SRCC General Membership Meeting 2/20/24

SRCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING  (www.srccatx.org)

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 7:00 PM

Hybrid: In-person and Zoom Meeting

Join us at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 1700 Woodland Ave, Austin, TX 78741 or by Zoom.

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SRCC:  See the future. Shape the future.

AGENDA

To vote or make motions, please become a member. Join or renew: www.srccatx.org. Not sure if your membership is current? Email: membership@srccatx.org and we’ll let you know. We welcome members and non-members to join our meetings. Please register 24 hours in advance so we can confirm your membership status.

1.  7:00  Welcome Members and Guests

Verification of quorum. Reminder to state your name when presenting or seconding a motion. Try the PayPal subscription option for automatic annual renewals: http://www.srccatx.org/membership-dues

Presenter unless otherwise noted: Noah Balch, SRCC President  (5 min)

2.  7:05  Approve General Membership Meeting Minutes

Vote on motion to approve minutes. Meeting minutes available at: www.srccatx.org.

Presenter: Chris Phillips-Frishman, SRCC Secretary (5 min)

Upcoming meetings:  GM Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Dec 17

EC Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4, Aug 6, Sept 3, Oct 1, Dec 3

3.  7:10  Treasurer’s Report

All reports available upon request: treasurer@srccatx.org   

Presenter: Will Andrews, SRCC Treasurer  (5 min)

4.  7:15  Membership Report 

Members must pay dues to participate in SRCC business and actions, such as voting and making motions. Try the subscription option for automatic annual renewals. Presenter: Mary Janecek-Friedman, SRCC Membership (5 min)

5. 7:20 Reports from Standing Committee Chairs

a) Planning and Zoning; b) Historic Preservation; c) Finance; d) Mobility; e) Public Safety; f) Parks and Environment; g) Schools; and h) Communications  (10 min)

6. 7:30  Reports from Area Coordinators and Group Representatives 

a) TECHS CAT; b) ANC; c) SCC; d) South Central Waterfront; and e) St. Edward’s (10 min)

GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS

7.  7:40  District 9 Presentation by Council Member Zo Qadri 

Updates regarding District 9 and relevant policy discussion with CM Qadri, including a Q&A.

Presenter: Council Member Zo Qadri, Austin City Council (15 min)

8.  7:55  Project Connect Presentation

Austin Transit Partnership will present the proposed map and routes of Austin’s Light Rail.

Presenters: Courtney Chavez, Austin Transit Partnership SVP and Jen Pyne, Austin Transit Partnership (15 min)

9.  8:10  Parking and Transportation Management District

Discuss the latest developments regarding parking zones, permits, and regulations for the South Congress PTMD.

Presenters: Mark Thompson, SRCC Mobility Chair and Curtis Rogers, Austin Transportation Department (10 min)

10.  8:20  Vote re: Letters (1) in Support of Norwood House and (2) Informing Realtors of Historic District and Encouraging Preservation

  1. Vote on a proposed new position letter supporting the contribution of City funds to restore the Norwood House. 
  2. Vote on a proposed historical preservation letter addressed to realtors for Travis Heights.

Presenters: Wolf Sittler, SRCC Member, Susan Armstrong Fisher, SRCC Historical Preservation (10 min)

11.  8:30  GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: contact Tom Groce, SRCC Public Safety Chair at: tgroce71@gmail.com  

If you have questions about using the Neighborhood ListServ: https://groups.io/g/SouthRiverAustin

Check crime reports and statistics here: https://www.krimelabb.com/_basic/view/v_welcome.php

The next General Membership meeting is April 16, 2024.

The next Executive Committee meeting is March 5, 2024.  

Frequently used acronyms: 

ACF: Austin Community Fund

ANC: Austin Neighborhood Council

BoA: Board of Adjustment

CDC: Community Development Corporation

EROC: East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Contact Team

FLUM: Future Land Use Map

GSRC NPCT: Greater South River City Neighborhood Planning Contact Team

NCCD: Neighborhood Conservation Combining District

NHPA: National Historic Preservation Act

NPCT: Neighborhood Planning Contact Team

PC: Planning Commission

PUD: Planned Unit Development

SCC: South Central Coalition of neighborhood associations 

SF: Single Family zoning category

TECHS CAT: Travis Early College High School

ZAP: Zoning and Platting

Agenda Prepared by Noah Balch, president@srccatx.org. Please check www.srccatx.org for updates.

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