From: Sent: To: Subject: Betsy Greenberg Monday, September 6, 2021 9:30 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners Draft redistricting maps > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I hope you will make sure that electronic copies of the draft maps are posted to the commission website. Thank you! Betsy Greenberg CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HPD ICRC Commissioners From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Pete Gilcrease Wednesday, September 8, 2021 10:56 AM HPD ICRC Commissioners District Mapping Suggestions - D9 - Hyde Park (From Friends of Hyde Park President) HPBoundaries2.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I'm the president of Friends of Hyde Park. Friends of Hyde Park is currently the largest neighborhood association in our neighborhood with over 500 members. Friends of Hyde Park is not aligned with the Austin Neighborhoods Council (ANC). Hyde Park is made up of approximately 70% renters with a diverse background, including a large number of students that attend the University of Texas. This type of representation is almost completely absent in ANC aligned neighborhood associations. Unfortunately, because of the way the initial district lines were drawn, which didn't fully follow the charter guidance on socio economic grouping, there's a very small group of mainly wealthy older white property owners that dominate the representation for Hyde Park at the city council level. The majority of the people that live within Hyde Park have almost no representation because of this. I'd like to propose a change to the redistricting maps to ensure that Hyde Park and surrounding neighborhoods in central Austin receive better representation in the future. According to the latest population numbers by district, District 4 lost population and needs to incorporate more people into the district. I'd suggest, if it is compatible with the goals of building a minority opportunity district, incorporating the north part of Hyde Park, known as North Hyde Park, into District 4. North Hyde Park is the area north of 45th St and is more similar to the North Loop and Highland neighborhoods that are part of District 4 than neighborhoods to the south of it. Despite how ANC aligned neighborhood associations characterize it, North Hyde Park is a completely separate neighborhood with different housing types, different history, and a different diversity of people than the original Hyde Park neighborhood that's south of 45th St. An example of this cultural and historical split can be seen in Ridgetop Elementary School, located in North Hyde Park, that has a large percentage of hispanic children, and the school that Hyde Park feeds into, Lee Elementary, has a mainly white population. The reason that North Hyde Park has the name Hyde Park in it is because it was annexed as a way for the people …
HPD ICRC Commissioners From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Beth McCormick Wednesday, September 8, 2021 12:45 PM HPD ICRC Commissioners Redistricting *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I live in Dist. 7 ‐ we need to keep the boundries of the district the same as much as possible after considering the growth. In drawing districts, it is important to have populations that are very similar values in the same district. The majority of Dist. 7 are family friendly homes with family activities. Tall buildings should be downtown where they are and attract a certain population. Donna Beth McCormick ‐ Allandale neighborhood former president and board member CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Current Plan Suggested alternative A VTD and a Precinct are essentially equivalent terms I refer to the existing redistricting plan as the current plan and the one we are discussing here as an alternative 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 1 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 2 The redistricting starts with a large movement of population from District 6 (the most overpopulated district) into 10 and 7. Precincts 343, 234 and parts of precincts 232, moved from current district 6 to alternative district 10. Then precinct 246 and 267 are moved from Current 10 to alternative 7. 6 10 7 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 3 Move from precinct 325 and part of 206 from current district 1 to alternative district 9. Precinct 206 was split and in the alternative plan is made whole. 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 4 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 5 These 2 vtds (118 and 130) as well as part of 113 are moved from current district I to alternative 4. In doing so former split vtd 113 is made whole. 2 remains the same 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 6 VTD 340 moved from 5 to 9 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 7 37 blocks from VTD 307 (pop. 407) and 10 blocks from VTD 364 (pop. 53) moved into District 10 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 8 Parts of VTDs 274 and 214 were added to 9 combined and made precincts whole. 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 9 One whole VTD (422) and part of split precinct (433) were removed from 6 and moved to 3. This had the effect of making three split VTDs (424, 433 and 420) whole 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 10 One whole VTD (422) and three partial were removed from 6 and moved to 3. This had the effect of making three split VTDs (424, 433 and 420) whole 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 11 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 12 Compare current district 9 with alternative district 9 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 13 Move 428 from current district 7 into alternative district 4 Move from 1 into 4 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 14 Compare current district I and alternative district 1 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 15 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 16 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 17 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 18 9/9/2021 Draft Analysis 19
ECC Member Questions for Workforce Solutions Capital Area 9/8/2021 1. Is there an ongoing mechanism to confidentially track family satisfaction with the Workforce Solutions processes? If so, can we review the data/information? If not, is this currently in future plans? 2. What mechanisms are in place to gather feedback on process issues (application process, client questions, general communications, etc.) from families? 3. What role can the City of Austin play in improving the family interaction with Workforce Solutions? 4. What mechanisms are in place to gather feedback on process issues (application process, client questions, general communications, etc.) from child care providers and community organizations working with families? 5. What mechanisms are in place or can be created to use feedback (from families, providers, and community organizations) to identify when challenges and concerns raised are not only impacting individual families, but are more widespread and systemic? 6. Does Workforce Solutions believe that systemic process change is needed to better serve families? If not, what would it take to create that felt need? If there is agreement that systemic process change is needed, what are the plans to do so? a. Who is involved in the design? b. What funding is available? c. What is the timing? 8. What is the easiest click path to access the online application, aside from someone sending a parent/client a direct link? 9. What training is required for intake staff who manage and process applications and support clients through this process? How is this training funded? Are City of Austin funds utilized for that at all, or could they be? 10. Are the parenting virtual series provided in Spanish? 7.
ARPA Funding Recommendations from Success By 6 Early & UWATX City of Austin approved $11 million for the following recommendations. Recommendation Child care fund for Workforce program grads to mitigate benefits cliff Increase Continuity of Care funding UWATX Pre-K Partnerships Hub to expand access to public Pre-K Expand/sustain family/home-based child care networks Plan and pilot non traditional hours child care system Plan and implement shared services alliance Expand wage supplements and tuition support to recruit and retain qualified early childhood educators Cost of living increase for Ready Families Collaborative programs Family Connects Program expansion by 2,000 births per year and program evaluation DVISD- Expand access to Pre-K4 for those who do not meet state income eligibility but cannot afford Pre-K 4 tuition AISD 1- Full day care for Pre-K 3 (highest option total = $4,125,000) AISD 2- Expand 2-Gen Families as Partners Program Scale United Way’s ConnectATX free navigation service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3-year total amounts requested Recommendation Link $4,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,200,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $250,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $3,540,000 Family Connects Supplemental Rec for Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 DVISD Supplemental Rec for Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,375,000 AISD Proposals to Support High Quality Early Education $429,150 AISD Proposals to Support High Quality Early Education $550,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care 14 15 16 Expand 2-Gen United Way workforce development program for young parents with low income in middle skill job training Improve school-age child care in Austin- Youth Program Quality Instrument to assess 36 sites and make site improvement plans Embed Americorps VISTA early literacy and math tutors in out of school time programs $300,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care $250,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care $625,000 $20,519,150
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 8, 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse; Vice Chair Worthington; Members Gordon, Alvarez, Huston, Hedrick, Conlin, and Schennum Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Caitlin Oliver, Donna Sundstrom, and Cindy Gamez CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:41 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – No citizen communication 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 16, 2021, meeting – Member Hedrick moved to approve the minutes. Member Conlin seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a vote of 7-0 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Discussion on Child Care Subsidies – Guest: Nicole Robinson, Director of Child Care Contracts, Workforce Solutions Capital Area Early Childhood Council (ECC) members asked Nicole Robinson questions based on both oral (at City of Austin ECC meeting) and written community feedback about the child care subsidy system and services by Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Feedback pointed to the need for increased funding to expand the subsidy program and to reengineer the process by which parents interact with Workforce Solutions (WFS). A list of the questions ECC members prepared to ask WFS is included as a backup document for this meeting on the ECC website. Question 1 - Is there an ongoing mechanism to confidentially track family satisfaction with the Workforce Solutions processes? If so, can we review the data/information? WFS tracks customer feedback from the website and the communications team sends daily communications to the child care or workforce team, as is relevant. There is also a monthly report about compiled about the comments and questions WFS receives. WFS has explored doing more direct parent surveys. In the past they have had low response rates to parent surveys. WFS can extract childcare pieces from the monthly feedback reports and share them with ECC members. Question 2 - What mechanisms are in place to gather feedback from families on process issues (application process, client questions, general communications, etc.)? Robinson expressed appreciation for the feedback from parents and future customers that ECC shared with WFS. At the monthly provider meetings, WFS shares out the email address that parents can use to connect with WFS with concerns and inquiries. Parents are encouraged to reach out via email or phone so that the relevant unit can follow up. Parents can also provide feedback on the …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting September 7th, 2021 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Daniel Alvarado Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF August 18th, 2021 MINUTES 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. Taxicab Franchise Transfer Presenters: Jacob Culberson B. Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy Presentation Presenters: Nina Rinaldi 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby C. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler D. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton E. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas F. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion 4. 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 Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
Taxicab Industry Update – September 7, 2021 City of Austin Transportation Department Taxicab Franchise Operators Current Franchise Operators Franchise Closures During Pandemic ATX Co-Op Taxi Lone Star Cab (May 2020) Central City Taxi Longhorn Taxicab Co. (Dec. 2020) Yellow Cab Number of Taxicabs in Service 2019-2021 Three Year Comparison 1,016 245 220 FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 Current Taxicab Franchise Fleet Numbers ATX Co-Op Taxi 100 Taxicabs / 93 Standard + 7 WCL Central City Taxi 25 Taxicabs / 21 Standard + 4 WCL Yellow Cab 95 Taxicabs / 87 Standard + 8 WCL 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Taxicab Number of Trips Five-Year Comparison: 2016 - 2021 3,078,481 1,814,306 1,000,207 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21* *As of 7/31/2021 466,841 197,012 Franchise Model Operating Authority Model Application takes more than 30 days to complete Application can be completed in one business day Requires Council action for approval, renewal, or transfer Three-readings franchise approval processes may take 3 to 6 months Approval, renewal, or transfer based on established prerequisite criteria Approval granted within 2 business days upon the fulfillment of established prerequisite criteria Rigid application timeframes and deadlines Flexible application timeframes and deadlines Difficult to scale vehicle fleets to demand due to Easy to scale vehicle fleets to demand Inability to cease and resume operations when necessary Ability to cease and resume operations at will Limited driver autonomy and choice Greater driver autonomy and choice Unique vehicle-for-hire Category, unlike any others permitted in Austin Does not align with taxicab permitting programs in other Texas cities Aligns with all other vehicle-for-hire permitted services in Austin Aligns with taxicab permitting programs in other Texas cities Taxicab Industry Update – September 7, 2021 City of Austin Transportation Department
Community Concepts Study Results Community Concepts Feasibility Study ASSESS EVALUATE CONSIDER METHODS Independent 3rd Party Assessment of Feasibility of Community Concepts Feasibility of community concepts as standalone alternatives Anticipated growth in population and traffic volume Literature and media reviews Elements of the community concepts that are currently incorporated or could be reasonably incorporated into the proposed TxDOT build alternatives Elements of the community concepts that require further study and analysis Design and constructability of community concepts and TxDOT build alternatives Impacts of community concepts on city streets and highways in the area Alignment with TxDOT’s Purpose and Need for the project Stakeholder interviews Comparative analysis Development parcel analysis Travel demand modeling Key Elements of Community Concepts Depress mainlanes of I-35 Redesignate SH 130 to I-35 Create a continuous cap from Holly Street to MLK, Jr. Blvd. Create 6-lane boulevard on cap Narrow current footprint by removing frontage roads and allow development on reclaimed land in ROW Restore east-west connectivity Convert I-35 to urban boulevard Provide dedicated bus lanes and future rail in center of boulevard Through traffic uses other highways around central Austin Restore east-west connectivity Depress or lower mainlanes of I-35 Cap over some areas but not continuous East-west connectivity with stitches Decrease downtown entrances and exits Cantilevere frontage roads Allow development on reclaimed land in ROW Increase in multimodal travel Restore east-west connectivity Increase in multimodal travel Increase in multimodal travel Use reclaimed ROW for specific city purposes FINDINGS Related to June 2021 TxDOT Alternatives Incorporated / Possible Status Element or Issue Notes/Continued Analysis Freeway mainlanes below ground between Holly St and Airport Blvd. Alternatives have lowered general purpose lanes removing high-speed roads from the surface and improved street network connectivity (east-west and north-south). Add street network connections (east-west and north- south). 5th Street connection being added on TxDOT alternatives Enhance multimodal mobility on the east-west connections. TxDOT plans for east-west connectivity improvement, additional bike and pedestrian crossings, and transit provision on managed lanes and cross streets. Already incorporated into one or more TxDOT alternatives Reduce vehicular-related deaths and maximize safety TxDOT’s Road to Zero Initiative Mitigate traffic spillover into neighboring streets and communities. Community concepts reduce capacity on I-35 and increases traffic in neighborhoods. Match City of Austin guidelines for Vision Zero. TxDOT’s Road to Zero Initiative supports City of Austin’s Vision Zero Initiative Engineering Actions. Boulevard can facilitate positive climate change impacts. Facilities that support bus …
Urban Transportation Commission Susan Fraser, P.E., CFM – Mobility35 Program Manager Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 Sept. 9, 2021 Table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 5 Mobility35 Program Overview I-35 Capital Express Program Overview I-35 Capital Express Central Project I-35 Capital Express North Project I-35 Capital Express Central Project I-35 Capital Express Central Project 3-5 6-7 8-34 35-38 16-42 16-42 Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 2 OVERVIEW Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 3 About the Mobility35 Program Focus on Improvements to 79 miles of I-35 through Williamson, Travis and Hays counties. 100 Most Congested Roadways in Texas: – #1 – I-35 from US 290 to SH 71. – #12 – I-35 from SH 71 to Slaughter Lane. – #34 – I-35 from RM 1431 to SH 45N/Louis Henna Boulevard. – #45 – I-35 from Slaughter Lane to SH 45SE. – #70 – I-35 from Parmer Lane to US 290E. 30+ projects in Mobility35 Program. – $8 billion in construction costs for active or future projects. – 20+ contracts totaling ~$90 million in environmental and design. Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 4 Mobility35 Goals and Objectives Enhance safety. Optimize the roadway footprint. Increase capacity. Minimize additional right of way. Manage traffic better. Improve east/west connectivity. Improve compatibility with neighborhoods. Enhance bicycle, pedestrian and transit options. Northbound I-35 braided ramps completed at US 79 Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 5 I-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS OVERVIEW Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 6 I-35 Capital Express Program Three stand-alone projects: – North - SH 45 North to US 290 East. – Central - US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. – South - SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast. Proposes to add non-tolled, high- occupancy vehicle (HOV) managed lanes. https://my35capex.com/ Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 7 I-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS CENTRAL PROJECT Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 8 I-35 Capital Express Central Overview Video Link: For All Of Us Mobility Committee Presentation Sept. 9, 2021 9 I-35 Capital Express Central Project Scope Limits: US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard, with additional flyovers at I-35 and US 290 East. Length: 8 miles. Project details: direction. – Construct two non-tolled managed lanes in each – Managed lanes, such as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, are a set of …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting September 7th, 2021 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Daniel Alvarado Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF August 18th, 2021 MINUTES REVISED AGENDA 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS A. TxDOT I-35 Presentation Presenters: Susan Fraser B. Taxicab Franchise Transfer Presenters: Jacob Culberson C. Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy Presentation Presenters: Nina Rinaldi 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby D. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler E. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton F. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas G. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion 4. 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 Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – September 7, 2021, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez St., Austin, Texas PDC Room 1405 Event Center AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on the August 7, 2021. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. b. Visit Austin Overview of Recruitment of African American Conferences to Austin - Tom Noonan. President and CEO of Visit Austin Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool - Brion Oaks, City of Austin Equity Officer and Nefertitti Jackmon, Nefertitti Community Displacement Prevention Officer 3. WORKING GROUPS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health and Environment d. Culture and Lifelong Learning Program new guidelines 2. Recommendation of the Carver Museum e. Government That Works for All 1. Recommendation in Support of Economic Development Cultural Arts Funding 1. Joint Inclusion Committee – August 25th Meeting Update- Greg Smith 2. Joint Inclusion Alternate Member Election 3. Retreat discussion 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE COMMUNITY UPDATE – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. The Austin Revitalization Authority – Greg Smith, President b. The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce – Roger Davis Member c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. Daryl Horton, President d. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People e. The Austin Area Urban League – Quincy Dunlap, President and CEO f. Cultural Arts – Clifford Gillard 5. Future Agenda Items 6. Announcements 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 Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282), for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING September 7, 2021 AT 4:00PM City Hall Chambers at City Hall 301 W 2nd Street, Austin Texas Some members of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA Amanda Lewis Rocky Lane Michael Sierra-Arevalo Rebecca Bernhardt CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Gonzales, Chair Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Vice Chair Rebecca Webber Kathleen Hausenfluck Queen Enyioha John T. Kiracofe CALL TO ORDER 4:00-4:05pm Citizen Communications 4:05-4:20pm (from speakers signed up to speak) Items for Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 2, 2021 4:20pm-4:25pm 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Safety Organizations Quarterly Report – Austin Fire Department (sponsors: Commissioner Hausenfluck and Gonzales) 4:25pm-4:40pm b. Bi-annual wildfire readiness update-Resolution #20160512-016 (Sponsors: Commissioners Gonzales and Webber) 4:40pm -5:05pm Speaker(s): - Justice Jones, Austin Fire Department c. Update from Public Safety Organizations on Vaccinated Personnel (sponsors: Commissioner Webber and Bernhardt) 5:05pm -5:25pm Speaker(s): -Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department - Ed Piker, Division Chief, Austin Travis County EMS d. Discussion on APD Police Chief hiring process (sponsors: Commissioners Gonzales and Ramirez) 5:25pm -5:55pm 3. Future Agenda Items (5:55-6:00pm) Adjourn @ 6pm 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 Janet Jackson at Austin Police Department, at 512-974-5747, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department at 512-974-5030.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0040 – 1501 Crozier Lane Zoning ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 1501 Crozier Lane PROPERTY OWNER: Old Man City, LLC (Lauren Carson) AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Amanda Brown) DISTRICT: 2 ZONING TO: CS-CO SITE AREA: 32.93 acres CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Amended): The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay: 1) prohibits the following uses: automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type), bail bond services, bed and breakfast (group 1), bed and breakfast (group 1), building maintenance services, campground, commercial blood plasma center, construction sales and services, convenience storage, day care services (commercial), day care services (commercial), day care services (general), day care services (limited), drop-off recycling collection facility, electronic prototype assembly, electronic testing, equipment repair services, equipment sales, exterminating services, indoor crop production, kennels, laundry services, maintenance and service facilities, monument retail sales, outdoor entertainment, outdoor sports and recreation, plant nursery, private primary educational facility, private secondary educational facility, public primary educational facility, public secondary educational facility, service station, short term rental, transportation terminal, urban farm, vehicle storage, and veterinary services; 2) establishes custom manufacturing as a conditional use; and 3) establishes that Chapter 25-2, Article 10 (Compatibility Standards) applies along the south property line adjacent to a mobile home residential use. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021: August 17, 2021: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 14, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: [B. GREENBERG; J. KIOLBASSA – 2ND] (10-0) R. WOODY – ABSENT 1 of 15B-1 C14-2021-0040 Page 2 ISSUES: In late-March 2021 and on Saturday, August 21, 2021, the Applicant met to discuss the zoning case with residents of the Capitol Manor Mobile Home Park. On August 20, 2021 and September 1, 2021, the Applicant amended the zoning request to add uses to the prohibited use list (see attached correspondence). The Staff does not object to these uses and has incorporated them into the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The Applicant proposes to zone the property to the general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) district so that it may be developed with a limited warehousing and distribution use, and is intended for the storage of wine collections. The Applicant’s Conditional Overlay …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 AGENT: Hector Avila CASE: C14-2021-0120 – Rezoning Liquor Store TO: CS-1 ZONING FROM: GR-CO ADDRESS: 3131 East SH 71 Service Road Westbound, Suite 200 SITE AREA: 0.023 acres (1,000 square feet) APPLICANT: 3131 East 71 LLC (Najib F. Wehbe) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial - liquor sales – conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits automotive repair services, automotive washing, and pawn shop services. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 1, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 14, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is a 1,000 square foot unoccupied lease space at the east end of a recently constructed commercial development that contains a service station and a food sales use, and is located on the East SH 71 westbound service road at its intersections with Cheviot Lane and Royster Avenue. The property was annexed into the City in September 2001 and zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) district by a 2008 case. The Conditional Overlay limits development to 2,000 vehicle trips per day, and prohibits automotive repair services, automotive washing, and pawn shop services. The property is located just outside of the Airport Overlay Zone-3 district, also known as the ½ mile buffer. There are residential uses to the north and east (I-SF-2; LO-MU); and commercial uses, including a concrete pad for a former restaurant (limited) and auto-related uses to the west (GR; GR-CO; CS-CO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). 1 of 10B-2 C14-2021-0120 Page 2 The Applicant proposes commercial – liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning in order to occupy the lease space with a liquor sales use. The approved site plan shows driveways to East SH 71 service road, Royster Avenue and Cheviot Lane. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The commercial – liquor sales (CS-1) zoning district is intended for commercial and industrial activities of a service nature which typically have operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments, and specifically includes liquor sales as a permitted use. The Conditional Overlay (CO) combining district may be applied in …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0012 (Research Park Rezoning) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12455, 12501 Research Boulevard North Bound, 12489, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road NB, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway ZONING FROM: LI TO: LI-PDA The applicant is requesting a rezoning to add a Planned Development Area overlay with the following conditions: Applicable Site Development Regulations A. Unless otherwise modified herein development of Lot 11 shall comply with applicable City of Austin rules, regulations and ordinances. B. If there is a conflict between this Ordinance and applicable City of Austin rules, regulations and ordinances, this Ordinance including the Exhibits shall control. Authorized Uses A. All Limited Industrial (LI) uses are permitted uses of Lot 11, except as set forth in Subsection B of this Section. The following are additional permitted uses: B. The following uses are prohibited as principal uses of Lot 11: Multi-Family Residential Research Testing Services Research Warehousing Services Automotive Repair Services Campground Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Funeral Services Kennels Pedicab Storage and Dispatch Recycling Center Resource Extraction Scrap and Salvage Service Station Theater Site Development Regulations A. Base District Regulations 1) Development of the Property shall conform to the site development regulations authorized for the Limited Industrial Services (LI) district as set forth in the City Code, except as provided for in this Ordinance. 2) The following development regulations shall apply only to Lot 11. a) The minimum lot size is 5,750 square feet. 1 of 78B-3 C14-2021-0012 2 b) The minimum lot width is 50 feet. c) There is no minimum interior side yard, rear yard, front yard, or street yard setbacks. d) The maximum height is 60 feet. e) The maximum impervious cover and maximum building coverage is set forth by the applicable watershed limitation. f) The maximum floor-to-area ratio is 2:1. SITE AREA: 179.14 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Karlin Research Park Development, LLC, Karlin Research Park, LLC (Matthew Schwab) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 17, 2021: Postponed to September 7, 2021 at the neighborhood's request by consent (10-0, R. Woody-absent); E. Ray-1st, A. Dankler-2nd. September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 78B-3 C14-2021-0012 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 3 The property in question is a 179+ tract of land that …
C14-2021-0117 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0117 – West Slaughter Lane Residences ZONING FROM: DR DISTRICT: 5 TO: GR-MU-V ADDRESS: 1017 W Slaughter Lane SITE AREA: 3.15 acres (137,214 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Jamee F. & Charles Stewart AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial mixed use-vertical mixed use (GR-MU-V) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 4. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 7, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 30, 2021 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 18B-4 C14-2021-0117 2 ISSUES None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: Applicant requests zoning to build 290 apartment units with 10% designated affordable as required with the requested vertical mixed use building (V) zoning. 3,000 square feet of proposed commercial space make it a mixed use project in the requested community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building (GR-MU-V) combining district zoning. 1017 West Slaughter, the rezoning tract (“Tract”) is located on the south side of West Slaughter Lane between Menchaca Road and South 1st Street. The Tract has approximately 178 feet of frontage along W. Slaughter Ln. and the only access is from W. Slaughter Ln. The 3.15 acre (137,214 square foot) Tract is undeveloped other than a 2400 square foot canopy, according to Travis County Appraisal District records. The view into the site is blocked with vegetation from all sides. An Austin Energy substation is located west of the Tract. Two narrow (about 84 feet) lots separate the proposed rezoning Tract from the neighborhood with townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning to the east. On the adjacent narrow lot, there is an autobody repair shop. The second narrow lot has two modular buildings, possibly residences. The SF-6 neighborhood is developed with two story detached homes on compact lots. This neighborhood wraps around the south side of the narrow lots and the rezoning Tract. City maps show a creek buffer area running diagonally from northwest to southeast through the Austin Energy site and continuing through the rezoning Tract and SF-6 neighborhood beyond. Creek Buffers are unbuildable areas. The creek buffer has the effect of pushing site development north, toward W. Slaughter Ln. (see attached Exhibit B: Aerial Map). Existing Zoning The Tract was annexed into the City limits with full jurisdiction in November 1984 …
