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by Ann Kitchen
Mon May 30, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Compatibility and Parking Resolution, Item 66
Replies: 0
Views: 1578

Compatibility and Parking Resolution, Item 66

Colleagues I appreciate the opportunity to initiate a relaxation of compatibility and parking requirements along major corridors and look forward to discussion of Item #66 on the June 9th agenda. I am hopeful we will find consensus on this proposal and agree with many of the provisions in Item #66. ...
by Ann Kitchen
Sun May 29, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: VMU, Orange/Blue Lines and Compatibility
Replies: 1
Views: 1517

Re: VMU, Orange/Blue Lines and Compatibility

Councilmember Vela - I appreciate your proposed amendment to my VMU2 substitute and look forward to our discussion on this item at the Housing and Planning Committee on Tuesday. Your proposal would accomplish an immediate and important step towards increasing market rate and affordable housing oppor...
by Ann Kitchen
Fri May 27, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Compatibility Resolution
Replies: 1
Views: 3612

Compatibility Resolution

Colleagues I have appreciated the conversation we have been having about compatibility and the proposal that was brought forward. I also appreciate the conversation about including in the proposed resolution additional items so that the document represents the thinking of the Council as a whole, rat...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed May 18, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Draft Proposal on Compatibility and Parking on Corridors
Replies: 2
Views: 4095

Re: Draft Proposal on Compatibility and Parking on Corridors

Colleagues, I'd like to share with you all information on current VMU and compatibility in case it is helpful. This is information that was presented during our South Austin VMU Community Meeting and shared with constituents. Vertical Mixed-Use Zoning Presentation: http://assets.austintexas.gov/aust...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed May 04, 2022 12:07 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item 33 Additional Direction (ATP)
Replies: 0
Views: 1730

Item 33 Additional Direction (ATP)

Colleagues This morning at Worksession, I mentioned Direction for Item #33 related to Austin Transit Partnership which CM Renteria and I intend to bring for Council consideration on Thursday. It is timely to begin conversations about expanding the ATP Board, for the purpose we lay out in the Directi...
by Ann Kitchen
Fri Apr 29, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: AFD Item
Replies: 4
Views: 4150

AFD Item

Colleagues I have posted an item for our agenda next week with cosponsors (Mayor Adler, CM Harper-Madison, CM Kelly, CM Vela) which clearly states the city's intent to respect the will of the voters with regard to binding arbitration. http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/9A-2022042910132...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item 16: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Postponement
Replies: 4
Views: 26417

Re: Item 16: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Postponement

Colleagues Thank you all for your leadership on this item, and thank you CM Kelly for suggesting postponement. Given the questions related to the item, I think it is appropriate to delay to provide ample time for discussion and answers to the questions that have been raised. I support postponement. ...
by Ann Kitchen
Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Amendments to Item #33 Vertical Mixed Use
Replies: 5
Views: 11198

Re: Amendments to Item #33 Vertical Mixed Use

Colleagues I am attaching a proposed substitute for Item 33, VMU2 ordinance, for Council’s consideration – which you can access here: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/A5-20220414171948.pdf This item responds to the VMU2 resolution Council passed last year that my office, along with C...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Postponement of Item #51 VMU2
Replies: 0
Views: 2036

Postponement of Item #51 VMU2

All This post is to provide the public (and my colleagues) an awareness of the intent to postpone Item #51 (VMU2) As I stated at the Council work session today - I have requested and staff has agreed to a postponement of Item #51 (VMU2) to April 21st. This item is not on the consent agenda and the p...
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Mar 31, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Using the Statesman PUD to provide funds for housing the homeless
Replies: 5
Views: 6638

Re: Using the Statesman PUD to provide funds for housing the homeless

Thank you all for this conversation. I am interested, as CM Fuentes stated, in learning whether and how we could do both: direct funding for housing individuals experiencing homelessness and requiring on-site affordable housing as part of the Statesman PUD (and/or TIFF, if the Council decides to pur...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:45 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Using the Statesman PUD to provide funds for housing the homeless
Replies: 5
Views: 6638

Re: Using the Statesman PUD to provide funds for housing the homeless

CM Vela I appreciate your thoughts about additional resources for immediate shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness - whether through additional support for HEAL or other mechanisms. In discussions with our Homeless Strategy Office, I am expecting a proposal for at least one (or two) addit...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Public Safety Staffing Plan
Replies: 0
Views: 2562

Public Safety Staffing Plan

CM Kelly

Thank you for bringing your resolution directing the City Manager to create a Public Safety Vacancy Staffing Plan.

I would be happy to cosponsor that with you and your co-sponsors.

Best
Ann Kitchen
City Council D5
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Resolution Committing AntiDisplacement Funding
Replies: 3
Views: 6391

Resolution Committing AntiDisplacement Funding

Colleagues I want to thank the Project Community Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for their continued advocacy and commitment to implementation of the Contract with the Voters $300 million investment in anti-displacement. And let my colleagues know that I am bringing a resolution to take action on...
by Ann Kitchen
Sun Feb 06, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Austin Water Special Called Request
Replies: 13
Views: 32418

Re: Austin Water Special Called Request

All I am interested in understanding exactly what happened - which is necessary for the public and for the Council. And what of course is most important is taking action to address any failures. I would like to make sure that the information is available at the time that we have a special called mee...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item #53 Revised Resolution
Replies: 1
Views: 3362

Item #53 Revised Resolution

Colleagues After meeting with additional stakeholders, I have updated the proposed resolution for item 53 to clarify the intent. These changes include making it explicit that Council expects the ordinance drafting process to include stakeholders’ input, that budget considerations should be part of t...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Council committees and intergovernmental appointments
Replies: 11
Views: 20004

Re: Council committees and intergovernmental appointments

All I am interested in the following: Chairing the Housing Committee Step down as Chair of Water Oversight, but remain on the committee (I believe Vanessa may be interested in moving into Chair from Vice-Chair) Remain on Public Health Committee Step down from Psychiatric Stakeholders Intergovernment...
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Nov 18, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Housing Affordability and Housing Supply
Replies: 4
Views: 13371

Re: Housing Affordability and Housing Supply

Colleagues Thank you to Mayor Adler and CM Alter for posting your proposal to allow residential in commercial zoning categories. I support this approach and am happy to add my name as a cosponsor. I'm pleased to see the Council's focus on housing that is affordable and look forward to a range of ide...
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item #63 for 11/4: Project Connect JPA
Replies: 6
Views: 13068

Re: Item #63 for 11/4: Project Connect JPA

CM Ellis Thank you for bringing forward your proposed amendment and direction. To be successful, we must align our goals for affordable housing and access for all people in Austin to Project Connect transit improvements. There are two changes that I think are necessary: (1) alignment with the eTOD r...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Resolution for Securing More Affordable Housing
Replies: 6
Views: 14915

Re: Resolution for Securing More Affordable Housing

Mayor Thank you for suggesting an approach for a conversation around our shared goals and efforts related to affordability and housing. I also support having a work session dedicated to this topic, and then determining if additional work sessions and/or special called meeting for voting is needed. I...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:18 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Responding to Hate
Replies: 6
Views: 17962

Re: Responding to Hate

CM Alter

I would like to add my support to the resolution you are bringing, and ask to be added as a co-sponsor. I appreciate your efforts and stand with the whole of the city in standing against racism, bigotry, and antisemitism.

Best
Ann Kitchen
City Council D5
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Resolution for Securing More Affordable Housing
Replies: 6
Views: 14915

Resolution for Securing More Affordable Housing

Colleagues As you are all aware, we have dealt with zoning cases recently and over the years that have pointed out the city’s limitations in extending affordable housing programs outside the downtown areas. Affordability Unlocked was one, more narrowly focused, approach that has begun to improve aff...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: ADUs
Replies: 1
Views: 7028

Re: ADUs

CM Tovo

Thank you for your work on this issue - and I would be pleased to lend my support.

Best
Ann Kitchen
City Council D5
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item #110 Amendment to Climate Equity Plan
Replies: 0
Views: 8872

Item #110 Amendment to Climate Equity Plan

Colleagues My apologies for this late post - and thank you to CM Alter for her work on the Climate Equity Plan and all the cosponsors for supporting this important effort. I have a few amendments that I am hoping are friendly to the author. They are intended to provide some additional clarity for th...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation
Replies: 5
Views: 16113

Re: Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation

Thank you CM Alter - And yes, I would like to be listed as a co-sponsor for this resolution. We have all learned how important it is to provide for implementation steps, when major plans like this are completed. Without next steps we lose time advancing key recommendations. The Austin Climate Equity...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: I-35 Work Session Discussion
Replies: 2
Views: 7435

Re: I-35 Work Session Discussion

Colleagues I share the comments of CM Ellis and Harper Madison and appreciate the opportunity for the briefing and discussion tomorrow. It is important that we be forward thinking with this level of investment in transportation - which to me means alignment with our transformational efforts around P...