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Historic Landmark CommissionApril 3, 2024

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Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for April 3, 2024 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Historical marker – 4th & Colorado Code processes – 409 E Monroe Street Historic zoning applications 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 1206 E 13th Street/1209 Bob Harrison – Fashionette Beauty Shop – Owner-initiated historic zoning 3110 West Avenue – Russell and Jean Lee House – Owner-initiated historic zoning Historic landmark and historic district applications 4204 Avenue H – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Rehabilitation/addition. 4004 Avenue H – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Addition/new construction Accessory Dwelling Unit. 1114 W 9th Street – Shelby House – Replace roof. 1504 West Lynn Street – Violet Crown – Addition/remodel/repaint. 801 Lydia Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District – Total demolition. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. 2321 Hartford Road – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. 1008 Spence Street – Willow-Spence National Register Historic District – New construction Accessory Dwelling Unit. National Register district permit applications 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 1510 Wooldridge Drive – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Partial demolition/addition. 2307 Windsor Road #2 – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. 2715 Wooldridge Drive – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Total demolition. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 2200 W 9th Street 2102 Four Oaks Lane 1401 Elton Lane 3205 Tom Green Street 2407 S 3rd Street 5304 Western Hills Drive – Partial demolition. 3405 Willow Springs Road – Relocation. Discussion and Action Items Vote to approve members of the Preservation Plan Working Group and Preservation Plan Committee to speak on behalf of the Commission in presentations to boards, commissions, …

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African American Resource Advisory CommissionApril 2, 2024

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AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING April 2, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting on February 6, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular 2. Presentation of “The State of Black Austin – Black Paper 2024” by Meme Styles and Chas 3. Presentation on potential Austin Texas Poet Laureate Program by KB Brookline 4. Presentation of the needs of the Bethany Cemetery Organization/Cemetery for FY25 by Sue Moore Spears. 5. Presentation from Chase Wright, on Hungry Hill for 2024-2025 budget requests. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve African American Resource Advisory Budget Recommendations to Council FY25Approved Strategic Planning Retreat and Effectiveness next steps. WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Strategic Planning Workgroup - updates from the last workgroup meeting on the strategic plan related to their assignment (Strategic Planning Workgroup Members: Commissioners Dewi Smith, Serita Fontanesi, Elaina Fowler, and Mueni Rudd). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT: The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) …

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Public Safety CommissionApril 1, 2024

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1. 2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION April 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt, Vice Chair Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 4, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department 3. 4. Overview of Downtown Austin Community Court and Mobile Court Pilot Program from Robert Kingham, Court Administrator and Christopher Anderson, Court Operations Manager. Update on the Biannual Wildfire Readiness provided by Division Chief Carrie Stewart and Wildfire Mitigation Officer Justice Jones of the Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 5. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. CSCRM Joint Working Group update on Commission for Women's recommendation and status. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at (512-974- 2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov).

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeApril 1, 2024

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Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To at 512-974-7288 or email Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. Jordan Feldman, the board call or register, liaison, CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Claire Hempel (Chair) Alejandra Flores (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the March 20, 2024, meeting minutes. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2022-003 South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 to create a new zoning district and modify related site development regulations and compatibility standards; and create a new zoning district for density bonus that includes granting additional floor-to-area ratio in exchange for providing community benefits; and to establish boundaries for the new zoning districts located in the vicinity commonly known as the South Central Waterfront. City Staff: Erica Leak, Planning Department, (512) 974-9375, Erica.Leak@austintexas.gov. 3. C20-2023-045 Site Plan Lite Phase 2 and Infill Plats. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 related to development regulations applicable to residential re- subdivisions and multi-family residential site development of five to sixteen units. City Staff: Brent Lloyd, Development Services Department, (512) 974-2974, Brent.Lloyd@austintexas.gov. 4. Update on Potential Upcoming and Active Code Amendments: City Staff: Jordan Feldman, Planning Department, (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, and Paul Books, Planning Department, (512) 974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 before the meeting date. …

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeApril 1, 2024

Item2_HighlightsSouthCentralWaterfrontChangeLog_3.27.24 original pdf

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Key Adjustments to the South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program March 27, 2024 The South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus program underwent a one-month public input process. As a result, feedback was provided by community members, Boards and Commissions, staff, and other stakeholders. Staff consolidated and assessed the feedback to determine recommended adjustments to the draft code for the South Central Waterfront. The following is a list of the key changes made in the draft code as a result of the discussion, using the following key as the source of the adjustment: Boards and Commissions, Public Input, and/or Staff. Key: Source of Input Boards and Commissions Public Staff District Boundary and Subdistricts Source Adjustment Section 1.2 Section 3.3.2 District boundaries were further expanded to include three properties on the western side of the South Central Waterfront. See the updated map for detail. To underscore the commitment to transit-oriented development in the area, the FAR was adjusted to properties near to the proposed Project Connect station on the north side of East Riverside Drive. See the updated map for detail. Height limits have been added to Subdistricts 1 through 4. They are: 1 - 120', 2 - 240', 3 - 300', 4 - 600'. Subdistrict 5 remains with unlimited height. This adjustment reinforces and improves the density gradient from the closest areas to downtown being the most dense, and for the density to transition down as one moves further away from downtown. Section 3.3.2 - 1 - Land Use Source Adjustment Cocktail Lounges above 3,500sf in size will trigger the need for a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit process will better assist in the review and regulation of entertainment / nightlife noise disturbances. The Custom Manufacturing land use has been limited to 2,500sf. The limitation will deter larger single-purpose land uses and encourage more flexible development that supports smaller creative businesses. Section 2.3.1(C)(4) Section 2.3.1(D)(1) Adjustment Section 2.7(C) Section 4.4.3 Shade provisions increased for cantilevered, affixed, and freestanding options. Trees will still be the dominant shade mechanism, but this change allows for strong urban design and diversity in design of the urban space. This is also consistent with activities in other urban areas in the city. An additional internal circulation route type with a bicycle lane was added. This addition increases bicycle connectivity within the South Central Waterfront area and facilitates safe separation of …

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeApril 1, 2024

Item2_SCWAdoptionPresentation_COJC original pdf

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South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program COJC April 1, 2024 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Initiated the creation of an “Optional Regulating Plan” later changed to a Combining District and Density Bonus Program. 2 Approach Since Council Resolution  The SCW regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption of an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (spring 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of non PDA, PUD, and Planned Development Agreement properties in the district (summer 2024).  First reevaluation within 1-2 years. 3 District Boundary Expansion 4 Combining District Density Bonus General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) Development Standards (What can be built and where) Design Standards (How it will look) Definitions Procedures/Requirements “Gate Keeper” Requirements – – – Affordable Housing Environmental Protection Improved Streetscape and Built Environment In-Lieu Fees and Dedications On-Site Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 5 5 Subdistricts and FAR Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums and heights Density Distribution Areas (DDAs) • FAR maximums apply to each DDA separately. • No larger than 90,000 sq. ft. • Internal circulation routes required along DDA divisions. Project Connect Rail Alignment 6 Bonus Program Structure (For Additional FAR Beyond Base) Gate Keeper Requirements Onsite Affordable Housing (Fee for Non-Residential) Enhanced Environmental Protections Streetscape & Built Environment First Then (To Reach Up to FAR / Height Subdistrict Maximums) 70% In-Lieu Fees & Dedications Affordable Housing (extra on-site affordable units credited; Affordable Housing Investment Area) Parks (dedications credited; boundary as defined by typical Parks fees) Infrastructure (supports SCW directly) 30% On-Site Community Benefits *Affordable Creative Space Open Space & Park Buildout Child / Adult Care Cultural Uses Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Grocery Store Music Venues Public Art 7 Affordable Housing 5% of housing on-site up to 3:1 FAR must be affordable. May be: At full buildout, it is estimated: The SCW Bonus Program could produce – Affordable rental units at 60% MFI, – Or if Condos: 481 On-site Affordable Units compared to – Affordable ownership units (condos) at 80% MFI, or – A fee-in-lieu for ownership units. 527 Affordable Units anticipated in the 2016 Vision Plan. 8 ^ *For artistic rendering purposes only ^ Required dispersion of affordable units throughout the residential units Key* Recommended …

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeApril 1, 2024

Item2_SCWCombiningDistrictDBP-StaffReport original pdf

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C20-2022-003 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2022-003 South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program. Amendment: Description: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to create a new zoning district and modify related site development regulations and compatibility standards; and create a new zoning district for density bonus that includes granting additional floor-to-area ratio in exchange for providing community benefits; to establish boundaries for the new zoning districts located in the vicinity commonly known as the South Central Waterfront; and initiating zoning and rezoning for all properties within the South Central Waterfront District except those with Planned Unit Development zoning, Planned Development Area zoning, and subject to Planned Development Agreement, and initiate necessary neighborhood plan amendments for the properties located in the new zoning district’s boundaries. Background: On June 16, 2016, the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan (Vision Plan) was adopted as an amendment to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. As defined in the Vision Plan, the South Central Waterfront district encompasses roughly 118 acres. The intent of the Vision Plan was to leverage forecasted development through a districtwide approach that creates a dynamic people-centered district in Central Austin by: - Establishing a lively, attractive pedestrian environment; - Expanding open space and creating great public places; - Enhancing connections to and along the waterfront; and - Providing 20% new affordable housing units, or approximately 527 affordable units in the district. A districtwide approach had been identified as an essential method in realizing the intent of the Vision Plan. Through this approach, the South Central Waterfront is hoped to become a model for how a districtwide green infrastructure system, paired with quality urban design, can provide an interconnected network of public spaces – streets, streetscapes, lakeside trails, and parks – that provides the framework for redevelopment and districtwide value capture to fund other community benefits, such as affordable housing. The urban development envisioned in the Vision Plan requires modifications to the existing zoning and development regulations. To support the development envisioned in the Vision Plan, the City Council passed Resolution Number 20220915-090 on September 15, 2022, to initiate the development of regulations for the South Central Waterfront area. In the resolution, Council asked staff to create regulations that consider today’s market realities, anticipate future demand, and realize the intent of the Vision Plan to: 1 C20-2022-003 - Create a density bonus program “akin” to …

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeApril 1, 2024

Item2_SCWCombiningDistrictDensityBonusProgram(Pre-adoptionDraft) original pdf

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SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT COMBINING DISTRICT & DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM DRAFT – March 27, 2024 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF AUSTIN Draft for Adoption Process (3.27.24) City of Austin Page 1 of 49 This page intentionally left blank. Draft for Adoption Process (3.27.24) City of Austin Page 2 of 49 Contents BACKGROUND. .............................................................................................................................................. 6 USING THIS DOCUMENT. .............................................................................................................................. 8 Applicability............................................................................................................................................... 8 Organization .............................................................................................................................................. 8 ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS. ............................................................................................................. 10 1.1. Intent. ............................................................................................................................................... 10 1.2. Applicability. ..................................................................................................................................... 10 1.2.1. Conflicting Provisions. ............................................................................................................... 11 1.3. Application and Review Requirements. ........................................................................................... 11 1.3.1. Development Services Department Director’s Administration. ............................................... 11 1.4. Text, Graphics, and Maps. ................................................................................................................ 11 1.5. Density Bonus Program Evaluation. ................................................................................................. 11 ARTICLE 2: LAND USE STANDARDS. ............................................................................................................ 12 2.1. Intent. ............................................................................................................................................... 12 2.2. Applicability. ..................................................................................................................................... 12 2.3. Land Uses. ........................................................................................................................................ 12 2.3.1. Permitted (P), Permitted with Conditions (PC), and Conditional Uses (C). .............................. 12 2.3.2. Pedestrian-Oriented Building Frontage Uses. ........................................................................... 16 ARTICLE 3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. .................................................................................................... 17 3.1. Intent. ............................................................................................................................................... 17 3.2. South Central Waterfront Overlays. ................................................................................................. 17 3.2.1. Waterfront Overlay (WO) Combining District. ........................................................................... 17 3.2.2. South Shore Subdistrict. ............................................................................................................ 18 3.2.3. Travis Heights Subdistrict. ......................................................................................................... 18 3.2.4. Auditorium Shores Subdistrict. .................................................................................................. 18 3.3. Allowed Density. .............................................................................................................................. 18 3.3.1. Units per Acre. .......................................................................................................................... 18 3.3.2. Floor-to-Area Ratios by Subdistrict. .......................................................................................... 18 3.3.3. Lot Size. ..................................................................................................................................... 20 3.3.4. Impervious Cover and Building Coverage. ................................................................................ 20 3.4. Building Setbacks ............................................................................................................................. 20 3.5. Floor-to-Area Ratio Calculation. ...................................................................................................... 21 Draft for Adoption Process (3.27.24) City of Austin Page 3 of 49 3.5.1. Density Distribution Areas. ....................................................................................................... 21 3.5.2. Floor-to-Area Ratio Calculation for Structured Parking. ........................................................... 22 3.5.3. Floor-to-Area Ratio and Dedication of Land. ............................................................................ 22 3.6. Parking. ............................................................................................................................................ 22 3.6.1. Vehicle Parking .......................................................................................................................... 22 3.6.2. Bicycle Parking. ......................................................................................................................... 23 3.7. Required Open Space. ...................................................................................................................... 23 3.8. Compatibility Standards. .................................................................................................................. 24 ARTICLE 4: DESIGN STANDARDS ................................................................................................................. 25 4.1. Intent. ............................................................................................................................................... 25 4.2. Streetscape & Built Environment Requirements. ............................................................................ 25 4.3. Right of Way Standards. ................................................................................................................... 25 4.4. Internal Circulation Routes. ............................................................................................................. 25 4.4.1. Internal Circulation Route Option 1: ......................................................................................... 25 4.4.2. Internal Circulation Route Option 2: ......................................................................................... 25 4.4.3. Internal Circulation Route Option 3: ......................................................................................... 26 4.4.4. Internal Circulation Route Option 4: ......................................................................................... 27 4.5. Supplemental Zones......................................................................................................................... 27 4.5.1. Supplemental Zone Standards. ................................................................................................. 27 ARTICLE 5: DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................. 29 SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM .................................................................... 30 1. Intent. .................................................................................................................................................. 30 2. Applicability. ........................................................................................................................................ 30 3. Program Overview. ............................................................................................................................. 30 4. South Central Waterfront Subdistricts …

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Environmental CommissionMarch 28, 2024

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Urban Forestry Committee Meeting March 28th, 2024 at 10:00 AM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer (Committee Chair) Mariana Krueger Colin Nickells Melinda Schiera CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of October 12, 2023 2. Staff briefing heritage tree administrative variance procedures – Jim Dymkowski, Division Manager, Community Tree Preservation, Development Services Department 3. Staff briefing on overall tree preservation numbers – Jim Dymkowski, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department 4. Staff update on drafted tree preservation incentives in HOME code amendments – Jim Dymkowski, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department Emily King, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department 5. Discuss ghost trees and how they are addressed in the current heritage tree ordinance– 6. Discuss Committee goals for the upcoming year – Mariana Krueger DISCUSSION ITEMS Richard Brimer FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Elizabeth 512-568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov; for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Protection Department, Funk, Watershed at

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Environmental CommissionMarch 28, 2024

20240328 Staff Presentation (Items 2, 3, and 4) original pdf

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Peer 1 1 Urban Forestry Committee Meeting March 28, 2024 Jim Dymkowski DSD-Community Tree Division Overview • Heritage tree administrative variance procedures • Overall tree preservation numbers 2023 • Staff update on drafted tree preservation incentives for HOME code amendments phase 1 2 Point 1 Administering Heritage Tree Variances (Process matters) The Larger the Tree, the Greater the Protection 4 Heritage Trees in Austin • Is a tree that has a diameter of 24 inches or more, measured four and one-half feet above natural grade, and is one of the following species: • Texas Ash, Bald Cypress, American elm ,Cedar elm, Texas madrone, Bigtooth maple, All oaks, Pecan, Arizona walnut, and Eastern Black walnut • 25-8-641 – Prohibits removal unless a permit is issued and is only issued if a variance is approved under Section 25-8-642 (Administrative Variance) or 25- 8-643 (Land Use Commission Variance). • The requirements apply to trees on private and public property. • Without a variance, a damaged heritage tree may be removed that is an imminent hazard to life or property if removed within seven days of being damaged. The director may extend this deadline for widespread and extensive storm damage 5 Review Criteria for Protected and Heritage Trees Code Criteria for Removal 1. Prevents a reasonable use 2. Prevents reasonable access 3. Dead, diseased, or imminent hazard 4. For a tree located on public property or a public street or easement:(a)prevents the opening of necessary vehicular traffic lanes in a street or alley; or 5. Prevents the construction of utility or drainage facilities that may not feasibly be rerouted. 6 Due Process for Administering Heritage Tree Ordinance 25-8-642 - ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE • May be granted for any size Heritage Tree if it is determined to be based on the City Arborist's recommendation: • Dead, diseased, or imminent hazard • No application fee and no mitigation are required for a variance request under these conditions. 8 25-8-642 - ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE • For a heritage tree that does not have at least one stem that is 30 inches in diameter and only after determining, based on the city arborist's recommendation, that the heritage tree meets the approval criteria for removal • prevents reasonable use or access to the property • for a tree located on public property or a public street or easement:(a)prevents the opening of necessary vehicular traffic lanes in a street or alley; or …

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Environmental CommissionMarch 28, 2024

20240328-001 Draft Minutes from October 4, 2023 original pdf

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1. 2. URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2023 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2023, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mariana Krueger, Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: Colin Nickells PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of June 24, 2021 The minutes from the regular meeting on June 24th, 2021 were approved on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 3–0 vote. Commissioner Nickells was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve an annual meeting schedule for 2024 The Urban Forestry meeting schedule for 2024, with changes as discussed for the September 2024 meeting, was approved on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Schiera’s second on a 3–0 vote. Commissioner Nickells was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on tree removal permitting process and public complaints – Jim Dymkowski, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 3. Staff briefing on Austin’s Tree Canopy and goals – Emily King, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Schiera requested an opportunity to set goals for the committee. Commissioner Krueger seconded the request. Commissioner Brimer requested a list of the repeat offenders for illegal tree removals and information on how pervasive the problem of repetitive illegal removals is, emphasizing that he is asking for only information that is publicly available. Commissioner Krueger is in interested understanding the accountability mechanisms and the authority the city has for tree removal violators. Commissioner Krueger asked about a presentation on the intersection between tree canopy goals, climate equity, and food plan. Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 11:56 a.m. without objection.

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Environmental CommissionMarch 28, 2024

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Special Called Meeting of the Environmental Commission March 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Peter Einhorn Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair David Sullivan Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice Chair PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation on Watershed Protection Department's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, Programs, and Projects Overview and approve recommendations for their FY25 budget — Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager, and Pam Kearfott, Managing Engineer, Watershed Protection Department ADJOURNMENT 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, Watershed Protection Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, Watershed Protection Department. 2

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Environmental CommissionMarch 28, 2024

DRAFT Recommendation 20230328-001: WPD FY24 Budget-Programs-Projects original pdf

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Watershed Protection Department FY24 Budget, Programs, and Projects 1 Overview ◦ Mission & Organizational Structure ◦ FY24 Budget Highlights ◦ Programmatic Activities ◦ Capital Improvement Program ◦ Project Highlights ◦ Resources 2 Mission & Organizational Structure 3 Our Department & Mission Established in 1991, Watershed Protection Department was charged with the goal of managing the City’s creeks, drainage systems and water quality programs. Our Mission: “…to protect the lives, property, and environment of our community by reducing the impact of floods, erosion, and water pollution.” Our Funding: Primary Source: Drainage Charge - >94% Other sources: Bonds (for Capital Projects), Development Fees, Interest Income, Grants 4 WPD Organizational Structure Watershed Protection Total FTEs: 442.5 Planning, Monitoring, & Compliance FTEs: 105.5 Project Design & Delivery FTEs: 62 Field Operations FTEs: 173 Support Services FTEs: 102 5 FY24 Budget Highlights 6 FY 2024 Budget Expenses by Program Total Budget: $114.7 Million Other Transfers 19.2 Projects Design and Delivery 8.6 Planning, Monitoring, & Compliance 14.6 Transfer to CIP 28.0 Support Services 15.8 Field Operations 28.5 7 Programmatic Activities 8 Funding Sources • Operations ◦ Drainage Utility Charge  Based on Amount and Percent of Impervious cover ◦ Other Fees and Interest Income  Site plans, subdivisions, MUD, PUDs; Permit Fees • Capital Projects ◦ Cash transfer from operations ◦ GO bonds ◦ Grants ◦ Tax Increment Financing ◦ RSMP and USCF Payments 9 FY24 Funding Source and Uses Funding Sources Revenue Source Drainage Utility Charge Development, licenses and permit Fees Interest Income and other misc. revenue Total Funding Uses Funding uses Personnel Cost Other program costs Transfers Total $Millions 104.1 1.4 5.2 110.7 $Millions 48.8 18.7 47.2 114.7 10 Watershed Operational Activities • Drainage infrastructure maintenance • Trash and debris removal • Land management & ponds maintenance 11 Watershed Operational Activities • Pollution prevention and response • Floodplain modeling and development review • Environmental policy and planning • Environmental research and data analysis 12 Watershed Operational Activities • Storm event monitoring • Replenishing creek beds • Community education and outreach 13 Capital Improvement Program 14 Capital Improvement Program: Overview ◦ Projects in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) are major improvements to our infrastructure, facilities, and waterways ◦ CIP projects have a higher price tag and longer lifespan than routine maintenance or in-house projects funded through the operating budget Storm drain improvement project 15 Capital Improvement Program: Priorities Flooding in the Onion Creek watershed ◦ …

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Historic Landmark CommissionMarch 28, 2024

Nuts & Bolts Open House for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Community Interest Announcement Nuts & Bolts Open House for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Thursday, March 28, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. Cafetorium Baker School 3908 Avenue B Austin, Texas A quorum of commission members may be present. No action will be taken. For more information, please contact: cara.bertron@austintexas.gov Cara Bertron 512-974-1446 1

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Building and Fire Code Board of AppealsMarch 27, 2024

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REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday March 27 @ 1:30 PM- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzer (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from August 23, 2023 APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION - 2. Approve a recommendation for a local code amendment that will require natural lighting in a bedroom of residential use commercial property in accordance with the International Building Cod, section 1204 DISCUSSION 3. Review of the proposed 2024 International Property Maintenance Code amendments. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.

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Joint Sustainability CommitteeMarch 27, 2024

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JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT March 27th, 2024 at 6pm Council Chambers, City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Rohan Lilauwala at (rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Electric Utility Commission) Diana Wheeler, Vice Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Richard Brimer (Environmental Commission - Alternate) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Bertha Delgado (Community Development Commission) Larry Franklin (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Chris Maxwell-Gaines (Water & Wastewater Commission) Amy Noel (Economic Prosperity Commission) Stephanie Bazan (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Alice Woods (Planning Commission) Rodrigo Leal (Mayor’s Representative) Anna Scott (Mayor’s Representative) Heather Houser (Mayor’s Representative) Yureisly Suarez (Mayor’s Representative) Christopher Campbell (Mayor’s Representative) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the February 28th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation on the goals and strategies in the draft Austin-Travis County Food Policy Plan – Sergio Torres-Peralta, Office of Sustainability 3. Navigating Funding Opportunities – Erik Nelson and Belinda Weaver, Financial Services Department. 4. Presentation on the Staff Response to Resolution 20240215-025, the “Environmental Investment Plan” – Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability. 5. Public Hearing on Resolution 20240215-025, the “Environmental Investment Plan” DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve FY25 budget recommendations to support the implementation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan as it relates to the objectives of the Joint Sustainability Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 …

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Building and Standards CommissionMarch 27, 2024

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REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Blaine Campbell Logan Schugart Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Sade Ogunbode, Chair Timothy Stostad Joseph Benigno CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Edward Selig Michael Francis Luis Osta Lugo The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on February APPROVAL OF MINUTES 28, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2023-128313 Property address: 2901 Sweeney Lane, aka Manor Estates / Owner: Paulette Hughes Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Repair commercial multi-family structure Page 1 3. 4. 5. Case Number: CL 2023-128650 Property address: 7603 Beinville Cove / Owner: Joe William Sanders Staff presenter: Latasha Paterno Staff recommendation: Repair single-family residential structure Case Number: CL 2024-003424 Property address: 1181 Oak Grove Avenue / Owner: Homewood Heights Revocable Trust, et al. Staff presenter: Michael Larner Staff recommendation: Demolish single-family residential structure Case Number: CL 2024-001905 Property address: 1702 E. Martin Luther King Jr …

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Parks and Recreation BoardMarch 27, 2024

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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MARCH 27, 2024 – 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78752 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/7iNcGXNT4q or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. Free on-site parking is available in the parking garage and with validation. Attendees should enter via the Event Center Doors on Wilhelmina Delco Drive. More information is available here: https://www.austintexas.gov/pdc. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) VACANT (D-6) Julie Hayes (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 26, 2024. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS Report of recommendations by the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Working Group. (Sponsors: Flowers, Orme, Merritt, Becker, Franklin). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding the Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Cold Weather Shelter staff. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). Presenter(s): David Crabb, Community Recreation Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS STAFF BRIEFINGS Approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 160 days, of parkland located at Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park (30 East Ave). Total mitigation fee is $1,774,993. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency). Presenter(s): Karen Poff, P.E., Power System Principal Engineer, Austin Energy Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board. Approve …

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Parks and Recreation BoardMarch 27, 2024

03-1: Draft FY25 Budget Recommendation original pdf

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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Recommendation Seconded By: The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to the Austin City Council: 1. The allocation of sufficient additional funding on top of any proposed PARD FY2025 Budget to begin the process of addressing the under resourcing of recreation centers and senior centers, both in programming and physical capacity, including: a. Continuation of existing staff study and proposal of a potential bond for capital improvement projects identified as high priority for investment in the forthcoming PARD - Recreation and Senior Center Facility Assessment & Gap Analysis report. Potential priorities include but are not limited to: shade structures, increased headcount for PARD staff to run programming, additional recreational and/or senior facility space in areas identified as high need, and an expansion in adaptive services. (~$80,000, potentially in existing staff time) b. Additional part-time and/or hourly staff to accommodate more children during summer camps at facilities where space has been identified and expansion is possible, to total no fewer than 5 FTE ($150,000) 2. The allocation of additional funding on top of any proposed PARD FY2025 Budget to address the following needs outlined in the Climate Equity Plan: a. Carbon Neutral Public Lands (Climate Equity Plan Goal 4) i. ii. iii. The installation of efficient automated/drip irrigation on PARD property with native trees and landscaping, with priority near underserved communities with lower access to nature in East Austin, using reclaimed water wherever practical ($250,000) Additional annual funding to be allocated for the maintenance of existing installations and irrigation systems ($150,000) A full-time Program Manager positions (1 FTE) to be created and funded to plan land management projects and identify and apply for funding to implement them ($150,000) 3. The allocation of additional funding to the appropriate department to address the following needs outlined in the Climate Equity Plan: a. Converting Impervious Cover to Functional Green (Climate Equity Plan Goal 4) i. Audit of City-owned non-functional or unnecessary impervious cover, including surface-level parking lots, and develop a plan to convert an ambitious percentage of these to functional green uses as soon as practical ($200,000) b. No Mow Signage (Climate Equity Plan Goal 4) Permanent signage to show city land is not being neglected but rather managed for wildlife. Signage should be prioritized in low income and BIPOC neighborhoods, be bilingual, and include visuals when possible ($75,000) 1 …

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Parks and Recreation BoardMarch 27, 2024

05-1: Chapter 26 Duct Bank Presentation original pdf

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Austin Energy Duct Bank – Powering Downtown Chapter 26 Application for AE Infrastructure within Parkland At Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park Parks Board Meeting City Hall Chambers, Webex 3/27/2024 @ 6 PM ©Jacobs 2024 Topics Covered  Overall Project Summary  Downtown Power Resiliency Goals/Needs  History of Alternative Duct Bank Designs and Routes  Determination of Final Route and Design  Parkland Impacts due to Duct Bank design  Community and Economic Impact 2 ©Jacobs 2024 Overall Project Summary  The objective of this project is to provide an accessible and maintainable duct bank system that AE will use to provide distribution power to the downtown grid.  Installation of the 9x5” electric duct bank is within the City of Austin Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park located south of Cesar Chavez, along the banks of Lady Bird Lake between Brazos St and Trinity St.  Approximately 772 LF installed via micro -tunneling (through Parkland). − Micro-tunneling depth to be 2 0 -4 0 ft below ground level  Approximately 2 41 LF installed via open cut (in ROW at the Brazos St cul-de-sac and in Parkland in front of the Waller Creek boathouse). 3 ©Jacobs 2024 Austin Energy Downtown Power Grid Resiliency Goals/Needs  Due to growth in the Austin Downtown Network area, Austin Energy (AE) recently completed the construction of a third Network substation in the Rainey neighborhood.  The Rainey Street Substation at East Avenue and River Street allows AE to provide continued reliability to existing customers and support future growth.  AE has faced significant challenges and delays with the development of the Project Connect Blue Line project and the TXDOT expansion of IH-35.  After evaluating various alternative duct bank routes, Austin Energy is requesting to utilize parkland to provide power duct banks to downtown. 4 ©Jacobs 2024 Route Evaluations Timeline Austin Energy kicks off Duct Bank Program Convention Center Expansion / Project Connect Blue Line Route Announced Cesar Chavez Bridge Route determination rejected by TXDOT to cross bridge Rainey Duct Bank Installation bid: October 2023 Rainey Duct Bank complete: April 2025 Walley Creek Duct Bank Complete: December 2025 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Rainey, Waller, and Trinity Duct Bank evaluations commence Trinity Duct Bank Route Abandoned Cesar Chavez Duct Bank Option Explored PARD Alternative Analysis Report Prepared PARD Bid: August 2024 PARD Duct Bank Complete: August 2025 …

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