Please accept this note as GEI’s formal request for postponement of zoning case C14-2022-0047 at 701 – 703 Highland Avenue. We would like to request to be postponed to the next available meeting, on July 26th. TO: City of Austin Planning Commission FROM: Steven Minor, P.E. DATE: July 11, 2022 Re: Zoning Case C14-2022-0047 Postponement Planning Commission Members, Thanks, Steven Minor, P.E. Gray Engineering, Inc. --- Consulting Engineers TBPELS Firm 2946 8834 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 140 Austin, TX 78759 Phone: 512.452.0371 Fax: 512.454.9933
Good afternoon, Chairman Shaw and Commissioners – I am reaching out to ask that the Planning Commission postpone Item B-12 Flood Regulations to require that planning staff ensure 1. all federal and state floodplain management standards are met, 2. federal and state review procedures have been followed, 3. that the City will be fully compliant with all FEMA requirements so citizens can obtain federal flood insurance, and 4. to institutionally design governance checks and balances so that “director determination” does not risk establishing a de facto policy making process with a single point of influence. It is in all interests to postpone this proposed ordinance change to ensure engagement with all stakeholders and compliance with all federal and state regulations, statutes, and laws. Once finalized, outreach should be carried out to ensure that Austinites know LDC code changes will not put them in flooding danger or prevent them from buying affordable flood insurance. What is most troubling about this proposed ordinance change is Section A (1) and (2): § 25-7-93 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS. 4 (A) A development application with a proposed building or parking area that 5 encroaches on the 100-year floodplain may be approved if the encroachment is: (1) a parking area that is smaller than 5,000 square feet or an unoccupied structure that has an area of less than 1,000 square feet, and the director determines that the proposed development: (a) will not have an adverse effect on the 100-year floodplain or surrounding properties; and (b) otherwise complies with the requirements of this title; Without ensuring the first three concerns listed above are met, staff is not mitigating the peril that: • Austin will fail to meet FEMA requirements for citizens to be able to buy federally subsidized • Allow additional impervious cover that will potentially cause flooding downstream in the flood flood insurance, and plain. It was only last week that the proposed revised ordinance became available to the public. All that has been posted in Backup is last week’s ordinance draft and a slide deck. The slide deck makes no mention of carrying out policy analysis to ensure that concerns 1-3 above have been met. In the procedures followed section of the deck, there is no mention of when federal or state review will occur or recognition of federal and state stakeholders. There is no mention of SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) having been done, much …
Airport Expansion Development Program Airport Advisory Commission July 12, 2022 Agenda • Overview of Airport Expansion & Development Program • Update - Environmental Assessment • RCA - Program Management and Support Consultant Services • Update - HNTB Task Order Components • August AAC Meeting – AEDP Visioning • AEDP Future Council Action Items 1 Long-range Airport Program Utilities and Airfield Infrastructure New Concourse B Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal Future Roadway and Landside Improvements Future Barbara Jordan Terminal Expansion 2 AUS AEDP Elements Overall AEDP scope and budget - currently in development 10+ Gate Midfield Concourse Airfield and Utility Infrastructure • Meet the air service needs of Central Texas • Meet the needs of airlines serving the airport and region • Maintain excellent passenger experience • Provide flexible expansion for dynamic airline growth 3 Tunnel Expandable for Future Growth Barbara Jordan Terminal Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation Airport Expansion & Development Program Demand Capacity Initiatives Enabling Infrastructure • Passenger processing improvements • Apron and airfield improvements/connections • Upgrade utility infrastructure • Demolition, storm water, and environmental site preparation Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal Gates, Ticket Counters and Processing • Existing Baggage Handling System • Ticket lobby modernization- (BHS) technology • Environmental Assessments • • Pre-construction, Interim gate capacity preliminary, conceptual, and schematic design for AEDP 4 New Midfield Concourse Additional Gates and Concessions * • New midfield concourse (10+ gates) • Passenger connector (below grade) • Utility and baggage tunnel * Subject to Passenger Activity Triggers AEDP Anticipated Schedule 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BJT Optimization • Baggage System Modernization • Incremental Gate Capacity • Additional Passenger Processing Infrastructure • Airfield Enhancements • Utility Infrastructure Concourse B • Permanent Gate Capacity 5 Environmental Assessment Update • NEPA requires Federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of proposed major Federal actions prior to making decisions. • Balance the benefits of the proposed action against the impacts. • • Evaluate alternatives to minimize impacts. Inform and involve the public before making a decision. EA Study Areas 6 Environmental Assessment Update All Public Meetings provided for Spanish interpretation September 9, 2021 • Environmental Assessment Scoping Virtual Public Meeting Notice - La Voz and Austin American Statesman Meeting hosted via zoom and phone Comments were provided via Online, by Mail, by Phone • Open comment period closed on October 11, 2021 February 22, 2022 – Draft EA Posted: AUS Environmental Assessment …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 Airport Advisory Commission The Board/Commission mission statement is: A) The Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) reviews, assesses, and makes recommendations to Austin City Council concerning the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): B) In its recommendations, AAC ensures consistency with good business practices, integrity, and the values of the City of Austin and AUS including: Capital improvement projects, Proposed aviation grants, Proposed aviation contracts, Annual operating budgets, and Quality of services and customer experience. Safety, Public service & engagement, Responsibility & accountability, Innovation & sustainability, Diversity & inclusion, and Ethics & integrity. C) The AAC advises and offers help to solve problems and advance the mission and initiatives of AUS. D) The AAC brings citizen input to the airport leadership and engages community stakeholders as needed to promote public awareness and good decision making. E) The AAC facilitates and promotes communication between AUS staff and the Austin City Council. F) In all their work, members of the AAC advocate the interests of the airport’s customers, City of Austin citizens, and the Austin City Council. Annual Review and Work Plan 2021-2022 Page 2 of 3 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) held 2 virtual meetings, 4 in-person meetings, and 5 hybrid meetings during the period covering this report. One regularly scheduled meeting was cancelled in November 2021. During the course of its business, the AAC made recommendations on 25 action items – 11 items regarding negotiation and execution of goods and services agreements, 2 related to airport revenue, bonds, and financing, 2 items regarding administration, and 10 related to construction projects. Additionally, the AAC received regular reports and presentations from the Department of Aviation regarding executive updates, financial results, passenger traffic, air service development, and planning and development. Aviation staff held briefings to the AAC officers on pertinent matters as the need arose throughout the year. The AAC also received special reports and presentations including topics regarding, COVID-19’s ongoing impact on air travel, the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) and its associated environmental assessment, cargo development, airline lounges, the Hilton Hotel operation and financing, TSA and CBP staffing, the …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The MBE/WBE & Small Business Procurement Advisory Board/ Committee’s actions supported its mission during the reporting period of June 2021– July 2022 despite the ongoing pandemic and various challenges presented. The adoption of technology facilitated the advisory and guidance role of the MBE/WBE & Small Business Procurement Advisory Board/Committee during the past year. The incorporation of virtual meetings increased the attendance of individual committee members resulting in robust participation and recording quorum in all months. The board regularly received reports and monitored the areas listed below. While the committee met diligently, the disruption caused by the pandemic affected deadlines and startup projects under the purview of this board as noted in the following lines of business. MBE/WBE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MONITORING: SMBR Budget: Budget discussions were not held due to the COA’s quarantine orders prohibiting in person meetings. Previously the board received timely updates on annual department budget and made recommendations as appropriate. Annual Internal Review: Presentation on the 2021 Annual Internal Review was made Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # in accordance to department practices. City Solicitation and Goal Determination Process: Reviewed and discussed solicitation and goal determination process. Corridor Mobility Bond Program: Reviewed and monitored the Corridor Mobility Bond Program on MBE/WBE Outreach plan in support of the Minority-Owned, Women–Owned and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program ordinance: Proposed revision to the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Disparity Study: The pandemic disrupted much of the momentum of the disparity study, causing a slow process to slow even further. Regardless, this Board reviewed and monitored the disparity study scope of work including the public input process, timelines and provided feedback and information as necessary for staff to administer and received presentation from consultant team undertaking the study approved by the City Council. Personal Net Worth (PNW): The Board received presentations on the concept and definition of Personal Net Worth as PNW is tied to the definition of an economically disadvantaged business or individual. This topic will continue to …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220712-006 Seconded By: Chair Motwani Date: July 12, 2022 Subject: [Second Send] Emphatic Restatement: A commitment to meeting the 20% affordable housing goal in the South Central Waterfront Vision Motioned By: Vice Chair Paup Recommendation: WHEREAS, the South Central Waterfront Vision calls for state-of-the-art development, a place where people want to be round-the-clock, a vibrant mix of open space, shops, superb transit connections and green drainage to capture all storm water onsite and recycle that water into a lush canopy of earth-cooling shade trees; and WHEREAS, by including a goal that 20% of housing in the waterfront district be affordable, the South Central Waterfront Vision departs from government planning processes of the past which systematically excluded and barred people of color; and WHEREAS, the impact of yesterday’s government-sanctioned segregation lingers with us today resulting in people of color having lower incomes and higher housing instability; and WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Act of 1968 established for cities the duty to affirmatively further fair housing, requiring cities not to passively wait for housing choices to present themselves but to affirmatively further choice and inclusion in prime redevelopment such as in the Waterfront; and WHEREAS, the draft regulating plan for the Waterfront District allows fee in lieu of providing affordable units and does not set out a specific path for reaching the 20% affordable housing goal even though real estate development requires extensive advance planning; and WHEREAS, in the absence of a specific plan, there could be an avalanche of PUD applications with the Statesman PUD application (which offers only 4% of its units as affordable) being the harbinger of such a possible avalanche; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin Community Development Commission recommends to the City Council that: 1. The Waterfront District regulating plan specifically reserve enough district TIRZ funds to fill gaps in the development of housing units to meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 1 of 2 2. The regulating plan include a vehicle for active acquisition of land in the district where housing meeting the 20% affordable housing goal can be developed; 3. Avoid accepting fees in lieu of providing housing and emphasize including actual units that meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 4. Where an affordable housing overlay exists within the district, the incentives of that overlay be applied first so that half of the affordable housing goal is met under …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 12, 2022 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on JULY 12, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Chair Motwani called the Community Development Commission Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. with 10 members present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Michael Tolliver Cindy Jaso Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bertha Delgado Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Heidi Sloan Julia Woods Cheryl Thompson Members Absent Jose Noé Elias Kendra Garrett Eloise Sepeda PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chase Wright and Antony McGregor Dey briefed the commission on their organization, Springdale Park Neighbors: a community initiative to rehabilitate, empower and improve the quality of life for long-term residents of East Austin. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Development Commission regular meeting on June 14, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of June 14, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Vice Chair Paup second on a unanimous (9-0) vote. Fisayo Fadelu was off the dais. Jose Noé Elias, Kendra Garrett, and Eloise Sepeda were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Angel Zambrano gave the presentation. Presentation by Janine Sisak, DMA Companies, on Rebekah Baines Johnson construction updates. Janine Sisak gave the presentation. Presentation by Raul Alvarez, Community Advancement Network, on CAN’s new Race Equity Action Framework. Raul Alvarez gave the presentation. Presentation by James May, Housing and Planning Department, on Housing Programs Quarterly Report. James May gave the presentation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on South Central Waterfront Vision’s 20% affordable housing goal. The motion to approve the recommendation “To Reiterate with Emphasis a commitment to meeting the 20% affordable housing goal in the South Central Waterfront Vision” was approved on Vice Chair Paup’s motion, Chair Motwani second on a (8-0) vote. Bertha Delgado, Noe Elias, Kendra Garrett, Eloise Sepeda, and Michael Tolliver were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. 10. No update was given from Joint Sustainability Committee No update was given from ATP Community Advisory Committee No update was given from HIRC Update from South Central Waterfront Advisory Board was heard during agenda item #6 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were discussed. 1. 3. 4. 5. 2 ADJOURNMENT Chair …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 12, 2022 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on July 12, 2022 at 2716 Spirit of Texas Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair E. Sepulveda called the regular meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Wendy Price Todd, Vice Chair Chad Ennis Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Ernest Saulmon Scott Madole Billy Owens Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Vicky Sepulveda PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. INTRODUCTION OF RICK BELLIOTTI, DEPUTY CHIEF OFFICER IT APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Airport Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on June 14, 2022. Vice Chair Todd recommended an edit to the minutes that was incorporated without objection. The minutes from the meeting of June 14, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Ennis’ motion, Commissioner Young second on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Saulmon and V. Sepulveda were absent. 1. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS May 2022 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief Officer Finance, Department of Aviation. Air Service Update presented by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development, Department of Aviation. Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Update – Environmental Assessment, Program Management Support Consultants, and HNTB Tasks presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Officer Planning and Development, Department of Aviation. CONSENT AGENDA Items 6 and 8 were pulled for discussion by Chair E. Sepulveda. Item 5 was pulled for discussion by Vice Chair Todd. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with SKIDATA, Inc. to provide remote and onsite maintenance, support, and repair services of the parking revenue and control system for a term of 10 years in an amount not to exceed $4,008,200. A motion to approve was made by Vice Chair Todd; Commissioner Madole seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Saulmon and V. Sepulveda were absent. Approve a resolution approving amendments to the Amended and Restated Hotel Management Agreement between Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. and Boykin Prospera, LLC. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Madole seconded. Motion passed on a 6-1-1-3 vote. Commissioner Ennis voted no. Vice Chair Todd abstained. Commissioners Hendricks, Saulmon, and V. Sepulveda were absent. Authorize contingency in an amount of $1,000,000 to the job order assignment for Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization Vertical Circulation Project with Alpha Building Corporation for a total assignment amount not to exceed $4,000,000. A motion …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, July 12, 2022 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Meeting on July 12, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Joshua Rolfe Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon Members in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Faust Robert Levinski Vanessa Puig-Williams Hani Michel Bill Moriarty Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Lucia Athens, Katie Coyne, Tony Davee, Kathleen Garrett PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the July 12th Task Force meeting. The minutes from the meeting of 7/12/2022 were approved on Vice Chair MACE’S motion and Member Levinski’s second on a 6-0 vote. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 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 contact Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Marisa Flores Gonzalez at 512-972-0194, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 a. Water supply update The presentation was made by Sara Eatman, Engineer A, Austin Water. b. Water Forward 2018 Implementation update i. Quarterly Report The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. Implementation Subcommittee report Staff provided a written subcommittee report in the meeting backup materials. ii. c. Overview of Austin Water’s onsite water reuse system and benchmarking programs The presentation was made by Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water i. d. Water Forward 2024 update Project Status update The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. ii. Water Forward 2024 Subcommittee report Staff provided a written subcommittee report in the meeting backup materials. Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 2:09 pm. 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 …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2022, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at http://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. For remote participation, registration no later than noon, Sunday, June 12, is required. To register for remote participation, please email or call Jason Garza at Jason.Garza@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0536. AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer Palmer Neuhaus Jo Anne Norton Luis Herrera Kristen Hassen, Parliamentarian CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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 Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Lotta Smagula Beatriz Dulzaides Dr. Paige Nilson 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Called meeting meeting 2. BRIEFINGS a. Review and approval of minutes from the June 10, 2022, Animal Advisory Commission b. Review and approval of minutes from the June 13, 2022, Animal Advisory Commission a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. AAC Staffing and Services c. AAC Public Communications on Services d. 311 Flow Charts and Information e. Parliamentarian Presentation on Meeting Decorum f. APA Monthly Report 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Monthly Reporting of Data b. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities c. Austin Animal Center Space Crisis and Recommendations from the Space Crisis Working Group d. Austin Animal Center Staffing Request for Budget FY 23 e. Hold Period Ordinance 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Inclusion of Animal Services in the City of Austin next five-year strategic plan b. Annual Internal Review and Report 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jason Garza at the Animal Services Office, at 512-978-0536, …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2022, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at http://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. For remote participation, registration no later than noon, Sunday, July 10, 2022 is required. To register for remote participation, please email or call Jason Garza at Jason.Garza@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0536. AGENDA - REVISED CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer Palmer Neuhaus Jo Anne Norton Luis Herrera Kristen Hassen, Parliamentarian CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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 Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Lotta Smagula Beatriz Dulzaides Dr. Paige Nilson 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Called meeting meeting 2. BRIEFINGS a. Review and approval of minutes from the June 10, 2022, Animal Advisory Commission b. Review and approval of minutes from the June 13, 2022, Animal Advisory Commission a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. AAC Staffing and Services c. AAC Public Communications on Services d. 311 Flow Charts and Information e. Parliamentarian Presentation on Meeting Decorum f. APA Monthly Report 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Monthly Reporting of Data b. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities c. Austin Animal Center Space Crisis and Recommendations from the Space Crisis Working Group d. Austin Animal Center Staffing Request for Budget FY 23 e. Hold Period Ordinance 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Inclusion of Animal Services in the City of Austin next five-year strategic plan b. Annual Internal Review and Report 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jason Garza at the Animal Services …
AUSTIN STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2023 Table of Contents 2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS About Austin 3 Introduction: PROCESS RECAP 4 Strategic Direction 6 • Economic Opportunity & Affordability 8 Strategic Outcomes • Mobility • Safety • Health & Environment 12 16 20 • Culture & Lifelong Learning 24 • Government That Works for All 28 Leadership 32 Acknowledgments 33 Appendix and Resources 34 AUSTIN, TX AUSTIN LANDSCAPE C O U N C I L / M A N A G E R F O R M O F G O V E R N M E N T 4 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 Mayor 10 GEOGRAPHIC COUNCIL DISTRICTS City Manager At-Large 9 10 Daily Operations 963K 200k 400k 600k 800k Population: 963,116 (as of January 2018) Nearly 1 in 3 homes speak languages other than English 100+ people moving to Austin daily 300 parks 227 miles of trail 7,760 lane miles of City streets 2,685 miles of sidewalks 250+ miles of bike lanes I feel safe in my neighborhood. daytime: 90% nighttime: 73% (2017) See Appendix for data sources. 16% 16% of Austinites living in poverty (2016) ORGANIZATIONS 829 arts, culture & heritage organizations ABOUT AUSTIN | 3 829 PROCEss RECAP INTRODUCTION The City of Austin is focused on improving quality of life and civic participation in the Austin community. This strategic direction guides the next three to five years and outlines imperatives to advance equitable outcomes across Austin. IMPETUS FOR STRATEGIC DIRECTION Research conducted in 2017, a few years into the City’s new 10-1 system of geographic district representation, concluded four areas for the organization to address: 1. Lack of clear, shared citywide priorities 2. Shared sense that City is not dealing with critical issues that will determine its future 3. Effective governance has been a challenge 4. Inadequate feedback and learning loops As a single playbook for the City of Austin, this strategic direction addresses these areas of opportunity and establishes a framework for effective governance going forward. STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2023 Strategic Direction 2023 is inspired by Imagine Austin, which flourished from an extensive community engagement process that laid out a 30-year vision for our community. (View the Imagine Austin Dashboard, highlighting its eight Priority Programs and related indicators, at austintexas.gov/imagineaustin/indicators.) This strategic direction sets six strategic outcomes for the next three to five years. Utilizing an outcome-based approach to setting priorities and budgeting enables …
