BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (202200302-04C) Art Installation Relocation Whereas the Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board supports the artists of existing public art located at the Mexican American Cultural Center. Whereas the Advisory Board recommends that the Phase 2 project team inform the artists of the existing artwork of any plans to relocate it. Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6.0 vote, Member Lopez was not in attendance. Date of Approval: March 2, 2022 Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (202200302-05A) Phase 2 Schematic Design and Community Communications Forum (CCF) Whereas the ESB MACC Advisory Board supports the Schematic Design for Phase 2 and recommends the following conditions: 1. The role of the Advisory Board be leveraged for improved community communications. 2. Feedback on any surveys completed from Schematic Design be shared with the Advisory Board. group. 3. A monthly digest of CCF be presented to the board as it progresses. 4. Advisory Board have input and oversight of the CCF participants through the life of the 5. The CCF participant list is to be originated by the Advisory Board in collaboration with the project team. Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6.0 vote, Member Lopez was not in attendance. Date of Approval: March 2, 2022 Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements March 2, 2022 Heidi Tse, PWD - Capital Delivery Project Manager Design Phase (Current phase of project) Schematic Design (SD) Work Completed and being Reviewed • Presentations made to: o Design Commission – January 24, 2022, Unanimous approval of Schematic Design o H/LQoL Advisory Commission – January 25, 2022, Support was expressed o MACC Advisory Board Special Called Meeting – January 26, 2022, Deferred voting to a later meeting o Waller Creek Local Government Corporation – February 9, 2022, Received with support o **MACC Advisory Board, Optional Phase 2 Working Group Meeting – March 7 or 9, 2022, 6-7:30pm, Serves as an update of Schematic Design efforts • Community Engagement/Outreach o Banner announcing project information will be installed on the MACC building in the Spring o MACC Program Community Engagement planning is ongoing o Community Communication Forum (CCF) Planning underway • • List of Community Leaders candidates generated, reviewed and requests will be made to selected individuals Target to start forum in the Spring 2022, **This has been moved up. o MACC Phase 2 Website updated (www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2) FAQs uploaded • All Community Meeting recordings and presentations uploaded with both English and Spanish • • Contact information posted • Links to other Board and Commissions presentations are listed on the website o Speak-Up page updated (www.speakupaustin.org/mas-macc) and active until the end of DD • Comment Card available in both English and Spanish • Feedback is collected and shared Design Development (DD) Process • Begins Spring 2022 • • Community Engagement Continues Focuses on the maturing of the design and introduction of building materiality with refinement to the interior spaces o Community Engagement Forum (CCF) – Held monthly with updates of the project. o AIPP Community Engagement: Begins Spring 2022 o MACC Program Community Engagement meetings begin Target Schedule (Dates are subject to change) Design Phase: Concludes Spring 2022 Construction Documentation/Permitting/Bidding: Begins Summer 2022 Site Construction: Begins Winter 2022 Construction Completion: Winter 2024 Grand Opening: Early 2025 **Optional Meeting added per ESB MACC Advisory Board and COA PARD & PWD Directors’ Agreement (Memo dated 2/25/22)
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Public Safety Recommendations Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Public Safety Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Juliana Gonzales Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, sexual violence is an issue that disproportionately impacts female-identifying individuals, and women and girls are particularly vulnerable to and impacted by sexual violence; and WHEREAS, survivors of sexual violence face many barriers to accessing resources and safety, including fear of criminal justice systems, the lack of a financial safety net, religious and cultural barriers, fear of deportation, lack of awareness or knowledge of the legal system, lack of adequate childcare services, and lack of low-cost housing options; and WHEREAS, as proven by both national and state data, sexual assault is still vastly under- reported, under-investigated by law enforcement, and under-prosecuted; and WHEREAS, sexual assault survivors benefit from and are entitled to wraparound services in the aftermath of a sexual assault, and it is widely understood that access to resources such as counseling, legal services, housing, and basic needs improves outcomes for survivors including healing and recovery, as well as enables them to participate in the investigation and prosecution of their case should they wish to; and WHEREAS, in the 2021 Mid-Year Recommendations Report, the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force called for resources earmarked for victims/survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking, regardless of law enforcement reporting and/or cooperation; and 1 WHEREAS, the City of Austin has made an ongoing commitment to survivors of sexual assault to ensure that their cases are handled appropriately and that they receive the support and resources they need; and WHEREAS, on January 28, 2022, the City of Austin settled a lawsuit with sexual assault survivors, in which the City publicly committed to ensuring that in the future, survivors of sexual assault who come forward are treated seriously, are communicated with effectively, and will have their claims investigated thoroughly; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has invested significant resources into an independent evaluation of the Austin Police Department's handling of reported sexual assaults over 9 years; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Recommendations for Menstrual Equity Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Menstrual Equity Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Flannery Bope Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, the average woman has her period for 2,535 days of her life, which is about seven years, and will spend about $18,000 on menstrual products. Tampons and pads are subject to sales tax and not covered by food stamps. For women below the poverty line, this means they may go without menstrual products, which may lead to missed work and school; and WHEREAS, to create equity for menstruating individuals, there is a growing movement to provide menstrual hygiene products in schools and workplaces for free; and WHEREAS, the commission requested, via recommendation 20190814-0303 on July 10, 2019, funding be put in place for the development and enactment of a menstrual equity program in all City facilities, and worked with Austin Public Health to launch a menstrual equity pilot program at several City facilities, WHEREAS, in 2019 Austin Public Health conducted a pilot project to distribute menstrual supplies to Austin residents via neighborhood centers, health centers, and other City facilities, and one outcome was that 72% of those receiving supplies saying it enabled them to not miss school. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Women recommends for the FY2022-2023 budget: The City of Austin should allocate funding to Austin Public Health to distribute menstrual hygiene supplies, and implement the lessons learned from the 2019 pilot project. Date of Approval: March 2, 2022 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7-0 vote, with two commissioners absent. Attest: Jonathan Babiak Jonathan Babiak, Staff Liaison 2
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Recommendations for Mental Health Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Mental Health Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Juliana Gonzales Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, the United States is currently in a mental health crisis and quickly approaching a second pandemic of mental health spillover and burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32340586/), for which Austin is not exempt (https://www.mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america); and WHEREAS, according to Mental Health America (https://mhanational.org/issues/2021/ranking- states), Texas is among the lowest ranked states in regards to access to mental health care; and WHEREAS, recent suicide data suggests that Austin suicide rates were on an increase over the last several years (https://www.livestories.com/statistics/texas/travis-county-suicide-deaths- mortality); and WHEREAS, disparities are apparent among mental health treatment for individuals from underserved communities in Austin (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc.), who are less likely to engage in services due to the lack of culturally-specific providers in the Austin community, and significant financial barriers; these issues were highlighted in the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life study (https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=368782); and 1 WHEREAS, the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force 2021 Mid Year Recommendations report (https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Completed%20RPS%20Taskforce%20Mid- Year%20Recommendations%20Report.pdf) highlights the need for mental health resources allocated to the community; and WHEREAS, on June 22, 2020 the Commission for Women passed Recommendation 20200622- 03A1: Race and Gender Equity (https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=342481), which included a recommendation to address disparate economic, health and safety impacts on women of color resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2020 the Commission for Women passed Recommendation 20200417- 03C: COVID-19 Responses for Women and Girls (https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=339033), which highlighted the physical and mental health issues affecting women and girls as a result of the pandemic; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Women recommends the following for the FY2022-2023 budget, to address the mental health needs of women, girls, individuals who identify as female, and the broader community: ● The City of Austin prioritize funding to diverse communities regarding mental healthcare, particularly for BIPOC and transgender individuals, including specific recommendations from the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. ● The City of Austin allocated $250,000 to implement the Reimagining Public Safety SSVVP group recommendation related to creating …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Recommendations for Women Affected by SB8 Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Women Affected by SB8 Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Josephine Serrata Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 8 became law on September 1, 2021, essentially banning abortions after six weeks gestation and allowing private citizens to sue abortion providers. Historically, roughly 85% of abortions in Texas take place after six weeks gestations; and WHEREAS, there are nearly 7 million women of reproductive age in Texas, and The Texas Policy Evaluation Project estimates the law means only 16% of Texans seeking abortions will be able to access them in-state, and as many of 46% of people seeking abortions in Texans will carry their pregnancies to term against their will; and WHEREAS, a report from the Guttmacher Institute, Texas patients will now have to travel 20 times farther to get an abortion — increasing driving times an average of 3.5 hours each way. Already, people who struggle to make ends meet are often forced to delay abortion services because they need time to secure the funds. They are also less able to travel out of state to get the care they need; and WHEREAS, in Texas, like many states, a legacy of systemic racism has trapped Black women and Latinas in poverty at disproportionately high rates, and they likely will be most harmed by this ban; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Women recommends for the FY2022-2023 budget: 1 The City of Austin should allocate funding to help buffer the impact of SB8 for Austin birthing individuals. 1. Funding should be allocated to Austin health centers that offer reproductive healthcare and who are now taking on additional and unplanned resources in the aftermath of the passing of SB8 in 2021. 2. Funding should be allocated to provide legal resources to support the current lawsuits that challenge SB8. states for abortion care. 3. Funding should be allocated to provide practical support to help people travel to other 4. Funding to help women seeking prenatal care and healthcare options for those that choose to …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20220302-02d: Women Experiencing Homelessness Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Women Experiencing Homelessness Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Flannery Bope Recommendation to Council Whereas, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and Whereas, women and female-identifying persons (hereafter referenced as “women”) may be more vulnerable and less safe while experiencing homelessness; these risks are amplified for those with children; these women and children are often considered “hidden” - rather than living on the streets, they may be sleeping in cars, hotels, or shelters, or moving from one place to another with friends or family; and Whereas, being unhoused causes interrelated issues with poverty, access to stable housing, employment, child care, schooling, and family life; according to a presentation from Saint Louise House to the Commission working group on August 4, 2021, 84% of homeless families are led by women, 53% of these mothers lack a high school diploma, and 92% have experienced abuse; and Whereas, women with or without children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and any other form of sexual violence or trauma are at a greater risk; and Whereas, the capacity of short or long-term shelters and temporary/transitional housing for women and families is limited, and exacerbated by COVID-19 restrictions; shelters and temporary facilities may also lack services tailored to the specific needs of women and families; and Whereas, the Saint Louise House is a viable solution to help those in need; their mission as a nonprofit organization is dedicated to the success of women and their children moving from homelessness to healthy independent lives, striving to empower women and their children to 1 overcome homelessness for generations to come; their proven program provides stable housing and wraparound services with highly-individualized support that fosters education, financial literacy, strong family relationships and healthy living, leading to a lifetime of self-sufficiency; and Whereas, since the Saint Louise House was founded in Austin in 2000, there have been 205 families served, 448 children served with 100% moving to the next grade level, and 90% of the women increasing self-sufficiency; in 2020 there were 54 families with 125 children served, 12 successful graduations, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 30, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Commissioners attending in person: Perry Bedford Rachel Scott Kevin Ramberg Jen Bristol Colin Nickells Commissioner attending remotely: Ana Aguirre Rick Brimer Audrey Barrett Bixler Pam Thompson Commissioners absent: Haris Qureshi Staff in Attendance: Morgan Byers Kaela Champlin Katie Coyne Anupa Gharpurey David Hillers Sara Hartley Amy Hunter Rick Holloway Liz Johnston Pam Kearfott Mike Kelly Keith Mars Angela Means Jorge Morales Naomi Rotramel Eric Ugalde Annie Van Zandt Jennifer Verhulst Erin Wood 1 CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. PUBLIC 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. None 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan—Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager, Erin Wood, Planner, and Annie Van Zandt, Capital Program Consultant, Watershed Protection Department (1 hour) A motion to recommend Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Qureshi was absent. Chair Ramberg called a 5-minute recess at 7:26 P.M. Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. b. Development Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Financial Forecast— Denise Lucas, Director; Angela Means, Assistant Director; Eric Ugalde, Financial Manager; David Hillers, Financial Manager; and Amy Hunter, Financial Manager, Development Services Department (1 hour) A motion to recommend Development Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2023- 2027 Financial Forecast was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Qureshi was absent. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramberg adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, March 2, 2022 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via in person and video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Board Members Absent: Wayne Lopes, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:05pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Larry Amado spoke about the past year’s citizens communication regarding setting up meetings for the community for Phase 2. He mentioned asking for meetings for musicians group and that meeting was never organized. He feels like there has been a lack of meetings available for the community. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) A) JANUARY 26, 2022 B) FEBRUARY 2, 2022 Member Ricardo Maga Rojas made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Vice Chair Art Navarro seconded the motion. Vote passed. (6.0) 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) A) THE CHAIR WILL BRIEF THE BOARD AND ENCOURAGE BOARD DIALOGUE ON AGENDA ITEMS Chair David Goujon states appreciation for the comments made in the previous meeting and asked for people to continue to share comments. 1 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS (AGENDA ITEM 3) A) STAFF REPORT ON ESB-MACC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ESB-MACC Supervisor Olivia Tamzarian provided the staff report, which included an overview of the current exhibitions, Education camps, Caminos, the Latino Artist Access Program, and the MACCnifico special event. Vice Chair Navarro asked about scholarships and demographics. Manager Rojas replied that only certain questions were asked at the time of registration and racial / ethnic backgrounds was not one of them. Navarro congratulated and thanked staff for producing and promoting MACCnifico. He also asked further details about the Crystal City play reading produced by UT. Chair Goujon asked for clarification on the LAAP’s contracts. Manager Rojas mentioned that LAAP contract was extended for a third year and have been working with the LAAP artists to find alternate locations for them during the construction period such as at other cultural centers or recreation centers. She mentioned that they have also been encouraged to apply for the artist access program which will guarantee them a spot at another cultural site. Chair Goujon asked if volunteers will be needed for …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 2, 2022 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, March 2, 2022 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a hybrid regular meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, with Chair Austen at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 in Room 1101, and the remaining members participating by videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Priscilla Cortez Neva Fernandez Vacant: District 2 Vacant: Mayor Adler Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 2, 2022. The minutes from the regular meeting on February 2, 2022 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Flannery’s second on a vote of 7-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES i. Homelessness Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Experiencing Homelessness with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Rattan. The motion passed 7-0. ii. Public Safety Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Public Safety with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iii. Health Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Women Affected by Senate Bill 8 with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Josie Serrata. Record of vote: Passed on a 6-1 vote, with Chair Austen, Vice Chair Bope, Commissioners Bissereth, Gonzales, Melendez, and Serrata in favor; Commissioner Rattan against; and two commissioners absent. Motion to approve the draft recommendations for Menstrual Equity with changes was approved. It was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Flannery seconded. The motion passed 7-0. A motion to address mental health recommendations was put forth by Chair Austen and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion passed 7-0. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin Committee. Discussion was held. No action …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting & Town Hall Meeting – March 1, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (February 28th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282), no later than noon February 28th. The information required is the speaker’s 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). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Daryl Horton, Chair (Mayor Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Elaina Fowler, Vice Chair (District 10) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Ellen Sweets (District 9) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 1st schedule meeting 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Ms. Shuronda Robinson of HACA presenting about East Austin Preservation Projects b. Kianna Hatfield, with the Bingham Group, LLC-Vincent Health formerly known as AIDS Services of Austin/Among other topics they would like to discuss are: Updating on the merger with AIDS Services of Austin. Providing an overview of the Medical Home Model; and Future service plans, particularly for the underserved • • • c. Town Hall Meeting - City Budget 3. WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS a. Safety b. Economic Opportunity and Affordability c. Health and Environment d. Culture and Lifelong Learning e. Government That Works for All 5.SPECIAL PRESENTATION, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE COMMUNITY UPDATE – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. The Austin Revitalization Authority – Greg Smith, President b. The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce – Roger Davis Member c. The Baptist Minister Union – Rev. …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting March 1st , 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission 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 via telephone and in-person for items not on the agenda. To speak remotely speakers are encouraged to call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday February 28th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Racial Equity Anti Displacement Tool Presenter: Nefertitti Jackmon, Housing and Planning Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and James Driscoll B. Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Updates Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Allison Runas C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Austin Transportation Department for Fiscal Year 2023 Facilitator: Mario Champion Sponsors: Mario Champion and James Driscoll 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( TBD;ATD) • Placemaking update (TBD;ATD) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(TBD;ATD) • Safe Routes to School Update (TBD; PWD) • …
Urban Transportation Commission Regular Meeting March 1st , 2022 at 5pm AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission 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 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 please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Monday February 28th, with the following information: name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, and a telephone number and email address. AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8th, 2022 MINUTES ITEMS 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Racial Equity Anti Displacement Tool Presenter: Nefertitti Jackmon, Housing and Planning Department Sponsor: Susan Somers and James Driscoll B. Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Updates Presenter: Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Allison Runas C. Street Impact Fee Roadway Capacity Presentation Presenters: Dan Hennessy, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Allison Runas and James Driscoll D. Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation to Austin Transportation Department for Fiscal Year 2023 Facilitator: Mario Champion Sponsors: Mario Champion and James Driscoll 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Project Connect Blue Line over Lady Bird Lake ( Ryan, Franco) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut …
Redline ID REDLINE ASMP Page Number Type ASMP Page Number Change Proposed Informed By Status 2021 ASMP Document Amendments Log 2/25/2022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ii iii xxv 28 42 50 96-97 56 86 95 98 108 122 129 194 196 196 New Image New Page Map Tagline Map Correct text 50 28 56 188 Text Map Policy Spread Map Spread Map Map Tagline Tagline 190 new image Amendment Log Updated Street Network Map Updated Tagline (SB.1): Pair education and narrowly-focused enforcement strategies initiatives, targeting key behaviors on freeways and high-speed corridors, with street design improvements to reinforce safe travel behaviors for all. Updated Growth Concept Map and Transit Priority Network Curb management is the flexible and efficient use of the public space between building fronts and the vehicular travel lanes along street edges; this is the space in which the movement of people and goods meets access. In order to utilize public curb space efficiently, clear guidance is needed to ensure curb management strategies are available to allow all users of the public realm adequate space in which to carry out their daily needs. Add note about Smart Trips now being part of Get There ATX In Austin, the Smart Trips neighborhood outreach program offers free transit adventures to reach residents how to use public transit for recreational trips (note: as of 2021 Smart Trips is known as Get There ATX) . Updated Sidewalk Prioirization Map New Policy - Roadway System Policy 6: Support streets as places where people and community engage in non-mobility activity: Recognize the diverse and expanding civic needs within our right-of-way and adaptive uses of the street Non-mobility Activity in Practice Roadway Capacity Projects Map Bicycle System Map Urban Trail System Map Project Connect Spread - Inital Investment & System Plan Updated Tagline: Pursue strategies and collaborate with regional partners to reduce ozone, particulate matter, and greenhouse gas emissions, including promoting sustainable transportation modes and improving traffic flow Updated Tagline (AC.3): Use materials and methods that reduce carbon, conserve energy, limit waste, and support the Net-Zero Community Climate Goals Staff Staff staff staff staff staff staff staff staff staff Staff Staff Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review Draft written, ready for team review To …
2021 ASMP Amendments URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MARCH 1, 2022 COLE KIT TEN, DIVISION MANAGER, AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Presentation Agenda o Timeline o ASMP framework o Policy Document o Street Network o What’s in this ASMP Amendment Cycle o Policy Document additions, updates, corrections o Street Network corrections and alignment with other City Documents o Interpreting these Updates o In Response to Public Comments o Q & A 2 Timeline | Initial Feedback Schedule 2021 October 1 November 15 December 31 ASMP Policy Survey released ASMP Street Network map released Original close date for Policy survey and Street Network map October November December January *Internal Review began May 2021 Updates were provided to Mayor and City Council via memos dated 6/10/2021, 9/30/2021 and 12/1/2021 2022 January 16 First extension date for Policy & Street Network feedback January 30 Policy & Street Network comment period closed October - January Round 1 Public Comments 3 Timeline | Remaining Feedback Schedule 2022 February March April May Developed updated draft of the proposed amendments Round 1 Feedback Report Updated draft published Boards and Commissions Council Mobility Committee Round 2 Public Comments Develop final draft of the proposed amendments Round 2 Feedback Report Final draft published Planning Commission City Council Public Hearing and Meetings February March April May *Notification for the second round of comments was sent out to the Community Registry on February 28 *Council Public Hearing will be advertised in the American Statesman 16 days prior to the hearing date and sent out to the Community Registry 4 What is the ASMP ? 5 Policy Document + Street Network Table & Map 6 ASMP | Policy Document • A comprehensive multimodal transportation plan for the future of our transportation network • 50 / 50 mode share • Includes: • Indicators + Targets • Policies • Action Items 7 ASMP | Street Network • A database of streets organized by Street Name with existing and future conditions of the right of way • These future conditions reflect the policies and transportation vision in the ASMP and reflect our multimodal systems for walking, bicycling, transit and driving • Used to identify right of way dedication requirements needed to accommodate future roadway conditions (referred to as Dedication of Right of Way in the Land Development Code) 8 *Adopted Street Network Table can be found at atd.knack.com/asmp#home/ ASMP | Street Network • Right of way dedication is only …
2021 ASMP Amendments Public Engagement Report Round 1 February 2022 Created by the Austin Transportation Department Contents 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….….. 3 2. Public Engagement Strategy………………………………………………….……….…… 3 2.1. Policy Survey……………………………………………………………………….… 3 2.2 Street Network Presentation and Public Feedback Map…………………………. 4 3. Public Comment Summary…………………………………………………………………. 4 3.1 Demographic results on engagement activities……………………………………. 4 3.2 Policies - What we heard……………………………………………………………... 7 3.3 Street Network Public Feedback Map - What we heard………………….……….. 8 4. Next Steps…………………………………………………………………………………….10 4.1 Public Comments, Boards & Commissions, Council ……………….……………..10 5. Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………....10 Appendix A: Policy Amendment Online Survey………...........……………………….. 11 Appendix B: Policy Amendment Paper Survey……………………………….....…….. 18 Appendix C: ASMP Amendments Flyer……………………………………………...…. 22 Appendix D: Public Feedback Map …………………………………………………….. 23 Appendix E: ATD Mobility Newsletter ……………………………………………....….. 24 Appendix F: Neighborhood Association positions …………………………....………. 25 Appendix G: Log of emails received …………………………………………...…….... 27 Appendix H: Full table of Public Feedback Map comments………………………….. 45 2 1. Introduction The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) is Austin's comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan, and it guides our short- and long-term transportation projects, programs, initiatives, and investments. Adopted in April 2019, the ASMP plans for all the ways we get around Austin. Council passed Resolution 20200610-002 in June 2020, “directing the City Manager to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) to add the Project Connect System Plan that includes the Locally Preferred Alternatives for the Orange, Blue, Gold, Green, and MetroRapid Lines, as adopted by the Capital Metro Board of Directors, to the ASMP and associated technical elements”. The ASMP is anticipated to go through a deeper evaluation for changes at the five-year mark, therefore, this two-year update is meant to remain limited in scope to respond to the Council Resolution and other significant changes in the past two years. Austin Transportation Department staff officially initiated the process to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) in May 2021. The initial phase of this process included an interdepartmental review of the ASMP policy document and the Street Network Table and Map. The interdepartmental review effort identified several potential policy amendments that were published for public comment in October 2021, and Street Network amendments were published for public comment soon after in November 2021. 2. Public Engagement Strategy This 2-year amendment cycle is the first amendment process since the ASMP was adopted in 2019. Since this process was meant to be limited in scope, and because it is the first amendment to the document, the public engagement …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (Sun Auto) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR-MU-CO* * On December 14, 2021, the applicant submitted a letter amending their request from GR zoning to GR- MU-CO zoning (please see Applicant's Amendment Request - Exhibit D). ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The proposed conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the site: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station and Club or Lodge. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021: Motion to reopen the public hearing and postpone to August 3, 2021 by the Commission (9-0, C. Thompson-No); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. August 3, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to September 21, 2021 by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. September 21, 2021: Approved the staff's request for a postponement to October 19, 2021 by consent (11-0); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. October 19, 2021: Postponed indefinitely at the Commission's direction by consent (10-0); H. Smith, C. Acosta-2nd. February 15, 2022: Postponed to March 1, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, C. Acosta-absent); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. March 1, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 19B-1 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: 2 The applicant submitted an e-mail on February 8, 2022 that established a new representative/ agent for this case (please see Exhibit E). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is undeveloped and moderately vegetated. There is floodplain along the eastern portion of the tract (please see Aerial Map – Exhibit B). The site is located to the northwest of Lakeline Mall on South Lakeline Boulevard. The front portion of this property is within the City of Austin and takes access to S. Lakeline Boulevard. The rear portion of …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members Heather Chaffin, Senior Planner Housing and Planning Department FROM: DATE: March 1, 2022 RE: ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of this case from the March 1, 2022 ZAP agenda to the April 5, 2022 agenda. Staff and the Applicant are still resolving transportation issues related to this request. Agave Annex C14-2021-0141 Postponement request by Staff B-21 of 4 From: Mike Simpson Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 2:31 PM To: 'Glenn Weichert' ; Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; 'Tiffany Conner' ; 'Ron Lussier' Subject: RE: Zoning Hearing for Nearby Multi-Family Apts. Near SoWC Entrance on Bowery Trail Heather / Glenn: Yes, we will agree to just this one postponement. Thanks. ~Mike **************************** Mike Simpson 11801 Bowery Place Austin, TX 78753-7111 Phone: (512) 284-9907 From: Glenn Weichert Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 2:01 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Cc: Mike Simpson Subject: RE: Zoning Hearing for Nearby Multi-Family Apts. Near SoWC Entrance on Bowery Trail Okay with me, we need the postponement. Mike? Glenn K. Weichert The Weichert Law Firm 3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 106 Austin, Texas 78738 (512) 263-2666 ext. 101 Fax: (512) 263-2698 http://weichertlaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this email may be confidential and/or privileged. This email is intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this email and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete this email from your system. Thank you. From: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 12:16 PM To: Mike Simpson ; Glenn Weichert B-22 of 4 Subject: RE: Zoning Hearing for Nearby Multi-Family Apts. Near SoWC Entrance on Bowery Trail Thank you! I spoke to the applicant and they say they are fine with that date with the agreement that additional postponements will not be requested. From: Mike Simpson Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 12:02 PM To: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Glenn Weichert Subject: Re: Zoning Hearing for Nearby Multi-Family Apts. Near SoWC Entrance on Bowery Trail Heather Let's shoot for July 6th. Mike From: Chaffin, Heather Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 11:29 AM To: Glenn Weichert Cc: Mike Simpson Subject: RE: Zoning Hearing for Nearby Multi-Family Apts. Near SoWC …
