SRCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 7pm
Zoom Meeting
SRCC: See the future. Shape the future.
MINUTES
1 Welcome Members and Guests
Verification of quorum. The Meeting was called to order at 7:01pm
Presenter unless otherwise noted: Noah Balch, SRCC President
2 Approve General Membership Meeting Minutes
Vote on motion to approve minutes. Meeting minutes available at: www.srccatx.org.
Presenter: Chris Phillips-Frishman, SRCC Secretary
The Secretary recorded Minutes for the General Membership Meeting of Tuesday, April 16th, 2024; the Minutes were distributed for feedback and then published on April 23rd, 2024.
The President did not bring the Minutes to a vote: the Minutes remain unapproved. They may be forwarded to the next meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
General Membership: June 18th, August 20th, September 17th, October 15th, December 17th
Executive Committee: June 4th, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, December 3rd
3 Treasurer’s Report
Presenter: Will Andrews, SRCC Treasurer
All reports available upon request: treasurer@srccatx.org
4 Membership Report
Presenter: Mary Janecek-Friedman, SRCC Membership
Membership at 267 Members which continues the trend upward.
Discussion on membership and population representation
5 Reports from Standing Committee Chairs
a) Planning and Zoning
none
b) Historic Preservation
Guest Presenter with Susan Armstrong Fisher; Cara Berton from the COA Historic Preservation www.publicinput.com/ATXpresplan
Historic Preservation speaker Cara Bertron updated us on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. They are looking for community input on the draft Program before May 31st. This Preservation plan replaces the 1981 Plan so addresses many issues that have arisen. This plan has drawn from many levels of expertise, background, investment and engagement.
The vision is that HP in Austin engages with the COA in a more active, engaged and informed way.
Questions about how that affects Historic Homes.Susan Armstrong Fisher asked what the timeline for review and revise the Draft Plan… that will occur during the summer.
c) Finance
none
d) Mobility
PTMD sign switch out scheduled for June 1st. Academy sidewalks are on the plan for the city, but the timeline is unsure; there should be sidewalks added on either side. This should substantially help with parking and pedestrians in the congested area.
2105 South Congress traffic study was flawed; brought it to the PTMD, they’re going to be looking into it.
e) Public Safety
Tom Groce feels like the harbinger of doom as there is increased violence and crime. Please be aware and limit your exposure, don’t be alone if possible; folks should avoid walking or jogging alone, especially at or after dusk.”
f) Parks and Environment
There will be some controlled burns from PARD in the next weeks or months from invasive species. If you have concerns, contact David Todd, Jeff Kessel, or Matt, Management Program Manager from PARD at 512-974-6770
g) Schools
School is out this Thursday. No current report on THES; they have stalled on meetings at this point .
h) Communications
none
A mayoral candidate, Doug Greco, visited with the membership over Zoom from his automobile. He was not identified on the agenda. Presentation and questions.
6 Reports from Area Coordinators and Group Representatives
a) TECHS CAT
none
b) ANC
none
c) SCC
none
d) South Central Waterfront
none
e) St. Edward’s
none
f) EROC
Annual meeting happening this week, and the release of the new website.There are still incursions at Heritage Oaks. Actively pursuing a space for a new Community Center.
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
7 Election of SRCC Standing Committee Chairs
Presenter: Noah Balch, SRCC President
Slate for SRCC’s Standing Committee Chairs election.
Planning and Zoning Committee: Anita Tschurr
Historic Preservation Committee: Susan Armstrong-Fisher
Finance Committee: Sam Martin
Mobility Committee: Mark Thompson
Public Safety Committee: Tom Groce
Parks and Environment Committee: David Todd
Schools Committee: Gretchen Otto
Communications Committee: Betty Weed
Nominations Committee: [Propose 1 EC member, 1 non-EC member; (3-5 total)] – suggested by Bylaws Ad Hoc Committee, yet not codified.
This election will be moved to the June 4th EC Meeting per SRCC Bylaws VIII. Commenting was opened.
8 Austin Parks and Recreation Fire Prevention
Presenter: David Todd, SRCC Parks and Environment
Discuss possible prescribed burn of small piles of shrubs in Blunn Creek Preserve.
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9 Land Development Code
Presenters: Anita Tschurr, SRCC Planning & Zoning
Discuss new land development code revisions in H.O.M.E. Phase 2.
HOME 2 was approved on a 9-2 vote. Although the text of the HOME 2 ordinance has not been made public, Anita urges people to educate themselves and understand what development looks like.
10 General Discussion re: Deed Restrictions
Presenter: Jon David Swann, SRCC Area Coordinator
David Swann raised concerns about the impact of the HOME ordinances, 1 and 2, on deed restrictions and the resulting financial burden on residents required to litigate restrictions.
David made a Motion to vote on a letter he had written. There was concern that the language of the proposed letter had not been circulated to membership prior to the meeting. There was no Second to the motion.
However, discussion took place. The Secretary raised multiple Points of Order that the discussion was improper in the absence of a Motion on the floor that had been seconded. These Points of Order were not addressed
It was agreed that the proposed language would be circulated to membership and the issue revisited at the next SRCC meeting.
11 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: contact Tom Groce, SRCC Public Safety Chair at: tgroce71@gmail.com
The Kathie for Mayor Fest is on June 5th @ El Mercado 1302 S 1st Street 78704! This will be her biggest event of the summer. The event is free, but people may sponsor from $25 – $450 if they’d like to support the campaign financially. Please consider carpooling. There will be free appetizers and a bar for people to purchase drinks.
Kathie for Mayor Fest
Wednesday, June 5th
6:30pm – 8:30pm
El Mercado, 1302 S 1st St
RSVP: info@kathieforaustin.com
The Austin African American Leadership Institute’s BlackX Conference will be June 18th @ the Long Center 701 W Riverside Dr 78704! Exhibitor, Sponsor, Volunteer, and Press Pass Registration is still open. The Volunteer application is on the website, and will close on May 31st. If you, or your organization, is interested in sponsoring please reach out to Ken Burnett, directly. There will be plenty of parking.
The BlackX Conference
Tuesday, June 18th
7:30am – 6:00pm
701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Register: https://www.aaliaustin.org/bxc2024
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m.
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The next General Membership meeting is June 18, 2024 (@Good Shepherd on the Hill).
The next Executive Committee meeting is June 4, 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
