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C-1 C16-2021-0008 WITHDRAWN DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet C-1 DATE: September 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C16-2021-0008 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne (ABSTAINING) _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: The Standard at Austin, LLC ADDRESS: 715 W 23RD ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s), a total of 6 signs on the property from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for a total of six (6) signs to all be illuminated, five (5) LED illuminated wall signs and one (1) internally illuminated cabinet wall sign in a “CS-NP”, General Commercial Services – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs: (H) A sign may not be illuminated or contain electronic images or moving parts. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JUNE 14, 2021 MEETING June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained); POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. August 9, 2021 POSTPONED TO September 13, 2021 BY APPLICANT; Sept 13, 2021 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The variance is necessary because strict enforcement of the Article prohibits and reasonable opportunity to provide adequate signs on the site, considering the unique features of a site such as its dimensions, landscape, or topography, because: 2. The granting of this variance will not have a substantially adverse impact upon neighboring properties, 3. The granting of this variance will not substantially conflict with the stated purposes of this sign ordinance, because: 4. Granting a variance would not provide the applicant with a special privilege not enjoyed by others similarly situated or potentially similarly situated, because: because: OR, OR, AND, ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chairman
D-1 C15-2021-0083 GRANTED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-1 DATE: Monday September 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0083 ___-____Thomas Ates OUT ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: 1207 Taylor Series, LLC, Les Canter ADDRESS: 1207 TAYLOR ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section(s) a) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,676 square feet (requested) (see Note 1) and b) minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet (required) to 19.25 feet (requested) in order to erect a Two-Family Residential use (see Note 2) in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan) 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the Note(s): a) Per LDC 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (B) For a two-family residential use the minimum lot area is equivalent to a standard lot. b) Per LDC 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING SEPT 13, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the East Cesar Chavez NP demonstrates clear preference for residential development that includes secondary apartment and two family uses, this lot has SF-3-NP zoning, which allows for Secondary Apartment Special Use and two Family use, however the lot was platted at 5,663 sq ft, just under the minimum standard lot size requirement of 5,750 sq ft for an SF-3 lot. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the property has three protected trees of which two are heritage and must be preserved and protected, no construction can occur in the ½ critical root zone, thereby reducing the buildable area. (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: many of the lots in this area have structures built decades ago and therefore were not constrained by tree root systems …
D-2 C15-2021-0085 PP DS TO 10-11-21 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet D-2 DATE: Monday September 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0085 ___-____Thomas Ates OUT ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Estates at Lake Austin, LP ADDRESS: 1717 CHANNEL RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 75 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) along a man-made inlet in order to erect a Single-Family + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING SEPT 13, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to October 11, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2021. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
E-1 C15-2021-0027 WITHDRAWN DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday September 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0027 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Charles Shapiro ADDRESS: 12905 VERONESE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover requirements to increase from 45% (maximum allowed) to 50% (requested), in order to construct a swimming pool to an existing Single-Family residence in an “SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021; POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; JUNE 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021; Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to September 13, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO September 13, 2021 (APPLICANT NO SHOW); SEPT 13, 2021 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair for
E-2 C15-2021-0055 WITHDRAWN DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday September 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0055 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ruben Valdez ADDRESS: 1206 W OLTORF ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum Front Yard Setback from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (requested) in order to maintain a Carport and Covered Entry in a “SF-6-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to August 9, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021. Aug 9, 2021 POSTPONED TO September 13, 2021 BY APPLICANT; SEPT 13, 2021 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: _____________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chairman for
E-3 C15-2021-0080 GRANTED DS W CONDS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday September 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0080 ___-____Thomas Ates OUT ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___Y____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___Y____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Micah King OWNER: Darius Fisher ADDRESS: 74 SAN SABA ST Unit 2 VARIANCE REQUESTED: ): The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum Rear Yard Setback from 10 feet (required) to 2.1 feet (requested) b) setback requirements to decrease the minimum Interior Side Yard Setback from 5 feet(required) to 3.9 feet (requested) and from 25-2-735 (Festival Beach Subdistrict Regulations) from c) impervious cover requirements to increase from 40% (maximum allowed) to 41.38% (requested), (existing 47.8%), in order to maintain a 2nd FL deck on rear accessory structure in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Holly Neighborhood Plan). Note: 25-2-735 (Festival Beach Subdistrict Regulations) (A) This section applies in the Festival Beach subdistrict of the WO combining district. (D) For an area not included in a primary setback area or a secondary setback area, the maximum impervious cover is: 1) 40 percent BOARD’S DECISION: Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to September 13, 2021; Board Member Thomas Ates seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO September 13, 2021. Sept 13, 2021 the public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant as per drawing E-3/17 and Impervious cover as proposed; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 11-0 vote; GRANTED AS PER DRAWING E-3/17 AND IMPERVIOUS COVER AS PROPOSED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: would preclude being able to preserve an existing deck for upstairs rear residential unit, which increases the fire safety for residents by providing a secondary point of egress in case of emergency and which increases the quality of life for residents, the deck is set back approx. 10 ft from the originally platted lot line of the property to the rear, and the side of the deck is in line with the side of the existing structure from circa 1930 which it serves 2. (a) The hardship for …
E-4 C15-2021-0081 DENIED DS — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-4 DATE: Monday September 13, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0081 ___-____Thomas Ates OUT ___-____Brooke Bailey OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____Barbara Mcarthur ___N____Rahm McDaniel ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___N____Richard Smith ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___N____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Amanda Swor OWNER: Maryelaine Sotos & Bill Shurtz ADDRESS: 1308 9TH HALF ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from .4 to 1.0 (required) to .46 to 1.0 (requested) in order to add an addition/remodel to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan) Note: 25-2 Subchapter F RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS, Article 2 Development Standards Section 2.1. - MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED. The maximum amount of development permitted on a property subject to this Subchapter is limited to the greater of 0.4 to 1.0 floor-to-area ratio or 2,300 square feet of gross floor area, as defined in Section 3.3. Floor-to-area ratio shall be measured using gross floor area as defined in Section 3.3, except that the lot area of a flag lot is calculated consistent with the requirements of Section 25-1-22 (Measurements). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA AUG 9 MEETING The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to September 13, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Chair Jessica Cohen nay); POSTPONED TO September 13, 2021. Sept 13, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Grant; Board Member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on an 8-3 vote (Board members Rahm McDaniel, Richard Smith and Kelly Blume nay); DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the proposed variance doesn’t place any square footage on ground and additional volume will be aligned with existing roof height and will fit under the McMansion tent and therefore it’s not unreasonable. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the existing structure utilized the maximum FAR allowed under 25-2, F, 2.1 however floor area ratio requirements of this section limit development for less than what is allowed by …
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APPROVED Minutes September 13, 2021 — original pdf
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-09-13 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021, MINUTES APPROVED OCTOBER 11, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a Regular Meeting, Monday, September 13, 2021, 6 p.m., in Room 1101, City Hall. Commission Chair Craig Nazor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., conducted a verbal roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 11 commissioners. Seven commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez- Pacheco were absent. Commission Members in Attendance: Seven commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez-Pacheco were absent. Commission Members Absent: Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Kristen Hassen 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-09-13 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, August 9, 2021, and Commissioner Flores seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 11 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez-Pacheco were absent. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Briefing on Expiration of Eviction Moratorium by representatives Laura La Fuentes and Nefertiti Jackmon, Austin Public Health, and Molly Jensen, executive director, the Austin Tenants Council, 3. OLD BUSINESS: a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin b. Monthly Reporting of Data c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs e. Placement Partner Transfer Agreement f. Shelter Space Issues Working Group No action. No action. No action. No action. No action. No action. Kill No action. g. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Creation of a Committee Related to the City’s No Kill Policy and Amend the Commission’s Bylaws Accordingly Commissioner Neuhaus moved to form a committee to sustain and advance No Kill in Austin. Commissioner Clinton seconded …
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — original pdf
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2021 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, September 13, 2021. Some members of the Board of Adjustment may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Jessica Cohen (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate), Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Agustina Rodriguez, Michael Von Ohlen, Board Members Absent: Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) City Staff Absent: Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment 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 Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.NONE A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval August 9, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A-1/1 Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve the minutes for August 9, 2021, Board member Richard Smith seconds on a 10-0-1 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne abstained for Items C-1, C-2); APPROVED MINUTES FOR August 9, 2021. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Items C-1, E-1 and E-2 applicant requests to withdraw C. SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C-1 C16-2021-0008 Leah M. Bojo for The Standard at Austin, LLC 715 W. 23rd Street On-Line Link: Item C-1 PART1; PART2; PART3; PART4; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s), a total of 6 signs on the property from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs) (H) to allow for a total of six (6) signs to all be illuminated, five (5) LED illuminated wall signs and one (1) internally illuminated cabinet …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
September 13, 2021 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 13th, 2021, at the Austin Central Library Special Events Center, 710 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas 78701. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:43pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. Cody Cowan speaks in support of Live Music Fund. Patrick Buchta speaks in support of Live Music Fund. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on August 2, and Special Called Meeting on August 20, 2021. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds to approve minutes. Motion carries 9-0. a. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Event Program, Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, and third party considerations. Vice-chair Patterson motions to move up item 2b, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 9-0. Vice-chair Patterson motions to form working group to develop guidelines /recommendations around criteria for 3rd party for Live Music Fund and Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, Commissioner Strickland seconds. Motion carries 6-3-0. For: Chair Mahone, Vice-chair Patterson, Commissioners Garcia, Gould, Medicharla, Strickland. 3 against: Commissioners Reynolds, Pike, Rosenthal. Commissioners Gould, Strickland, Chair Mahone, and Vice-chair Patterson will participate in the working group. b. Discussion and Possible Action after update on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and its feasibility to administer the Live Music Fund (LMF). No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action on which working groups are still active and which are dissolved. Commissioner Reynolds motions to move item to next meeting, Vice-chair Patterson seconds. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2021 d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No action taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding zoning for Austin Opera House, following presentation by Richard Weiss. Commissioner Reynolds motions for vote of support, Commissioner Strickland seconds. Motion carries 7-0-2. For: Commissioners Rosenthal, Reynolds, Garcia, Gould, Medicharla, Pike, and Strickland. Abstain: Chair Mahone and Vice-chair Patterson. b. Discussion and Possible Action on COVID precautions at …
Agenda — original pdf
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES September 10, 2021 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Deborah Trejo Maria M. Villarreal Speakers will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Disabilities June 11, 2021 Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS: Program Into the Civil Rights Office. A. Discussion and possible action regarding moving the Americans with Disabilities Act B. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. C. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX Resolution. D. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create a downtown mental health diversion program. E. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to designate September 13 to 20, 2021 as Disability Voter Registration Week in Austin. 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action regarding American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services and participation for people with disabilities during City Council meetings and press conferences, COVID-19 announcements, and other videos. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
Commission on Seniors Community Interest Announcement AGE-FRIENDLY AUSTIN FORUM: CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND EMPLOYMENT Thursday, September 9th, 2021 at 1:00pm Remote Event: Age-friendly Austin Forum Series (all events) Tickets | Eventbrite A quorum of Commission on Seniors members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission on Seniors business will occur Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
Airport Advisory Commission COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENT Environmental Assessment Public Scoping Meeting September 9, 2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Online, via Zoom (https://bit.ly/2Vsm9gY) A quorum of the Commission may be present. No action will be taken. Board Liaison: Ammie Calderon or Steve Khanoyan (512) 530-6605 or (312) 723-2619
Agenda — original pdf
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion on presented draft maps; Discussion on public forum structure; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 1, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum structure & protocols B. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Communications Working Group 2. Public Forums Working Group 3. Finance Subcommittee 4. Final Report Subcommittee 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation of map from the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition B. Presentation of draft map by George Korbel, ICRC mapping specialist C. Discussion of draft map presented by Korbel D. Housekeeping 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 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.
Item1_ICRC_DraftMinutes_20210901 — original pdf
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) Sept. 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Discussion on public forums and mapping process; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. with nine members present. Commissioner Lands joined at 6:07 p.m. and Commissioner Le joined virtually at 6:30 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. Fred Lewis addressed the commission on behalf of the NAACP and Hispanic Coalition about the need to follow the City Charter during the mapping process. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 25, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Aug. 25, 2021 draft minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on mapping process with mapping specialist 1. Presentation on city demographic data Korbel presented his methodology for the mapping process using Census numbers. 2. Individual commissioner conversations Korbel discussed why one-on-one input from commissioners was helpful during the mapping process. Chair Puentes shared the details for signing up for the optional, recorded one-on-one meetings scheduled Sept. 9-12, 2021. B. Update from Public Forum Working Group 1. Discussion of calendar changes Vice Chair Gonzalez shared the addition of two public meeting dates for the county precinct forums. On Vice Chair Gonzalez’s motion, Commissioner Blank's second, the ICRC unanimously approved the proposed 2021 county precinct public forum dates. 2. Discussion on better way to integrate and address questions asked by public at public forums Commissioner Hardin shared suggestions for how to structure the second round of public forums and address questions from the public. C. …
Agenda — original pdf
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – September 8, 2021 – 6:30 PM City Hall - Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Illiya Svirsky Jennifer Ramos Sumit DasGupta David Alexander, Vice Chair Steven Apodaca Dave Floyd Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 – July 14, 2021 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Autonomy Institute Fellow Presentation on Physics Informed Neural Networks (Jeff DeCoux, Autonomy Institute Fellow) 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. City of Austin Strategic Outcomes Review (Commission discussion and possible action) b. Digital Inclusion Week 2021 Planning (Commission discussion and possible action) 4. COMMISSION UPDATES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group b. Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group c. Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group 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 Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department, at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, please contact Jesse Rodriguez at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov
In person meeting (no virtual option) — original pdf
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2021, 8:30 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 from August 16, 2021 meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Discussion on Child Care Subsidies – Guest: Nicole Robinson, Director of Child Care Contracts, Workforce Solutions Capital Area b. Community Engagement Work Group updates- Community experiences navigating child care systems c. Policy Work Group updates i. City Economic Prosperity Commission exploring concerns about child care ii. City Council approved Inclusion of child care as requested use in competitive real estate processes and in lease, acquisition, or redevelopment of City property iii. Child Care Regulations translated Listed Family Home Standards into Spanish iv. Digital Inclusion and Early Childhood b. Winter Storm Review Task Force final report update- Aletha Huston c. ECC topics to take to Joint Inclusion Committee 3. STAFF UPDATES a. COVID-19 updates FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Census data trends 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 Rachel Farley, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5093 or email: Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Early Childhood Council, please contact Rachel Farley, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-5093 or email: Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov.