BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL CALLED MEETING RETREAT AGENDA Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER WELCOME Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RETREAT Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Code Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private consultation with legal Council – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule Page 1 2. City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Residential Plans Examiner Manager, Developmental Services Department 3. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obiligations and Appeals Presenter: Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department 4. BSC Reference Guide Presenter: Marlayna Wright, Supervisor – CRED, Austin Code Department CLOSING REMARKS Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 by Monday, November 15, 2021. Please call Melanie Alley at the Austin Code Department, at (512) 974-2679 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Building and Standards Commission, please contact Melanie Alley at (512) 974-2679 or …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL CALLED MEETING REVISED RETREAT AGENDA Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER WELCOME Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RETREAT Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Code Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private consultation with legal Council – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule Page 1 2. City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Residential Plans Examiner Manager, Developmental Services Department 3. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager – CRED, Code Department • Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave • Appeals • Building and Standards Commission Processing Expense 4. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obiligations and Appeals Presenter: Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department CLOSING REMARKS Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 by Monday, November 15, 2021. Please call Melanie Alley at the Austin Code Department, at (512) 974-2679 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay …
