MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220207-3b Date: February 7, 2022 Subject: Live Music Fund Motioned By: Vice-chair Medicharla Seconded By: Commissioner Limon Motion: For the Music Commission to vote on option one, which is, rolling out a program including all eligible uses and all eligible applicants from the first year onwards, or option two, to roll out a pilot program including all eligible uses and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants. Include “Live Music Venue Promoter” as an eligible applicant in the second year of the program. Recommendation The Music Commission recommends Option 2: Initiate a pilot program which 1. Includes all eligible uses (live music performance PLUS music industry production activities which support the music ecosystem) and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants 2. Includes Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in year two of the program 3. Implement metrics to measure outcomes and to ensure accountability Description of Recommendation to Council A Live Music Fund Working Group formed at the November 2021 Music Commission to consider expanding fund uses and eligible applicants pool to robustly sustain and grow the Austin music economy. Working Group Participants: Nagavalli Medicharla (Working Group Chair, nominated), Chaka Mahone, Lauryn Gould, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan, Mobley, Harold McMillan, Morgan Davis, Rebecca Reynolds, Cody Cowan, Tomar Williams, Alex Vallejo Meetings: 3 total (Nov. 2021, Dec. 2021, Jan. 2022); 1.5-2.5hr duration each Working Group Outcomes 1. Eligible uses Broaden eligible uses where a Musician can spend grant funds to include ➔ Recording Studio Production ➔ Music Video Production ➔ Publishing/Sync Licensing ➔ Distribution (streaming services) ➔ Replication (vinyl, CD, cassette printing, etc.) ➔ Broadcasting (TV, radio, podcasts) in addition to producing live music performances 2. Eligible applicants Broaden eligible applicants to include Live Music Venue Promoters in addition to Musicians and Independent Promoters 3. Metrics Develop and implement metrics to measure outcomes and to ensure accountability (metrics from fund administrator and vendors incl. venues) 4. Fund Rollout Option 1: Rollout a program including all eligible uses and all eligible applicants (as stated above) from the first year onwards or Option 2: Rollout a pilot program including all eligible uses (as stated above) and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants. Include Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in a future year (later updated to “Include Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in the second year of the …
` PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2022 Rebecca Webber Michael Sierra-Arevalo John Kiracofe Rebecca Bernhardt The Public Safety Commission convened a hybrid in person and videoconferencing meeting Monday, February 7, 2022 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Rebecca Gonzalez called the Board Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Amanda Lewis Rocky Lane Cory Hall-Martin Board Members Absent: Queen Austin Staff in Attendance: Robin Henderson, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department Teresa Gardner, Assistant Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Citizen Communications - Citizens signed up to speak: none 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – This will occur at the March meeting for both the January and February minutes. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. TX SB69 from 87th Legislative Session -Vote on Recommendation for Council Action Sponsored by Commissioner Gonzales and Webber 4:02pm-4:06pm In the recommendation, Chair Gonzales is asking APD to create a policy that requires the reporting of whether use of force was prevented and if it took place. They also asked for a non-retaliation policy to ensure self-reporting. Commissioner Sierra-Arevalo asked for clarity on what was up for a vote. Chair Gonzales explained three points: if there is intervention and use of force still happens, if there is intervention and use of force is prevented, and a training plan for the officer who was 1 impacted by the intervention, such as further de-escalation. No further questions. Recommendation passed on unanimous vote. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Safety Organizations Quarterly Report – Austin Police Department (sponsors: Commissioner Hausenfluck and Gonzales) 4:07pm-4:50pm Speaker(s): -Chief Henderson, Austin Police Department Chief Henderson, joined by Dr. Jonathan Kringen, presented on the APD quarterly report. Dr. Kringen presented on Citywide Crimes Against Persons between 2020 and 2021. There was an overall negligent reduction in crime. Aggravated assault has had a meaningful increase. For Crimes Against Property, for the same time period, there has been a meaningful increase in theft of car parts. Overall, a small reduction in crimes. Crimes Against Society, for the same time period, shows a reduction in drug violations, possibly due to cite and arrest. However, weapons violations has significantly increased. He explained clearance rates are hard to capture, as an crime committed in one month may be carried forward to a different month. Or they may have cleared an …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, February 7, 2022 6:30 PM Meeting Minutes Rennison Lalgee Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Juan Vences-Benitez Board Members in Attendance: Krystal Gomez, Chair Nicole Merritt, Vice-Chair Sara Becker Karen Crawford Adrian De La Rosa Board Members not in Attendance: Glenn Rosales Staff in Attendance: Sinying Chan, Staff Liaison & Health Equity Unit Program Coordinator/Austin Public Health CALL TO ORDER 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 6, 2021 • Karen moved to approve, Kate seconded, all in favor 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Updates from Reimagining Public Safety Task Force by City of Austin Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano • In August 2020, the City Manager created the City-Community Reimagining Public Safety Task Force which gave its recommendations in April 2021. Council approved 9.3 million dollars towards task force recommendations. More information can be found on the website https://www.austintexas.gov/department/task-force • The dashboard on the website is used to track the review of recommendations that were sent to the City Manager and show 118 of 140 recommendations are complete. Currently, the focus is on follow-up action for these recommendations. Rey is reviewing the 8 working groups and will update the dashboard when complete, beginning with the two working groups for APD. • Austin Cares is an active program that moves 911 calls from those experiencing mental health crisis to a Mental Health Clinician. Language Access is a large effort right now and is currently focusing on Spanish and API languages for public services. B. Updates from Saeed Azadi, Public Health Division Manager, and Holly Eades, Program Manager, on their work at the City of Austin Refugee Health Screening Clinic • The Refugee Health Screening Clinic does comprehensive medical and mental health assessments, treatments, immunizations, and referrals. They work with them for one year and then give them documentation they need to apply for their green card and I-693. • Afghan Placement Program significantly impacted numbers. Projecting 500-1500 arrivals for 2022. Budget increased to 1.5 million dollars for FY2022 due to increased refugees for Afghan Placement Program • Challenges: 100% Grant-funded, unpredictable federal support, contract limitations per the grant, operating with minimal staff, anticipating 500-1500 Afghans to Austin area. • Recommendation: The City of Austin create two full-time general fund positions to support the office through the above challenges with funding and staffing. Ideally, the positions would be one manager and one medical staff. …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 7th, 2022, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 February 7, 2022 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Vice-chair - Nagavalli Medicharla (virtual), Secretary - Oren Rosenthal (virtual), Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds (virtual), Gavin Garcia (virtual), Lauryn Gould (virtual), Christopher Limon (virtual), Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone (virtual), Patrice Pike (virtual), Scott Strickland (virtual) Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Stephanie Bergara, Kim McCarson CALL TO ORDER 6:34pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Susanna Sharpe 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. Ever Calderon supports use of Live Music Fund (LMF) for musicians. Eileen Bristol from Sahara Lounge speaks in favor of using LMF to support artists of color, especially the first year. Drew Dunavan speaks in favor of directing funds to artists particularly artists of color. Mercedes Perry speaks in favor of using funds to support artists of color. Pam Owens supports using LMF funds to support artists of color. Terry P. Mitchell speaks in favor of using LMF funds to support artists of color. Jane Hervey speaks in favor of directing LMF to support artists especially with an equity focus. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on December 6, 2021. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve the minutes, Commissioner Limon seconds. Motion carries 8-0. Commissioners Limon, Gould, and Sullivan are absent. Commissioner Limon arrives 7:04pm. a. Legal Consideration related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs by Neal Falgoust, Attorney, City of Austin Law Department, and Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Acting Director, Economic Development Department. 1 3. OLD BUSINESS taken. AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2022 b. Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded relief and recovery programs for creatives by Erica Shamaly, Manager, Music and Entertainment Division c. Update by Erica Shamaly, Manager of the Music and Entertainment Division, on the feasibility of a multi-year approach to the Live Music Fund. Commissioner Mahone leaves the meeting at 8:20pm. a. Discussion and Possible Action following update on the Austin Opera House. No action b. Discussion and Possible Action following update and final recommendations from the Working Group on the Live Music Fund. …
Special Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board February 4, 2022 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held February 4, 2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone or in-person. All speakers must register in advance (February 3, 2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1260 or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 4 de Febrero de 2022 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono o en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (03 de Febrero antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame de or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (13 de Febrero antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. 512-974-1260 electrónico correo enlace envíe junta un en la al o • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, February 4, 2022 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov. Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Speakers who register before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Disabilities June 11, 2021 Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS: A. Presentation from Brie Franco, City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Officer, and discussion regarding 87th Texas Legislature. B. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2022 meeting schedule. C. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to represent the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities on the Joint Inclusion Committee. D. Discussion and possible action regarding moving the Americans with Disabilities Act Program Into the Civil Rights Office. E. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. F. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX Resolution. G. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create a downtown mental health diversion program. H. Discussion and possible action on a grant to address community-identified transportation challenges in North Austin's Georgian Acres neighborhood. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. OLD BUSINESS None 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 …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 2, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. 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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3741 or olivia.tamzarian@austintexas.gov 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 a. Discussion and possible action on Phase 2 Schematic Design (Goujon, Navarro) 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. …
Waterloo Greenway Creek Delta (The Confluence) Project Update ESB-MACC Advisory Board Meeting January 5, 2022 1 Agenda 1. Waterloo Greenway Program Overview 2. Creek Delta (The Confluence) Project Update 2 Program Overview Sponsoring City Departments: Watershed Protection Department & Parks and Recreation Department Non-Profit Partner: Waterloo Greenway Conservancy 3 4 Waterloo Park Opened August 14, 2021 5 Community Programming 6 7 Creek Delta (The Confluence) 8 Elevated Walkway + Bridges 2 3 1 *Lattice Bridge 3 is currently an add/bid alternate. * 9 Lattice Bridges 10 10 Elevated Walkway 11 Cypress Grove + Trailhead Plaza 12 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 13 Lagoon Overlook + Leaf Deck 14 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 15 Lakeview Terrace + Explorer's Garden 16 The Spring 17 The Spring 18 Project Milestones • Creek Delta 90% - June 2021 • Creek Delta 100% - Dec 2021 19 Creek Delta ( The Confluence) Schedule Design Phase Briefings: ESB-MACC Board, Environmental Commission, PARB, Design Commission, Waller Creek LGC. Seek conditional use approval from Planning Commission Bidding & Construction Complete 100% construction documents by end of 2021 January 2021- January 2022 Bid project early 2022 Construction begins summer 2022 20 Project Coordination Updates • Geoarcheology work • Operations and Maintenance Manual • Butler trail connectivity and safety • Heritage tree transplant • All contractor coordination still pending bid 21 22 THANK YOU! Parks & Recreation Lana Denkeler: lana.denkeler@austintexas.gov Watershed Protection Diana Wang: diana.wang@austintexas.gov Waterloo Greenway Chris Perkes: cperkes@waterloogreenway.org
CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 12:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working groups: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS i. Homelessness ii. Safety iii. Health iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Commission Working Groups. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Melissa Taylor, Vice Chair, City of Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission, followed by discussion and possible action regarding the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. b. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to represent the Commission for Women on the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin FY2022 & FY2023 budget. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2022 Commission for Women Charter. 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 contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission February 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live To speak remotely at the February 2, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the commission liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 1 Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission February 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Richard Brimer (D-10) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the January 19, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Update on discharge of acidic waste into tributary of Harris Branch Creek, Katie Coyne, Environmental Officer; Assistant Director, Watershed Protection Department 1. 2. 2 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Briefing on rule changes to …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission February 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/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. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Richard Brimer (D-10) REVISED Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the January 19, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Update on discharge of acidic waste into tributary of Harris Branch Creek, Katie Coyne, Environmental Officer; Assistant Director, Watershed Protection Department STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Briefing on rule changes to Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3.5—Daniel Priest, Naomi Rotramel, and Keith Mars, Development Services Department Community Tree Preservation Division (1 hour) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: 7715 1/2 West State Highway 71, C14-85-288.23(RCA) Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group Location: 7712 Oak Forest Lane, Austin TX 78736 Council District: District 8 Staff: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department and Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed: Williamson Creek, Barton Springs Zone (Contributing Zone), Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to the restrictive covenant (30 minutes) 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam …
Rule Change Summary Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3.5 City Arborist, Development Services Department Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 Summary of Changes 1. Delete outdated and inaccurate content 2. Address new technology, construction methods, and urban forestry concerns that have become salient since the last significant update in 2011 3. Reorganize and rewrite existing rules to better align with code Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 Authority in Code § 25-8-603 - ADMINISTRATION. (A) A city arborist, appointed by the director of the Planning and Development Review Department, shall implement this article. (B) The Planning and Development Review Department shall adopt administrative rules for the implementation of this subchapter. (C) The rules shall: (1) describe methods to protect trees against damage during development; (2) identify actions that will constitute removal; (3) identify the root areas that require protection against soil compaction or the effects of impervious paving; and (4) identify mitigation measures and methods of calculation for fiscal security to ensure performance of mitigation measures that may be required under article 1 of this subchapter. Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 ECM Section 3 (Current) 3.1 - General 3.2 - Appeals 3.3 – Tree Survey 3.3.1 – Survey Requirements by Jurisdiction 3.3.2 – General Tree Survey Standards 3.3.3 – RESERVED (previously Survey Standards for Environmental Assessments) 3.3.4 – Tree Survey Standards for Hill Country Roadway Corridors 3.4 – RESERVED (previously Tree Physiology) 3.5 – Design Criteria 3.5.1 – Significant Tree Identification 3.5.2 – Tree Preservation Criteria 3.5.3 – Design Constraints and Alternatives 3.5.4 - Mitigation 3.6 – Tree Protection 3.7 – Public Trees Appendix P-6 – Remedial Tree Care Notes Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 ECM Section 3 (Proposed) 3.1 - General 3.2 - Appeals 3.3 – Tree Survey 3.3.1 – Survey Requirements by Jurisdiction 3.3.2 – General Tree Survey Standards 3.3.3 – RESERVED (previously Survey Standards for Environmental Assessments) 3.3.4 – Tree Survey Standards for Hill Country Roadway Corridors 3.4 – RESERVED (previously Tree Physiology) 3.5 – Design Criteria 3.5.1 – Significant Tree Identification 3.5.2 – Preservation 3.5.3 – Design Constraints and Alternatives 3.5.4 - Mitigation 3.6 – Tree Protection 3.7 – Public Trees Appendix P-6 – Remedial Tree Care Notes Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 ECM Section 3.5 (Current) 3.5 – Design Criteria 3.5.1 – Significant Tree Identification 3.5.2 – Tree Preservation Criteria A. Critical Root Zone Impacts B. Crown Impacts …
3.5.0 - DESIGN CRITERIA The Land Development Code requires the protection of regulated trees during development as well as mitigation for their removal (LDC 25-8-603). Protection during development is necessary to prevent unpermitted removal of trees or damage that constitutes removal (LDC 25-8-602). This section addresses the requirements for both design around regulated trees and mitigation for their removal. The City Arborist must make the initial determination whether trees have been adequately considered in the design process. This requires: • The identification of significant trees; • An assessment of conformance with minimum design criteria for tree preservation; • An analysis of design constraints and alternatives; and • The negotiation of mitigative measures when necessary. A discussion of each of these aspects of plan review follows 3.5.1 - Significant Tree Identification The Land Development Code addresses tree preservation in terms of saving "protected or heritage" trees (Tree Ordinance, 1983), designing around "significant" trees and vegetation (Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance, 1986) or preserving the "natural landscape character" (Landscape Ordinance, 1979) of an area. In order to provide a standard for defining a significant tree or group of trees an evaluation method has been provided below. Not all "protected" trees are significant due to such factors as their species or condition. Conversely, some smaller trees may have significance due to their rarity, screening potential or other factors. A. Tree Evaluation Method. Whenever there is a question about which trees in a project area should be preserved, the tree evaluation method discussed below can be useful. A designer can walk the project area with these criteria in mind and perform a rough analysis of the tree situation. Some groups of trees as well as individual trees can be identified as potential design constraints early in the process. In situations where it is necessary to choose between two (2) or more significant trees, a more detailed analysis can be performed by competent professionals in order to assign numerical values to each. These relative values can enhance the decision-making process. In addition to the benefits described above, this tree evaluation method can be used as a "finding of fact." This can be submitted to the Planning Commission in the rare situation where no agreement can be reached over the removal of significant "protected" trees, or over the issue of whether the natural character of the site has been adequately preserved. The method for evaluating trees for the …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 2, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment, C14-85-288.23(RCA) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LOCATION: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Liz.johnston@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Contributing Zone REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant Staff recommended with conditions STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a. 60% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c. Water quality control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department DATE: January 27, 2022 SUBJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment C14-85-288.23(RCA) This summary is being provided to the Environmental Commission for the 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA), a proposed amendment to an existing restrictive covenant from 1985. History Restrictive Covenants are legal documents that can establish site development regulations and use limitations for certain properties. Several such Restrictive Covenants have been recorded for certain properties located within the Oak Hill Study Area. The Restrictive Covenant under consideration today includes two such tracts of land which are located in the full purpose zoning jurisdiction, in the Williamson Creek Watershed, and in the Contributing Zone of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. However, only the regulations associated with Tract 1 are under discussion at this time. Restrictive Covenants associated with the Oak Hill Study Area frequently lock in older site development regulations that predate current water quality protections for the Barton Springs Zone established by City Code 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative). These properties could develop under the terms of the restrictive covenant without achieving compliance with the non-degradation water quality standard …
7715 ½ W. SH 71 C14-85-288.23(RCA) Liz Johnston Deputy Environmental Officer Division Manager, Policy and Environmental Review What is a Restrictive Covenant Amendment? • • • Restrictive Covenants (RCs) are legal documents that can set forth restrictions on properties related to zoning or other land development standards. Certain properties located within the 1985 Oak Hill Area Study have associated RCs that set forth development standards that are less restrictive than current code allows. The RCA under consideration this evening grants the landowner the ability to develop under rules in effect in 1985, thus eliminating the need to meet the restrictions set forth in the Save Our Springs ordinance, including impervious cover and water quality treatment. • When applicants seek to rezone properties with such RCs, there is an opportunity to request for greater environmental protections than would otherwise be allowed. Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Restrictive Covenant Amendment with the following conditions: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a) 60% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b) Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c) Water quality control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone. Questions? Contact Information: Liz Johnston liz.johnston@austintexas.gov
C14-85-288.23(RCA) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.23(RCA) - 7715 ½ W. SH 71 DISTRICT: 8 EXISTING ZONING: LO-NP ADDRESS: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 SITE AREA: 13.367 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Stephen Simon, John Simon, Barbara Simon Bierner AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in Exhibit D: RCA Redlines. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 2, 2022 Scheduled for Environmental Commission PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 22, 2022 To be Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES Interested parties in the area have raised concerns about the proposed development and increasing the impervious cover currently on the site. This property is located within the Williamson Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Barton Springs Zone Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City’s Land Development Code. Due to the existing Restrictive Covenant, this property has additional permitted entitlements for development than what would be currently allowed under today’s Land Development Code (LDC). C14-85-288.23(RCA) 2 Staff has received comments in opposition of this Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) area is approximately 13.367 acres and is part of a larger tract currenting being requested to be rezoned to GO-MU-NP, please see Zoning Case No. C14-2021-0130. This undeveloped property is located on the south side of W. SH 71 and is zoned LO-NP. Adjacent zoning consists of LR-MU-CO-NP, LO-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to the east; SF-6-NP to the south and SF-6-NP, CS-NP and RR-NP to the west. To the north is W. SH 71 right-of-way and is not zoned. Please refer to Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. The applicant is requesting to amend the permitted site development standards, environmental requirements, and transportation requirements. Please see Exhibit D: RCA Redlines for current RC and proposed revisions. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendments to the RC because much of it allows for development under a previous code and therefore is not up to date on newer and current standards. While the maximum impervious cover is greater than what would be allowed today with …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 2, 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 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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 January 5, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. C. D. Updates to boards and commissions Mid-point check-in survey results and potential changes Scope of work and responsibilities for Phase 2—community engagement Budget request for FY2022-23 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 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. 1
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 2, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment, C14-85-288.23(RCA) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LOCATION: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Liz.johnston@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Contributing Zone REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant Staff recommended with conditions STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a. 60% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c. Stormwater control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone, d. LDC 25-8-301 and 25-8-302 does not apply. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department DATE: January 27, 2022 SUBJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment C14-85-288.23(RCA) This summary is being provided to the Environmental Commission for the 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA), a proposed amendment to an existing restrictive covenant from 1985. History Restrictive Covenants are legal documents that can establish site development regulations and use limitations for certain properties. Several such Restrictive Covenants have been recorded for certain properties located within the Oak Hill Study Area. The Restrictive Covenant under consideration today includes two such tracts of land which are located in the full purpose zoning jurisdiction, in the Williamson Creek Watershed, and in the Contributing Zone of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. However, only the regulations associated with Tract 1 are under discussion at this time. Restrictive Covenants associated with the Oak Hill Study Area frequently lock in older site development regulations that predate current water quality protections for the Barton Springs Zone established by City Code 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative). These properties could develop under the terms of the restrictive covenant without achieving …
1. 2. 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 COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021 MOTION: Approve meeting minutes with corrected meeting time by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Discussion of updates to boards and commissions Staff will send update memo to related boards and commissions and offer Some commissioners are updating their appointing Council members Committee members requested that the memo be sent to the Austin Economic presentation Development Corporation B. Debrief from November and December working group meetings: Tangible heritage and intangible cultural heritage Meeting structure: discussion of new topic, break, review draft recommendations Recentering equity o Ensure all voices are heard in small group brainstorms o 17 of 26 working group members completed a mid-point check-in survey o Be explicit about equity in upcoming topics, with equity evaluation framework reviewed for a sample draft recommendation 1 Commissioners affirmed the importance of supporting other departments working in intangible heritage, such as the Austin History Center Phase 2 activities: get broad community feedback, prioritize recommendations, estimate costs C. Updates on focus groups Focus groups of cultural and heritage organizations and legacy businesses have each met one time (of two meetings) o First meeting included project introduction and input on intangible heritage o Second meeting will focus on feedback on draft recommendations, as well as what’s needed for successful implementation, partnerships, potential pitfalls Neighborhood association focus group met once; two meetings to come Commissioners can direct interested community members to staff Discuss timing for commissioners to engage Council later Commissioner Heimsath arrives. D. Feedback on draft recommendations for intangible heritage Commissioners provided feedback on draft recommendations, including geographic components to intangible heritage Commissioners discussed ways to continue to engage working group and focus group members later Commissioner Myers leaves. E. F. Feedback on draft brief for January 13 working group meeting Commissioners provided feedback on the draft brief Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: What questions should we be sure to research? How long have programs or policies been around? How do you measure effectiveness? What changes have you …
