Versión en español a continuación. Library Commission Meeting TUESDAY, June 29, 2021, 5:30-7 PM Library Commission meeting to be held June 29, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance no later than Monday, June 28 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 29, 2021 Library Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Monday, June 28. 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 board 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 sharon.herfurth@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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Library Commission FECHA de la reunion Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 5:30-7 PM La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Monday, June 28 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 o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 April, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 26 April, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Catherine Hanna; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Lynda Infante, Courtney Rosenthal, and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Commission Member Daniella Ramos Citizen Communication: None 1. Welcome and introduction of new Library Commission Member Lynda Infante Commission Member Infante introduced herself to the commission. 2. Approval of Minutes from the March 22, 2021 Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyer’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Ramos absent. a. Austin History Center Association Update, Chad Williams, AHCA Board Member Chad Williams gave an update on AHCA plans to support the Austin History Center 3. Presentations: 4. Old Business None 5. New Business: a. Election of officers Elections for Chair – Vice Chair Self nominated Commission Member Dwyer who declined the nomination. Commission Member Dabbert nominated Commission Member Aguilar who declined the nomination. Chair Hanna nominated Commission Member Trieu who declined the nomination. Chair Hanna nominated Commission Member Dabbert with a second by Vice Chair Library Commission Meeting Minutes 26 April, 2021 Self. Having no other nominations, Patricia Dabbert was elected Chair on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Ramos absent. Elections for Vice Chair – Vice Chair Self nominated himself for Vice Chair with a second by Chair Dabbert. Having no other nominations, Vice Chair Self was elected Vice Chair on an 8-0 vote. Commission member Ramos absent. b. Discussion and possible action on an FY22 Library Budget Recommendation Library Commission Recommendation 20210426-5b: Support for Austin Public Library Proposed Budget for FY22 was approved on Commission Member Hanna’s motion and Chair Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Ramos absent. c. Discussion and possible action on Library Commission support for the adoption of The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Plan Gregory Montes, Program Manager, PARD Planning, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept and Terry Smith, Architect, presented the plan. A motion that the Library Commission recommend adoption of the plan was approved on Commission Member Hanna’s motion and Commission Member Rosenthal’s second on an 8-0 …
Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget The General Fund Operating Budget of the Austin Public Library (APL) includes an increase of $1,002,632 or 1.7%. The increase in Materials budget, including books and subscriptions, is $206,368, or 3.5% for inflation. Requirements: Revenues Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): Materials Budget: FY 2020 Budget $54,685,661 $577,258 443.55 $5,232,169 FY 2021 Budget $58,868,376 $239,815 445.55 $5,896,218 FY 2022 Budget $59,871,008 $525,806 445.55 $6,119,490 General Fund Operating Budget Highlights CITY-WIDE Personnel Requirements FTEs Wage increase of 2% for eligible employees, $ 644,899 .00 and adjustments for accrued payroll Insurance – health/life/dental, reduction of 15% Pension, increase of 1% in COAERS City contribution Internal Support Services allocation changes Administrative Support Communications & Technology Management (CTM) Fleet Maintenance DEPARTMENT-WIDE Materials Budget (Books and Subscriptions) 3.5% increase for materials, due to inflation & population growth Estimated transfer from AE Digital Material donations IT software – increase for hardware & software licenses and contracts One-time budget reallocations: Terrazas Branch Repurpose Project (Facilities Services) Innovation Lab (Information Technology) Digital literacy training for older adults (Programs & Partnerships) AmeriCorps VISTA (Administration) Vacancy savings funded expenditures – Contingent upon vacancy rate: Materials Budget (Books and Subscriptions) Programs Furniture Cataloging/Processing Security Cameras Internships - temporary employees Training Questions? Email us at Library-ACAOFinance@austintexas.gov ($1,011,798) $ 228,339 $ 237,823 $ 354,225 $ 28,018 $ 206,368 $ 16,904 $ 301,100 $ 110,000 $ 40,000 $ 25,000 $ 4,000 $ 584,000 $ 275,384 $ 183,300 $ 116,000 $ 100,000 $ 99,900 $ 27,950 5/11/2021 Austin Public Library Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund The Operating Budget in the Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund (7LIB) is $1,244,561 in expenditures. This includes $549,061 in operating costs for the Central Library parking garage, gift shop, and facility rentals. Operating costs include a one-time expenditure of $228,000 for a parking guidance system. Support services expenditures of $695,500 includes a one-time expenditure of $500,000 for a strategic planning consultant, as well as $195,500 in contingency for facility maintenance costs exceeding General Fund budget. Revenues from Central Library operations including parking garage, gift shop, facility rentals, and café rental are budgeted at $1,166,808. Historic Preservation Fund The Operating Budget in the Historic Preservation Fund (1160) for Austin Public Library is $33,632. This annual funding began in FY 2020 to provide Digital Services for Austin History Center (AHC) Historic Collections. It is anticipated to …
Director’s Report June 2021 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights ____________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services _____________________________________________________________ 6 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ____________________________________________________________ 6 FY2012 Bond Program Summary ____________________________________________________________ 9 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch (Site/Civil) Report ___________________________________________ 13 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report ___________________________________________ 15 Interior Renovations Monthly Report _________________________________________________________ 18 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report________________________________________ 21 Austin History Center _________________________________________________________ 24 APL By the Numbers __________________________________________________________ 25 May stats _______________________________________________________________________________ 25 3 HIGHLIGHTS Howson, Twin Oaks, and Willie Mae Kirk Branches Reopening to the Public June 28 Austin Public Library's (APL) limited capacity in-person Express Service is adding three locations starting Monday, June 28 - Howson, Twin Oaks, and Willie Mae Kirk Branches. Those branches will join Central, Carver, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Manchaca, Milwood, North Village, Old Quarry, Ruiz, Spicewood Springs, St. John, Windsor Park, and Yarborough to provide in-person book and material browsing and checkout, public computers, new library cards, holds pickup and checkout, printing and copying, Wi-Fi, and technology and reference help. At the Central Library, the Events Center, Passport Services, Recycled Reads Gift Shop, and Cookbook Café are all open. Shared Learning Rooms open June 28. The Austin History Center continues remote reference and is open for limited capacity in-person service on Thursdays and Fridays. Recycled Reads Bookstore will reopen to the public in August. Curbside Services will cease at most locations on June 28. Limited curbside service will continue at Central, Spicewood Springs, Manchaca Road, and North Village until August 2, when full public hours are restored. Beginning June 28, capacity will increase to 50% at each location, and APL will resume normal capaci ty at each location on August 2. In-person programming will also begin on August 2. All APL libraries have implemented necessary precautions to keep customers and staff safe, such as the measures included below: • Plexiglass is installed at all circulation desks • All customers and staff are highly encouraged to wear masks • APL has installed bipolar ionization equipment in the HVAC Systems system wide at all APL locations. The equipment is designed to neutralize contaminates (allergens, mold, bacteria, viruses, and volatile organic compounds) to ensure that conditioned purified air is recycled through the HVAC Systems Ayshea Khan, Austin History Center, Selected for Mellon Fellowship Austin Public Library is pleased to announce that Ayshea Khan, Asian American Community Archivist at the Austin History Center has …
LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.1 TOTAL CARDHOLDERS 686,472 684,852 APR MAY 52,080 55,958 684,039 MAR 45,041 60,000 50,000 40,000 TOTAL VIRTUAL eCARDS Virtual Resident Virtual NonResident ACTIVE CARDHOLDERS *some type of activity on the card in last 3 years 7,744 3,367 7,851 3,491 7,913 3,576 9,000 6,000 3,000 - MAR APR MAY MAR APR MAY v.6/10/21 E. Johnson, Business Process Monthly System Activity Report LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.2 NEW CARDS ISSUED MAR APR MAY 1240 650 565 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 New Adult Resident New Youth Resident 11 11 22 New Adult Non- Resident 200 46 39 0 0 2 160 128 130 75 99 75 New Youth Non- Resident New Virtual Cards (Adult/Youth) New Virtual Non- Resident Cards (Adult only) New_All_Cards NUMBER OF CURBSIDE CARDHOLDERS NUMBER OF HOLD ITEMS PICKED UP IN-LIBRARY (LIMITED 25% CAPACITY 64,974 29,116 61,080 27,319 MAR APR 52,738 35,401 22,295 MAY v.6/10/21 E. Johnson, Business Process Monthly System Activity Report 1682 957 854 LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.3 LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS 55 80 46 MAR APR Does not include Outreach, Unadvertised, or Self-directed. MAY With 9 incredible community and city partners, 2,000 of our young neighbors received book bags filled with engaging activities. 100 + people joined the author talk with Raul the Third! LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS BY AUDIENCE MAY 2021 Programs Attendees 469 105 16 Adult/Family 18 2 Teen 28 Children Does not include Outreach, Unadvertised, or Self-directed. v.6/10/21 E. Johnson, Business Process Monthly System Activity Report LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.4 LIBRARY WEBSITE HITS WIFI CONNECTIONS 1,504,243 9,345 9,190 13,560 1,446,860 1,401,996 MAR APR MAY MAR APR MAY Hotspots Kits Loaned to Partners Organization Austin ISD Austin Voices Housing Authority of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Mobility Department Project Connect Refugee Services of Texas 5 Asian’s Volunteer Association Hotspot Kits 1 14 60 13 6 74 3 3,330 Computer Sessions May 10-May 31 Central 1,547 Manchaca Road 383 Ruiz 276 v.6/10/21 E. Johnson, Business Process Monthly System Activity Report LIBRARY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FY 2021 TRENDS MAR 2021 – MAY 2021 P.5 Non-Resident Customers 519 Active Non-Resident (NR) customers 663 Active TexShare customers The home library for most NR residents are: o Milwood (47 NR + …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29 June, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 29 June, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Patricia Dabbert; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Julia Aguilar, JC Dwyer, Eric Frierson, Lynda Infante, and Courtney Rosenthal Board Members Absent: Commission Members Daniella Ramos and Lily Trieu Citizen Communication: None 1. Welcome and introduction of new Library Commission Member Eric Frierson Commission Member Frierson introduced himself to the commission. 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 26, 2021 Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyer’s motion and Chair Dabbert’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Ramos and Trieu absent. 3. Staff Briefing: Update on Austin Public Library FY22 Proposed Budget Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager, presented the proposed budget. 4. Old Business None 5. New Business: 2020 through June 2021 July meeting. a. Discussion of the Library Commission Annual Internal Review and Report covering July Chair Dabbert will prepare a draft of the Annual Review and Report for discussion at the b. Discussion of a Library planning retreat A retreat will be planned for a Saturday in August to be held at the Central Library. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 29 June, 2021 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for June 2021 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities Director Weeks gave the update. 7. Future Agenda Items Austin History Center Association agreement update FY22 Proposed Library Budget Update Introduction of Austin Public Library’s new Equity & Inclusion Manager Adjournment: Vice Chair Self adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. without objection.
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for June 28, 2021 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants included) must register in advance no later than Sunday, June 27, 2021 by 12:00 noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Historic Landmark Commission meeting: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than 12:00 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 board 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 preservation@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. If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Historic zoning applications A.1. 2708 Scenic Drive – Commission-initiated zoning, applicant proposed total demolition. Historic landmark and historic district applications B.1. 1501 Northwood Road – Voss House – Construct 2nd-story and rear additions (postponed May 24, 2021) 1805 E. 3rd Street – Herrera House – Construct a rear 1-story addition (postponed May 24, 2021) 4006 ½ Avenue B – Hyde Park Historic District – Add 2nd floor and expand 1st floor (postponed May 24, 2021) 907 Congress Avenue – Grandberry Building – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade 909 Congress Avenue – Mitchell-Robertson Building – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect B.2. B.3. B.4. B.5. 1 B.6. B.7. B.8. B.9. façade 1809 Newton Avenue – Stanley Outbuilding – Update regarding …
Design Commission June 28, 2021 Design Commission to be held June 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 27th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@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 aaron.jenkins@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. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (Junio 28, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Junio 27th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • junta en (512) 974-1243 and Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día 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. la • • 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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, May 24, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5:34 p.m. X X X Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations for the City of Austin, Austin Energy; Rainey Street Sub Station Project, addressed at 806 ½ Lambie Street. Tara Delagarza - Austin Energy; Kim Doyal - Austin Energy; Girard Kinney – Kinney Architects; Zak Robinson - Carter Design. • Tara Delagarza and Kim Doyal – Austin Energy; Girard Kinney – Kinney Architects and Roberto Garcia – Carter Design presented and answered questions. • Commissioner J. Meiners made a motion to support the project as presented, seconded by Commissioner B. Whatley. Page 1 of 3 • Commissioner A. Coleman made a friendly amendment to include a Silva Cell or similar systems beneath the landscaping. Commissioner J. Meiners and Commissioner B. Whatley accepted the friendly amendment. • The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays] b. Courtesy Briefing on the City of Austin Palm District Planning Initiative, to be presented by Stevie Greathouse – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department. • Stevie Greathouse – City of Austin Housing and Planning Department provided a courtesy briefing of the City of Austin Palm District Planning Initiative. c. Courtesy Briefing on the Austin Land Development Code Functional Green component, to be presented by Pamela Abee-Taulli–City of Austin Development Services Department • Pamela Abee-Taulli–City of Austin Development Services Department provided a courtesy briefing on the Austin Land Development Code Functional Green component and answered questions. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and possible action): a. Approval of April 26th meeting minutes. • Commissioner A. Coleman made a motion to approve the April 26th meeting minutes as distributed, seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. • The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays] b. Discussion and …
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, June 28, 2021 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 06/28/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/27/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 28, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 Jaseudia.Killion@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. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Buisness Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Monday, Junio 28, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (06/27/2021 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 o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día 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. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, June 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, June 27, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 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 Matthew.Chustz@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. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Junio 28, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Domingo, Junio 27, 2021 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 o un envíe correo en electrónico Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día 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. enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 24, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 24, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:17 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Brent Waters, Civil Service Intern Crystal Contreras, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 26, 2021. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the April 26, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Chair Peréz- Wiseley motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 3-0-1, with Commissioner Frazier off the dais. b. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission special called meeting on May 20, 2021. The minutes of the May 20, 2021 special called meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Mormon’s second, on a vote of 3-0-1, with Commissioner Frazier off the dais. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 24, 2021 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. Chair Peréz-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 4:35 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. Closed session ended and Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:22 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Thomas Ellison regarding their Discharge from the Austin Water Utility. The motion to deny Thomas Ellison’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Thomas Ellison was approved on Commission Mormon’s motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 3-0-1, with Commissioner Frazier off the …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Monday, June 28, 2021, 6:00 PM Historic Landmark Meeting to be held June 28, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, June 27 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 28 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, June 27 (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 board 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 preservation@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. If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion (28 de junio, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (27 de junio, 2021 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 o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono …
2.A – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION STAFF UPDATE ON RELOCATION ISSUE JUNE 28, 2021 C14H-2000-0012 STANLEY HOMESTEAD OUTBUILDING 1809 NEWTON ST. PROJECT BACKGROUND The Historic Landmark Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness on February 27, 2017 for relocation of a historic landmark, the Stanley Homestead Outbuilding, within its site. This approval was specifically based on an understanding that the stones would be numbered and reassembled in the exact same configuration. In a post on LinkedIn on May 20, 2021, the former owner of the building posted a link to a 2017 video, which appears to show demolition rather than relocation of the building. Commissioners viewed the video at the May 24, 2021 Commission meeting and voted to request that staff pursue legal remedies. Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NYY1-WMrucQ Prior Commission action: See posted agendas, minutes, and backup at http://austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/31_1.htm. • February 13, 2017 Certificate of Appropriateness Review Committee. • February 27, 2017 Commission meeting, Item B.2, application to move the stone outbuilding 20 feet to the west (towards Newton St.). The Commission approved relocation of the outbuilding in accordance with the applicant’s proposal to number stones, dismantle, and rebuild the building. • November 19, 2018 Commission meeting, Item B.3, application to construct two new houses and move the outbuilding again. The case was postponed to December 17, 2018. • December 17, 2018 Commission meeting, Item B.3, application for new construction without a second relocation of the outbuilding. This request was approved. UPDATE Since the May Historic Landmark Commission meeting, staff took photographs of the Stanley Homestead Outbuilding; pulled photographs from the historic zoning file; examined prior code compliance reports, which include dated photographs; and consulted other online sources. Comparison of the photographs shows the following: • While the stonework bears a similar rusticated surface and coursed ashlar pattern, the exact sizes and placement of the stones before and after relocation of the outbuilding does not match. • There are two clear departures in the overall design. The gable on the main (south) elevation now has a wood beam rather than smooth stonework, and stonework extends higher to fill in what was an open loft. On the west side, a window has been added. • Between the relocation in 2017 and a code compliance inspection in 2018, an enclosure was built on the front of the building. An addition on the east side does not appear in available dated photographs. Historic Preservation Office staff …
A.1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: N/A HLC DATE: June 28, 2021 CASE NUMBER: PR-2021-061096; GF-2021-066980 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed initiation) HISTORIC NAME: N/A WATERSHED: Lake Austin ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2708 Scenic Drive ZONING CHANGE: LA, SF-3-NP to LA, SF-3-NP-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from Lake Austin overlay-single family residence-neighborhood plan (LA, SF-3-NP) to Lake Austin overlay-single family residence-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (LA, SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning, as the property appears to meet two criteria for landmark designation. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: N/A CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Barton Creek Assn., Save Historic Muny District, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources, Tarrytown Alliance , Tarrytown Neighborhood Association, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: See attached staff report for further research. Architecture. The building is a good example of Mid-century Modern/Contemporary architecture. It was designed by midcentury Austin architect Roland Gommel Roessner. Historical association. The property is associated with Ethel and Robert McGinnis. PARCEL NO.: 0121060525 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A MCGINNIS SUBD & ABS 313 SUR 8 GILBERT D J ACR 1.020 ESTIMATED ANNUAL TAX ABATEMENT: $8,500 (owner-occupied); city portion: $2,500 (capped); county portion: $2,500 (capped); AISD portion: $3,500 (capped). APPRAISED VALUE: $2,462,789 PRESENT USE: Single family residence CONDITION: Good PRESENT OWNERS: ORSINI LLC DATE BUILT: ca. 1955, 1967 ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS: The building was added onto in 1967, according to present owners and TCAD. There are no associated City permits. ORIGINAL OWNER(S): Robert C. and Ethel McGinnis OTHER HISTORICAL DESIGNATIONS: None ACTION: N/A ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A PHONE: 512-974-2727 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PERMITS JUNE 28, 2021 PR-2021-061096; GF-2021-066980 2708 SCENIC DRIVE A.1 PROPOSAL Demolish a ca. 1952 house. ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH Two-story mid-century Modern house clad in vertical wood siding and stone veneer, with fixed and sliding aluminum full- height and clerestory windows, flat-roofed breezeways, a low-pitched side-gabled roofline, double-width stone chimneys, and balconies and skybridge with decorative metal handrails. The building’s multi-level design responds to the hillside topography of the site. The house at 2708 Scenic Drive was built for attorney Robert C. McGinnis, …
A.1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: N/A HLC DATE: June 28, 2021 CASE NUMBER: PR-2021-061096; GF-2021-066980 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed initiation) HISTORIC NAME: N/A WATERSHED: Lake Austin ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2708 Scenic Drive ZONING CHANGE: LA, SF-3-NP to LA, SF-3-NP-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since the house appears to have lost significant character-defining features over the years, staff cannot recommend historic zoning. While the overall form of the original building is consistent with Roessner's design ethos, this particular example does not appear to display the level of detail that defines his other residential work. The roof and some windows have been replaced and the roof pitch potentially altered; the existing standing-seam metal roof was installed after the period of significance. A ca. 1967 secondary unit is immediately adjacent the original and connected by a walkway; this site change may have altered the original building’s relationship to the topography as designed by Roessner. Both appear to be missing materials present in Roessner’s extant midcentury residential work elsewhere in Austin (e.g., specialty glass, exposed rafters, handmade metalwork and brick, natural limestone, indoor-outdoor Saltillo tile, and other textural accent materials). HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: N/A CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Barton Creek Assn., Save Historic Muny District, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources, Tarrytown Alliance , Tarrytown Neighborhood Association, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: N/A BASIS FOR INITIATION: See attached staff report for further research. Architecture. The building is an example of Mid-century Modern/Contemporary architecture. It was designed by midcentury Austin architect Roland Gommel Roessner; however, the building does not appear to retain character-defining features of Roessner’s work and appears to have been modified. There is no evidence that Roessner designed the 1967 secondary unit. Historical association. The property is associated with Ethel and Robert McGinnis. PARCEL NO.: 0121060525 ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A PHONE: 512-974-2727 ACTION: N/A A.1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A MCGINNIS SUBD & ABS 313 SUR 8 GILBERT D J ACR 1.020 ESTIMATED ANNUAL TAX ABATEMENT: $8,500 (owner-occupied); city portion: $2,500 (capped); county portion: $2,500 (capped); AISD portion: $3,500 (capped). APPRAISED VALUE: $2,462,789 PRESENT USE: Single family residence …
A.1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET PC DATE: N/A HLC DATE: June 28, 2021 CASE NUMBER: PR-2021-061096; GF-2021-066980 APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-opposed initiation) HISTORIC NAME: N/A WATERSHED: Lake Austin ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2708 Scenic Drive ZONING CHANGE: LA, SF-3-NP to LA, SF-3-NP-H COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since the house appears to have lost significant character-defining features over the years, staff cannot recommend historic zoning. While the overall form of the original building is consistent with Roessner's design ethos, this particular example does not appear to display the level of detail that defines his other residential work. The roof and some windows have been replaced and the roof pitch potentially altered; the existing standing-seam metal roof was installed after the period of significance. A ca. 1967 secondary unit is immediately adjacent the original and connected by a walkway; this site change may have altered the original building’s relationship to the topography as designed by Roessner. Both appear to be missing materials present in Roessner’s extant midcentury residential work elsewhere in Austin (e.g., specialty glass, exposed rafters, handmade metalwork and brick, natural limestone, indoor-outdoor Saltillo tile, and other textural accent materials). HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: N/A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: N/A CITY COUNCIL DATE: N/A ORDINANCE READINGS: N/A CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Save Barton Creek Assn., Save Historic Muny District, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources, Tarrytown Alliance , Tarrytown Neighborhood Association, West Austin Neighborhood Group BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: N/A BASIS FOR INITIATION: See attached staff report for further research. Architecture. The building is an example of Mid-century Modern/Contemporary architecture. It was designed by midcentury Austin architect Roland Gommel Roessner; however, the building does not appear to retain character-defining features of Roessner’s work and appears to have been modified. There is no evidence that Roessner designed the 1967 secondary unit. Historical association. The property is associated with Ethel and Robert McGinnis. PARCEL NO.: 0121060525 ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A PHONE: 512-974-2727 ACTION: N/A A.1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A MCGINNIS SUBD & ABS 313 SUR 8 GILBERT D J ACR 1.020 ESTIMATED ANNUAL TAX ABATEMENT: $8,500 (owner-occupied); city portion: $2,500 (capped); county portion: $2,500 (capped); AISD portion: $3,500 (capped). APPRAISED VALUE: $2,462,789 PRESENT USE: Single family residence …
