CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0027 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel (OUT) _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith (OUT) _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Charles Shapiro ADDRESS: 12905 VERONESE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover requirements to increase from 45% (maximum allowed) to 50% (requested), in order to construct a swimming pool to an existing Single-Family residence in an “SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting April 12, 2021 cancelled; May 10, 2021; POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; JUNE 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell nay); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Diana Ramirez for ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Chair
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0036 ___Y___Thomas Ates ___Y___Brooke Bailey ___Y___Jessica Cohen ___Y___Melissa Hawthorne ___Y___Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___Y___Darryl Pruett ___Y___Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y___Michael Von Ohlen ___Y___Nicholl Wade ___N___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Ron Thrower OWNER: Chalice McGee ADDRESS: 6141 JUMANO LN VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-899 (D) (E) (F) (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height permitted from 6 feet (required) to 8 feet (requested) in order to maintain a recently constructed 8 ft. fence in an “SF-2-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West Oak Hill Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed an average height of six feet or a maximum height of seven feet. (E) states: a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (2) a structure, including a telephone junction box, exists that is reasonably likely to enable a child to climb over a six foot fence and gain access to a hazardous situation, including a swimming pool. (F) A solid fence may be constructed to a maximum of eight feet in height if the fence is located on or within the building setback lines. BOARD’S DECISION June 14, 2021 POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021; July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Grant with condition that a verification of approval from HOA is provided to Residential Review during the permit review; Board Member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board members Kelly Blume nay); GRANTED WITH CONDITION THAT A VERIFICATION OF APPROVAL FROM HOA IS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTIAL REVIEW DURING THE PERMIT REVIEW. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: an average 7 foot fence is not adequate to provide a secure condition and reasonable privacy to safely occupy the yard at the subject property in a manner consistent with safe haven conditions of sanctuary …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday July 12, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates ___N____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___-____Melissa Hawthorne RECUSING ___N____Barbara Mcarthur ___-____Rahm McDaniel (OUT) ___N____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Agustina Rodriguez ___-____Richard Smith (OUT) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen ___Y____Nicholl Wade ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___-____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Stephen Drenner OWNER: Austin Hedge 35 Borrower, LLC ADDRESS: 8300 IH 35 SVRD SB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-6-472 (Parking Facility Standards) Appendix A (Tables of Off- Street parking and Loading Requirements) to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 1.5 spaces and 1.5 spaces + 0.5 spaces per bedroom (required) to 1 spaces (requested) in order to complete a Multi-Family residential structure providing 226 units of significantly Affordable housing in a “CS-MU-CO-NP”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay- Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Georgian Acres Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES; June 14, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Rahm McDaniel motions to postpone to July 12, 2021; Board Member Don Leighton-Burwell seconds on a 9-0 vote (Board Member Melissa Hawthorne recused); POSTPONED TO JULY 12, 2021. July 12, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to Grant with conditions that owners construct and maintain a trail, and obtain a 2 year parking agreement from the neighbors; Board Member Nicholl Wade seconds on a 7-3-1 vote (Board members Brooke Bailey, Barbara Mcarthur, and Darryl Pruett nays; Melissa Hawthorne recused); DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: the desired use of this property is a conversion from a hotel use to a deeply affordable multifamily use, the parking requirements exceed the necessary parking for this particular use, and to provide such parking would reduce the density of the affordable project. 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: the hardship is incurred by the conversion of a hotel building into a dense affordable multifamily use, thereby necessitating use of the existing structures on site, accommodating currecnt parking requirements would require a reduction in deeply affordable housing units (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: …
MEETING MINUTES July 12, 2021 Special Called Meeting Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, July 12, 2021 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Joy Casnovsky, Joi Chevalier, Emily De Maria, Kacey Hanson, Karen Magid, Sharon Mays, Ellen Sweets Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich, Emmie DiCicco CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Sharon Mays called the meeting to order at 9:14 am CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alec Puente, American Heart Association Simone Benz, Sustainable Food Center - SFC will be participating on a panel along with Judith McGeary, FARFA; Eric de Valpine, Foodshed Investors; and Carolina Mueller, National Young Farmers Coalition, to discuss the impacts of Winter Storm Uri on small producers. We will explore what political, technical, and collaborative efforts could build more resilience in the face of future climatic events. Katie Janda, UT School of Public Health Aida Nielsen, UT School of Public Health Sandra Van Den Berg, UT School of Public Health Robert Nathan Allen Paula Mc Dermott Jodi Lane, Fruitful Commons Frances Deviney 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE MEETING Board Member Emily De Maria motioned to approve the meeting minutes from June 7, 2021, with Board Member Ellen Sweets seconding the motion. Passed on a 7-0 vote. a. Travis Gatlin, Ellen Stein, Rachel Coff, Planning and Budget Office at Travis County, Budget and ARPA Updates – see back-up materials for presentation b. Jeffrey Clemmons, Chair of the College Student Commission, Recommendation Number #20210122-3b College Food Insecurity Grant Program c. Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Updates and Council Resolution Updates 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials b. Board vacancies and appointments i. Three existing vacancies: one mayoral and two c. Review Prior Board Recommendations and Discuss City and County Budgets d. Community Engagement i. …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on July 12, 2021, via videoconference. July 12, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary – Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian – Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Christopher Limon, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:36pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Aileen Adler B Santa Ana CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers called in. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the June 7, 2021, Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve with the performer name changed from Charmin Greene to Char min Greene with a space. Motion carries 8-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Equity in Austin Music. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation on Austin Creative Nonprofit Relief Grant by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Arts Division and Sehila Casper, Program Compliance Coordinator, Heritage Tourism Division. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation on Creative Space Assistance Program FY21-22 by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music & Entertainment Division. No action taken. c. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation on the Live Music Fund Program by Erica Shamaly, Music & Entertainment Division Manager. No action taken. 4. OLD BUSINESS 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 12, 2021 a. Discussion and Possible Action following update from Joint Arts and Music Commission Land Use Group. Commissioner Medicharla considers joining. Commissioner Limon will volunteer as backup member. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group. No c. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Joint Arts and Music Working Group. action taken. No action taken. d. Discussion and Possible Action after update on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Reynolds motions for discussion and possible action following update from Land Use Group, and to have a brief discussion about which working groups are dissolved and who is in each group, Commissioner Limon seconds. Commissioner Reynolds motions for discussion and possible action after update on AEDC, Commissioner Medicharla seconds. Commissioner Reynolds motions for discussion and possible action on the Finance Working Group, Chair Mahone seconds. Commissioner Reynolds …
Board of Adjustment Meeting MINUTES July 12, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held July 12, 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 (July 11, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 12, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (July 11, 2021 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 elaine.ramirez@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 A-1/1 Minutos del Reunión del Board of Adjustment - FECHA de la reunion (July 12, 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 (July 11, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion July 12, 2021, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (July 11, 2021 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) …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021, via video conference. Chair Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Members in Attendance: Gonzales, Chavez, Curry, Curette, Dowling, Kirby, Martinez, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Acting Staff Liaison Joshua Robinson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of June 14, 2021, were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Charles Robbins of Health Management Associates provided an update on the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study and a schedule for presentation to the City Council. It is expected the report will be presented in late September. b. Chair Gonzales asked commissioners to keep an eye on the Special Session of the Texas Legislature. The commission did not consider any recommendations. c. Vice Chair Taylor discussed the organization of working groups to better address recommendations that are presented as part of the Quality of Life Study. Many community groups are engaged in the process. d. Chair Gonzales provided an update on the Winter Storm Uri Review Task Force. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. without objection.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021; 6:00 PM via Zoom. Chair Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan. Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva was absent. Staff in Attendance: Susan Lambe, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, Alex Irrera, Maria Teresa Bonet – Art in Public Places; Paulinda Lanham – Public Works. Guests in Attendance: Bradley Touchstone – Architect, AECOM. Citizen Communication: General None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, July 12th, 2021, were approved on Panel Member Lemmo motion, Panel Member Carr second on a (6-0-0) vote. CHAIR’S REPORT Panel Member Rubin shared that at this time the Art in Public Places Panel will return to meeting in-person beginning in September 2021. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT Arts Commissioner Barnes shared about the Austin Arts and Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant and asked that others disseminate the information to non-profit organizations in need of assistance at the next opportunity. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items 2. 3. 4. 1. Project Introduction for the Redbud Trail Bridge Project Public Works staff Paulinda Lanham and AECOM architect Bradley Touchstone gave a presentation on the Redbud Trail Bridge Project. Discussion Ensued. No action was taken. 2. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Del Valle Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (AFD/EMS) Station AIPP Project AIPP staff Curt Gettman and Alex Irrera presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the Del Valle AFD and Travis County EMS Station Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to approve. Panel Member Lenmo seconded. Motion approved 6-0-0. 3. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Travis County AFD/EMS Station AIPP Project AIPP staff Curt Gettman and Alex Irrera presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the Travis County AFD/EMS Station Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Lenmo made a motion to approve. Panel Member Nolan seconded. Motion approved 6-0-0. 4. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the AFD22/EMS12 (East Riverside) Station AIPP Project AIPP staff Curt Gettman and Alex Irrera presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the AFD22/EMS12 (East Riverside) Station Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Muzacz made a motion to approve. Panel Member Nolan seconded. Motion approved 6-0-0. 5. Approve …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Civil Service Commission Friday, July 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Civil Service Commission to be held Friday, July 9, 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 (Thursday, July 8, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3314 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 michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Viernes, Julio 9, 2021 a 10:00 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 (Jueves, Julio 8, 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 michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3314 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 para hablar al enlace de …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Meeting July 9, 2021 MCPD to be held Friday, July 9, 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 by Thursday, July 8, 2021 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 9, 2021 MCPD Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, July 8, 2021. 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 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 jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday, July 8, 2021. 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) FECHA de la reunion (07/09/2021) 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 (07/08/2021 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)-974-3203 y jonathan.babiak@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 ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Minutes June 11, 2021 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular MEETING MINUTES (June 11, 2021) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting via video conference on June 11, 2021 with a live broadcast on ATXN. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present Chair Jonathan Franks called the June 11, 2021 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to order at 5:36 pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Emily Shryock, Kathryn Broadwater, Taurean Burt, Joey Gidseg, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Robin Orlowski, Deborah Trejo ABSENT: Commissioners: Diana Anzaldua, Maria Villarreal Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights in person. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No citizen communication took place during the June 11, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Taurean Burt made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Emily Shryock. The motion passed 8-0. To view this item please visit https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/120918?ts=96 and view item APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 2. NEW BUSINESS: 2A. Discussion and possible action regarding community access and participation for people with disabilities during City Council meetings. The Committee discussed this item together with Item 2B. Commissioner Taurean Burt made a motion to submit a recommendation to the City on a future agenda item that the City provide deaf translation services at every Council event, announcements including COVID-19 announcements, and videos. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Orlowski. The motion passed 8-0. To view this agenda item please visit https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/122743 and view item 2A. 2B. Discussion and possible action regarding American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services during COVID-19 announcements. The Committee discussed this item together with Item 2A. Commissioner Taurean Burt made a motion to submit a recommendation to the City on a future agenda item that the City provide deaf translation services at every Council event, announcements including COVID-19 announcements, and videos. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Orlowski. The motion passed 8-0. To view this agenda item please visit https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/122743 and view item 2B. 2C. Update, discussion, and possible action on Project Connect Community Advisory Committee. Zenobia Joseph addressed the Committee as a Citizen and answered questions. Commissioner Broadwater updated the Committee. The Committee discussed this item. No action was taken. To view this agenda item please visit https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/122743 and …
DRAFT Moving the Americans with Disabilities Act Program Into the Civil Rights Office WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act has already been passed and signed into law by the United States explicitly publically, and explicitly as a “civil rights act” for people with disabilities in respect to employment, housing, voting, education transportation and public accommodations access; WHEREAS, the City of Austin is a local government covered under Section II of the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act fully and explicitly covers all people with disabilities inside the City of Austin including those who were never employed, cannot work, and/or do not wish to be employed by the City of Austin; WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act deliberately refers to a specific federal civil rights act with specific local responsibilities; WHEREAS, Americans with Disabilities Act coverage is not something which somebody must first earn or accrue in order to receive civil rights coverage from municipalities; WHEREAS the Americans with Disabilities Act Program is the only entity in the City of Austin authorized to evaluate and provide reasonable accommodation requests from all requesting people with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHERAS, all people with disabilities needing “reasonable accommodations” to successfully access and receive City of Austin programs, services, and events other than employment are still instructed to contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Program; WHEREAS, the accommodation process for Austin Texas residents with disabilities is already publically described on official City of Austin publications including City website and social media; WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Office was established in January 2021 specifically to provide a centralized location for all civil rights acts and this centralized location should also include a civil rights act which explicitly covers and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities; WHERAS, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was proactively and explicitly transferred to the Civil Rights Office April 2021 while the ADA Program remained behind in Human Resources; WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities commissioners are not permitted to grant reasonable accommodations requests from individuals with disabilities seeking access to City services or resources and this Committee has no binding enforcement power regarding any provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS a May 21st 2021 City of Austin town hall explicitly about the first person experiences of people with disabilities and policing had required that “reasonable accommodations” be …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b: Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities WHEREAS, immigrant communities in the City of Austin report a need for healthcare access services that remove language barriers and help navigate administrative healthcare systems; and WHEREAS, targeted community health navigation programs provide access to city and local health and wellness resources through patient advocacy, health navigation education, self‐sufficiency resources, interpretation/translation support, referrals to local resources, and eligibility & application assistance; and WHEREAS, programs already exist including the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative and the Latino Healthcare Forum’s PromoSalud program, among others, providing these resources to local Spanish‐ speaking, Chinese, Burmese, Korean, Nepali, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Syrian, Iraqi, and other Arabic speaking communities; and WHEREAS, some of these programs, namely, the Arabic and Chinese programs, run through the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative, are presently funded by emergency grants that will expire; and WHEREAS, the community identified a need to maintain and continue all existing programs permanently, and to expand current services to additional communities and initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Commission recognizes the public health benefit of these services to the City’s immigrant communities and the community at large, particularly during the global pandemic; and WHEREAS, some of these programs are already receiving funding from Austin Public Health, demonstrating the City also values these services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the City increase its funding to permanently maintain existing health navigation and liaison programs, and that Austin Public Health seek additional opportunities to fund these initiatives and partner with the local organizations providing these services. Date of Approval: March 1, 2021 Attest: Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9‐0 vote with Samuel Adair and Glenn Rosales absent Staff Liaison
City of Austin Disability Quality of Life Study July 9, 2021 Agenda Introductions Project Updates Next Steps and Questions Contact information 3-4 5-7 8-9 10 www.publicconsultinggroup.com 2 Welcome and Introductions 3 Introductions – Who’s Here Today Brittani Trujillo Project Manager Heather Fladmark Project Management Support www.publicconsultinggroup.com 4 Quality of Life Study: Project Updates 5 • Contacted more than 70 agencies regarding the survey Focus Groups and focus groups • Scheduled 14 focus groups • 21 people attended • Themes from focus groups: • Transportation • Employment • Housing • Health care www.publicconsultinggroup.com Survey Design • Draft survey in process • Sent to City of Austin for initial review • Developing questions based on subject matter expertise and themes from focus groups www.publicconsultinggroup.com 7 Next Steps and Questions? Next Steps • Finalize survey questions • Enter survey into Qualtrics • Send survey announcement to City of Austin and other organizations • Tentative in-person engagement August 30-September 2 • Review initial survey results • Obtain feedback and additional input • Market the survey www.publicconsultinggroup.com 9 Contact Us Quality of Life Study Email austindisabilityqol@pcgus.com www.publicconsultinggroup.com 10 TM
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities Recommendation Number 20210709-003a: Council Meeting American Sign Language Services WHEREAS, the Austin community includes a substantial number of citizens who use American Sign Language to participate in civil life, including participating in meetings of governmental bodies; WHEREAS, the City of Austin provides American Sign Language services at City Council events, announcements including COVID-19 announcements, and videos only when requested; and WHEREAS, the deaf community in Austin needs equal access to City Council events, announcements including COVID-19 announcements, and videos; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities recommends City Council to implement across the board American Sign Language translation services for all City Council events, announcements including COVID-19 announcements, and videos. Date of Approval: July 9, 2021 Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, July 9, 2021 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Friday, July 9, 2021 via teleconference from 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Commission Member Farah Ahmed Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:22 a.m. via video teleconference. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney Julie Muegge, Lieutenant, Fire Department No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of June 9, 2021. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 7, 2020, were approved on Commission Member Ahmed’s motion, Vice Chair Canales-Zarate second, on a 2-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2021 Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on June 29, 2021, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters 1 Association Local 975, and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Commission Member Ahmed moved to approve the appeal of exam question 7, and allow answers A, B, C, D as valid answers. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate seconded the motion. The motion to grant the appeal of question 7 was approved 2-0. Commission Member Ahmed moved to deny the appeal of exam question 19, and let the question remain as keyed. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 19 was approved 2-0. Commission Member Ahmed moved to approve the appeal of exam question 38, and allow answers A and D as valid answers. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate seconded the motion. The motion to grant the appeal of question 38 was approved 2-0. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. …
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting July 7, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held July 7, 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 (July 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 7, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the 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 Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (7 de julio de 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 (6 de julio de 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 Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …
