Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeJuly 8, 2020

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REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2020 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Seeger called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Patricia Seeger Awais Azhar City Staff in Attendance: Lyndi Garwood, Planning and Zoning Department Liane Miller, Austin Transportation Department Beth Culver, Development Services Department Jaime Castillo, Development Services Department CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Conor Kenny James Duncan a. Approval of the August 21, 2019 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the November 20, 2019 meeting minutes. The item was postponed to a future meeting without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Elect and Codes and Ordinances Chair and Vice-Chair. A motion was made to postpone this item to a future meeting and extend the terms of current officers until such item is taken up; motion made by Commissioner Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Duncan. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Demolition Permit Requirements. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to demolition permits, including notification and utility service requirements. City Staff: Jaime Castillo, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1575, Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Beth Culver gave a presentation on amendments to the code that would change how demolition permits are notified and termination of utilities. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). b. Street Impact Fee. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to establishing a street impact fee. City Staff: Liane Miller, Austin Transportation, (512) 974-7922, Liane.Miller@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Liane Miller presented amendments to City Code that would create street impact fees for different types of development in Austin. A motion was made to postpone the item to a future meeting by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Seeger. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting a. None. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Seeger adjourned the meeting without objection at 2:30 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 Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 2 are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Greg Dutton at Planning and Zoning Department, at 512-974-3509, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Greg Dutton at (512) 974-3509 or at greg.dutton@austintexas.gov Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 3