Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan City of Austin Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services Department For more information, contact: Steve Barney, City of Austin Neighborhood Planning, 499-6389 Mark Stine, Old West Austin Neighborhood, 472-4113 The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan An amendment to the City of Austin's Comprehensive Plan The Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 Section 5-6 Exhibit A Presentation to the Austin City Council June 29, 2000 Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan 2 Table of Contents A. LAND USE / ZONING.............................................................................. 4 B. TRANSPORTATION................................................................................14 C. PARKS, RECREATION, AND GREEN SPACE ............................. 26 D. HISTORIC PRESERVATION / URBAN DESIGN................... 29 E. IMPLEMENTATION................................................................................34 Index of Figures Figure 1: Map - Proposed Land Use and Zoning Changes .............. 7 Figure 2: Map - Existing Land Use and Zoning................................... 8 Figure 3: Map - Neighborhood Districts.............................................13 Figure 4: Map - Historic Resource Survey.........................................33 Index of Tables Table 1: Ballot Results...................................................................................36 Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan 3 The Old West Austin Neighborhood will come under pressure to change as the city itself undergoes tremendous change. Because of this fact, basic decisions about the neighborhood must be made and planning based on those decisions must be put into place. To not do anything, because we like the neighborhood the way it is, is not a viable option. Abbreviations that follow: After each action item, the party (or parties) proposed as responsible for implementing the action item is included, in parentheses. These abbreviations are as follows: AHFC – Austin Housing Finance Corporation APD – City of Austin Police Department CAMPO – Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization DRID – City of Austin Development Review and Inspection Department NHCD – City of Austin Department of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development NPT – Neighborhood Planning Team PARD – City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department PECSD – City of Austin Planning, Environmental, and Conservation Services Department PW – City of Austin Public Works and Transportation Department TXDOT – Texas Department of Transportation WEAA – West End Austin Alliance A. LAND USE / ZONING The neighborhood planning team has identified "neighborhood-friendly" commercial areas where office, retail, and residences can be mixed vertically and horizontally. These areas include West 5th and 6th Streets between Lamar and Mopac, Lamar Boulevard between Town Lake and Enfield, and those properties that already have commercial zoning on the central commercial service corridor on West Lynn from 10th to 13th Streets ("Downtown Clarksville"). For decades, the …
ORDINANCE NO. 000629-105 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AUSTIN TOMORROW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADOPTING THE OLD WEST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Findings. Plan." (A) In 1979, the City Council adopted the "Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive (B) The Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan contemplated the adoption of neighborhood plans. Article X, Section 5 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to adopt by ordinance additional elements of a comprehensive plan that are necessary or desirable to establish and implement policies for growth, development, and beautification, including neighborhood, community, or area-wide plans. (C) In October 1998, the Old West Austin neighborhood was selected to work with the City of Austin to complete a neighborhood plan. The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan followed a process first outlined by the Citizens' Planning Committee in 1995, and refined by the Ad Hoc Neighborhood Planning Committee in 1996. City Council endorsed this approach for the neighborhood planning in a 1997 resolution. This process mandated representation of all of the stakeholders hi the neighborhood and required active public outreach. During the planning process, the Old West Austin Neighborhood Planning Team gathered information and solicited public input through the following means: (1) neighborhood planning team meetings; (2) collection of existing data; (3) neighborhood inventory; (4) neighborhood survey; (5) neighborhood newsletter; (6) community-wide meetings; and (7) neighborhood ballot. Page 1 of3 (D) The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan recommends action by the neighborhood association, the City, and by other agencies to preserve and improve the neighborhood. The Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan has 13 major goals: (1) encourage mixed uses; (2) protect the character of the neighborhood; (3) maintain social and economic diversity of residents; (4) provide safe movement for all modes of transportation throughout neighborhood; (5) provide access to, from, and through the neighborhood for all residents; (6) allow neighborhood streets to function for circulation, while calming cut-through traffic; (7) provide for movement of through traffic into and out of downtown; (8) create attractive, pedestrian-friendly public spaces in the neighborhood; (9) provide adequate parking for neighborhood's residents and businesses; (10) reduce traffic noise; neighborhood; (11) improve existing parks and increase recreational amenities in the (12) preserve and improve green space; and (13) preserve and enhance the unique historic identity of the neighborhood. (E) For each of these general goals, the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan includes more …
-----Original Message----- From: Fred McGhee < Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:10 AM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Shieh, James - BC <bc- James.Shieh@austintexas.gov>; Kazi, Fayez - BC <bc-Fayez.Kazi@austintexas.gov>; Seeger, Patricia - BC <bc-Patricia.Seeger@austintexas.gov>; Thompson, Jeffrey - BC <bc- Jeffrey.Thompson@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Kenny, Conor - BC <BC-Conor.Kenny@austintexas.gov>; Leighton-Burwell, Don - BC <bc-Don.Leighton- Burwell@austintexas.gov>; Schneider, Robert - BC <BC-Robert.Schneider@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Shaw, Todd - BC <BC-Todd.Shaw@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC-Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Llanes, Carmen - BC <bc- Carmen.Llanes@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Patrick - BC <BC-Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Flores, Yvette - BC <bc-Yvette.Flores@austintexas.gov> Subject: Today's Montopolis Zoning Cases *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Aloha Kakahiaka, I write to add my personal support to the Montopolis voices that have expressed opposition to the SF-3 to SF-6 zoning requests on your agenda today. Our neighborhood spoke in opposition to these upzonings with clarity at the Montopolis Negro School on Juneteenth: we welcome development that is in keeping with the single family history and culture of our neighborhood. These proposed zoning changes are about real estate speculation, plain and simple, and their enactment would adversely impact the integrity of our community by violating what makes and keeps it unique. Regarding the Missing Middle™ justification floating around in association with these zoning cases, there is a lot I could say, but I'll keep it short: even academia now concedes that in 2020 such neoliberal planning notions only help to perpetuate institutional racism. Our community would best benefit from truly bottom up development that allows families to remain in their homes and grow out of poverty, not by the zealous application of (properly trademarked) religious tomfoolery of dubious sponsorship masquerading as urban planning insight. Stated plainly, there is no "missing middle" justification for these zoning changes. Go apply them in neighborhoods that don't have a 33% poverty rate, or the highest concentration of industrial and commercial zoning of any planning area. Like at the Lions Municipal Golf Course, for instance. The zoning change requests that have been initiated are: 1. 508 Kemp St. 2. 1013 Montopolis Dr. 3. 107 Montopolis Dr. 3. 200 Montopolis Dr. 4. 6201 Clovis St. 5. 6206 Clovis St. 5. 301 Kemp St. 6. 6328 El Mirando St. Regards, flm
Hello Andrew, My name is Kate Bero and my husband, Colin Ross, and I live at 204B Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 79741. My phone number is (512) 751-7584. I’m writing in opposition to upzoning at Montopolis for the following properties: • • • • • Item 15: C14-2020-0030 - 200 Montopolis Rezoning; Item 16: C14-2020-0029 - 1013 &1017 Montopolis Acres Rezoning; Item 17: C14-2020-0039 - Clovis and Kemp Rezone; and Item 18: C14-2020-0044 - Saxon Acres Residential Zoning Item 19: C14-2020-0038 508 Kemp It's been brought to my attention I’ve missed the deadline to participate in the zoning cases on the Planning Commission agenda meeting tomorrow. If it is possible to submit my opposition in writing I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Kate Bero (512) 751-7584
Hello Andrew, My name is Kate Bero and my husband, Colin Ross, and I live at 204B Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 79741. My phone number is (512) 751-7584. I’m writing in opposition to upzoning at Montopolis for the following properties: • • • • • Item 15: C14-2020-0030 - 200 Montopolis Rezoning; Item 16: C14-2020-0029 - 1013 &1017 Montopolis Acres Rezoning; Item 17: C14-2020-0039 - Clovis and Kemp Rezone; and Item 18: C14-2020-0044 - Saxon Acres Residential Zoning Item 19: C14-2020-0038 508 Kemp It's been brought to my attention I’ve missed the deadline to participate in the zoning cases on the Planning Commission agenda meeting tomorrow. If it is possible to submit my opposition in writing I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Kate Bero (512) 751-7584
508 Kemp Street C14-2020-0038 1 Current/Request Entitlements • 2.16 acres • Montopolis Neighborhood Planning Area • FLUM: Single-Family • Current Zoning: • SF-3-NP: Family Residence – Neighborhood Plan • Requested Zoning: • SF-6-NP: Townhouse and Condominium Residence – Neighborhood Plan 2 3 4 P-NP GR-CO-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP LO-NP GR-NP SF-3-NP MF-2-NP 5 Recreation & Open Space Single Family Single Family Commercial Single Family Single Family Commercial Commercial Multifamily 6 Multifamily 7 Community Benefits • 1 unit to be affordable at 80% MFI • Public access to playscape and lookout 8 Playscape/ Lookout 9 10 11 Request We respectfully request your support to rezone the property from SF-3-NP to SF-6-NP. 12 B B1 Surrounding SF-3 to SF-6 Cases B2 B3 § 25-1-84 - APPLICATIONS RELATING TO A CLOSED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL. (A) In this section: (1) CMSWL means an area defined as a closed municipal solid waste landfill in Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Section 330.951. (2) LANDFILL AREA means an area marked on a map created by the City and maintained in the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department showing all known CMSWL and including property within: (a) the known boundary of a CMSWL; (b) 200 feet around the estimated boundary of a CMSWL if the boundary is not known; or (c) 1500 feet from the estimated center of the CMSWL if neither a known boundary nor an estimated boundary is known. (B) Except as provided in Subsection (C), this section applies to development of a residential, commercial, or public enclosed structure that is designed for use by humans and that is located on: (1) a site over 1 acre in size; or (2) a site located within a landfill area. (C) This section does not apply to the remodel of or addition to a single family or duplex residential use permitted in a single family residential small lot (SF-4A) or more restrictive zoning district. (D) The responsible director or building official may not approve an application for subdivision, site plan, or building permit unless the applicant has delivered to the responsible director or building official: (1) certification from a licensed professional engineer that the site does not overlie a CMSWL; or (2) if the site overlies a CMSWL: (a) a development permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; (b) written notification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that a development permit is not required; …
Central Austin Neighborhood Plan Advisory Committee (CANPAC) Case: C14-2019-0108, 2404 Rio Grande CANPAC unanimously supports the UAP (University Area Partners) recommendation against the zoning change proposed in this case. This zoning change would increase entitlements to the property without the neighborhood benefit of onsite affordable housing and a building following the neighborhood plan design guidelines. The applicant has not presented a project proposal, or a reason for the zoning change. CANPAC recommends the property be redeveloped under the UNO (University Neighborhood Overlay) which will allow the owner increased entitlements while providing the neighborhood benefit of onsite affordable housing and modern design guidelines. CANPAC is the city designated contact team for the West University Neighborhood Planning Area, which is where this property is located. UAP is a member organization of CANPAC. Adam Stephens and Bart Whatley, co-chairs CANPAC June 23, 2020
From: Patti Howell < Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:04 PM To: Vincent Huebinger < Subject: Re: SPC-2019-0608A Waterloo School Yes, Vincent. It seems that most of the merchants I've heard from are on board. I can't attend the hearing, but feel free to read my emails noting that all my objections have been addressed, and that we are now fine with the school on South Congress. Best of luck! Patti Howell On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 11:45 AM Vincent Huebinger < wrote: Patti, for tonight’s hearing, is the SC Merchants association final position neutral on this zoning change? I would like to forward this to our case manager. Rob mentioned he was in support and was intending to send his notice letter into the staff as in favor for Guero’s Taco Bar. Thanks again. Vincent G. Huebinger Vincent Gerard & Assoc. Inc 1715 S. Capital Texas Hwy, Suite 207 Austin, Texas 78746 512 328-2693 (O) 512 423-0853 (M)
PLANNING COMMISSION June 23, 2020 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on June 23, 2020 via videoconference (http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live) Chair Kenny called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Yvette Flores Claire Hempel Patrick Howard Fayez Kazi – Vice-Chair Conor Kenny – Chair Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw James Shieh Jeffrey Thompson Absent: Patricia Seeger Don Leighton-Burwell – Ex-Officio Ann Teich – 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of May 26, 2020. Motion to approve minutes of May 26, 2020 approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 12-0. Commissioner Seeger of the dais. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0022.01 - 200 Academy; District 9 Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 200 Academy Dr., Blunn Creek Watershed; Greater South River City Combined NP Area Spearhead Academy, LTD Weiss Architecture (Richard Weiss) Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use land use Applicant requests an Indefinite Postponement Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Applicant’s request for indefinite postponement was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 12-0. Commissioner Seeger absent. 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0003.01 - David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: District 1 2201, 2203, 2207, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and 1805 & 1807 Ferdinand St. and 1803 & 1807 Chestnut Ave., Boggy Creek Watershed; Chestnut NP Area David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) Civic and Single Family land uses to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to August 11, 2020 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning and Zoning Department Motion to grant Staff’ request for postponement of this item to August 11, 2020 was approved on the motion by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shieh on a vote of 12-0. Commissioner Seeger absent. 3. Plan Amendment: NPA-2019-0015.01 - 5010 & 5102 Heflin Lane; …
Special Meeting of the Library Commission MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020, 3 – 4:30 PM Library Commission meeting to be held June 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance no later than Sunday, June 21 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 22, 2020 Library Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, June 21. 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 sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov by Noon on Sunday, June 21, 2020. This information will be provided to 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 LIBRARY COMMISSION June 22, 2020 – 3 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert; JC Dwyer; Catherine Hanna, Chair; Deborah Pardo-Kaplan; Daniella Ramos; Steven Self, Vice-Chair; Lily Trieu; and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. Approval of Minutes from the April 27, 2020 Regular Meeting 2. Staff Briefing: Reopening Phase 3 – Curbside Service, Patti Fowler, Interim Assistant Director, Public Services Staff Briefing: Update on City of Austin FY21 Budget Process, Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager a. Discussion and possible action on a Fine Free Libraries Working Group 3. Old Business Recommendation 4. New Business None facilities, and APL Priorities 6. Future Agenda Items 5. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for May covering programming highlights, ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27 April, 2020 REGULAR MEETING 27 April, 2020 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Catherine Hanna; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: none Citizen Communication: None 1. Approval of Minutes from the February 24, 2020 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Aguilar’s motion and Commission Member Ramos’ second on an 8-0 vote. 2. Staff Briefing: FY21 Proposed Budget Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager II, presented the Austin Public Library FY21 proposed budget. 3. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action on a Fine Free Libraries Working Group Recommendation No action taken. b. Discussion and possible action on an FY21 Library Budget Recommendation Recommendation 20200427-3b: Support for Austin Public Library FY21 Budget was approved on Commission Member Williams’ motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on an 8- 0 vote. 4. New Business: a. Election of Officers: Elections for Chair – Commission Member Dabbert nominated Chair Hanna with a second by Commission Member Williams. Having no other nominations, Catherine Hanna was elected Chair on an 8-0 vote. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27 April, 2020 Elections for Vice Chair – Chair Hanna nominated Vice Chair Self for Vice Chair with a second by Commission Member Ramos. Having no other nominations, Steven Self was elected Vice Chair on an 8-0 vote. Elections for Parliamentarian – The Parliamentarian position will be left open for now. 5. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for April 2020 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities Director Weeks went over the Library’s phased re-opening plans. 6. Future Agenda Items Commission Retreat Update on Recycled Reads Plans Adjournment: Chair Hanna adjourned the meeting at 4:23 p.m. without objection.
May 2020 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights ____________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services _____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ____________________________________________________________ 7 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch (Site/Civil) Report ___________________________________________ 12 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report ___________________________________________ 14 Interior Renovations Monthly Report _________________________________________________________ 17 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report________________________________________ 19 Austin History Center _________________________________________________________ 21 Library Priorities _____________________________________________________________ 22 Literacy Advancement ____________________________________________________________________ 22 Digital Inclusion & STEM __________________________________________________________________ 22 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion ________________________________________________________________ 22 Civic and Community Engagement __________________________________________________________ 22 Staff Development _______________________________________________________________________ 22 Workforce and Economic Development _______________________________________________________ 23 APL By the Numbers __________________________________________________________ 24 Virtual Collections Usage April ______________________________________________________________ 24 HIGHLIGHTS 3 Austin Public Library Announces Plan for Service Changes Austin Public Library has provided a roadmap for future service changes as they relate to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The multi-phase approach outlines several possible reopening scenarios, each dependent on factors such as recommendations from county, state and federal health agencies, social distancing protocols, critical community needs, and logistical and budgetary considerations. Phase 2 – BOOK DROPS OPEN will begin June 1. Phase 3 – CURBSIDE SERVICE will begin on Monday, June 8 During all phases, the following practices will be in place: • Enhanced procedures for frequent cleaning and disinfecting common areas • Use of protective gear such as masks and gloves by all staff – masks or face coverings are required, • Implementation of a teleworking policy that makes sense operationally and allows for social distancing in • Adherence to existing policies for sick leave • Frequent communication at all levels to facilitate cooperation and consistent best practices throughout gloves are not our facilities the organization The phases outlined above are subject to change as the pandemic environment evolves. For the most current information regarding Library services, please visit library.austintexas.gov . Austin Public Library Launches APL+ The newest addition to Austin Public Library’s Virtual Collection, APL+, is now available at library.austintexas.gov. APL+ provides Austin Public Library programming and information literacy in video shorts accessible via the internet. Content is searchable by target audience – Adult, Teen, or Child – and covers topics such as sing-a-longs, crafting, book talks, cooking, virtual library navigation, and digital scavenger hunts. Virtual Job Assistance Take advantage of the resources available at Austin Public Library’s Job Portal, available at library.austintexas.gov. Jump start your job search with a 30-minute, 1-on-1 job coaching session; …
LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200622-3a: Support for Equitable Access to Austin Public Library Resources Seconded By: Date: June 22, 2020 Subject: Support for Equitable Access to Austin Public Library Resources Motioned By: Recommendation Support for Equitable Access to Austin Public Library Resources Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that the Austin City Council use their budgetary authority to make access to library resources more equitable by eliminating late fees for the return of adult library materials and non- resident library card fees for all Austinites residing in Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties. Rationale: The Austin Public Library has a commitment to equity, to assure that all members of the Austin community have equal access to Library services and programs. However, as the American Library Association and numerous public library systems around the country have recognized, monetary fines present an economic barrier to access of library materials and services, especially among low-income patrons. In a Resolution passed on January 27, 2019, the American Library Association urged libraries to scrutinize their practices of imposing fines on library patrons and actively move towards eliminating them. At a time when Austinites are both facing serious economic disruption and calling on the City to invest more heavily in social services benefiting communities of color, the Austin Public Library remains a place where Austinites can seek information, services and entertainment free of charge. However, the current City policy imposes a fine on adult materials returned after their due date of $ .25 per day / per item.1 APL blocks access to library materials when a fine reaches $10. This policy imposes a significant barrier to access to the population that needs these services the most. It is an inequitable policy. 1 Since October 1, 2018, the Austin Public Library has not charged fees for late returns of children’s materials. The Austin Public Library also imposes several other late fees, as reflected on the attached chart. This recommendation does not pertain to late fees on materials other than adult materials. In addition, the Commission does not recommend a change to the APL policy relating to lost or damaged items. If an item is lost or damaged, the account is billed the amount to replace it, as determined by the Library. The Austin Public Library does not accept replacement copies for lost or damaged items. 1 of 2 Studies have shown that fines and late fees do not impact …
LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200622-3a: Support for Equitable Access to Austin Public Library Resources Seconded By: Commissioner Williams Date: June 22, 2020 Subject: Support for Equitable Access to Austin Public Library Resources Motioned By: Commissioner Dwyer Recommendation Support for Equitable Access to Austin Public Library Resources Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that the Austin City Council use their budgetary authority to make access to library resources more equitable by eliminating late fees for the return of adult library materials. Rationale: The Austin Public Library has a commitment to equity, to assure that all members of the Austin community have equal access to Library services and programs. However, as the American Library Association and numerous public library systems around the country have recognized, monetary fines present an economic barrier to access of library materials and services, especially among low-income patrons. In a Resolution passed on January 27, 2019, the American Library Association urged libraries to scrutinize their practices of imposing fines on library patrons and actively move towards eliminating them. At a time when Austinites are both facing serious economic disruption and calling on the City to invest more heavily in social services benefiting communities of color, the Austin Public Library remains a place where Austinites can seek information, services and entertainment free of charge. However, the current City policy imposes a fine on adult materials returned after their due date of $ .25 per day / per item.1 APL blocks access to library materials when a fine reaches $10. This policy imposes a significant barrier to access to the population that needs these services the most. It is an inequitable policy. Studies have shown that fines and late fees do not impact rates of return and may in fact discourage the return of library materials. As the ALA Resolution recognized, “there is mounting evidence that indicates eliminating fines increases library card adoption and library usage.” 1 Since October 1, 2018, the Austin Public Library has not charged fees for late returns of children’s materials. The Austin Public Library also imposes several other late fees, as reflected on the attached chart. This recommendation does not pertain to late fees on materials other than adult materials. In addition, the Commission does not recommend a change to the APL policy relating to lost or damaged items. If an item is lost or damaged, the account is billed the amount to replace it, as …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 22 June, 2020 REGULAR MEETING 22 June, 2020 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 3:12 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Catherine Hanna; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Lily Trieu, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: Commission Members Aguilar and Ramos Citizen Communication: None 1. Approval of Minutes from the April 27, 2020 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dabbert’s motion and Commission Member Williams’ second on an 6-0 vote. Commission Member Trieu abstained. Commission members Aguilar and Ramos absent. 2. Staff Briefing: Reopening Phase 3 – Curbside Services Patti Fowler, Interim Assistant Director, Public Services, gave the briefing. Staff Briefing: Update on City of Austin FY21 Budget Process Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager II, presented the Austin Public Library FY21 proposed budget update. 3. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action on a Fine Free Libraries Working Group Recommendation Recommendation 20200622-3a: Support for Equitable Access to Austin Public Library Resources was approved on Commission Member Dwyer’s motion and Commission Member Williams’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commission Member Trieu abstained. Commission members Aguilar and Ramos absent. 4. New Business: None Library Commission Meeting Minutes 22 June, 2020 5. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for May 2020 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities Director Weeks went over the Library’s phased re-opening plans. Commissioner Dwyer asked if there was an update to proposed changes to youth policies. 6. Future Agenda Items Plans for Austin History Center expansion, Lee Cooke AHCA President Adjournment: Chair Hanna adjourned the meeting at 4:38 p.m. without objection.
Regular Meeting of the Human Rights Commission June 22, 2020 Human Rights Commission to be held June 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, June 21, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 22, 2020 Human Rights Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3276 or jonathan.babiak@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 jonathan.babiak@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 1 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, June 22, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Jamarr Brown, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Kristian Caballero Isabel Casas Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan White AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting. Special Called Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s May 18, 2020 b. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s June 5, 2020 a. Discussion and possible action regarding Complaints Sent to the Austin Police Department from the Office Of Police Oversight. (Davis/Brown, J./Breckenridge/Santana) Farah Muscadin, Director, Office of Police Oversight, City of Austin b. Discussion and possible action on Recommendation Number (20200622-002a) Human Rights Commission Recommendation to Defund the Police. (White/Davis/Brown, J./Breckenridge/Casas) c. Discussion and possible action in regards to the city's plan and next steps for Oakwood Cemetery. (Caballero/Breckenridge/Davis) Kim McKnight, MSHP, …
1 BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200622-002a: Office of Police Oversight Complaints WHEREAS, the City of Austin Police Department (hereinafter APD) exists to serve the community of Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin’s Office of Police Oversight’s mission is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency, and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin Office of Police Oversight exists to promote an atmosphere of earned trust between the community and the Austin Police Department; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin Office of Police Oversight makes recommendations to the City Manager and to APD about individual incidents and investigations, as well as broader policy recommendations, and investigated, and resolved; and Internal Affairs Division; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Office of Police Oversight was created in order to ensure community concerns and/or complaints about potential police misconduct are heard, WHEREAS, It has been has reported in the media that community complaints are vetted by OPO and when sent to the APD they do not lead to an automatic investigation by the APD WHEREAS, complaints are vetted by the Office of Police Oversight, sent to APD are not immediately investigated by APD Internal Affairs, but instead are re-reviewed by APD Internal Affairs staff, resulting in less than 1/3 of complaints sent by OPO since January 2020 being investigated by APD Internal Affairs; and WHEREAS, when community members who have demonstrated courage in bringing forth their complaint of misconduct they should at the very least receive procedural justice for their complaint. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council compel City Manager Spencer Cronk to direct APD Chief Brian Manley to initiate automatic investigations of vetted complaints received from the Office of Police Oversight. Chief Manley shall be directed to treat external formal complaints from the Office of Police Oversight in the same manner as APD handles internal complaints. Furthermore, Chief Manley shall be directed that it be compulsory that complaints received by APD from the Office of Police Oversight be sent to APD Internal Affairs for investigation and action. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign) 2
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200622-002b: De-fund the Police WHEREAS, Officers in The Austin Police Department have repeatedly used excessive force on camera without repercussions; and, WHEREAS, The murder of Mike Ramos by Officer Christopher Taylor is apparent via video evidence when viewed by an unbiased observer; and, WHEREAS, Austin Police Department has a widespread reputation of being more likely to use excessive force than Texas' other large jurisdictions; and, WHEREAS, in the City of Austin Human Rights Community Budget forum, citizens of Austin provided the most consistent feedback this commission has received regarding budgetary concerns and implored us to express to City Council that the Austin Police Department budget should be reduced; and APD funding should be re-directed to Black and Brown communities that have faced brutal trauma from centuries of systemic racism from the police and other institutions; and, WHEREAS, on April 29th, 2019, the Human Rights Commission unanimously voted to send recommendation number 20190429-003b: Fiscal Year 2020 Budget to City Council, and this recommendation in part recommended the City of Austin law enforcement strategy be refocused from traditional policing and criminalization, which has led in the past to over policing in minority communities, toward a greater reliance on diversionary, preventative, and rehabilitation programs. We also indicated this focus should include but not be limited to the diversion of funds into such programs that curb crime before it happens; and, WHEREAS, on April 29th, 2019, the Human Rights Commission unanimously voted to send recommendation number 20190429-003b: Fiscal Year 2020 Budget to City Council, and this recommendation in part recommended the City of Austin deeply analyze the number of victims services counselors, mental health officers and other staff associated with the diversion of activity that is criminal on the surface, to evaluate whether more funds should be allocated to fund these positions. A deeper analysis than requiring a certain number of police officers per year citizen is required; and, WHEREAS, On May 30th and 31st, 2020, Austin Police Department committed a war crime by utilizing tear gas, a substance banned by The Geneva Convention; and, WHEREAS, On those same evenings, APD fired on clearly marked medical professionals, violating the near-century old standard of Medical Neutrality according to the Geneva Convention; and, WHEREAS, The causation of police presence leading to lower crime rates has never been academically proven; and, WHEREAS, The Chief of Police, Brian Manley, has repeatedly …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Oakwood Cemetery Archeological Investigation and Findings Briefing to Boards and Commissions Kim McKnight, MSHP, AICP Program Manager Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism Austin Parks and Recreation Department Oakwood Cemetery • Established in 1839, Oakwood Cemetery is Austin’s oldest municipal cemetery • 40 acres in size with more than 23,000 burials • Receives approximately 40 burials a year; Lots sold out by early 20th century • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Official Texas Historic Cemetery, and a City of Austin Historic Landmark • One of five municipal cemeteries managed by the Parks and Recreation Department Segregated section for People of Color • Entire cemetery relatively informal until 1859, when the mayor designated three sections, including a section for people of color • Approximately 1,200 people were buried in the section designated for people of color between 1859-1880 • Burials include: • Jacob Fontaine (1808-1898) - Political and civic leader, newspaper publisher and established numerous churches throughout Travis County, including the St. John Regular Missionary Baptist Association • Laurine Cecil (L.C) Anderson (1853-1938) - Longtime principal of L.C. Anderson High School; First president of the Colored Teachers Association and president of Prairie View University, the first state-supported Texas college for African Americans • Dr. Everett Givens (1888-1962) - Though recognized as an excellent dentist, is better known for efforts to gain equal privileges, rights, and opportunities for African American citizens of Austin • This section of the cemetery also holds the remains of those of Hispanic and European descent and within or overlapping this section are “stranger grounds” and “pauper grounds” Reverend Jacob Fontaine Oakwood Cemetery Chapel • Built in 1914, the Oakwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel was designed by Austin architect Charles Page and hosted non-denominational memorial services and temporary interments; Used as office by 1940s • 2015 Historic Cemeteries Master Plan calls for better interpretation of cemetery history including section for People of Color • Master Plan also recommends Chapel be programmed as community space and visitor center • Project Components: Structural stabilization of foundation; drainage improvement; ADA improvements; Rehabilitation of single-occupant restroom; Full architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rehabilitation Antiquities Permit #7709 • Archeological firm, Hicks and Company, hired to ensure compliance with all requirements and regulations • Antiquities Permit obtained from Texas Historical Commission • Archeological monitoring throughout course of project • Documentation of all cultural resources • Procedures in place …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Human Rights Commission Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department June 18, 2020 DATE: SUBJECT: Oakwood Cemetery Academic Partnership for DNA testing The purpose of this memo is to notify City Council that the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is in the early stages of exploring an academic partnership to conduct DNA testing of human remains exhumed at Oakwood Cemetery in 2017. As you may recall the remains were discovered during the Oakwood chapel restoration project and date from the mid to late 1800s. A May 14, 2020 memo to City Council provided a project update regarding recent reports from the archeological and bio-archeological analysis as well as community engagement and educational outreach activities. Since May 14th PARD entered into discussions with Dr. Deborah Bolnick, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut, about how the field of anthropological genetics may be applied to the Oakwood Cemetery archeological investigation. Dr. Bolnick is an anthropological geneticist and biological anthropologist who explores how forces, historical events, and social inequalities shape human genomic and epigenomic diversity, as well as human biology more broadly. While discussions are in the early stages, PARD is interested to learn if Dr. Bolnick’s research can shed more light on the lives of the 36 individuals who were discovered during the restoration of the 1914 Oakwood Chapel. Should the partnership move forward, the city would incur no costs associated with the research or analysis. The extraction and analysis of DNA from the remains offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the identities, familial connections, and life experiences of the exhumed people. DNA analysis may make it possible to shed light on (1) the genetic ancestry and genetic sex of each individual, (2) the individual’s diet and experience with disease, (3) experiences of stress and trauma and the way those lived experiences may have become embodied, (4) patterns of genetic variation and relatedness among these individuals, and (5) relatedness between individuals buried at the Oakwood Cemetery and individuals alive today. If the preservation of the DNA in the Oakwood Cemetery remains is sufficient to permit these analyses, living individuals who think they may have a familial connection may be able to submit a saliva sample to the Bolnick lab for DNA analysis, allowing relatedness to be assessed. All genetic data would be considered in conjunction with osteological, …
Archeological Monitoring and Exhumations City of Austin’s Oakwood Cemetery Chapel Restoration Project Travis County, Texas April 2020 Public Distribution Copy This report contains sensitive images. ARCHEOLOGICAL MONITORING AND EXHUMATIONS FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN’S OAKWOOD CEMETERY CHAPEL RESTORATION PROJECT TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS VOLUME I Public Distribution Copy Texas Antiquities Permit No. 7709 Hicks & Company Archeology Series #298 Submitted to: City of Austin Principal Investigator: Josh Haefner, M.A. Written by: Josh Haefner, M.A. Brittany McClain, M.A. Debra Desarmeaux Gregg Cestaro, M.A. April 2020 Hicks & Company Environmental/Archeological Consultants Abstract Abstract Between November 2016 and January 2018, Hicks & Company Environmental/Archeological Consultants (Hicks & Company) performed archeological monitoring and excavations at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel prior to planned restoration efforts there by the City of Austin (the City). The Oakwood Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also a Historic Texas Cemetery and a City of Austin Historic Landmark. As the City is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, the project is subject to the Antiquities Code of Texas (ACT) (Texas Natural Resource Code, Title 9, Chapter 191), which requires state agencies and political subdivisions of the state to notify the Texas Historical Commission (THC) of ground-disturbing activity on public land and work affecting state-owned historic buildings. The law also established the designation of State Antiquities Landmarks (SAL), which may be applied to historic buildings and archeological sites. The accompanying Rules of Practice and Procedure for the ACT are subsumed under Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 13, Chapter 26. Cemeteries are specifically addressed under TAC, Title 13, Chapter 22. In addition to the ACT, burials and cemeteries in Texas are also protected under the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 711. Investigations were conducted under Texas Antiquities Permit No. 7709 issued to Principal Investigator Josh Haefner. Together with the Texas Historical Commission and the City of Austin, Hicks & Company developed a plan for monitoring the chapel restoration work to avoid unnecessary impacts to graves anticipated to be encountered below the chapel, as well as outside and adjacent to the chapel. The monitoring of various construction activities between November 2016 and January 2018 resulted in the discovery of 59 unmarked graves of individuals who died in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century (including several infants) and a series of archeological excavations to exhume 37 of those graves from the chapel’s interior. Only 37 …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200622-003a: Recommendation to Address Under-banking by Allowing City Libraries to Perform Limited Financial Services WHEREAS, Under-banking is a serious detriment to working people’s ability to build and grow wealth; and, WHEREAS, Online banking services and digital commerce are becoming increasingly ubiquitous; and, WHEREAS, The inability to participate in digital commerce can directly impact one’s quality of life, financial and employment prospects; thus negatively impacting one’s access to human rights; and, WHEREAS, Public institutions, such as the United States Postal Service, have previously provided limited banking services to the public; and, WHEREAS, The entrance of a public enterprise with more affordable rates stimulates competition in the private sector; and, WHEREAS, The definition of what public libraries are able to lend to the public has previously been expanded (i.e. DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, etc.); and, WHEREAS, Libraries are currently, in effect, depositories of a kind; and, WHEREAS, Exclusion from banking services has been a studied and documented symptom of institutional racism and sexism; and, WHEREAS, The right to Social Security is guaranteed by the 22nd Article of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights; and, WHEREAS, We are now facing unprecedented financial consequences due to COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, It is in the public interest to create a department within a publicly trusted institution dedicated to the financial success and prosperity of all Austin residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission recommends the Austin City Council to investigate ways to charter the Austin Library System as a state bank to provide basic, free-to-access, financial services to include but not limited to: fee-free ATM services, checking and savings accounts with online access, debit card services, fee-free overdraft protection, etc.
1 BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200622-002a: Office of Police Oversight Complaints WHEREAS, the City of Austin Police Department (hereinafter APD) exists to serve the community of Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin’s Office of Police Oversight’s mission is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency, and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin Office of Police Oversight exists to promote an atmosphere of earned trust between the community and the Austin Police Department; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin Office of Police Oversight makes recommendations to the City Manager and to APD about individual incidents and investigations, as well as broader policy recommendations, and investigated, and resolved; and Internal Affairs Division; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Office of Police Oversight was created in order to ensure community concerns and/or complaints about potential police misconduct are heard, WHEREAS, It has been has reported in the media that community complaints are vetted by OPO and when sent to the APD they do not lead to an automatic investigation by the APD WHEREAS, complaints are vetted by the Office of Police Oversight, sent to APD are not immediately investigated by APD Internal Affairs, but instead are re-reviewed by APD Internal
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200622-002b: Reallocate funding from the Austin Police Department WHEREAS, Officers in The Austin Police Department have repeatedly used excessive force on camera without repercussions; and, WHEREAS, The murder of Mike Ramos by Officer Christopher Taylor is apparent via video evidence when viewed by an unbiased observer; and, WHEREAS, Austin Police Department has a widespread reputation of being more likely to use excessive force than Texas' other large jurisdictions; and, WHEREAS, in the City of Austin Human Rights Community Budget forum, citizens of Austin provided the most consistent feedback this commission has received regarding budgetary concerns and implored us to express to City Council that the Austin Police Department budget should be reduced; and APD funding should be re-directed to Black and Brown communities that have faced brutal trauma from centuries of systemic racism from the police and other institutions; and, WHEREAS, on April 29th, 2019, the Human Rights Commission unanimously voted to send recommendation number 20190429-003b: Fiscal Year 2020 Budget to City Council, and this recommendation in part recommended the City of Austin law enforcement strategy be refocused from traditional policing and criminalization, which has led in the past to over policing in minority communities, toward a greater reliance on diversionary, preventative, and rehabilitation programs. We also indicated this focus should include but not be limited to the diversion of funds into such programs that curb crime before it happens; and, WHEREAS, on April 29th, 2019, the Human Rights Commission unanimously voted to send recommendation number 20190429-003b: Fiscal Year 2020 Budget to City Council, and this recommendation in part recommended the City of Austin deeply analyze the number of victims services counselors, mental health officers and other staff associated with the diversion of activity that is criminal on the surface, to evaluate whether more funds should be allocated to fund these positions. A deeper analysis than requiring a certain number of police officers per year citizen is required; and,
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, June 22, 2020 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2020 via teleconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Museitif, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Staff in Attendance: Monika Arvelo, Assistant Director, Human Resources Department (HRD); Jonathan Babiak, Human Resources Coordinator, HRD 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the regular meeting of May 18, 2020 were approved on a vote of 9-0: Chair Davis motion, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Commissioner Garry Brown and Commissioner Museitif were absent. b. The minutes from the special called meeting of June 5, 2020 were approved on a vote of 9-0: Chair Davis motion, Commissioner Santana second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Caballero, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White. Commissioner Garry Brown and Commissioner Museitif were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding Complaints Sent to the Austin Police Department from the Office Of Police Oversight. (Davis/Brown, J./Breckenridge/Santana) Farah Muscadin, Director, Office of Police Oversight, City of Austin Farah Muscadin addressed the Commission and answered questions from the Commission. The Commission discussed this item. Chair Davis moved for adoption, Commissioner White second. The recommendation was approved on a vote of 11-0. b. Discussion and possible action on Recommendation Number (20200622-002a) Human Rights Commission Recommendation to Defund the Police. (White/Davis/Brown, J./Breckenridge/Casas) 1 The Commission discussed this item. Chair Davis moved for adoption, Commissioner Casas second. The recommendation was approved on a vote of 11-0. c. Discussion and possible action in regards to the city's plan and next steps for Oakwood Cemetery. (Caballero/Breckenridge/Davis) Kim McKnight, MSHP, AICP, Program Manager, Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Kim McKnight addressed the Commission and answered questions from the Commission. The Commission discussed this item. The Commission took no action on this item. d. Limited Discussion and possible action to have Commissioners establish goals and objectives for 2020-21, including plans and strategies for meeting those …
Special Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, June 22, 2020 Business Meeting to be held 06/22/2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/21/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 22, 2020 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 HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING Monday, June 22, 2020, 1:00 P.M. City Hall/ Remote Meeting Austin, Texas HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chair L.J. Smith, Vice-Chair Barry Waller, Secretary Glenn Crawford, Adriana Neves, Akeshia Johnson-Smothers, Alberto Barragan, Bart Whittington, Brian Johnson, Brooks Wood, Dennis Ringler, Julio Gómez, Karson Jensen, Lee Miranda, Mattyna Stephens, Michael Everett, Samuel Goings, Tara Scarbrough, Tarik Daniel, and Taylor Stockett. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers who have registered one day prior to the meeting will have a three-minute allotment to address concerns regarding items on the agenda. 1. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM 2. INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Executive Committee b. Finance/Allocations Committee i. Assessment of the Administrative Mechanism Report and Approval a. Presentation of findings from the survey b. Approval of the survey results and outcome ii. Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) a. PSRA Process Training c. Membership/Governance Committee d. Care Strategies Committee e. Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee 5. Presentation from the Administrative …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for June 22, 2020 Meeting 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. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants included) must register in advance no later than Sunday, June 21st by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To register, applicants and residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, June 21st. 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. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, June 21st. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Certificates of Appropriateness Item B.1 Address/description 1018 Edgecliff Terrace (C14H-1997-0008) – Restore the historic Northcliffe-Norwood Estate and add a terrace to the rear of the building, reconstruct the historic teahouse gazebo, add a new storage building and auxiliary function building to the site, and remodel landscape (Postponement from May 18, 2020 meeting). B.2 801 W. Cesar Chavez (C14H-2013-0003) – Construct new front entrance, two rooftop units, and restore windows and other maintenance and repairs. 3803 Avenue H (LHD-2020-0018) – Rebuild dormer, construct an addition and screen porch. B.3 National Register Historic District permits Item C.1 Address/description 92 Rainey Street (NRD-2020-0004)– Demolish a house and construct a high-rise building (Postponement from February 24, 2020 meeting). C.2 C.3 1619 Waterston Ave (NRD-2020-0023) – Construct a single-family residence in the West Line NRD. 2416 Hartford Avenue (NRD-2020-0024) – Construct a single-family residence in the Old West Austin NRD. Demolition permits (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) Item D.1 Address/description 1615 Holly Street (HDP-2020-0205) D.2 2502 Park View Drive (HDP-2020-0214)
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.1 - 1 JUNE 22, 2020 C14H-1997-0008 NORWOOD HOUSE 1018 EDGECLIFF TERRACE PROPOSAL Restore main house. Add a terrace and new fenestration to the rear of the building. Reconstruct the historic teahouse gazebo. Add a new storage building and auxiliary function building to the site. Remodel landscape. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Main house: Most structural members will be repaired or replaced to retain the building’s original form. It will be clad in running-bond brick with sill course detailing; river rock and limestone accents throughout define the house’s exterior openings, sills, columns, and chimney. Masonry elements will match historic photographs and samples found on-site. The roof will be retiled with Ludowici clay shingles, with finish and color matching original samples. Window screen frames, doors, columns, lanterns, frieze boards, vents, and timber framing will be restored where possible and replaced in-kind where deteriorated beyond repair. Window screens will be replaced in-kind with non-reflective bronze screen. Wood window sashes will be replaced in-kind where deterioration precludes repair; as most of the original glazing is missing, it will be replaced with energy- efficient double glazing. Façade variations include: a) South: The main elevation will be rebuilt to match historic photographs of the building, with the addition of a brick and exposed concrete access ramp and exposed-concrete steps. b) East and west: Two windows will shift slightly from their original placement at the west elevation. c) North: Existing openings in the building envelope will be enlarged and replaced with aluminum-clad doors, designed to reflect the lighting pattern of the historic windows, leading onto a simple concrete terrace. There is no access to the building from the river to the north, and the view from the lake will be obscured. The rear elevation will not be visible from the street. 2) Teahouse: The teahouse, a simple brick-columned structure with attached trellis, exposed rafter tails, and tiled hipped roof, will be constructed on the site of the historic teahouse. 3) Storage and support buildings: A CMU storage building with flat roof and fixed-pane windows will be set back from the main house. It is connected to the new auxiliary building by a walkway covered with a steel drill-stem pipe trellis. The auxiliary building, constructed with matching CMU and fenestration, features small skylights and solar panels on its flat roof. 4) Site work: The proposed landscaping plan for the event …
Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:03:05 AM Central Daylight Time Subject: Date: From: To: CC: ADachments: logo#4size.jpg, Norwood_newer renderings May2020_6 slides.pdf, wide shot addl backup for Cer/f of Appropriateness for the Norwood project Friday, May 22, 2020 at 2:37:21 PM Central Daylight Time Colleen Theriot Contreras, Kalan, Sadowsky, Steve Hector Martell, Mell Lawrence, Cameron Campbell, Susan Benz, Williams, DAnne, Teri O'Glee drone_house+IH35+Rivrsd+brdwlk 0154_2mb.jpeg *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Kalan and Steve, In the interest of moving things along at what is a very difficult /me for everyone (re the pandemic), I’m a‘aching addi/onal materials for your office and the Landmarks commissioners in support of the Cer/ficate of Appropriateness for Norwood. June 22 is going to be on us quick as a bunny. First is a pdf comprised of (6) slides: 1. front entrance that shows how the auxiliary bldgs sit to the northwest of the house 2. terrace view that shows the new sec/on of the north wall + posi/oning of the aux bldgs 3. similar view illustra/ng the contemporary language in only that sec/on of wall; these are double DOORS w/matching center glass that provide the ingress and egress to the outdoor spaces 4. revised version of one of our early renderings, this one of east gardens/gable/& terrace 5. a reminder of what the gables will really look like 6. new rendering of rear of house from below the cliff; please note this slide facilitates understanding of the elements of the lookout area and the posi/oning of the aux bldgs, but is highly distorted - the cliff drops off precipitously at the lower lookout area and the trees obscure everything, making this head-on view of the back of the house basically nonexistent Also a‘ached is a recent drone photo of the Norwood House in the context of the site. We have many addi/onal views and videos if the commissioners want. the red /le roof and the west gable/west side will be the most domina/ng, visible components from Edgecliff Terrace, Riverside Drive eastbound, and from any towers on the north shore from the lake itself and the north shore the red /le roof will stand out (tantalizingly!), but the house is largely obscured the east gable and gazebo are nicely visible in something of a view corridor from I-35 in passing, especially in the fall & winter because many of the trees on the east side are …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS C.1 - 1 JUNE 22, 2020 NRD-2020-0004 92 RAINEY STREET RAINEY STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1911-12 contributing bungalow and construct a new high-rise tower in its place. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Demolish existing contributing building. 2) Construct new 53-floor, 606’ tower, occupying two adjacent lots at 90 (now Container Bar) and 92 Rainey Street. The tower includes: a) Below-ground garage b) Commercial space (first and second floors plus third-floor bar area): i. Materials throughout include a transparent glass curtainwall system with metal mullions; simplified pilasters of textured stone at bay divisions; recessed mural panels with overhead lighting, and textured concrete cladding. Flat metal awnings above each tenant entrance at 1 and 1.5 stories are topped with lit signage. ii. At the east elevation, vertically-articulated panel systems of varying widths define tenant spaces. A metal shipping container with viewport projects from recessed bar space at the second floor, hovering above the streetscape. An angled precast concrete panel projects through both recessed bar spaces. c) Hotel and residential spaces: i. The tower is clad in a reflective glass curtainwall system throughout, with precast concrete accent panels on secondary facades. ii. Levels 8-52 are set back from the lower section of the tower (at roughly 177’). iii. After level 24, which separates the hotel units from residences and short-term rental units, glass balconies project from the north and south elevations. d) Roof deck RESEARCH The house at 92 Rainey Street was built around 1911. Its first owner was farrier Alonzo B. Cook, who ran a shop on Congress Avenue. From 1914 to 1920, the house had several short-term occupants, including a painter, a grocer, and a night watchman. By 1920, it had been purchased by Emil and Edith Bohls. Emil Bohls owned a restaurant in 1920, but he soon opened an auto paint shop on 5th Street. By 1937, as Austin’s automobile culture continued to grow, Bohls had expanded his repertoire to include a tourist camp and filling station on South Congress Avenue. By 1939, the Bohls family sold the home to Charles B. and Pearl Eustace. The Eustace family had lived across the street at 95 Rainey since 1922. Charles had recently retired from the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after a 39-year tenure. As one of the earliest telephone employees in Austin, he was an active member of the …
00 10' 20' GRAPHIC SCALE 10' LEGEND PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE EASEMENT LINE CURB TO REMAIN CURB TO BE REMOVED EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN 8331 8331 EXISTING TREE TO BE REMOVED UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON PLANS, ALL ABOVE AND BELOW UTILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, PAVEMENT, CURBS, AND APPURTENANCES TO BE REMOVED. EXISTING WASTEWATER TO BE REMOVED EXISTING WATER TO BE REMOVED EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER TO BE REMOVED EXISTING UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC TO BE REMOVED EXISTING WASTEWATER TO REMAIN EXISTING WATER TO REMAIN EXISTING CHILLED WATER TO REMAIN EXISTIN OVERHEAD POWER TO REMAIN EXISTING UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC TO REMAIN EXISTING GAS TO REMAIN EXISTING UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC TO REMAIN NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. TREES AND TOPOGRAPHY BASED UPON GROUND SURVEY BY 4WARD LAND SUREVYING ON DECEMBER 7, 2018 A PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING WITH THE ENVIORNMENTAL INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY SITE DISTURBANCE. LOCATIONS OF PUBLIC AND FRANCHISE UTILITIES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY NOT BE COMPLETE. CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL THE ONE CALL CENTER (472-2822) AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO COMMENCING DEMOLITION OR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT ANY OTHER UTILITY COMPANIES WHO DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO THE ONE CALL PROGRAM FOR LINE MARKINGS. THE CONTRACTOR BEARS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR VERIFYING LOCATIONS OF EXISTING UTILITIES, SHOWN OR NOT SHOWN, AND FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THESE FACILITIES. REMOVAL OR RELOCATION OF EXISTING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FRANCHISE UTILITIES (WATER, ELECTRIC, AND GAS ETC.) WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE SITE DEMOLITION SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE APPLICABLE UTILITY AGENCIES. ALL EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES TO BE TURNED OFF BY UTILITY FRANCHISE TECHNICIAN TO ALLOW FOR EXISTING SERVICE LINES TO BE CUT/CAPPED AT PROPERTY LINE. ALL UTILITIES IN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY TO REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. SURFACE PAVEMENT INDICATED HEREON (SUCH AS ASPHALT OR CONCRETE) MAY OVERLAY OTHER HIDDEN STRUCTURES (SUCH AS OTHER LAYERS OF PAVEMENT, BUILDING SLAB, ETC.) THAT ARE ALSO TO BE REMOVED. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT SECTION, STRUCTURAL SUBGRADE, STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION, AND UTILITIES WITHIN THE SITE. CONTRACTOR TO DISPOSE ALL DEMOLITION SPOILS OFF-SITE IN A LEGAL MANNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO EXISTING UTILITIES, IRRIGATION LINES, PAVEMENT, ETC., TO REMAIN RESULTING FROM DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES AND REPAIR AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL. ALL ITEMS TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE DISPOSED OFF-SITE …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PERMITS IN NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTS NRD-2010-0125 PROPOSAL 92 Rainey Street C.3. - 1 NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Rainey Street Modifications to the north, west, and south facades of the house; construction of a new walk-in cooler on the north side of the house, a wraparound deck on the south and west sides, a new separate restroom building in back of the house, installation of a steel trellis on the back of the house, and replacement of the composition shingle roof with a metal roof. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes modifications to the exterior of the house to accommodate a walk-in cooler on the north side and a wood deck wrapping around the south and west sides, and the construction of a separate building behind the house for restrooms, storage, and an outdoor bar area. The front of the house will see the fewest modifications: only a deteriorating plaster porch pier and porch railing will be removed. On the north wall, the existing wood windows will be removed to accommodate the addition of the walk-in cooler, which will have wood siding and a flat roof. On the south wall, the existing wood-sided infill with a vinyl window will be removed and be replaced with a door and a steel-framed fixed sash window. On the west (rear) wall, the existing back door and window will be removed, as will the wood-sided infill that wraps around from the south side of the house. The infill section will have the wraparound of the steel-framed fixed sash window from the south side of the building. A new deck will surround the house on the south and west sides, and provide access to a new structure in the back yard, housing restrooms and storage. The existing composition shingle roof on the house will be replaced with a metal roof. STAFF COMMENTS STAFF RECOMMENDATION The ca. 1927 bungalow is contributing to the Rainey Street National Register Historic District. Release the building permit after completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package consisting of photographs of all four elevations and a measured sketch plan to record existing conditions and for archiving at the Austin History Center. Staff requests that the applicant reconsider the installation of the steel-framed glass at the rear of the building in favor of an architectural feature more compatible with the Craftsman detailing of the house. Overall, the appearance of the house …
