Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission February 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Richard Brimer (D-10) REVISED Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the January 19, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Update on discharge of acidic waste into tributary of Harris Branch Creek, Katie Coyne, Environmental Officer; Assistant Director, Watershed Protection Department STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Briefing on rule changes to Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3.5—Daniel Priest, Naomi Rotramel, and Keith Mars, Development Services Department Community Tree Preservation Division (1 hour) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: 7715 1/2 West State Highway 71, C14-85-288.23(RCA) Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group Location: 7712 Oak Forest Lane, Austin TX 78736 Council District: District 8 Staff: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department and Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed: Williamson Creek, Barton Springs Zone (Contributing Zone), Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to the restrictive covenant (30 minutes) 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam …
Rule Change Summary Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3.5 City Arborist, Development Services Department Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 Summary of Changes 1. Delete outdated and inaccurate content 2. Address new technology, construction methods, and urban forestry concerns that have become salient since the last significant update in 2011 3. Reorganize and rewrite existing rules to better align with code Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 Authority in Code § 25-8-603 - ADMINISTRATION. (A) A city arborist, appointed by the director of the Planning and Development Review Department, shall implement this article. (B) The Planning and Development Review Department shall adopt administrative rules for the implementation of this subchapter. (C) The rules shall: (1) describe methods to protect trees against damage during development; (2) identify actions that will constitute removal; (3) identify the root areas that require protection against soil compaction or the effects of impervious paving; and (4) identify mitigation measures and methods of calculation for fiscal security to ensure performance of mitigation measures that may be required under article 1 of this subchapter. Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 ECM Section 3 (Current) 3.1 - General 3.2 - Appeals 3.3 – Tree Survey 3.3.1 – Survey Requirements by Jurisdiction 3.3.2 – General Tree Survey Standards 3.3.3 – RESERVED (previously Survey Standards for Environmental Assessments) 3.3.4 – Tree Survey Standards for Hill Country Roadway Corridors 3.4 – RESERVED (previously Tree Physiology) 3.5 – Design Criteria 3.5.1 – Significant Tree Identification 3.5.2 – Tree Preservation Criteria 3.5.3 – Design Constraints and Alternatives 3.5.4 - Mitigation 3.6 – Tree Protection 3.7 – Public Trees Appendix P-6 – Remedial Tree Care Notes Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 ECM Section 3 (Proposed) 3.1 - General 3.2 - Appeals 3.3 – Tree Survey 3.3.1 – Survey Requirements by Jurisdiction 3.3.2 – General Tree Survey Standards 3.3.3 – RESERVED (previously Survey Standards for Environmental Assessments) 3.3.4 – Tree Survey Standards for Hill Country Roadway Corridors 3.4 – RESERVED (previously Tree Physiology) 3.5 – Design Criteria 3.5.1 – Significant Tree Identification 3.5.2 – Preservation 3.5.3 – Design Constraints and Alternatives 3.5.4 - Mitigation 3.6 – Tree Protection 3.7 – Public Trees Appendix P-6 – Remedial Tree Care Notes Environmental Criteria Manual Update – Q3 2022 ECM Section 3.5 (Current) 3.5 – Design Criteria 3.5.1 – Significant Tree Identification 3.5.2 – Tree Preservation Criteria A. Critical Root Zone Impacts B. Crown Impacts …
3.5.0 - DESIGN CRITERIA The Land Development Code requires the protection of regulated trees during development as well as mitigation for their removal (LDC 25-8-603). Protection during development is necessary to prevent unpermitted removal of trees or damage that constitutes removal (LDC 25-8-602). This section addresses the requirements for both design around regulated trees and mitigation for their removal. The City Arborist must make the initial determination whether trees have been adequately considered in the design process. This requires: • The identification of significant trees; • An assessment of conformance with minimum design criteria for tree preservation; • An analysis of design constraints and alternatives; and • The negotiation of mitigative measures when necessary. A discussion of each of these aspects of plan review follows 3.5.1 - Significant Tree Identification The Land Development Code addresses tree preservation in terms of saving "protected or heritage" trees (Tree Ordinance, 1983), designing around "significant" trees and vegetation (Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance, 1986) or preserving the "natural landscape character" (Landscape Ordinance, 1979) of an area. In order to provide a standard for defining a significant tree or group of trees an evaluation method has been provided below. Not all "protected" trees are significant due to such factors as their species or condition. Conversely, some smaller trees may have significance due to their rarity, screening potential or other factors. A. Tree Evaluation Method. Whenever there is a question about which trees in a project area should be preserved, the tree evaluation method discussed below can be useful. A designer can walk the project area with these criteria in mind and perform a rough analysis of the tree situation. Some groups of trees as well as individual trees can be identified as potential design constraints early in the process. In situations where it is necessary to choose between two (2) or more significant trees, a more detailed analysis can be performed by competent professionals in order to assign numerical values to each. These relative values can enhance the decision-making process. In addition to the benefits described above, this tree evaluation method can be used as a "finding of fact." This can be submitted to the Planning Commission in the rare situation where no agreement can be reached over the removal of significant "protected" trees, or over the issue of whether the natural character of the site has been adequately preserved. The method for evaluating trees for the …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 2, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment, C14-85-288.23(RCA) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LOCATION: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Liz.johnston@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Contributing Zone REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant Staff recommended with conditions STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a. 60% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c. Water quality control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department DATE: January 27, 2022 SUBJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment C14-85-288.23(RCA) This summary is being provided to the Environmental Commission for the 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA), a proposed amendment to an existing restrictive covenant from 1985. History Restrictive Covenants are legal documents that can establish site development regulations and use limitations for certain properties. Several such Restrictive Covenants have been recorded for certain properties located within the Oak Hill Study Area. The Restrictive Covenant under consideration today includes two such tracts of land which are located in the full purpose zoning jurisdiction, in the Williamson Creek Watershed, and in the Contributing Zone of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. However, only the regulations associated with Tract 1 are under discussion at this time. Restrictive Covenants associated with the Oak Hill Study Area frequently lock in older site development regulations that predate current water quality protections for the Barton Springs Zone established by City Code 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative). These properties could develop under the terms of the restrictive covenant without achieving compliance with the non-degradation water quality standard …
7715 ½ W. SH 71 C14-85-288.23(RCA) Liz Johnston Deputy Environmental Officer Division Manager, Policy and Environmental Review What is a Restrictive Covenant Amendment? • • • Restrictive Covenants (RCs) are legal documents that can set forth restrictions on properties related to zoning or other land development standards. Certain properties located within the 1985 Oak Hill Area Study have associated RCs that set forth development standards that are less restrictive than current code allows. The RCA under consideration this evening grants the landowner the ability to develop under rules in effect in 1985, thus eliminating the need to meet the restrictions set forth in the Save Our Springs ordinance, including impervious cover and water quality treatment. • When applicants seek to rezone properties with such RCs, there is an opportunity to request for greater environmental protections than would otherwise be allowed. Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Restrictive Covenant Amendment with the following conditions: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a) 60% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b) Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c) Water quality control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone. Questions? Contact Information: Liz Johnston liz.johnston@austintexas.gov
C14-85-288.23(RCA) 1 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-85-288.23(RCA) - 7715 ½ W. SH 71 DISTRICT: 8 EXISTING ZONING: LO-NP ADDRESS: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 SITE AREA: 13.367 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Stephen Simon, John Simon, Barbara Simon Bierner AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending the Restrictive Covenant as outlined in Exhibit D: RCA Redlines. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 2, 2022 Scheduled for Environmental Commission PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 22, 2022 To be Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be Scheduled for City Council RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AMENDMENT RECORDING NUMBER: ISSUES Interested parties in the area have raised concerns about the proposed development and increasing the impervious cover currently on the site. This property is located within the Williamson Creek Watershed of the Colorado River Basin, which is classified as a Barton Springs Zone Watershed by Chapter 25-8 of the City’s Land Development Code. Due to the existing Restrictive Covenant, this property has additional permitted entitlements for development than what would be currently allowed under today’s Land Development Code (LDC). C14-85-288.23(RCA) 2 Staff has received comments in opposition of this Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) request. For all written or emailed comments, please see Exhibit C: Correspondence Received. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA) area is approximately 13.367 acres and is part of a larger tract currenting being requested to be rezoned to GO-MU-NP, please see Zoning Case No. C14-2021-0130. This undeveloped property is located on the south side of W. SH 71 and is zoned LO-NP. Adjacent zoning consists of LR-MU-CO-NP, LO-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to the east; SF-6-NP to the south and SF-6-NP, CS-NP and RR-NP to the west. To the north is W. SH 71 right-of-way and is not zoned. Please refer to Exhibit A: Zoning Map and Exhibit B: Aerial Map. The applicant is requesting to amend the permitted site development standards, environmental requirements, and transportation requirements. Please see Exhibit D: RCA Redlines for current RC and proposed revisions. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendments to the RC because much of it allows for development under a previous code and therefore is not up to date on newer and current standards. While the maximum impervious cover is greater than what would be allowed today with …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 2, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 1. 2. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 5, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. C. D. Updates to boards and commissions Mid-point check-in survey results and potential changes Scope of work and responsibilities for Phase 2—community engagement Budget request for FY2022-23 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 1
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 2, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment, C14-85-288.23(RCA) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LOCATION: 7715 ½ W. SH 71 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Liz.johnston@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Contributing Zone REQUEST: To amend a Restrictive Covenant Staff recommended with conditions STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: 1. This application completes the project established by the Restrictive Covenant such that any further development or redevelopment is subject to current code at the time of site development permit application. 2. This project shall comply with current code, including SOS non-degradation water quality treatment, except for the following exceptions: a. 60% impervious cover on a gross site area calculation shall be allowed rather than the 65% currently allowed, b. Cut and fill shall not exceed 8 feet except for building foundations and storm water control measures and appurtenances, c. Stormwater control facilities will be allowed within the Water Quality Transition Zone, d. LDC 25-8-301 and 25-8-302 does not apply. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department DATE: January 27, 2022 SUBJECT: 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment C14-85-288.23(RCA) This summary is being provided to the Environmental Commission for the 7715 ½ W State Highway 71 Restrictive Covenant Amendment (RCA), a proposed amendment to an existing restrictive covenant from 1985. History Restrictive Covenants are legal documents that can establish site development regulations and use limitations for certain properties. Several such Restrictive Covenants have been recorded for certain properties located within the Oak Hill Study Area. The Restrictive Covenant under consideration today includes two such tracts of land which are located in the full purpose zoning jurisdiction, in the Williamson Creek Watershed, and in the Contributing Zone of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer. However, only the regulations associated with Tract 1 are under discussion at this time. Restrictive Covenants associated with the Oak Hill Study Area frequently lock in older site development regulations that predate current water quality protections for the Barton Springs Zone established by City Code 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative). These properties could develop under the terms of the restrictive covenant without achieving …
1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 5, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath Terri Myers X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 3, 2021 MOTION: Approve meeting minutes with corrected meeting time by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Discussion of updates to boards and commissions Staff will send update memo to related boards and commissions and offer Some commissioners are updating their appointing Council members Committee members requested that the memo be sent to the Austin Economic presentation Development Corporation B. Debrief from November and December working group meetings: Tangible heritage and intangible cultural heritage Meeting structure: discussion of new topic, break, review draft recommendations Recentering equity o Ensure all voices are heard in small group brainstorms o 17 of 26 working group members completed a mid-point check-in survey o Be explicit about equity in upcoming topics, with equity evaluation framework reviewed for a sample draft recommendation 1 Commissioners affirmed the importance of supporting other departments working in intangible heritage, such as the Austin History Center Phase 2 activities: get broad community feedback, prioritize recommendations, estimate costs C. Updates on focus groups Focus groups of cultural and heritage organizations and legacy businesses have each met one time (of two meetings) o First meeting included project introduction and input on intangible heritage o Second meeting will focus on feedback on draft recommendations, as well as what’s needed for successful implementation, partnerships, potential pitfalls Neighborhood association focus group met once; two meetings to come Commissioners can direct interested community members to staff Discuss timing for commissioners to engage Council later Commissioner Heimsath arrives. D. Feedback on draft recommendations for intangible heritage Commissioners provided feedback on draft recommendations, including geographic components to intangible heritage Commissioners discussed ways to continue to engage working group and focus group members later Commissioner Myers leaves. E. F. Feedback on draft brief for January 13 working group meeting Commissioners provided feedback on the draft brief Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: What questions should we be sure to research? How long have programs or policies been around? How do you measure effectiveness? What changes have you …
MACC Staff Report – Feb 2, 2022 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs EVENTS- 2021 Posada Navideña December 15, 2021 Ballet Folklorico de Austin (LAAP) co-hosted this event for families, 300+ attendees enjoyed tamales, hot chocolate, piñatas, and children’s activities all outside on the Zocalo. La Pastorela December 9-19, 2021 Teatro Vivo’s longest running production, a modern retelling of the traditional Christmas story. This play took place inside the auditorium, capacity was reduced to allow for social distancing. 8 total shows over 2 weekends, 400+ attendees! Figuralo Student Art Exhibit- December 11, 2021- January 15, 2022 Youth artwork of all genres submitted by Austin-area art teachers, and individual families. Opening reception on Saturday, Dec 11 included free art activity kits, hot cocoa outside, and student interviews. Taller Abierto December 3, 2021. Upcoming: Feb 18 (virtual) Artist and teacher Miguel Santana taught a bilingual painting class, free of charge, to adults in a step-by-step follow along instructional class. Materials are provided free of charge for this series which continues into 2022. REGISTER HERE! Education -After School classes (20 students, in collaboration with Communities in Schools) January 19, 2022 - May 17, 2022 at Santa Rita Courts. -Art Activity kits created by the MACC, distributed to recreation centers as a “lending library” -Summer Camp early registration for Austin residents who have financial aid will begin on February 5 and continue to Feb 18. The Summer Camp will run from June 6th – August 12. Cost is $120 per week. Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP) -In-person meetings held Thurs, Dec 2 and virtually on Jan 27th. Next: Feb 24th 6pm. -Escandalo Improv Show (Feb 19th @ 8pm): Escandalo returns to the MACC for their first improv show of the new year. -Healing Hearts: Behind the Curtain (Feb 26th @ 2pm): Healing Hearts series returns with an in-person panel of LAAP artists discussing their artistic vision. -Healing Garden Workday (Feb 27th @ 11am): Our first volunteer garden workday of the new year. EVENTS- 2022 Caminos Teen Leadership Program -Caminantes have been continuing to meet virtually. -They have assisted at our events in the evenings and weekends -Producing LatinArte web series including cooking segments, art reviews, panel discussions, interviews. -Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Conference will be Saturday, March 5. -Caminos is an official presenter at SXSW EDU! Exhibits -Joe Garcia, East Austin painter, will have the next in-person exhibit in the Community Gallery, Feb 7-March …
City of Austin Commission for Women 2022 Charter • Austin will be the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls Vision Mission Definition Values • The Commission for Women serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the city 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. • The Commission for Women defines “women and girls” as individuals who identify as female, including those who are transgender and non-binary. • We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion • We raise awareness, are a resource, and take action through our expertise on women's issues • We recognize the achievements of women who make an impact on equity • We collaborate among the community and city leadership to accomplish collective goals • We are tenacious and drive results Quality of Life Issues and Priorities for Women and Girls • Economic equity, including access to opportunity, workplace equity, affordability, housing and homelessness, childcare, and non-discrimination (e.g., CEDAW) • Safety, including sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, violence prevention, public safety and policing reform, victim services, and survivor experience • Health, including mental and physical well-being, access to quality and affordable healthcare, menstrual equity, maternal mortality, reproductive and sexual health, and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic • Gender and race equity, including the intersection of disparities across race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation These issues are a priority for the Commission for Women, and they define our work through 2023. We will measure our success on these issues and use them as benchmarks for the quality of life of women and girls. We will collaborate with city departments, community organizations, the Equity Office, and other Commissions (via the Joint Inclusion Committee), particularly regarding issues that affect women and girls of color. We will monitor key City of Austin leadership positions to ensure candidates make these issues a priority. We will champion these issues through recommendations, aligned working groups, budget planning, and recognition of those who advance equity for women and girls. Page 1 City of Austin Commission for Women 2022 Charter 2022 Working Groups & Goals Working Groups 2022 Goals Homelessness Research and recommend actions to address women and children with housing vulnerabilities or experiencing homelessness. Analyze the intersection of homelessness with safety and mental health, including shelter and housing for women …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 2, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 City Hall in Council Chambers at 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Commissioners attending in person: Kevin Ramberg Commissioner attending remotely: Perry Bedford Pam Thompson Jennifer Bristol Linda Guerrero Rick Brimer Audrey Barrett Bixler Commissioners absent: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Katie Coyne Ryan Hebrink Liz Johnston Keith Mars Daniel Priest Wendy Rhoades Naomi Rotramel Thain Maurer CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the January 19, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) 1 2. 3. 4. A motion to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting was approved on Chair Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Qureshi and Scott were absent. Commissioner Barrett Bixler was off the dais. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Update on discharge of acidic waste into tributary of Harris Branch Creek, Katie Coyne, Environmental Officer; Assistant Director, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Briefing on rule changes to Environmental Criteria Manual Section 3.5—Daniel Priest, Naomi Rotramel, and Keith Mars, Development Services Department Community Tree Preservation Division (1 hour) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: 7715 1/2 West State Highway 71, C14-85-288.23(RCA) Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group Location: 7712 Oak Forest Lane, Austin TX 78736 Council District: District 8 Staff: Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department and Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed: Williamson Creek, Barton Springs Zone (Contributing Zone), Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to the restrictive covenant (30 minutes) A motion to postpone Item 4a was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bristol’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Qureshi and Scott were absent. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, Linda Guerrero, and Rachel Scott Commissioner Brimer gave an update on the Urban Forestry Committee. b. Report on the Joint …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 2, 2022 ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES 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 Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Board Member Absent: Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:06pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Chair David Goujon stated the ESB-MACC mission statement. Larry Amado expressed concern regarding Phase 2 community engagement and outdoor expansion. He complimented the project for all of the indoor improvements but expressed concern with the cost of the excavation and removal of trees. Anna Maciel discussed concern regarding lack of communication to the community on the direction the ESB-MACC is going and lack of dialogue with architects. She expressed hope that the community is more informed about what is going on and made inquiries on the budget. Leonard Davila questioned why the design takes so long to get to the public and stated that the ESB-MACC staff and City should take the Board’s advice. He also mentioned that the 6 pm meeting time was difficult for people to make. Vice Chair Art Navarro asked if the community could speak on the agenda item. Chair David Goujon confirmed he will call on Davila to speak on the appropriate item. Chair Goujon indicated that changing the time of the regular meetings would be difficult because most members of the public including board members are not available during working hours. 1 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) A) AUGUST 4, 2021 B) AUGUST 17, 2021 C) NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Chair Goujon made a motion to approve the minutes. Member Endi Silva seconded the motion. Vote passed. 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon acknowledges that the Board has not been able to meet regularly, due in part to the pandemic. Chair Goujon stated there are some openings in the ESB-MACC Advisory Board member positions and encouraged community members to fill the vacancies. 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 a summary of the end of 2021 events, such as La Pastorela and the …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a hybrid regular meeting on Wednesday, February 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. REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Priscilla Cortez Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Josie Serrata Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on November 3, 2021. The minutes from the regular meeting on November 3, 2021 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a vote of 9-0. a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Homelessness ii. Safety Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Wednesday, February 2, 2022 b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Discussion was held. No action was taken. c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021 Commission for Women Working Committee. Groups. Discussion was held. The following working group membership was adopted on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Rattan’s second on a vote of 9-0: Homelessness: Rebecca Austen, Vanessa Bissereth, Flannery Bope, and Pam Rattan Safety: Neva Fernandez, Juliana Gonzales, Josie Serrata, and Amanda Lewis* Health: Flannery Bope, Juliana Gonzales, Diana Melendez, and Josie Serrata Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls: Vanessa Bissereth, Priscilla Cortez, and Diana Melendez d. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin * Community participant FY2022 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Melissa Taylor, Vice Chair, City of Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission, followed by discussion and possible action regarding the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study. The presenter was unavailable. By unanimous consent the Commission agreed to return this item to a future agenda. b. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to represent the Commission for Women …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – February 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 (January 28 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 January 28. 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 – December 7th meeting and retreat January 4th schedule meeting cancel because didn’t meet quorum 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION, DISCUCSSION AND POSSIBILE ACTION a. Austin Police Department, Department Update - Chief Joseph Chacon – Chief of Police of the Austin Police Department of City of Austin providing vision for the department, staffing concern in the department, using civilians for non-emergency calls and Victim Services visibility b. Presentation on Equitable Transit-Orient Development (ETOD) study: Rose Lisska (Capital Metro) and Stevie Greathouse (City of Austin Housing & Planning Department) will present an overview and answer questions about the equitable transit-oriented development project to plan for equitable outcomes for area residents of all incomes and backgrounds along Project Connect corridors. c. Ms. Shuronda Robinson of HACA presenting about East Austin Preservation Projects 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 1. …
Versión en español a continuación. Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, February 1, 2022 Executive Committee Meeting to be held February 1, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (1/31/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 1, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Executive Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MARTES, 1 de Febrero, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (1 de Febrero, 2022) 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 (1/31/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado …
