: Zisman Motioned: Polgar Approved 8-0, Commissioners Gray, Keeton, and Mok absent. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners No presentation. No presentation. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS No presentation a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29 June, 2022 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 29 June, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S 5th St in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Mark Smith, Vice-Chair Lynda Infante, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Pat Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Cristina Masters, Courtney Rosenthal, and Steven Self, Board Members Absent: none Citizen Communication: General Carlos León spoke about his concerns with the library. 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Smith welcomed the Commission members and took roll call of members present. 2. Approval of Minutes from the May 23, 2022 Special Called Meeting Public comment was given by Carlos León. The minutes of the regular meeting were approved with the following amendments on Commission Member Dabbert’s motion and Commission Member Rosenthal’s second on an 8-0 vote. The amendments were: Public Communication: General: Change “Carlos Leon spoke about library computers and security” to “Carlos León spoke about his concerns with the library.” Briefing: Austin Public Library FY23 Budget Overview and Forecast was given by Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager II 3. Old Business: none 4. New Business a. Discussion on voter engagement at Austin Public Library Public comment was given by Carlos León. Presentation was made by Bruce Elfant, Travis County Voter Registrar and Valerie DeBill League of Women Voters Austin, Voter Registration & Turnout Director b. Discussion of Enhanced Library Cards. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29 June, 2022 Vice Chair Infante led the discussion. Chair Smith appointed a working group with Vice Chair Infante, Commission Member Dabbert, and staff member Emi Johnson. The retreat will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022 10 a.m. to noon, at the Central Library. c. Discussion of the Library Commission Annual Internal Review and Report covering July 2021 through June 2022. Chair Smith will prepare the Annual Review and send to commission members for comment. 5. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for May covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. 6. Future Agenda Items Public comment was given by Carlos León. Form working groups for Library Commission Training and Development and Community Engagement Update from Freedom to Read working group Update from Enhanced Library Card working group and draft recommendation FY23 Austin Public Library Budget recommendation Presentation …
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday June 28, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas. Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from April 26, 2022 2. DISCUSSION buildings a. Discussion- Requirements for water conservation and reuse for commercial b. Discussion- Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage c. Discussion- New code and the Amendments- Are we adopting the U-codes of 2021 or skipping to following code section. 3. 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to speak Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 District 4 – Vacant District 9 - Vacant 1. APPROVAL OF MAY MEETING MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS – The Commission may discuss and make recommendations on the following: a. Welcome Commissioner Dulce Castañeda, representative for District 10. b. Austin Public Health’s Community Health Worker Hub, presented by Laura LaFuente, Interim Assistant Director. c. Economic Development Department and Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funded Programs, presented by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Erica Shamaly, Music and Entertainment Division Manager; and Melissa Alvarado, Heritage Tourism Division Manager. d. Capital Metro’s two potential new fare programs: fare capping and Equifare, a new discounted fare category. e. Tesla Gigafactory and community concerns 3. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action: a. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) b. Representatives to Joint Inclusion Committee (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) c. Representatives to Commission on Seniors (Commissioner Solis) d. Budget and Policy Priorities Work Group (Chair Afifi, Vice-Chair Vigil, & Commissioners Peña, Silva, and Perales) e. Education and Youth Mental Health Work Group (Chair Afifi and Vice-Chair Vigil) f. Reimagining Public Safety Work Group (Chair Afifi and Commissioner Peña) g. Arts and Culture Work Group (Chair Afifi) h. Strategic Initiatives and HLQOL Report (Vice-Chair Vigil, Chair Afifi, and Commissioners Garay, …
Planning Commission: June 28, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central West Austin Combined (Windsor Road) CASE#: NPA-2022-0027.01 PROJECT NAME: SHQ W 35th PC DATE: June 28, 2022 June 14, 2022 DATE FILED: February 6, 2022 (In-cycle) ADDRESS/ES: 1809 W. 35th Street DISTRICT AREA: 10 SITE AREA: 0.27 acs / 11,767 sq. ft. OWNER/APPLICANT: MEA Real Estate Ventures, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Neighborhood Commercial To: Neighborhood Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2022-0021 From: LR-NP To: LO-MU-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 23, 2010 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ACTION: 1 1 of 30B-1 Planning Commission: June 28, 2022 June 28, 2022 – June 14, 2022 – Postponed to June 28, 2022 on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. [R. Schneider 1st; J. Thompson- 2nd] Vote: 9-0 [Y. Flores, C. Hempel, J. Mushtaler and J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Neighborhood Mixed Use land use to accommodate the inclusion of four residential units to the office use. The property is located with frontage on W. 35th Street, which is an activity corridor where mixed use developments are encouraged. The Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan supports small neighborhood-serving businesses and apartments. Objective 2: Preserve or enhance, as appropriate, existing multifamily housing and neighborhood-serving commercial districts. L.2.7 The residential scale and character along W. 35 th Street should be preserved, and in particular its existing building by building, horizontal collection of small neighborhood-serving businesses, stores, and apartments. Harmony with the abutting single-family houses on the south side of this block, facing 34th Street, should be maintained. Objective 3: All redevelopment should be compatible with the character of the adjacent neighborhood and should be guided by green design principles. (Note these are guidelines, not standards) LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Neighborhood Commercial Lots or parcels containing small‐scale retail or offices, professional services, convenience retail, and shopfront retail that serve a market at a neighborhood scale. Purpose neighborhoods; and 1. Accommodate low‐intensity commercial services that serve surrounding 2. Encourage small‐scale retail within walking distance from residential areas. 2 2 of 30B-1 Application 1. Appropriate for areas such as minor arterials and collectors, small parcels …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET SITE AREA: 0.27 acres DISTRICT: 10 ZONING TO: LO-MU-NP CASE: C14-2022-0021 -- SHQ @ W 35th ZONING FROM: LR-NP ADDRESS: 1809 West 35th Street PROPERTY OWNER: MEA Real Estate Ventures, LLC (Mehrdad Ebrahimi) AGENT: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122) heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request of LO-MU-NP zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 28, 2022: June 14, 2022: To postpone to June 28, 2022 as requested by neighborhood, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 9B-2 C14-2022-0021 Page 2 ISSUES: No issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located on the south side of West 35th Street between Oakmont Boulevard and Jefferson Street. The LR-NP zoned property is currently developed with a retail store and one residential unit. The residential use is not permitted in the current LR-NP zoning. Properties to the west are also zoned LR-NP and are developed with personal services and retail land uses. The lot immediately east of the property is also zoned LR-NP; the next 5 lots to the east are zoned LO-NP and the last lot on this block is zoned CS-NP. The LO-NP properties are developed with a mix of personal repair services, medical offices, multifamily and other uses. The CS-NP property is developed with financial services land use. South of the rezoning tract is a residential neighborhood zoned SF-3-NP. Across West 35th Street to the north are properties zoned LO, LR and MF-3 that are developed with personal services, retail, medical office, multifamily and retail land uses. Please refer to Exhibits A and B (Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit). The applicant has stated that they are requesting the downzoning from LR to LO is because it would allow an additional 0.2 floor to area ratio (FAR). The FAR under LO would allow approximately 2,300 additional square feet of building square footage. The request of mixed use (MU) is because the existing residential use on the property is a currently a non- conforming land use and is not permitted by Code in LR zoning. The applicant has stated their intent to develop the property with residential and office land uses permitted in LO- MU-NP. Please refer to Exhibit C- Applicant Correspondence. Staff supports the rezoning request. …
