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1. 2. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 3, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: X X Beth Valenzuela, Chair Ben Heimsath X Terri Myers DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1:20 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 6, 2021 MOTION: Approve the minutes by Heimsath, Myers seconds. Vote: 3-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Discussion of working group meeting/topic schedule  The committee was supportive of the revised schedule  Mention general themes (e.g., affordability, property owner rights) under the heading of related meetings B. 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. o The committee felt that the vision statement was elegant and powerful. o Committee members particularly commented on the inclusion and importance of a shared sense of belonging. B.2. Heritage in Austin 1  C. D. E. F. Feedback on draft recommendations Commissioners provided feedback on draft recommendations. Focus group selection  Legacy businesses, cultural and heritage organizations, neighborhood associations  26 applications received—broad spread within the three areas  Staff will email recommended lists for committee feedback Update on Technical Advisory Group  Member list  1st meeting yesterday 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: Incentives ADJOURNMENT 12:57 P.M. MOTION: Adjourn the meeting by Myers, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 3-0. 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 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