URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 10, 2022 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the December 13, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Briefing from the Council Member Harper-Madison’s office regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, discussion, and possible action. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including, without limitation, the draft engagement plan, draft scope for predevelopment services, and proposed calendar for the Partnership 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Laura Keating at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov).
AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 10, 2022at 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Vacant (Alternate) ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett 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 CALL TO ORDER 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval December 13, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B. C. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C-1 C16-2021-0011 Renee Bornn for Villas Rio, LP 2111 Rio Grande Street On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 1 sign(s) on the property: a) (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eight floor (requested) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Villas on Rio Grande in a “GO-MU, LO-NP, MF-4-NP”, General Office-Mixed Use, Limited Office, Multi-Family– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non- electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building. (H) A sign may …
Electric Utility Commission January 10, 2022 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 (Note: Some Commission members and presenters may be participating by videoconference.) AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper- Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Vacancy (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-19 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 19, 2021 meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (1/27) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of six contracts to provide weatherization services, with 1st Choice Energy LLC d/b/a 1st Choice Energy, 360 Energy Savers LLC, Conservation Specialists of Austin, LLC, Good Neighbor Management d/b/a City Conservation d/b/a Totally Cool, KL Austin Roofing and Construction d/b/a Green Squads, and McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning Inc d/b/a McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning, each for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000 divided among the contractors. 3. (1/27) [Purchasing] Authorize award of two contracts with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., a local bidder that offers the City the best combination of contract price and additional economic development opportunities including the employment of residents and increased tax revenues, and Sherman & Reilly to provide bundle stringing blocks in an amount not to exceed $160,000 divided between the contractors. 4. (1/27) [Austin Energy] Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of approximately 0.114 acre (4,958 square feet), out of the North Lamar Park Annex, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property located at 9307 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753, for the Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 JL-MC 138kV upgrade project, in an amount not to exceed $323,243, including standard and customary closing costs and fees. 5. (1/27) [Austin Energy] Authorize expenditures for annual renewals …
Item 24 EUC Report re Council Action January 10, 2022 Items below recommended by EUC November 8; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (11/18) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc. to provide a station service voltage transformer in an amount not to exceed $67,000. 3. (11/18) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Control Components Inc, to provide an intermediate pressure drum control valve and spare parts, in the amount of $75,400. 4. (11/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with MasTec North America, Inc., for Underground Electrical Civil Construction Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $24,000,000 for an initial 2-year term, with four 1-year extensions of $12,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000,000. 5. (12/2) [Purchasing Multi Departmental; AE’s estimated portion is $6.3M] Authorize award of two contracts with Community Trucking LLC, and Green Dream International d/b/a GDI, to provide flexible base, surface rock and 3x5 rock, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,570,000, divided between the contractors. 6. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives, for the continued purchase of electric meters for use throughout the Austin Energy service area, to increase the amount by $10,000,000 and to extend the term by 18 months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000. 7. (12/2) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Techline Inc. to provide distribution steel poles, in an amount of $750,000. 8. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize additional expenditures to a contract with Techline Inc., to continue providing distribution steel poles, in the amount of $3,750,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000. 9. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with Accenture LLP, to provide implementation and managed services, related maintenance and support for the Sitecore web content management solution, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $2,306,000. 10. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with GE Energy Management Services Inc, for continued maintenance and support of the GE Smallworld Geographic Information Systems software suite, to increase the amount by $399,325 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,716,354. 11. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Eaton Corporation, for prevention maintenance and corrective …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of six contracts to provide weatherization services, with 1st Choice Energy LLC d/b/a 1st Choice Energy, 360 Energy Savers LLC, Conservation Specialists of Austin, LLC, Good Neighbor Management d/b/a City Conservation d/b/a Totally Cool, KL Austin Roofing and Construction d/b/a Green Squads, and McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning Inc d/b/a McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning, each for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000 divided among the contractors. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,533,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualification Statements (RFQS) 1100 EAL4000 for these goods and services. The solicitation issued on June 7, 2021 and it closed on July 20, 2021. Of the eight offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents . Prior Council Action: For More Information: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Liz Lock, at 512-322-6251 or Liz.Lock@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 10, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utilities Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide weatherization services for Austin Energy qualifying customers. Austin Energy’s weatherization program provides home energy improvements to customers with low to moderate incomes living in single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and manufactured homes. The provided improvements reduce customers’ energy costs while creating a more comfortable and safe living environment. These services may include sealing the building structure to address air infiltration, duct repair or replacement, installing attic insulation, solar screens, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, high efficiency lighting, air conditioning tune ups and smart thermostats. Additional measures may be provided through partnerships with and referrals from Austin Housing Repair Coalition …
2. 3. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, January 10, 2022; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact mariateresa.bonet@austintexas.gov by January 9, 2022, at 3 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 12/06/2021 CHAIR’S REPORT a. Upcoming open calls ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. --Anna Bradley, AIPP staff Approve the Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP Project Prospectus ii. Mid-Design Presentation for Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places Project --Kemba Opio, Artist iii. Mid-Design Presentation for Austin Fire Department Locker Room Phase 6 Art in Public Embedded Artist Project --Emily Weiskopf, Artist iv. Mid-Design Presentation for the Austin Travis County Emergency Medic Services/Austin Fire Department Facilities Renovation Art in Public Places Embedded Artist Project --Luis Angulo, Artist v. Approve the Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project Prospectus --Maria Teresa Bonet, AIPP staff 5. 6. OLD BUSINESS STAFF BRIEFINGS a. TEMPO 2021 Update b. Interimaginary Departures Update ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING December 13, 2021 at 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Nathaniel Bradford Danielle Skidmore Kobla Tetey Members Absent Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:06pm with 5 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the November 15, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the November 15, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. b. Approval of the November 30, 2021, Special Called Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the November 30, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Staff update regarding City Council consideration of previously approved Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal Agreement Addendum with Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Urban Renewal Agency participation under the Memorandum of Understanding, including without limitation determination of working group members. Discussion occurred. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Chair Escobar’s second, Chair Escobar was approved the designated representative, and to serve as Commissioners Skidmore and Tetey were approved to serve as the working group partners, per the Memorandum of Understanding. The motion was unanimously approved. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments, discussion, and possible action. Discussion occurred. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Briefing from the Mayor Pro-Tem’s office in regards the Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases for the January meeting. …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin January 10, 2022 Urban Renewal Agency Urban Renewal District Blocks 16 & 18 Program from: Urban Renewal • Plan/NCCD zoning overlay, • Multiple planning community engagements, Recent Council resolution related to African American Cultural District • Overall Schedule Dec 9 2021- March 9 2021 March 9 1991-June 9, 2021 Dates (from the Effective Date) Project Phase Weeks 1 through 12 (3 months) Establish Project Plan: Project planning, outreach manager hired, consultants secured Weeks 12 through 24 (3 months) Pre Development : Market research, market outreach, community engagement, feasibility, site diligence, draft Solicitation Week _24 through 36 Release Solicitation (RFP) : includes solicitation distribution, technical assistance to respondents Weeks 36 through 48 (3 months) Evaluation and pre-selection activities—technical analysis, facilitating committee review, and scoring. Weeks 48 through 72 (6 months) Estimated transaction negotiation Week 76 through 88 (3 months) URA, AEDC and City approval and financial close ("Closing") Project Planning Phase URA January 10 2022 URA February 7 2022 WG WG WG URA March 21 2022 s t n a t l u s n o C t c e e S l URA April 2022 AE DC t c a r t n o C e v o r p p A Scope Summarize Prior Program Draft RFP for Consultant Services Procure Consultants Interviews/ Scoring Assemble Prior Planning/Appraisal, Environmental, additional policy frameworks and data Contracting Engagement Planning/Prep External Communications Pre Development Draft Scope (from 12.13.21 Discussion). Program & Urban Design Engineering & Technical Economic Feasibility • Program Finalization • District Map with • updated land use/zoning, view corridor, jurisdictions • opportunity sites • urban planning strategies (side street, pedestrian ways, views, adjacencies) • Continuity/connectivity Test Fit Scenarios of Blocks16/18 including massing, envelope, access, envelope characteristics to create welcoming and accessible building Interim site uses • • District precedents Austin EDC • Environmental mitigation strategy (environmental analysis completed) • Mobility strategies • Parking strategies • Traffic analysis/Transportation Demand Management • Site based infrastructure • Green building/sustainability strategies strategies • Develop implementation and phasing strategy, considering existing uses. • Pro Forma scenarios to align with test fits • Consider the cultural anchor • Consider the type of housing to be accomodated/identified in RFP and align various financial tools Qualitative characteristics of consulting team? 5 Immediate Next Steps ▪ First Partnership Working Group: Schedule! ▪ Homework: Districts …
Tourism Commission Board January 10, 2022, at 3 pm City Hall Board and Commissions Room 1101 301 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander Ed Bailey Bill Bunch John Riedie District 9 Vacant Mayoral Vacant Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Ken Smith Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 10, 2021 2. NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Introduce new Board members b. Election of a Presiding Officer c. Set meeting schedule for 2022 d. Set agenda items for subsequent meetings, including recurring items, and make information requests to staff in support of those items. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: 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. at Please felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Tourism Commission Board please contact Felicia Ojeda at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. at Austin Convention Center Department, Felicia Ojeda call
80 Rainey Architectural Review Committee January 10, 2022 1 Project Team Developer: Architect: Landscape Architect: Civil Engineer: Agent: Lincoln Ventures Pappageorge Haymes TBG Partners Wuest Group Drenner Group 2 Current Use Food truck lot, bar and small office. 3 < 7 8 R a i n e y 8 4 R a i n e y > 4 5 Paseo Connection to MACC 6 Paseo Connection to MACC 7 8 < 7 8 R a i n e y 8 4 R a i n e y > 9 10 Project Facts Address: Lot Size: Zoning: 78-84 Rainey Street 0.66 acres / 28,814 square feet Central Business District (CBD) Rainey Street Entitled Height: DDBP Allowable Height: Proposed Height: 40 feet Unlimited 546 feet / 49 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 20:1 On-Site Affordable Square Feet: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Contribution: 16,435 SF $1,052,273 11 12 Paseo gateway art by local artist 13 14 15 16 NORTHWEST VIEW 17 WEST VIEW 18 SOUTHWEST VIEW 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 10, 2022 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Jacqueline Watson Danielle Skidmore Kobla Tetey Members Absent Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:12pm with 5 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the December 13, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the December 13, 2021, minutes were approved on a 4-0-1 vote with the edit that Commissioner Motwani was absent. Commissioner Pierce abstained due to his absence at the December 13th meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS Item was postponed. a. Briefing from Council Member Harper-Madison’s office regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, discussion, and possible action. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including, without limitation, the draft engagement plan, draft scope for predevelopment services, and proposed calendar for the Partnership Working Group. Anne Gatling Haynes presented. Discussion occurred; no action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Discussion regarding the future of the URB ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:07pm without objection. 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, …
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Thursday, January 6, 2022, 10:00 a.m. Human Resources Department’s Learning and Research Center 5202 E Ben White, Bldg. 500, Room 249 Austin, TX 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of December 16, 2021. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Daniel Lewis) b. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Kyle Kelly) c. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Bailey Saul) a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS and fit for duty actions. b. Future Meetings Schedule. 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 Michael Sullivan at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-3314, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission, please contact Michael Sullivan at 512-974-3314.
MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Thursday, January 6, 2022 Commission Member Farah Ahmed The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:11 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of December 16, 2021. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of December 16, 2021 were approved on Commission Member Ahmed’s motion, Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate’s second, on a 3-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Daniel Lewis) b. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Kyle Kelly) c. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Bailey Saul) Items 2a, 2b, and 2c were taken up together to no objection. Commission Member Ahmed made a motion to approve the appointment of three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate seconded the motion. The motion was approved on a 3-0 vote. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator, and Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator, delivered the briefing to the Commission and no action was taken. b. Future Meetings Schedule. The Commissioners reviewed the schedule. Commission Chair Thomas made a recommendation that the Civil Service Office communicate with …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 5, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 1. 2. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. Discussion of updates to boards and commissions Debrief from November and December working group meetings: Tangible heritage and intangible cultural heritage Updates on focus groups Feedback on draft recommendations for intangible heritage Feedback on draft brief for January 13 working group meeting Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: What questions should we be sure to research? C. D. E. F. Incentives (January 13) Protection and enforcement (February 10) Processes and fees (March 10) Outreach, education, and engagement (April 14) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. 1 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM 600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS David Goujon, Chair Arthur Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 4, 2021 b. August 17, 2021 c. November 3, 2021 2. CHAIR REPORT a. The Chair will brief the board and encourage board dialogue on agenda items. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff Report on ESB-MACC program highlights. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by The Trails Foundation, Charlotte Tonsor Project Director on their current engagement projects. b. Presentation by Lana Denkeler, Project Coordinator for the Waller Creek Project on the Creek Delta project updates. 5. NEW BUSINESS (Goujon, Navarro) a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Community Communications Forum. b. Discussion of the Hike and Bike trail within the ESB MACC Phase 2 project with The Trail Foundation. January 5, 2022 February 2, 2022 c. Adoption of Advisory Board Meeting Schedule for 2022 March 2, 2022 April 6, 2022 May 4, 2022 June 1, 2022 July 6, 2022 August 3, 2022 October 5, 2022 November 2, 2022 December 7, 2022 September 7, 2022 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Reports on all working groups. (Goujon, Navarro) 1. Arts - Joint Cultural Committee liaison report 2. Transportation 3. Phase 2 Project 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
