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- Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:56 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: CodeNEXT work session 06/14
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11087
CodeNEXT 6/14: T3, T4, LMDR, and design sites
(1) I would like to discuss design site regulations. (2) Last week I posted the following questions as they related to McMansion. Since we did not discuss them, I have altered them slightly to fit within this week's topic about properties with residential zoning. Please compare the following: (a) ex...
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 1:30 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Code Next work session 06/07
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12466
Code Next 06/07 Tovo: Compatibility
Here are some of my questions regarding compatibility for tomorrow's (now today's) session: (1) Please model the following scenarios: Current code: Limited Office within 35’ of a residence, when that residence is across a 30’ street. Limited Retail within 35’ of a residence, when that residence is a...
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:50 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Code Next work session 06/07
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12466
Code Next 06/07 Tovo: McMansion
McMansion: In addition to the questions CM Alter submitted about remodels, I am interested in seeing modeling that compares the Single Family Compatibility Ordinance Requirements (ie. McMansion) under: (1) existing single family 3 regulations (2) Transect Zoning 3 Intermediate Setback / Transect Zon...
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:52 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Code Next work sessions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 39907
Code Next work plan revised
Dear all, The draft below incorporates nearly all of the suggestions received. Most days include lots of content in a short period of time. After discussing w/the Mayor, I've suggested extending times here and there so that we have a more realistic time frame for the discussion. I've tried to note t...
- Tue May 30, 2017 11:26 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Code Next work session 5/31/17
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6713
Code Next work session 5/31/17
Colleagues, I'm sure most of you have this information, but just in case: the Envision Tomorrow analysis is available online on the Code Next site under the "Supporting Documents" subhead (proposed item #1 on list below), and last night at 7:20 p.m. Frances McIntyre of the League of Women ...
- Tue May 30, 2017 11:13 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Code Next work sessions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 39907
Re: Code Next work sessions
Colleagues, As promised, I took a stab at drafting a work session schedule for distribution and consideration at tomorrow's meeting. Although I drafted it last night before this evening's additional posts, I believe it incorporates most of the topics noted by the Mayor and CM Pool. Please note that ...
- Wed May 17, 2017 10:30 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Code Next work sessions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 39907
Code Next work sessions
Dear Colleagues, As I mentioned in yesterday’s work session, I believe it would be helpful to organize a series of focused discussions on Code Next – either during the slot identified for that purpose on the existing Tuesday work sessions or perhaps on another day as the Mayor suggested. The work se...
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:12 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: 2007 discussion of Capitol View Corridors
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5349
2007 discussion of Capitol View Corridors
Colleagues:
Some context on the 2007 discussion of Capitol View corridors:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2007-06-01/479763/
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Some context on the 2007 discussion of Capitol View corridors:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2007-06-01/479763/
Best,
Kathie Tovo
- Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:16 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Feb 25 Convention Center and Palm School discussion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8760
Feb 25 Convention Center and Palm School discussion
Dear Colleagues, Please let me know if you plan to attend the public discussion about the Convention Center and the Palm School on Saturday February 25th from 10 a.m. until noon at the Austin Convention Center (room is still being determined). If it appears that a quorum of Council plans to attend, ...
- Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:44 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Marking your committee preferences
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10879
Re: Marking your committee preferences
Quick correction:
MPT Tovo: Audit & Finance; Health & Human Services; Housing. (I want to serve on 2 of these - still pondering which 2 based on others' selections.)
MPT Tovo: Audit & Finance; Health & Human Services; Housing. (I want to serve on 2 of these - still pondering which 2 based on others' selections.)
- Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:17 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Convention Center briefing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6728
Convention Center briefing
Dear Colleagues, As Tuesday’s work session demonstrates, most of the Council has a strong interest in discussing together the different proposals that have come forward from the Waller Creek Conservancy, the Convention Center, and other Downtown stakeholders. With regard to the Convention Center: my...
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:05 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Grove PUD - Employer Assisted Housing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6972
Re: Grove PUD - Employer Assisted Housing
Thank you for this additional information, Council Member Kitchen. I do have the following questions related to this resolution: (1) The resolution authorizes city funding for the program; what would be the authorized amount? Would this measure effect the actual authorization, or would that happen a...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:36 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: The Grove
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5244
The Grove
Colleagues, I'm working through the ordinance that passed on second reading as well as mulling over the conversation we had at work session. It seems to me that we still have a fair amount of discussion to have as a Council, especially in relation to the affordable housing component. Several questio...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:33 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: November 10th attendance of CM Houston
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7586
Re: November 10th attendance of CM Houston
I'll be there too!
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Mayor Pro Tem
Council District 9
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Mayor Pro Tem
Council District 9
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 11:40 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: MPT Tovo and the 6/23 Agenda
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5382
MPT Tovo and the 6/23 Agenda
Dear Colleagues, I have a medical issue that will prevent me from attending all of our scheduled Council meetings this week. I am hopeful that I may be able to attend at least a part of Thursday's meeting, and I will try to watch as much of the various committee and Council meetings as possible. I h...
- Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:34 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: AISD Enrollment Data for Short-Term Rental Discussion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10191
Re: AISD Enrollment Data for Short-Term Rental Discussion
Dear Colleagues,
I mentioned this data in our work session on Tuesday and am attempting to bump it higher on the message board as it is relevant to today's STR discussion.
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Mayor Pro Tem Council District 9
I mentioned this data in our work session on Tuesday and am attempting to bump it higher on the message board as it is relevant to today's STR discussion.
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Mayor Pro Tem Council District 9
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:19 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Moving Date of Austin Energy Meeting
- Replies: 5
- Views: 18391
Re: Moving Date of Austin Energy Meeting
Happy New Year colleagues!
January 25 works well for me.
thanks,
Kathie Tovo
January 25 works well for me.
thanks,
Kathie Tovo
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 4:17 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Short Term Rentals
- Replies: 4
- Views: 17489
Re: Short Term Rentals
Dear Colleagues, Thank you for participating in the discussion on Tuesday and on this message board regarding timing of the short term rental ordinance. As I mentioned in Tuesday's session, I would advocate that at a minimum, we move forward with removing the" testing the waters" provision...
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 11:03 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Energy Consumer Advocate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12723
Re: Austin Energy Consumer Advocate
Colleagues - just to clarify, the resolution I posted last night is from the November 20, 2014 Council agenda.
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Best,
Kathie Tovo
- Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:47 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Energy Consumer Advocate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12723
Austin Energy Consumer Advocate
Colleagues:
Here is a link to the resolution related to the AE consumer advocate for the rate case:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id=222265
thanks,
Kathie Tovo
Here is a link to the resolution related to the AE consumer advocate for the rate case:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id=222265
thanks,
Kathie Tovo
- Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:45 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Accessory Dwelling Units and STR use
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7900
Accessory Dwelling Units and STR use
Colleagues, Below are two amendments I presented at the last Planning and Neighborhoods Committee meeting related to ADUs and short-term rental use. I intend to recommend Amendment #1 to the full Council on Thursday. I look forward to talking about my reasoning for these amendments at tomorrow's wor...
- Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:02 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: October 6 Work Session Cancelled
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7345
October 6 Work Session Cancelled
Colleagues and members of the public,
It was just determined that we will not have a quorum of Council Members present for tomorrow's Tuesday work session, so we will need to cancel the meeting.
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member District 9
It was just determined that we will not have a quorum of Council Members present for tomorrow's Tuesday work session, so we will need to cancel the meeting.
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member District 9
- Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:37 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Response to CM Casar's question re. Item 39/PUD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10662
Response to CM Casar's question re. Item 39/PUD
Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo Oct. 1, 2015 City Council Agenda Explanation of Item 39 In yesterday's work session, Council Member Casar asked for the rationale behind requiring a supermajority of the City Council for approval of a PUD when the Land Use Commission recommends denial. Because this provisio...
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:19 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: STR discussion postponement
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6605
STR discussion postponement
Colleagues, When I suggested a date for considering my STR amendments that have not yet been discussed (and those proposed by others), I forgot that Council Member Pool will be on city business the week of October 8. So that we can consider both my amendments and hers with a full dais, on October 8 ...
- Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:36 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Oppose Nov. $287M Bond, relocate courthouse to east Austin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 25873
re: Audit and Finance materials
Colleagues, CM Zimmerman's and Houston's resolution has been posted as part of tomorrow's Audit and Finance meeting; please note that Judge Eckhardt's staff member forwarded to us an analysis and response prepared by the Travis County Strategic Resource Planning staff, and this document has been add...