MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 9/09/2024 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 9.09.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 July 2024 w/ Encumbrances $716,095 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $3,967,863 FY24 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances $17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate $4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
2024 Austin Live Music Fund Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – September 9, 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – 2020 Timeline • April 8 – Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Approved Recommendation 20200408-2b, which stated that the Live Music Fund should be considered as a last resort for funding pandemic relief and recovery programs and only if reimbursed (relief and recovery programs were subsequently funded through other sources). Watch the meeting. • July 6 – Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Systemic Racism Working Group established to advise on Live Music Fund and relief and recovery programs. MJR Partners presentation to set expectations and goals, define equity, and draft racial equity focused distribution plans for Live Music Fund. Watch the meeting. • September 18 – Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Cultural Funding Review Process: Arts, Heritage, Music presentation – update on process for aligning Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funded programs within EDD to prioritize equity. Watch the meeting. • October 19 – Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Live Music Fund Working Group Recommendation – Recommendation - 20201019-2bi. Systemic Racism Working Group Recommendation – Recommendation - 20201019-2bii. Watch the meeting. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – 2021 Timeline July 12 – Music Commission Meeting - Presentation on proposed guidelines for the Live Music Fund Event Program to gather community feedback. Watch the meeting. • • August 2 – Music Commission Meeting - Presentation on responses to community feedback on proposed guidelines for the Live Music Fund Event Program. Watch the meeting. • September 13 – Music Commission Meeting - Presentation on final draft guidelines for the Live Music Fund Event Program, which incorporated community feedback. Third-Party Administrator Working Group established to “develop guidelines/recommendations around criteria for the third-party for Live Music Fund”. Listen to the meeting. • October 4 – Music Commission Meeting - Discussion from the Third-Party Administrator Working Group about application questions and solicitation recommendations. Listen to the meeting. • November 1 – Music Commission Meeting - After public comment from local musicians on the latest guidelines for Live Music Fund Event Program presented on September 13, the Commission approved Recommendation 20211101-3c to support but update guidelines around eligibility and additional uses based on feedback from the newly established Live Music Fund Stakeholder Working Group. Watch the meeting. C …
MED Performance Opportunities Economic Development Department Monday, September 9, 2024 Performance Opportunities Metrics 2023/2024 So Far • 163 Performances – 84 in 2023 and 79 in 2024 • 645 Individual Performers Paid • $135,400 paid to Performers • 631 Performers/Groups in Performance Opportunities Database *These numbers do not include ABIA music performance C I T Y O F A U S T I N www.ATXmusic.org C I T Y O F A U S T I N Performance Opportunities Compensation opportunities for local musicians to increase earnings and build careers: • 2nd Street District Music Series – Live music series showcasing the Downtown 2nd street commercial district, Butterfly Bridge, and Kempelen's Owl Sculptures in partnership with Trammell Crowe Development Group, Redevelopment, and ATXN. • Live from the Library Rooftop – Collaboration between ATXN, APL, and EDD bringing local musicians to perform in the Central Library rooftop garden for an ATXN video series. • Old Bakery Emporium – Collaboration between EDD and Museum & Cultural Arts division to bring awareness to the historic Old Bakery Emporium building and art gallery/museum. • Notes In Time/SoundON – The rebirth of EDD's collaboration with ATXN's Emmy- winning music series showcasing local musicians in intimate studio performances and interviews. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Performance Opportunities • Music Proclamations/City Hall Sessions – Live performances taking place during Austin City Council meetings which are filmed and edited with interviews for broadcast on ATXN and YouTube. • Music Commission Meetings –Music Commissioners host musicians and bands from their Council districts during commission meetings with video performances followed by interviews. • Vinyl Brunch- Reimagined (formerly known as Vinyl Night), this collaboration with Austin Public Library invites local DJs to spin from a unique vinyl collection only offered at the Carver Branch. Attendees are encouraged to check out vinyl and other resources and even sign up for library cards the same day. C I T Y O F A U S T I N 2023 Music Proclamations January 26- Big Wy's Brass Band February 9- Darkbird February 23- Como Las Movies March 9- Wahab Rasooli March 23- Chulita Vinyl Club April 13- Ben Buck April 20- Micah Shalom May 4- Sarah Hall May 18 – Tinted Vision June 1 – Anastasia Hera June 8- Daniel Fears August 31- DJ 2DQ September 14- Thomas Grauzer September 21- David Shabani October 5- Matthew Robinson …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240909-005 September 9, 2024 Workers Compensation Program for Public Safety Sworn Staff WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing Date: Subject: Motioned by: Commissioner Nguyễn Seconded by: Vice Chair Ruttan Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends recommendations to the Austin City Council; Emergency Medical Services Association and the Austin Police Association provided presentations, witnesses, and materials on the current challenges with the City of Austin Workers Compensation program;1 shortages at a premium labor cost to the City of Austin; enabling employees to return to work; WHEREAS, all three public safety departments are facing significant staffing challenges; WHEREAS, prompt resolution of claims and obtaining medical treatment is key to WHEREAS, representatives from The Austin Firefighters Association, The Austin WHEREAS, all three public safety departments use overtime to mitigate staffing WHEREAS, of the 1260 current AFD sworn hires 63 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 5%; WHEREAS, of the 572 current ATCEMS sworn hires 9 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 1.6%; WHEREAS, of the 1470 current APD sworn hires 37 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 2.5%; 1 Austin Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting, August 5, 2024, Item 4 https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/311493 WHEREAS, delayed recovery creates a reduced capacity in delivering emergency services to the community. WHEREAS, 13.2% of AFD claims, 17.5% of ATCEMS, and 16% of APD workers compensation claims are denied;2 WHEREAS, the City of Austin is self-insured and ultimately responsible for all decisions on workers’ compensation claims;3 WHEREAS, if workers compensation claims are denied the appeals process is lengthy during which the employee’s medical needs remain unaddressed and the city’s short-staffing due to injury is unresolved; WHEREAS, delayed recovery creates a reduced capacity in delivering emergency services to the community. WHEREAS, if a workers compensation claim is ultimately denied, the only recourse is coverage of medical claims through the City of Austin’s employee health insurance plan which the City of Austin is also responsible and self-insured; WHEREAS, a slow and perceived hostile workers compensation program is detrimental to employee morale, retention, and well being; WHEREAS, former sworn public safety personnel are bound by same worker’s compensation program and entitled to continued coverage for injuries sustained on the job; WHEREAS, the contract with Sedgwick, the Third Party Administrator of the workers compensation program, is set to …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0024 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: CHRISTI LANE ADDRESS: 2104 WESTOVER RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8) feet (maximum allowed) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on the east property line in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If there is a change in grade of at least one foot measured along any run of a solid fence along a property line, then the portion of the fence where the grade change occurs may be constructed to a maximum height of seven feet. (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six-foot …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0026 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Ryan Scurlock ADDRESS: 4812 PALISADE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C)(3) from setback requirements to: (a) less from 40.75 percent (maximum allowed) to 41.15 percent (requested) (b) more than 25 percent from 17.10 percent (maximum allowed) to 18.32 percent (requested), in order to construct a swimming pool in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on September 23, 1980. Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations (A) (1) (2) prescribed in this section. (3) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. In this section: SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. The shoreline setback is: 75 feet; or 25 feet, if: The lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the (B) (1) (a) (b) (i) requirement to plat; and (ii) The distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a legal tract, is 200 or less. (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (3) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or a tract that is not required to be platted, impervious cover may not exceed: (a) 35 percent, …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0028 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Haim Joseph Mahlof - Green Bay Remodeling Inc. OWNER: Wendy Jo Peterson ADDRESS: 1406 3rd ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to attach a second story deck in a “SF-4A-NP”, Single-Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: September 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to October 14, 2024; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 14, 2024. 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
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Interpretation Appeal 1 and Appeal 2 Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0025 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___N____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPELLANT’S AGENT: Nicholl Wade APPELLANT: Warren Konkel OWNER: Christy May ADDRESS: 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV SUMMARY OF APPEAL: Appellant challenges issuance of Building Permit 2023-12958 BP on the grounds that the City incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) of approximately 12,811 square feet, which exceeds IC limitations applicable within the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: Aug 12, 2024 - POSTPONED TO September 9, 2024, DUE TO NOT HAVING ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES; September 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to deny the appeal request and uphold staff’s decision; Board member Brian Poteet second on 8-1 votes (Board member Maggie Shahrestani nay); APPEAL REQUEST DENIED AND UPHELD STAFF’S DECISION. RENOTIFICATION-SUMMARY OF APPEAL: Appellant challenges issuance of: and Building Permit 2023-129658 BP Building Permit 2023-129659BP on the grounds that the City of Austin incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) of approximately 12,811 square feet, which exceeds IC limitations applicable within the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district. FINDING: 1. There is a reasonable doubt of difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the regulations or map in that: 2. An appeal of use provisions could clearly permit a use which is in character with the uses enumerated for the various zones and with the objectives of the zone in question because: 3. The interpretation will not grant a special privilege to one property inconsistent with other properties or uses similarly situated in that: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Chair Diana Ramirez for
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, September 9, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 9, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León Patrick Jones APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 5, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 08/05/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo was off the dais. Commissioner Reyes was absent. 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, September 9, 2024 The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 4. Update on Text to 911 by Chief Jeff Greenwalt, Austin Police Department. Update was given by Lee Rogers, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department. 3. Update from Public Safety Commissioners on the Austin Police Department Police Chief interview panel. Update was given by Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council for Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety sworn staff to adopt a policy to remove barriers and reduce impact on staffing. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council for Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety Sworn Staff to adopt a policy to remove barriers and reduce impact on staffing was made by Commissioner Nguyễn, seconded by Vice Chair Ruttan. The following amendment was motioned by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hermesmeyer. The amendment was to add to the third bullet point and insert “and awareness of process” after “workers compensation claims.” The amendment was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo abstained. Commissioner Reyes was absent. The following amendment was motioned by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt. The amendment was to add the clause “WHEREAS, former sworn public safety personnel are bound by same worker’s compensation program and entitled to continued coverage for injuries sustained on the job;” before the last WHEREAS clause and to insert “current and former” to the …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 9, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Clinton called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Lotta Smagula, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Commissioners Absent: Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian, Travis County Dr. Amanda Bruce, D10 Luis Herrera, D6 Laura Hoke, Mayor’s Appointee Larry Tucker, D7 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Catherine Chamblee - Exacerbation and strain caused on Austin’s own stray and shelter animal population by transportation of more out of area shelter animals into Austin Remington Johnson – Enforcement of Kennel Size Pat Valls-Trelles – Process, Policy, Progress, etc. Sandra Muller – Dog Bite Scale, Live Release Rate, Austin Pets Alive! Repairs APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 12, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of August 12, 2024, failed on Commissioner Smagula’s motion, Commissioner Holt’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Nilson abstained. Parliamentarian Nemer, Commissioners Bruce, Herrera, Hoke, and Tucker were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. The presentation was made by Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. Commissioner Smagula requested that Animal Services staff provide information on which category the animals listed in the “Lost, Stolen, or Missing” fall under. Commissioner Dulzaides requested that Animal Services staff provide information on how many animals are microchipped each month. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the Animal Services strategic plan and planning process. A presentation was made by Stephanie Hayden-Howard, Assistant City Manager; Samantha Eaton Moncayo, Business Process Consultant, Senior, Financial Services; Dr. Larry Schooler, Consultant. Commissioner Holt recused herself from the discussion. Discussion of City of Austin use of glue traps for pest control. Discussed. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m. was approved on Commissioner Nilson’s motion, Commissioner Huddleston’s second on a 7-0 vote. Parliamentarian Nemer, Commissioners Bruce, Herrera, Hoke, and Tucker were absent. The minutes were approved at the October 14, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Nilson’s motion, Commissioner Holt’s second on …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, September 9, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani Board Member/Commissioners absent: Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (resigned) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on August 12, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 12, 2024 The minutes from the meeting August 12, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair’s Melissa Hawthorne motion, Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on a 9-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2024-0024 Christi Lane 2104 Westover Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8) feet (maximum allowed) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on the east property line in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If …
Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES September 9, 2024 The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, September 9th at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Joi Chevalier, Matt Simon, Beth Corbett, Marissa Bell, Lisa Barden, Andy Smith, Larry Franklin, Kacey Hanson, Andrea Abel Board Members Absent: Mark Bethell, Hilda Gutierrez, Rosamaria Murillo Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Lisa Barden motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on August 12, 2024, with Board Member Marissa Bell, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on an 10-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discuss strategic planning for upcoming year to include the following objectives: establish a clear and shared understanding of board’s role and its opportunities for impact/system change; give all board members a voice in establishing the board’s priorities; rally the board around a set of priorities with a defined path forward (i.e., identified board member participants, actions needed, deliverables) 3. Review Board Member Assignments a. Amanda Rohlich to share the strategy cross walk for both City and County b. Marissa Bell to develop homework for the board for the October meeting c. Amanda Rohlich to send out meeting notes from September meeting FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and scheduling of future agenda items Include an hour of time in next meeting with next steps around moving this work forward. ADJOURNMENT Chair Joi Chevalier adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm. Minutes were approved at the October 21, 2024 full board meeting on Board Member Lisa Barden’s motion with Board Member Andrea Abel seconding. Minutes passed on a 12-0 vote.
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 9, 2024 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 9, 2024 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Cyrus Reed. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Becky Halpin- Gen Plan • Richard Halpin- Gen Plan APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on August 12, The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of August 12, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Blackburn’s motion, Commissioner Rhodes’s second on an 6-0 vote with Commissioners Akande, Chapman, and Kirksey absent, Commissioner Alvarez off the dais, and one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.153 acres (6,668 square feet) of land in two parts (3,709 square feet and 2,959 square feet) generally located at 6900 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219; and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0734 acres (3,196 square feet) of land generally located at 6940 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lot 2A Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, from Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The property is currently appraised at $556,853, subject to an increase in value based on ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 9, 2024 updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The motion to approve a recommendation approving a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement were approved on Vice Chair White’s motion, Chair Tuttle’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Akande, Chapman, and Kirksey absent and one vacancy. 3. Recommend approval of …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, September 9, 2024 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress Commissioners Absent: Vacant Staff in Attendance: Susan Sinz, Municipal Civil Service Director, HRD Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, HRD Abby Varela, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Sylvester Martin, Jr., Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:11 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 26, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 4-0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, September 9, 2024 MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. The Commission considered a request from Brad Heilman, representative of Jonathan Kringen, to have their appeal heard in closed session pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code (personnel exception). The motion to conduct the hearing in closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code (personnel exception), was approved on Chair Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 4- 0 vote. Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 9:30 AM. The hearing was conducted in closed session on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. Chair Mullen reconvened the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting at 5:45 PM. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed …
