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MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 27, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, September 27, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Perez-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: McKenzie Frazier Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 26, 2021. 2. HEARING a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the July 26, 2021, regular meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 4-0. a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of the Police Oversight. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of Police Oversight. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 27, 2021 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of the Police Oversight. Chair Perez-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 4:30 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of the Police Oversight. Closed session ended and Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:07 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Sacheen Yates regarding their Disciplinary Suspension from the Office of the Police Oversight. The motion to deny Sacheen Yates' appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Disciplinary Suspension was approved on Commission Mullen's motion, Vice-Chair Rogers' second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, September 27, 2021 – 6:00 PM MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT CITY HALL Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Anissa Castillo Witt Featherston Kevin Koch Carl Larosche x x x ab x Kelly Little Trey McWhorter Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 23, 2021 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Larosche. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. No items 1 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. C14H-2021-0144; ZC-2021-140508 – 3004 Belmont Cir. – Discussion Council District 7 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Claire Oswalt City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Clare Oswalt spoke in favor of Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in opposition. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Tollett seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Postpone discussion to October 25, 2021 meeting, on a motion by Commissioner Featherston. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 0-10. Motion failed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning based on architecture and historical associations, on a motion by Commissioner Little. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. A.2. PR-2021-092644 – 3703 Meadowbank Dr. – Discussion Council District 10 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Linda Sullivan City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Consider recommendation of historic zoning. Brian Hardeman spoke in opposition to Historic Zoning. There were no speakers in favor. MOTION: Close public hearing, on a motion by Commissioner Tollett. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. MOTION: Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Little seconded the …
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27 September, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 27 September, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Julia Aguilar, JC Dwyer, Eric Frierson, Lynda Infante, Ryan Marquess, and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Commission Chair Pat Dabbert and Commission Courtney Rosenthal Citizen Communication: General None 1. Welcome and Introductions Commissioners and APL staff introduced themselves. 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 30, 2021 Special Called Meeting via Videoconferencing The minutes of the special called meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyer’s motion and Commission Member Frierson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Chair Dabbert and Commission Member Rosenthal absent. 3. Staff Briefing: Austin Public Library Equity Office Carmaleta McKinnis-Williams, APL Equity Officer, presented the role of the Equity Office and her activities as Equity Officer. 4. Old Business 5. New Business a. Discussion of a Library Commission Planning Retreat The retreat was set for Saturday, October 9, starting at 10 a.m. at the Central Library. a. Discussion and possible action on the Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy, Nina Rinaldi, Shoal Creek Conservancy Commissioners viewed the presentation. No action taken. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27 September, 2021 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for September covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director Weeks gave the report. 7. Future Agenda Items Demographics of new library card holders Samples of EDI policies in other libraries Adjournment: Vice Chair Self adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. without objection.
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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 25, 2021 at 1:00 pm George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center 5801 Ainez Drive Austin, TX 78744 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish …
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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) The first five 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. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s June 23, 2021 and August 25, 2021 regular meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number: OL 2021-108357 Property address: 2122 Barton Hills Drive / Owners: Michelle Eades & Ali Chimeis Appellant: Michelle Eades Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to deny Type-1 Short Term Rental license application Page 1 2. Case Number: OL 2019-038863 Property address: 3021 E.13th Street / Owners: 1720 W. Anderson Lane LLC & Blayne Tucker / Appellant: Blayne Tucker Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to suspend Type-1 Short Term Rental license Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 3. Case Number: CL 2021-085126 Property address: 3004 E. 12th Street / Owner: Magnolia Christian Church Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Demolish commercial structure Previous Commission Action: Continued from June 23, 2021 meeting 4. Case Number: CL 2021-104822 Property address: 7202 Bethune Avenue / Owner: Church of Christ St Johns Addn Staff presenter: Eric Gardner Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure …
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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live REVISED AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) The first five 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. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s June 23, 2021 and August 25, 2021 regular meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number: OL 2021-108357 Property address: 2122 Barton Hills Drive / Owners: Michelle Eades & Ali Chimeis Appellant: Michelle Eades Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to deny Type-1 Short Term Rental license application Page 1 2. Case Number: OL 2019-038863 Property address: 3021 E.13th Street / Owners: 1720 W. Anderson Lane LLC & Blayne Tucker / Appellant: Blayne Tucker Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to suspend Type-1 Short Term Rental license Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 3. Case Number: CL 2021-085126 Property address: 3004 E. 12th Street / Owner: Magnolia Christian Church Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Demolish commercial structure Previous Commission Action: Continued from June 23, 2021 meeting 4. Case Number: CL 2021-104822 Property address: 7202 Bethune Avenue / Owner: Church of Christ St Johns Addn Staff presenter: Eric Gardner Staff recommendation: Repair residential …
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JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE September 22nd, 2021 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 Minutes from August 25th 2. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Bryce Bencivengo a. Discussion and updates on the 2021 – 2022 FY budget process from the City of b. Discussion of next year’s budget process, including recommendations based on 3. OLD BUSINESS Austin last year’s experience 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of future Committee meetings and the requirement to meet in-person b. Discussion of 2021 Annual Review Report, including goals and possible work plan for the coming year FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Enakshi Ganguly at the Equity Office, at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion Committee, please contact Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov.
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ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room, # 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair Luis Soberon Debra Danburg Raafia Lari Nguyen Stanton Vice-Chair J. Michael Ohueri Secretary Robin Lerner Betsy Greenberg Michael Lovins Mikki Teneyuca Mary Kahle Donna Beth McCormick AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. A maximum of ten persons will be allowed to speak during general citizen communications on non-agenda items. Each person must register to speak prior to the call to order of the meeting. Each speaker who registers to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. Please also see the “NOTICE Regarding Citizen Communication and Public Testimony” at the end of this agenda. 1. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. Election of a Commission vice chair due to Vice Chair J. Michael Ohueri’s resignation from the Commission. parliamentarian. b. Parliamentarian training available to Chair and Vice Chair and option of electing a c. A working group to review, evaluate, and make recommendations on dollar limits established in Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) in accordance with City Code subsection (A)(5) of Section 2-7-30 (Duties) and to review and make recommendations related to the Campaign Finance Brochure for the 2022 elections. 1 d. The Candidate Forum Working Group for candidate forums for the 2022 city council elections. 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. Draft Op-Ed by the Working Group on Race, Identity, and Equity b. Draft Commission Statement on Equity, Access, and the Need for Reform by the Working Group on Race, Identity, and Equity c. Working group status reports and/or recommendations on the following. i. Working Group on Sanctions, Procedures, and other Issues (Chair Soberon, Vice- Chair Ohueri, and Commissioners Greenberg, Lerner, and Stanton) on the following subjects: - Commission sanctions including effectiveness, past cases, and - Potential amendments to City Code, Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial recommendations. Disclosure). recommendations. - Commission procedures including effectiveness, past cases, and - Scope of work of the Commission (powers, duties, and obligations), including effectiveness, past cases, and recommendations. - Potential amendments to the Rules of the Ethics …
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BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: September 22, 2021 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall and via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Vice Chair Pablo Avila; Commissioners Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera and Edward Selig; and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Note: Commissioners Green and Stostad attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright; Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Micheal Ezimako, Code Inspector; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Justin Brummer, Supervisor; Moses Rodriguez, Supervisor; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Eric Gardner, Inspector; Willis Adams, Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Selig for approval of the revised minutes from the June 23, 2021 regular meeting and minutes from the August 25, 2021 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thompson. The motion carried on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Green was off dais. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Charley Dorsaneo provided an update regarding the progress made towards compliance of the BSC orders for 907, 909 and 911 Congress Avenue, including the outcome of an appeal of the decision made by the Historic Landmark Commission regarding the façade of 909 Congress Avenue, approval for site plan exemption and demolition permit, as well as next steps. Chris Riley appeared before the Commission as an owner representative for the property located at 707 W. 14th Street to report that the property is now in compliance and to request that the property be placed on the next available agenda for penalty relief. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Owner Street Address Street Address Michelle Eades Blayne Tucker Owner/Appellant 3021 E. 13th Street 3004 E. 12th Street 2122 Barton Hills Drive Appeals: Case Number(s) 1. OL 2021-108357 An appeal was heard in this case regarding denial of a Type-1 short term rental license application. The property was represented at the hearing by owner/ appellant Michelle Eades. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to grant the appeal, seconded by Commissioner Farerra. The motion failed on a 5-4 vote, and as a …
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JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE September 22nd, 2021 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. #1120 Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: 1. Amanda Afifi 2. Vincent Cobalis 3. Raul Alvarez 4. Karen Crawford 5. Rebecca Austen 6. Charles Curry 7. Emily de Maria 8. Robin Orlowski Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones 9. Gregory Smith MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 3:05pm meeting called to order by Chair CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from August 25th 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. OLD BUSINESS Austin Presentation from EOC by Bryce Bencivengo about the Winter Storm Response. a. Discussion and updates on the 2021 – 2022 FY budget process from the City of The overall impression was that the FY21-22 budget process was not successful in meeting the needs outlined in the recommendations made by JIC Commissions. Commissioners will follow up with the departments on their commission’s budget requests and report back on what was funded or not funded at our next meeting b. Discussion of next year’s budget process, including recommendations based on last year’s experience The committee decided to be more proactive this year, and start our discussions early. Commissioners will return to their commission to discuss some of the top budget priorities, then report them back to the staff liaison by December 1 to have a discussion about budget priorities at our December meeting. The committee identified digital as well as language access issues; community engagement barriers; health care (including issues surfaced in the pandemic response as well as mental health) affordability - notably in housing as well as for the unhoused; public safety; immigrant legal services as issues that in the past have been priority concerns in several commissions 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion of future Committee meetings and the requirement to meet in-person b. Discussion …
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RMC Monthly Report August 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 229 249 253 200 14 12 15 6 23 57 29 20 26 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Home Water Use Monitoring Device Drought Survival Tools Rainwater Harvesting 153 114 108 69 59 155 119 122 127 21 13 11 15 WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 3 2 0 0 5 3 2 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $122,992.51 $65,000 $16,480.60 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 322 234 220 41 244 261 283 241 173 186 120 79 15 12 128 72 83 60 4 1 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, July 3115 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 197 180 27 235 57 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 3 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – August 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug s n …
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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm Mayfield Cottage 3505 W. 35th St Austin, TX 78703 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure preliminary redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish to speak have …
B-01 (C14-2021-0003 - Sun Auto; District 6).pdf — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (Sun Auto) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Pohl Partners (Jennie Braasch) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021: Motion to reopen the public hearing and postpone to August 3, 2021 by the Commission (9-0, C. Thompson-No); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. August 3, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponment to September 21, 2021 by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. September 21, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-1 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is undeveloped and moderately vegetated. There is floodplain along the eastern portion of the tract (please see Aerial Map – Exhibit B). The site is located to the northwest of Lakeline Mall on South Lakeline Boulevard. The front portion of this property is within the City of Austin and takes access to S. Lakeline Boulevard. The rear portion of this tract of land is within the City of Cedar Park’s jurisdiction and has access of off West Rivera Circle, a residential collector street. There is undeveloped land and a single-family residential neighborhood to the north. To the east of this site, along Lakeline Boulevard, there is a floodplain area and a multifamily use/apartment complex (The Park at Lakeline). To the west there is an undeveloped lot within the City of Cedar Park. The parcel to the south, across S. Lakeline Boulevard, zoned P and is parkland (Lakeline Neighborhood Park). The applicant is requesting Community Commercial zoning for this tract of land so that they may develop automotive uses on the property. The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. The property meets the purpose statement of the Community Commercial district as it is located on an arterial roadway and will provide services to the surrounding community. The site under consideration has constraints as only a corner (western portion) …