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Permitting and Development Center 2024 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405| 6:00 PM Materials Deadline 10 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) Files no larger than 12MB January 12th February 16th March 15th April 12th May 3rd June 14th Not Applicable August 16th September 13th October 18th November 1st November 29th Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 22nd February 26th March 25th April 22nd 1May 13th June 24th July – No Meeting August 26th September 23rd October 28th 2November 11th 3December 9th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Memorial Day Holiday 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Brita Wallace Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Luckens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 13, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 5/13/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salinas’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ladner, Lee, McKinney, Wittstruck were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve the Design Commission Annual Internal Review The motion to approve the Design Commission Annual Internal Review was approved on Chair Salina’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7-0 vote. 1 3. 4. 5. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission in accordance City Code § 2- 1-140. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on May 31, 2024. Update was given by Commissioner Carroll. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on May 22, 2024. Update was given by Chair Salinas. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Salinas adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AUGUST 26, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/M9ygQPCMFF or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 22, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for staff and programming at the Old Bakery and Emporium, Brush Square Museum and the Elisabet Ney Museum. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Herlinda Zamora, Cultural & Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and approve a recommendation related to City Ordinance No. 20191205-070 that authorized, on an expedited basis, a concession for The Expedition School, waiving the requirements of City Code Section 8-1-74 (Review of a Proposal Seeking a Concession) and an amendment to the Holly Shores/ Edward Rendon Sr. Vision Plan. (Sponsors: Reed, Taylor) 2. 3. Page 1 of 2 Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to find that the Hays Common Municipal Utility District application is superior with respect to parkland dedication. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces. Presenter(s): Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and approve appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. (Sponsors: Becker, Bazan). 4. 5. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Parks …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Presentation on: Hays Common Municipal Utility District Application August 26, 2024 Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner Development Overview Existing Use: Undeveloped Proposed Use: Single family with 700 residential units plus commercial use located at FM 1626 and SH 45. MUDs require City consent for their creation. Downtown Airport PROJECT LOCATION 2 Development Overview Site is 498 acres. It includes a section of Little Bear Creek to the south. It is adjacent to the 45S Trail along the highway, with planned connections to the Violet Crown Trail. 3 Development Overview Site is partially in the City of Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction, and partially outside the city limits. Site is divided across Travis County and Hays County. Site would come into the City’s jurisdiction via strategic partnership for annexation. 4 Parks and Open Space Public parkland to be dedicated: 16.09 acres Publicly accessible open space: 35.41 acres Little Bear Creek Trail Area: 3.74 acres Minimum amount required for superiority: 20.38 acres Parks and Open Space • Amount of parkland exceeds what would be required under current code, since only City of Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction code requirements would apply to a portion of the site. • Open space will be publicly accessible. • MUD commits to +10% per dwelling unit in excess of current park development fee, meaning greater park development than required under current code. • MUD commits to creating a public trail along Little Bear Creek that may not otherwise be feasible under current code. PARD staff currently supports this MUD application for superiority with respect to parkland dedication. 6 Board Consideration Recommend to Austin City Council to find that the Hays Common Municipal Utility District application is superior with respect to parkland dedication. 7
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024, AT 9:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, (512)974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. John Umphress, Commissioner Mapi Vigil, Commissioner CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers, Chair CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on June 10, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from 5. Discussion and approval of the 2024 Municipal Civil Service Commission Annual Review 6. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS the Austin Police Department. and Report. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be …
ORDINANCE NO. 20191205-070 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BOATING CONCESSION ON LADY BIRD LAKE FOR TEE EXPED-7-ON SCILOOL; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF CITY CODE SECTION 8-1-74 (REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL SEEKING A CONCESSIONj; AND AMENDING THE HOLLY SHORES/EDWARD RENDON, SR. PARK MASTER PLAN TO INDICATE THE LOCATION OF - E EX?ED 7-ON SC. 00-'S BOATING CONCESSION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Findings The City Council finds that: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Residents of Austin who live east of IH-35 and north of Lady Bird Lake have no opportunity to access rental canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and other watercraft without traveling west of the highway or south of the lake. The Expedition School has been providing City-contracted instructor classes on Festival Beach near Camacho Recreation Center since 2006. The Expedition School has the capacity to offer a wide range of programs and activities, including team-building exercises, life-saving training, paddling adventures, safety plans and programs, and outdoor education. The Expedition School has received awards from the Austin Police Department, Keep Austin Beautiful, the American Red Cross, and Down Home Ranch. The Expedition School has removed more than 17 tons o f trash and 3 tons of recycling from Lady Bird Lake since its inception. The Expedition School works with the visually-impaired, the hearing-impaired, and other residents with special needs. (G) Alumni of the Expedition School have saved 92 lives. (H) More than 150,000 athletes have been safely supported by Expedition School staff during sporting events. Surrounding residents and community groups have written letters of support for a (I) Page 1 of 3 boating concession operated by the Expedition School, including the Holly Neighborhood Coalition and the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Contact Team. Kimery Duda, founder of the Expedition School, is a well-respected member of Austin's adventure sports community and a leader in safety and safety advocacy. The continued community services provided by the Expedition School at its current location are at risk due to a lack of operating revenue and due to the fact that the standard recreation instructor contract between the City and the Expedition School does not provide for concession opportunities. The Expedition School has the capacity to offer affordable rental equipment to students, but standard recreation instructor contracts do not provide for concessions. (J) (K) (L) (M) A concession contract would allow the Expedition School to continue enriching the lives …
TITLE 8. - PARKS AND RECREATION. CHAPTER 8-1. - PARKS ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE 5. - TOWN LAKE METROPOLITAN PARK. Division 2. Concessions in Town Lake Metropolitan Park. Division 2. Concessions in Town Lake Metropolitan Park. § 8-1-71 CONCESSIONS AUTHORIZED. (A) If authorized by the director, a person may operate a food or beverage, rental, or service concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park. (B) A person under the age of 18 engaging in the occasional sale of nonalcoholic beverages may not be required to obtain authorization under this section. Source: 1992 Code Section 11-3-1; Ord. 031009-11; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20190307-014, Pt. 9, 3-18-19; Ord. No. 20190919-038, Pt. 4, 9-30-19; Ord. No. 20240229-046, Pt. 9, 3-11-24. § 8-1-72 BOATING CONCESSIONS. (A) Subject to the restrictions in this section and authorization by council, a person may operate a concession for a boating activity on Town Lake Metropolitan Park and the Colorado River adjacent to Town Lake Metropolitan Park. (B) On Town Lake Metropolitan Park, between Tom Miller Dam and Lamar Boulevard, a person must obtain a (1) to rent to the public a boat designed for recreational rowing, including a canoe, kayak, racing shell, or rowboat; (2) to operate an excursion boat; or (3) to maintain a landing for an excursion boat that is not a permanent mooring. (C) On Town Lake Metropolitan Park, between Lamar Boulevard and Congress Avenue, a person must obtain a (1) to rent to the public a boat that requires little or no skill to operate, including a paddleboat; (2) to operate an excursion boat; or (3) to maintain a permanent mooring for an excursion boat. (D) On Town Lake Metropolitan Park, between Congress Avenue and Longhorn Dam, a person must obtain a concession: concession: concession: (1) to rent to the public a boat designed for recreational rowing, including a canoe, kayak, racing shell, or rowboat; (2) to operate an excursion boat; or (3) to maintain a landing for an excursion boat that is not a permanent mooring. (E) In the river basin immediately upstream from Longhorn Dam, a person must obtain a concession to rent a sailboat to the public. (F) On the Colorado River, between Longhorn Dam and U.S. Highway 183, a person must obtain a concession to rent a boat designed for recreational rowing that can withstand swiftly flowing water and fluctuating water Austin, Texas, Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 165) Created: 2024-07-02 11:44:00 [EST] …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Stephanie Hayden-Howard, LMSW, Assistant City Manager FROM: Kimberly A. McNeeley, M. Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department Kimberly McNeeley Digitally signed by Kimberly McNeeley Date: 2022.12.20 10:32:30 -06'00' DATE: December 15, 2022 SUBJECT: Contract Term for Expedition School Boating Concession Per Ordinance No. 20191205-070 (see attached), City Council directed the City Manager to find a suitable location for the Expedition School boating concession and to amend the Holly Shores/Edward Rendon, Sr. Park Vision Plan to indicate the boating concession location. Since this action the Expedition School was granted the use of a temporary operating location (18 months) at the Festival Beach Boat Ramp since PARD’s use of the Camacho Dock for programming had increased thus restricting additional use by the Expedition School (see attached Mayor And City Council Members Memorandum – December 15, 2020). Moreover, PARD staff, working with the Expedition School, identified a long-term location at Edward Rendon Senior Park Festival Beach Lagoon west end for the operation of the watercraft concession. The long-term site is undeveloped and will require a considerable vendor investment ($1.46M). The proposed improvements would include long-term site design, planning, permitting and preparation; and construction of an ADA accessible dock, storage, walkways, landscaping, shading and a staging area. The anticipated time period for the proposed improvements is approximately two years. To provide the Expedition School sufficient time to make the necessary parkland improvements, staff is proposing an interim period of two years with an initial 10-year contract term with two five-year extensions for a total 22-year contract. The interim two—year period would allow the vendor to make the necessary site improvements that are required for the operation of the concession. This initial interim two-year period will also include specific development and fundraising benchmarks. Failure to meet the established benchmarks will be considered a contract violation and grounds for considering termination. While this is not typical, it is deemed an appropriate measure to ensure the project progresses in a timely manner to deliver a quality service to the Austin community. Assuming the Expedition School successfully accomplishes the established benchmarks, the Department recommends a 10-year contract term with two five-year extensions for a total 22-year contract. While the initial ten-year period with two extension falls in line with the current standard Page 1 of 3 for other concessionaires. PARD’s preferred term exceeds Corporate Purchasing’s …
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN (“City”) and The Expedition School (“Contractor”) for Boating Concession on Lady Bird Lake Contract Number: NR210000001 The City accepts the Contractor’s Offer for the above requirement and enters into the following Contract. This Contract is between The Expedition School having offices at 4306 Las Palmas Dr, Austin, TX 78759 and the City, a home- rule municipality incorporated by the State of Texas. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given in the Solicitation. 1.1 This Contract is composed of the following documents in order of precedence: 1.1.1 This Document 1.1.2 Terms and Conditions dated 10/21/2020 incorporated herein and attached as Exhibit A hereto. 1.1.3 Contractor’s Proposal,incorporated herein and attached as Exhibit B hereto. Revenue. The Contractor shall pay the City in accordance with the Contract requirements: 1.2 1.2.1 Contractor shall pay the City without demand, at the Office of the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Austin by the 10th of each month, a minimum flat monthly fee of 10% of gross revenue minus sales tax. Revenue is to include sale of merchandise, rentals, classes, safety and education courses, teambuilding events, youth programs and memberships. 1.3 Term of Contract. This Contract shall remain in effect for an initial term of 18 months or the City terminates the Contract. 1.4 Designation of Key Personnel. The City and the Contractor resolve to keep the same key personnel assigned to this engagement throughout its term. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Contractor to replace any key personnel, the replacement will be an individual having equivalent experience and competence in executing projects such as the one described herein. Additionally, the Contractor shall promptly notify the City and obtain approval for the replacement. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Contractor’s and City’s key personnel are identified as follows: Standard Contract Template Rev. 08-07-2020 1 List of Exhibits Exhibit A Terms and Conditions Exhibit B Contractor’s Proposal Exhibit C Ordinance NO. 20191205-070 Standard Contract Template Rev. 08-07-2020 3 The Contractor agrees that the Contract shall be governed by the following terms and conditions. EXHIBIT A CITY OF AUSTIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS GENERAL 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 TERM OF CONTRACT: A. The Contract shall commence upon execution unless otherwise specified and shall continue in effect until all obligations are performed in accordance with the Contract. Upon written notice …
City of Austin Parks Board Members, June 17,2024 Hello, this is Bertha Rendon Delgado President of East Town Lake this letter is in reference to the Expedition school that has taken over our new building Lorraine Camacho Activity Center that was name after (Grandma Comacho) that was proposed as our Neighborhood Elderly Center in our barrio. In the last two decades we have watched our beloved activity center be taken over by an PAID Instructor who founded this Large operation that has overgrown to be housed in our beloved Edward Rendon Sr. Holly Shores Master Plan. We have questioned the PARD Staff Former Director Kimberely on how they have been permitted to be housed here in our public park facility not giving the community access.. So many residents are very concerned on how this operation is being operated, the special privileges of receiving an approval of request that was made by the Expedition School dated in 2019 as the last item on the Agenda for that year without any public input brings a red flag to this. The Edward Rendon Holly Shores Master Plan has an ordinance in place that there is no concession can take place unfortunately special favors have been awarded to the Expedition School this contract has expired as well has not been good stewards in our community. There has been major complaints brought to our attention with evidence of the people participating in this Expedition School so call program that has NOT been following safety procedures and the City of Austin Parks can be held liable if an incident occurs here especially in the water here are the following listed: ● Adults renting from this concession not being mandated as well as wearing safety life jackets in the colorado river known as Lady Bird lake ● Destroying the nature of the grass lawns with the U Haul trucks, large storage metal bins & canoes The large amount of trash that is left behind by these users ● Adults drinking alcohol during the time of rental on the water ● ● Children Jumping off the small bridge over the lagoon ● Swimming in a very dangerous water with no lifeguard there is a no swimming ban in place for decades due to drownings. Today the request from our neighborhood concerned residents is to ask for a postponement on this item we have a lot of discussion as …
Open Letter In Opposition for a Permit and Concession To The Expedition School et.al. *** Time Sensitive*** Date: August 2, 2024 ( Addition items to consider and amended on August 15, 2024 ) To: City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, City Manager TC Broadnax, City of Austin Parks Interim Director Angela Means, City ACM Stepahanie Hayden-Howard CC: City Council Member District 3 Jose Velasquez, All City Council Members CC: City of Austin Parks Board Chair Pedro Villarlobos, Vice Chair Kathryn Flowers, District 3 Board Representative Nicole E. Merritt, Holly Reed CC: City of Austin Legal Department From: East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association HABLA Residences of East Austin Raza Roundtable LULAC Significant City of Austin stakeholders to submit their concerns directly to Council Applicant: MWM Design, Expedition School LLC, Expedition School Fund and Kimery Duda Regarding: Ordinance # 20191205-070 Dated December 5, 2019 (Violation 1) “An ordinance authorizing a boating concession on Lady Bird lake for the Expedition School (a) Waiving the requirements of City code Section 8-1-74 (Review of a proposal seeking a concession). (Violation 2) (b) And amending the Holly Shores/ Edward, Sr, Park Master plan to indicate the location of the Expedition school’s boating concession” (Violation 3) ____________________________________________________________________________ Violation1. Ordinance # 20191205-070 should be rescinded immediately based on a violation of City Charter. § City Charter Article 2 Chapter 7 Section A and (1). - POWERS OF THE COUNCIL. All powers and authority which are expressly or impliedly conferred on or possessed by the city shall be vested in and exercised by the council; provided, however, that the council shall have no power to, and shall not: (A) Sell, convey, lease, mortgage, or otherwise alienate any land which is now, or shall hereafter be, dedicated for park purposes, unless: (1) the qualified voters of the city shall authorize such act by adopting in a general or special election a proposition submitting the question and setting forth the terms and conditions under which such sale, conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other alienation is to be made; Amendment note: Section 7 appears as amended at the election of November 6, 2012, and later renumbered by Ord. 20121213-004. Violation 2. Ordinance # 20191205-070 should be rescinded immediately based on violation of its fiduciary duties as City Council members by omitting City Code Section 8-1-71 and Section 8-1-72. The applicants do not meet the requirements of financial capacity and requirements under this …
REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION August 26, 2024 – 6P.M. St. John Branch Library 7500 Blessings Ave. Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Andrea Herrera Moreno Kezia Frayjo Mark Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Cristina Masters Magen Davis Steve DeRosa The first five 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Library Commission's special called meeting on August 3, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Poet Laureate Committee by Patti Fowler, Austin Public Library Division Manager. Staff briefing on the City of Austin Mentor and Tutor Program by Odera Anyasinti, Program Administrator, COA Mentor/Tutor. 1. 2. 3. Staff briefing on the August Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and approval on a library commission representative on the Poet Laurette Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov. 4. 5.
REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, August 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St Austin, Texas Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Alicia Weigel (She/They) Michael Stevenson Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan Harriett Kirsh Pozen Danielle Bryant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on July 22, 2024. Staff briefing regarding the Homeless Assistance Outcomes Follow-Up from Ashley Diaz, Office of the City Auditor. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFING DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of takeaways and feedback from community back to school events and potential initiatives to support families and youth. Discussion of training opportunities with the League of Women Voters for high school voter registration. Update from the Budget working group regarding the inclusion of Human Rights Commission recommendations in the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. 3. 4. 5. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 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. (512) 974-2562 or Please contact Eric Anderson, Office of eric.anderson@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. the City Clerk at
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, June 10, 2024 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress Mapi Vigil Staff in Attendance: Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, HRD Abby Varela, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Sylvester Martin, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Oscar Gonzales, IT Systems Administrator, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on March 25, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of March 25, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Vigil’s second on a 4-0 vote, with Vice Chair Gupta off the dais. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from Financial Services Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from the Financial Services Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, June 10, 2024 MEETING MINUTES 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from the Financial Services Department. Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 5:30 PM. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from the Financial Services Department. Closed session ended, and Chair Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 6:00 PM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Melissa Torres regarding their Demotion from the Financial Services Department. The motion to deny Melissa Torres’ appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Demotion of Melissa Torres was approved on Commission Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Gupta’s second on a vote of 5-0. 5. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates, …
Annual Review and Work Plan Municipal Civil Service Commission – Reporting Period 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024 Page # 1 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 Municipal Civil Service Commission The Board/Commission mission statement is: The Municipal Civil Service (MCS) Commission is established and governed by City Charter Article IX (Personnel). The purpose of the Commission is to: 1. hear appeals and make final, binding decisions in the case of municipal civil service employees covered under Article IX of the City Charter who have been discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation; recommend the adoption of civil service rules after receipt of proposed rules by the Human Resources Director and perform services under the civil service rules as provided in Article IX, Section 2 of the City Charter; 2. 3. perform other duties regarding the municipal civil service, not inconsistent with Article IX of the 4. City Charter, that the City Council may require; issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to witnesses, whether at the request of interested parties or on its own motion, when reasonably necessary to obtain pertinent evidence at a hearing or investigation; 5. administer oaths to witnesses appearing at a hearing or investigation; and 6. conduct any investigations it may consider desirable or which it may be required by the City Council or the City Manager concerning the administration of municipal civil service, and report its findings and recommendations to the City Council. Further information regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commission is found in § 2-1-164 of the Austin City Code, which states: (A) The Municipal Civil Service Commission is established and governed by City Charter Article IX (Personnel). The Charter provisions supersede this chapter to the extent of conflict. (B) The Council Audit and Finance Committee shall review applications received by the city clerk from persons seeking appointment as a commissioner. Notwithstanding § 2-1-4(C), the Audit and Finance Committee, or any council member, may nominate a person for appointment to the commission. (C) A city employee may not serve as a member of the commission. (D) The council shall designate the commission chair annually at the time new commissioners are appointed. (E) Subsection (A) of Section 2-1-43 (Meeting Requirements) does not apply to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The commission may meet as necessary to carry out its duties under City Charter Article IX (Personnel). Source: …
2024 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 8, 2024 January 22, 2024 July 8, 2024 July 22, 2024 February 12, 2024 August 12, 2024 February 26, 2024 August 26, 2024 March 11, 2024* September 9, 2024 March 25, 2024 September 23, 2024 October 14, 2024 October 28, 2024 November 18, 2024 December 9, 2024 April 8, 2024 April 22, 2024 May 13, 2024 June 10, 2024 June 24, 2024 MCS Commission Schedule approved on August 28, 2023. * Meeting cancelled at November 13, 2023 MCS Commission Meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call the Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair, Conflicted Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Conflicted, Non-Voting Liza Bailey Aran Belani AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Zachery Garay, Conflicted Ashley Garling Judith Hassan, Conflicted Rocky Lane, Non-Voting Kristina McRae-Thompson Gin Pham Fareeha Qureshi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 8/25/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 1. June 24, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report 6. Part B Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Fiscal Year 24 (FY24) 8. Discussion and approval of Directives 9. Discussion and approval of Secretary 7. Discussion and approval of Assessment of the Administrative Mechanism (AAM) Tool 10. Discussion of Planning Council’s role in the Minority AIDS Initiative and Early Identification of Individuals with HIV/AIDS strategy 11. Discussion and approval of Townhall Feedback document 12. Discussion and approval of reallocations COMMITTEE UPDATES 13. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies 14. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment 15. Review of workplan calendar and social calendar FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. …
Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) Affordable Housing Implementation Design Commission Briefing, August 26, 2024 Rachel Tepper, Brendan Kennedy and James May Content Program History and Requirements Program Outcomes Density Bonus Funds at Work Discussion Program History and Requirements 3 Downtown Density Bonus Program History 2013: Downtown Density Bonus Ordinance 20130627-105 passes replacing CURE (Central Urban Redevelopment). 2014: Downtown Density Bonus program is updated with a new ordinance 2014022-054 that provides additional definitions and sets up current Rainey Street subdistrict requirements 2021 and 2022 Recalibration: Added commercial fees, increased residential Fee Recalibration 2014 Fee ($/SF Bonus Area) 2021 Interim Fees ($/SF Bonus Area) 2022 Proposed Fee ($/SF Bonus Area) Residential - CBD zoned properties $10 or $5 Residential - all other $5 or $3 Residential - Rainey Street district Commercial - CBD zoned Commercial - all other $5 $0 $0 $12 $10 $5 $18 $12 $12 $10 $5 $9 $6 5 2024-2025 DDBP Fee-in-Lieu 6 Affordability Requirements ▪ 50% of bonus area must be achieved thru affordable housing benefits which can be done through a fee-in-lieu or on-site affordable units ▪ Rainey Street Subdistrict is only subdistrict that requires on-site affordable units calculated as 5% of the square footage of dwelling units developed within the FAR ratio of 8:1 and made affordable at 80% MFI or below On-site Affordability Terms Ownership: 120% MFI or below for 99 years *Rainey Street Subdistrict is an exception with an 80% MFI limit Rental: 80% MFI or below for 40 years Program Outcomes To Date 8 Program Outcomes Project Status As of 08/14/2024 DDB Program Rainey Street Subdistrict Certified Site Plan Under Review Under Construction Project Completed 2 3 7 6 1 1 4 7 These totals are only inclusive of projects that included an affordability community benefit contribution and were tracked through the Affordable Housing Inventory. These totals do not include non-residential projects that did not pay a fee in-lieu of Affordable Housing but may have utilized the Downtown Density Bonus Program. These totals also do not include cancelled projects. Certified Projects** by year Overall DDB Program Rainey Street Subdistrict 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 5 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 1 1 0 **Projects certified by Housing Dept. Does not reflect Design Commission approval 19 12 Development …
