BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20220330-001: Equitable Funding and Completion for the George Washington Carver Library Museum and Heritage Center WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission (the "Commission") is authorized by Austin City Code§ 2-1-101 to advise the City Council on issues related to the quality of life for the City's African American community; and WHEREAS, the Commission is specifically authorized to recommend programs designed to alleviate any inequities that may confront African Americans in social, economic, and vocational pursuits, including (1) health care; (2) housing, including affordable housing, home ownership, and homelessness; (3) entertainment opportunities for professionals and students; (4) employment; and (5) cultural venues, including museums, theaters, art galleries, and music venues; and WHEREAS, the George Washington Carver Library Museum and Heritage Center continues to be historically underfunded when compared to the Asian American resource Center (AARC) ($100K to $200K less) and the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) (~$400K less). The Carver’s funding has always been about $300,000 behind the MACC and the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) over the last 15 years. Funding is even a little below the AARC, which is a much smaller facility. In 2021, the Museum and Cultural Programs Department requested more funding for budget year FY2022, but additional funding did not get approved in the budget process; and WHEREAS, the following charts document the Funding shortfalls by budget year; and Carver Museum Budget by Budget Fiscal Year Amended CYE Actual % of Budget BFY Proposed 2018 $ 923,947 $1,011,531.00 $ 1,011,531 $1,046,643.39 $ 1,033,036 $1,067,316.00 $ 1,066,801 $1,080,070.10 $ 1,078,397 $1,203,560.00 $ 1,116,380 $1,338,828.82 2019 2020 Balance ($35,112.39) ($12,754.10) ($135,268.82) View/Edit [View] [View] [View] 103.47% 101.19% 111.24% 2021 2022 $ 1,156,002 $1,165,335.00 $ 1,182,440 $1,193,231.75 $ 1,446,546 $1,180,023.00 $ 1,162,473 $ 0 $ 1,267,320 $516,074.75 $0.00 ($27,896.75) $663,948.25 $0.00 2023 Mexican American Cultural Center Budget by Budget Fiscal Year $0.00 Amended CYE Actual % of Budget BFY Proposed 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 $ 1,448,344 $1,487,864.00 $ 1,494,038 $1,539,947.66 $ 1,551,224 $1,562,145.00 $ 1,562,152 $1,413,256.91 $ 1,552,574 $1,583,185.00 $ 1,496,402 $1,318,290.75 $ 1,513,827 $1,578,675.00 $ 1,579,594 $1,396,637.50 $ 1,578,675 $1,568,622.00 $ 1,568,622 $ 0 $ 1,601,885 $630,693.37 $0.00 Balance ($52,083.66) $148,888.09 $264,894.25 $182,037.50 $937,928.63 $0.00 $0.00 2023 Asian American Resource Center Budget by Budget Fiscal Year 102.39% 43.73% 0.00% [View] [View] [Edit] View/Edit [View] [View] [View] [View] [View] [Edit] 103.50% 90.47% 83.27% 88.47% 40.21% 0.00% Amended CYE Actual …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220329-C-01 Subject: Restrictive covenant associated with rezoning case C14-2018-0124 - River Place Motioned By: Commissioner King Seconded By: Commissioner Greenberg Date: March 29, 2022 Recommendation The Zoning and Platting Commission requests Council consider pausing the development review related to development located on Milky Way Drive until discrepancies surrounding the Conditional Overlay and the Restrictive Covenant associated with rezoning case C14-2018-0124 - River Place are resolved. For: Chair Barrera-Ramirez, Vice-Chair Kiolbassa, Commissioners Acosta, Denkler, Greenberg, King, Thompson and Woody. Vote : 8-0 Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioners Boone and Stern Off the dais: Commissioner Smith Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Liaison to Planning Commission
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220329-C-2 Motioned By: Vice-Chair Kiolbassa Seconded By: Chair Barrera-Ramirez For: Chair Barrera-Ramirez, Vice-Chair Kiolbassa, Commissioners Acosta, Denkler, Greenberg, King, Thompson and Woody. Date: March 29, 2022 Subject: FY 2022-2023 Budget Recommendation Please see attachment. Vote : 8-0 Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioners Boone and Stern Off the dais: Commissioner Smith Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Liaison to Zoning and Platting Commission Zoning and Platting Commission, City of Austin, Budget Recommendations FY 2022-2023 The Zoning and Platting Commission respectfully urges City Council Members to consider the following recommendations regarding the City of Austin FY 2022-2023 budget. Housing and Planning Department: • Ensure adequate staffing and resources in all City income-restricted housing programs to timely monitor compliance with income restricted housing requirements including the number of units provided, how quickly the units are filled, and whether health and safety maintenance is provided on a regular and sufficient basis. • Provide more funding for partial down payment assistance which was listed as the greatest barrier to purchasing a home in the Neighborhood Housing Community Development’s comprehensive analysis of impediments to housing to leverage limited dollars. The analysis was based on the participation of 6,000 low-income residents, 43% of the participants were of color. • Provide recurring annual funding for anti-displacement programs to help prevent and mitigate involuntary displacement of low-income families, families of color, and small community-based businesses in Austin. • Provide resources and staffing necessary to investigate application of neighborhood-based median family income standards in low income areas of the City to facilitate equitable access to scarce affordable housing resources. • Provide adequate planning staff and resources to initiate and facilitate concurrent small area planning processes for: o Equitable Transit Oriented Development associated with Project Connect. o Displacement prevention and mitigation in project connect corridors, low- income neighborhoods, and communities of color in the Eastern Crescent. o Historic surveys of neighborhoods and community assets impacted by rapid redevelopment and displacement in the Eastern Crescent. Development Services Department: cost savings. • Facilitate application reviews for increased transparency, faster review times, and • Ensure adequate staffing and resources to timely update Amanda and GIS with information on localized flooding and wildfire interface. • Ensure staffing levels are adequate to meet ensure review times and facilitate code compliance. Increase staffing for construction and environmental inspections to ensure that all public infrastructure is built according to approved requirements and to address …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 29, 2022 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody Absent Scott Boone Lonny Stern EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from March 1, 2022. Motion to approve minutes from March 1, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice-Chair Kiolbassa on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Boone and Stern absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Zoning and C14-2021-0155 - Lyndhurst Rezoning; District 6 Rezoning: Location: 13424 Lyndhurst Street, 13443 N FM 620 Road North Bound, Lake Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Naiser Holdings, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) GR-CO and I-SF-2 to CS-MU Recommendation of GR-MU-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Woody to grant Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-CO combining district zoning for C14-2021-0155 - Lyndhurst Rezoning located at 13424 Lyndhurst Street, 13443 N FM 620 Road North Bound on a vote of 8-1. Commissioner Smith voted nay. Commissioners Boone and Stern absent. 2. Zoning: C14-2022-0014 - Sprinkle Cutoff Rd Rezoning; District 1 11000 Sprinkle Cutoff Rd, Walnut Creek Watershed Sprinkle Creek Corporation (Glenn Bauries) Kimley-Horn and Associates (Amanda Brown) I-RR to SF-6 Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Motion by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner King to postpone this item by the Zoning and Platting Commission to May 17, 2022 was approved on a vote of 6-3. Chair Barrera- Ramirez, …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for March 28, 2022 Meeting City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 310 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register for remote participation: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, March 27, 2022 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • 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. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 preservation@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. • The meeting may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Historic zoning applications A.1. 1617 New York Avenue – Commission-initiated historic zoning (postponed February 28, 2022) 1403 E. Cesar Chavez Street – Commission-initiated historic zoning (owner-requested postponement) A.2. 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 (postponed February 28, 2022) – Application withdrawn 3908 Avenue H – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Addition/remodel (postponed February 28, 2022) 4210 Avenue C – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Addition/remodel B.2. B.3. 1 B.4. 3006 Hemphill Park – Aldridge Place Local Historic District – Porch Addition National Register district permit applications C.1. 804 Rutherford Place – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and build new construction (postponed February 28, 2022) 512 E. Monroe …
LIBRARY COMMISSION March 28, 2022 – 6 p.m. Old Quarry Branch 7051 Village Center Dr. 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, March 27. 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, Chair; JC Dwyer; Eric Frierson; Lynda Infante; Ryan Marquess; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self, Vice-Chair; Mark Smith and Lily Trieu AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes from the February 24, 2022 Special Called Meeting 3. Briefing: Library Facility Bond Projects Update, John Daniels, Division Manager, Facility Services 4. Old Business FY 2022-23 Budget a. Discussion and possible action for Library Commission’s Recommendations for b. Report from the Freedom to Read working group a. Discussion and possible action on Freedom to Read resolution and council 6. Discussion of Director’s Report for March covering programming highlights, 5. New Business recommendation 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 …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 February, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 24 February, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Hybrid Meeting on Thursday, February, 2022 at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, #1101, 301 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: In-person - Chair Pat Dabbert, Commission Members Courtney Rosenthal and Mark Smith Virtually - Vice Chair Steven Self, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, JC Dwyer, Lynda Infante, Ryan Marquess, and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Eric Frierson 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 January 24, 2022 Regular Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote. Commission Member Frierson absent. 3. Briefings: Recycled Reads Bookstore was given by Hannah Terrell, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Book Selection and Reconsideration Policies was given by Slaven Lee, Customer Access Division Manager 4. Old Business: none 5. New Business a. Presentation and discussion: Discussion of Budget Calendar and Boards and Commissions Recommendations for FY2022-23 Budget, Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager, gave the presentation. b. Discussion and possible action on a “Freedom to Read” working group Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 February, 2022 The creation of a Freedom to Read working group was approved on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion and Commission Member Smith’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commission Member Frierson absent. The group will report back to the commission with recommendations for action to support public access to diverse library materials and to resist library censorship efforts. c. Discussion of a possible commission planning retreat in March Chair Dabbert will share two (2) possible dates for a 2-hour planning retreat in March with Commission Members. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for December covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. 7. Future Agenda Items Facilities Update – March 2022 Enhanced Library Cards – March 2022 Civic Engagement – April 2022 Adjournment: Chair Dabbert adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. without objection
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, March 28, 2022 7:00 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some commissioners 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 email or call staff liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette VACANT Victor Martinez Holly Kirby Katie Jones Rebecca Dreke VACANT VACANT District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier VACANT Charles Curry Ryn Gonzales (Chair) Melissa Taylor (Vice Chair) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- March 7, 2022 3. REGULAR BUSINESS – The commission may act or make recommendations on the following topics: a. Discussion and possible action on FY 2022-23 budget recommendations. (Sponsor: Gonzales, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) b. Discussion and possible action to appoint an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). (Sponsor: Curry, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) c. Discussion of vacant commission seats. (Sponsor: Gonzales, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Staff Liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2834 or email Alyssa.parra@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, please contact Alyssa Parra at (512) 974-2834.
Recommendation for Continued Funding for Youth LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Services Whereas, the recently completed LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life study reported that survey responses indicated a high risk of serious mental health issues, including depression (42%) and suicidal ideation (12%), and Whereas, 52% of survey respondents also rated their overall mental health since the COVID pandemic as fair, poor, or very poor, a sizeable increase in mental health concerns, and Whereas, an additional community survey reported that more than half (53.5%) of respondents rated their mental health as poor or fair with youth and transgender/gender-expansive individuals indicating a higher percentage of very poor and poor mental health since the pandemic, and Whereas, a 2018 report by the Journal of the American Medical Association indicated that LGBTQ youth were 3.5 times as likely to attempt suicide as their heterosexual peers, transgender teens were 5.87 times more likely, gay and lesbian youth were 3.71 times more likely, and bisexual youth were 3.69 times more likely to attempt suicide than teens who identified as heterosexual, Now therefore be it resolved: that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that the FY22-23 Budget continue funding of existing youth LGBTQIA+ focused mental health services at the current level of $100,000 through Austin Public Health’s Health Equity contracting portfolio.
Whereas, the City of Austin has used tax supported bond proceeds to incentivize the development of affordable housing and has entered into contracts with selected developers to achieve this purpose, and Whereas, the developer contracts create additional obligations on developers regarding tenant selection and rental rates, and Whereas, there is a public interest in ensuring that the resulting affordable housing be equally available to all those qualified on an income basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income, and Whereas, access to affordable housing also means that residents must be able to live there free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income, and Whereas, public comments at town hall meetings have indicated a perception that the City’s affordable housing efforts have not adequately addressed diversity, inclusion and respect for all, Now therefore be it resolved that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that, Tax supported affordable housing development contracts include language that requires tenant application and selection processes to convey that affordable housing is supportive to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income, and That annual reporting of complete demographic information regarding the tenant application and selection process be required of developers and made available by the City to the community to support the perception of diversity, inclusion and respect with regard to the City’s affordable housing efforts.
Whereas, the responsibilities of Quality of Life Commissions includes annual budget recommendations to City Council, and Whereas, informed recommendations require a knowledge of the current Adopted Budget, as well as departmental plans and performance and input from the communities we serve, and Whereas, this process is best served by an established and consistent process from year to year, Now therefore be is resolved that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that their adopted budget schedule each fiscal year include provisions for Commissions including: • Budget Office briefing on the Adopted Budget for Quality of Life Commissions not later than October 31 of each fiscal year, • Budget Office briefing on the Proposed Budget process and outlook not later than November 31 of each fiscal year, • Commission recommendations to City departments and City Council not later than March 31 of each fiscal year • Budget Office briefing on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget within two weeks of the presentation to City Council outlining the status of Commission budget recommendations.
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT KLM Innaugural Celebration Monday, March 28, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Austin-Bergstrom International Aiprort Gate 1 A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken. For further information contact: Steve Khanoyan, Board Liaison 312-723-2619 or Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION March 28th, 2022 at 6:00 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center Public Conference Rm #1207 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Special Called Meeting Agenda Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (March 25 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the Equity Office’s Commission Liaison, Jeremy Garza, at (512) 978-1797 or jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov, no later than noon March 25. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). BOARD MEMBERS: Vince Cobalis, Pramod Patil, Pooja Sethi, Kirk Yoshida, Sarah Chen, Meena Mutyala, Kuo Yang, Fang Fang, Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan, Hanna Huang, and Salimah Shamsuddin. 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission (AAQOLAC) meetings on: a. February 15th, 2022 b. November 16th, 2022 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup/Project Report i. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup ii. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup iii. Arts & Culture Workgroup iv. Human Resources Workgroup v. Business Planning Workgroup vi. Public Safety / Policing Project b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting(s) – Commissioner Cobais c. Follow-up Items: i. Update on AARC Master Plan – Commissioner Cobalis ii. Update on FY 2023 Budget Recommendation Process – Commissioner Yoshida 3. STAFF BRIEFING 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Equity-Based Preservation Plan – Presented by Elizabeth Brummett, Senior Planner in the Housing & Planning Department a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council regarding the activation of the Joint Cultural Committee. b. Discussion and possible action on the election of officers to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. c. Discussion and possible action on Commission FY 2023 budget recommendations. d. Discussion and possible action update to commission bylaws (to replace “citizen” with “public” in all official documentation) in accordance with city council directive made …
EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Briefing to Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission—March 15, 2022 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure • Existing preservation plan approved in 1981 WHY NOW? EQUITY + COMMUNITY • How can we better recognize, preserve, and share important places and stories? • How can preservation policies and tools address essential issues like sustainability, affordability, and displacement? • How can citizens co-create preservation policies? ) t h g i r ( i n o s u c n l I l i a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I EQUITY + COMMUNITY Images (clockwise from top): Westside Preservation Alliance/Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Columbia University, City and County of San Francisco, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, National Trust for Historic Preservation, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation HISTORY MATTERS HISTORY MATTERS HISTORY MATTERS Historic landmark COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator Community heritage survey Focus: vision for plan City staff from 12 departments Focus groups Cultural and heritage organizations, legacy businesses, neighborhood associations COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Preservation Plan Working Group Recruitment through community partners $25/hour compensation available Laptop and wifi hotspot loans available COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Preservation Plan Working Group 150 applicants Multipronged selection process – Short answers – Stakeholder representation – Lived experience + geographic diversity COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 29 community members 22 ZIP codes 17 members opting into compensation AUSTIN WORKING GROUP COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS ✓ Affordable housing advocate ✓ Archaeologist ✓ Architect ✓ Attorney ✓ Business owner ✓ City board or commission ✓ Community member ✓ Contractor ✓ Developer ✓ Economic development organization ✓ Educational institution ✓ Engineer ✓ Heritage organization ✓ Heritage tourism professional ✓ Historic property owner ✓ Historical commission (City, County, State) ✓ Landscape architect ✓ Neighborhood association ✓ Preservation organization ✓ Preservation consultant ✓ Religious institution ✓ Social justice organization ✓ Urban planner/planning organization LAYING THE FOUNDATION LAYING THE FOUNDATION MEETING SCHEDULE – PHASE 1 Apr. May Enforcement and protection Outreach, education, engagement Review and next steps June …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, March 28, 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 art.zamorano@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3583. CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) 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 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Briefing and discussion related to the equity-based preservation plan in progress, to be presented by Cara Bertron – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department b. Briefing and discussion on the Downtown Density Bonus Program, 25-2-586, and the role of the Design Commission. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin. Jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the February 28th meeting minutes b. Changes to Design Commission Working Groups membership 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 Art Zamorano in the Planning and Zoning Department art.zamorano@austintexas.gov (512) 974-3583, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Design Commission: Committees, Working Groups, Representatives and Liaisons 1. Executive Committee: D. Carroll (Chair), J. Rollason (Vice Chair) Committees Working Groups 1. Planning & Urban Design Working …
EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Briefing to Design Commission—March 28, 2022 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure Preservation plan approved I N O T A L U P O P WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure EQUITY + COMMUNITY FOCUS • How can we better recognize, preserve, and share important places and stories? • How can preservation policies and tools address essential issues like sustainability, affordability, and displacement? • How can citizens co-create preservation policies? i l i ) t h g i r ( n o s u c n I l a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I EQUITY + COMMUNITY FOCUS Images (clockwise from top): Westside Preservation Alliance/Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Columbia University, City and County of San Francisco, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, National Trust for Historic Preservation, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation HISTORY MATTERS HISTORY MATTERS HISTORY MATTERS Historic landmark COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Preservation Plan Working Group Recruitment through community partners $25/hour compensation available Laptop and wifi hotspot loans available COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Preservation Plan Working Group 150 applicants Multipronged selection process – Short answers – Stakeholder representation COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 26 community members 19 ZIP codes 13 members opting into compensation AUSTIN WORKING GROUP COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Affordable housing advocate Archaeologist Architect Attorney Business owner City board or commission Community member Contractor Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) Educational institution Engineer Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) Historic property owner Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) Neighborhood association Preservation organization Preservation consultant Religious institution Social justice organization Urban planner/planning organization LAYING THE FOUNDATION LAYING THE FOUNDATION PHASE 1 – WORKING GROUP MEETINGS Essential Background and Process July ’21 Introduction and goals Apr. May Enforcement and protection Outreach, education, engagement Review and Next Steps June (#1) Review recommendations June (#2) Final …
Austin’s Downtown Density Bonus Program A brief overview and Design Commission’s Role Austin Skyline c. 2000 Austin’s development patterns were changing via CURE Central Urban Redevelopment Combining District (CURE) before DDBP: Modifies site development standards Modifies height and floor-to- area (FAR) ratios Modifies offsite parking and maneuvering Modifies signage, landscaping, and screening Inclusionary vs. Incentive Zoning Inclusionary vs. Incentive Mandatory zoning regulations requiring that a certain number of affordable units are included in developments as a condition of development approval A voluntary zoning regulation (or program) in which, an incentive such as a relaxation in zoning restrictions are offered to a developer in exchange for providing public benefits 2008 City Council direction Supports continued healthy growth DDBP Was based on economic conditions and reflective of the Market Preserves our cultural and natural resources Downtown Affordable Sustainable Authentic Is predictable and transparent Results In clear and quantifiable community benefits City Council direction 2008 2009 2011 2013 Initiation of aDowntown Density Bonus Program Report and Analysis Findings and recommendations from HR&A Advisors Infusion of DDBP recommendations into Downtown Austin Plan DDBP Code amendments modifying CURE and creating 25- 2-586. Ordinance No. 20130627-105 * * 2013 Ordinance established initial development conus fees that were in use until May 2021 City Council direction 2014 2021 2021 Modifications to 25-2-586 to specify community benefits Direction to implement interim revisions to the in-lieu affordable housing fees for residential and non-residential development for the DDBP and Rainey Density Bonus Program (Resolution No. 20210422-039)* Ordinance No. 20210520-009* implements interim development bonus fees (Figure 3) * Move revised fees to the City Fee Schedule so they can be updated more effectively; Modify 25-2-586 (B)(6); and Update the fee-in-lieu analysis provided by EcoNorthwest to reflect current market conditions and existing zones of the Downtown Density Bonus Program area Interim development bonus fees Adopted under Ordinance No. 20210520-009 Overview of 25-2-586 and role of Design Commission Most properties eligible for density bonuses 25-2-586 (B)(3) • Not all properties can take advantage of density bonuses. • Certain districts limit height for non-CBD properties. • Other factors can limit height: • Capital View Corridors • Capital Dominance • Compatibility Standards Most properties eligible for density bonuses 25-2-586 (B)(3) • Not all properties can take advantage of density bonuses. • Certain districts limit height for non-CBD properties. • Other factors can limit height: • Capital View Corridors • Capital Dominance • Compatibility Standards Program …
DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, February 28, 2022 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:16 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) P A P P P P “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison X Gunner Garnos, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: . 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P A A A Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the Rainey Street Trailhead project, located at 36 East Ave., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin. Applicant(s): Heidi Anderson Charlotte Tonsor and Nick Blok The Trail Foundation. • Heidie Anderson, Charlotte Tonsor and Nick Blok; The Trail Foundation presented and answered questions. Page 1 of 4 • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion that the project complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards, for the City of Austin Commissioner S. Franco seconded. • Commissioner M. Haneo-Robledo made a friendly amendment request that in the future to build a formal path if public access is observed cutting through the native landscape Commissinor J. Meiners and Commissioner S. Franco accepted the friendly amendment. The motion was approved [ 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Recusal, A. Coleman, B. Lukens, J. Rollason, B. Whatley, absent] • b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the project at 307 and 319 E. 2nd St., complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the city of Austin. Applicant(s): Dave Anderson, Drenner Group; Larry Speck, Page/; Trent Rush, Hitchcock Design Group; and Jake George, Intracorp. • Dave Anderson, Drenner Group; Larry Speck, Page/; Trent Rush, Hitchcock Design Group; and Jake George, Intracorp presented and answered questions. • Commissioner M. Haneo-Robledo made a motion that the project complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin Commissioner J. Weaver seconded. • The motion failed [ 4 ayes, 2 nays, 1 …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD March 28, 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: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Patrick Moore (D-3) Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) 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 February 22, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road). Total mitigation fee is $67,818. (SD23 Strategies – Government that Works for All; Council District(s) - 3). Presenter(s): Karl McArthur, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department. Page 1 of 3 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding preparations for Parks and Recreation Department’s summer activities including staff recruitment, registration and resiliency strategies. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Program Alignment; SD23 Outcomes – Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning). Presenter(s): Laura Esparza, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Operational Efficiency; SD23 Strategies – Government that Works for All). Presenter(s): Nicholas Johnson, Financial Analyst III and Ed Morris, Financial Analyst III, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Parks and Recreation Board budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. Presenter(s): …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD February 22, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi, Richard DePalma, Lisa Hugman, Nancy Barnard and Patrick Moore. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo, Kimberly Taylor and Laura Cottam Sajbel (joined at 8:11pm). Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Suzanne Piper, Ricardo Soliz, Justin Schneider, Gregory Montes, Nikki Cockrell (Onion Creek Park Manager) John Nixon, Marion Sanchez (Corporate PIO), Justin Schneider, Tim Dombeck, and Nan Dowling. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Angela Richter - APF A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of January 25, 2022 were approved. Board Member Moore made a motion to approve minutes. Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 vote with Board Member Cottam Sajbel absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding change to Parks and Recreation Board meeting schedule. Board member Hugman made a motion to move regular meetings of the Parks and Recreation Board to the fourth Monday of each month. Board member Taylor seconded the motion. Board Members Hugman, Taylor, Rinaldi, Moore, DePalma and Lewis voted for the motion. Board Members Faust, Di Carlo and Barnard voted against the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-3 with Board Member Cottam Sajbel absent and one vacancy. Page 1 of 2 2. Presentation and discussion related to the development of Onion Creek Metro Park, highlights of the consent agreement between COA, Onion Creek Metro Park District and Austin Goodnight Ranch LP, current operation and maintenance responsibilities including current and planned capital investments. Ricardo Soliz and Nikki Cockrell, Parks and Recreation Department, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 3. Presentation and discussion related to City of Austin Community Engagement and Surveying Practices. Justin Schneider and John Nixon, Parks and Recreation Department, and Marion Sanchez, Communications and Public Information Office, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for …
