HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 3, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 300A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 October 6, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. Discussion of working group meeting/topic schedule Debrief from October 14 working group meeting B.1. Vision statement for plan Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. C. D. E. F. B.2. Heritage in Austin Feedback on draft recommendations Small group selection Update on Technical Advisory Group Preparation for upcoming working group meetings F.1. November 18, 2021—brief will be sent for review Monday, Nov. 8 F.2. December 9, 2021—Proposed focus: Intangible heritage F.3. January 13, 2022—Proposed focus: Preservation incentives 1 1. 2. 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. 2
• • HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 6, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 300A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath X Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 7, 2021 MOTION: Approve minutes by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Debrief from September 23 working group meeting A.1. Decision-making structure A.2. Criteria for success Compare with other equity-focused preservation plans (e.g., Madison, WI) Some items seem aspirational Use as needed for group discussion and decision-making A.3. Equity evaluation framework • • • • How to make these determinations? Use as basis for discussion Use #1 as minimum threshold: if yes, go to questions 2-10 Adjust recommendations based on scores and resulting discussion Not a quantitative exercise with total scores, but a filter Review and comment on brief for October 14 working group meeting B. Leverage brief materials for general audience, potentially send to appointing Council members Discussion of National Register district review and potential for NR • • • • • 1 • • • • • • • • • • listing as a first step to local designation as a historic district Recommended language changes C. Process for focus group appointment Three groups: legacy businesses, cultural and heritage organizations, neighborhood associations Applications to participate open Oct. 7 and close Oct. 20 Legacy business and cultural/heritage organization groups will meet before Nov. 18 working group meeting Include churches in cultural/heritage group, if reachable and interested; connect with Austin History Center community archivists Committee members can help evaluate short answers from application if interested; will be a tight turnaround for timing Change terminology from “focus group” to be more approachable: “Community conversation” or “Small group conversation” Committee members suggested additional departments for inclusion in the group Discussion of garnering broader support for the plan D. Update on Technical Advisory Group E. Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: E.1. November 18, 2021 E.2. December 9, 2021 Staff will send list of topics for November and December meetings via email ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn by Valenzuela, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 2-0. 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 …
