MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Jolene Kiolbassa, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission January 28, 2021 Planning and Zoning Department C14-04-0187.02.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD – 2nd Amendment FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced PUD amendment case to February 16, 2021. This will provide the time needed to finalize the S.M.A.R.T. Housing component of this project and follow up on a recommendation made by the Environmental Commission. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-2 UNDEV P ! ! ! UNDEV UNDEV C14-2017-0044 ( SF-4A-CO D U B E N H T ATE A X T O T E R LN R LN N R D ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! C14-2007-0265 SF-4A-CO R E D ( ( ! C7L-05-002 BLAZIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ! MH ( (( ( ( ( ( N E L L L E R G ( ( ! ! ! ! ! ( Y A W S E K I S PUD I W H T T E R D R R D A N M I PUD PUD PUD BLAZE DR PUD PUD R D R E T A L S PUD PUD PUD PUD PUD R R D E Y D D V L X B E T R E V SP-2007-0402D.SH ! E S L A U G H T E R L N C7L- 05 -002 ( (( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( R ( SF-3 R ( ( ( ( ( S D ( ( ( R D SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( G ( E SF-3 ( RIN L BIX P ( LT S ( ( P ( ( ( ( ( ( (( ( ((( ( ( A ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( S ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( C14-05-0168 ( ( ( ( C14-03-0089.SH ( ( ( ( GR-CO C14-07-0005 C14-2014-0130 ( SF-3 ( PA N K L SF-3 C O N SF-3 N A B ( ( ( ( ( (( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( UNDEV ( ( ( (( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( N A D E R SF-3 O C V ( ( I-RR ( …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0110 12212 Tech Ridge Blvd. REZONING FROM: GR, LI, and RR ADDRESS: 12212 &12316 Tech Ridge Boulevard, 211 & 201½ Canyon Ridge Drive AREA: 14.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Tech Ridge Phase IV, LP DISTRICT AREA: 7 TO: GR-MU AGENT: Drenner Group, PLLC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for zoning from GR, LI, and RR to GR-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: February 2, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 4, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-3 C14-2020-0110 Page 2 ISSUES: There are no issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Canyon Ridge Drive and Tech Ridge Boulevard. The rezoning request is comprised of three lots. The existing GR, LI, and RR zoning does not directly match the lot boundaries, due to rezoning and replats over the years. The subject property is mostly undeveloped except for a hotel on a portion of the site. North of the rezoning tract are properties zoned LI that include personal improvement services land use. To the west are properties zoned RR, and GR. These areas are undeveloped; the RR portion is floodplain. Northwest is a large commercial center zoned GR with retail, restaurant, and related uses. To the east, across Canyon Ridge Drive, is undeveloped land and a Dell corporate campus zoned LI-PDA. Across Tech Ridge Boulevard to the south and southeast are properties zoned GR and MF-4. These properties include undeveloped parcels, a hotel/motel, and a multifamily community. (Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit). The applicant proposed demolition of the existing hotel to allow redevelopment of the 14.25-acre property with up to 400 market rate multifamily units. At this time, the unit mix (number of bedrooms per apartment) has not been determined. Traffic generation for the proposed development is required to comply with an existing Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) that was previously prepared for the area. ATD has reviewed the proposed rezoning and determined that it complies with the existing TIA. Staff supports the proposed rezoning to GR-MU. The existing zoning categories does not permit residential land uses (RR zoning permits residential uses, but this RR area is in floodplain and cannot be developed). As a property split …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C85-098.02.1A(VAC) ZAP DATE: February 2, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Jourdan Crossing Phase C, Section 2 AREA: 4.6 acres APPLICANT: Austin Semiconductor AGENT: Dave Anderson (Drenner Group) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 11909 Samsung Boulevard GRIDS: MP31 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose DISTRICT: 1 LAND USE: public ROW DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the partial vacation of the Jourdan Crossing Phase C, Section 2 plat. The original plat is comprised of a 180 acre lot and public ROW for Samsung Blvd. As part of the Samsung campus reconfiguration, Samsung Blvd. will be relocated and land adjacent to the 180 acre lot will be platted. This partial plat vacation is the first step in that process and will facilitate the ROW vacation and relocation of the road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the partial plat vacation. The vacation meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov 1 of 14B-4 2 of 14B-4 3 of 14B-4 Legend Street Labels TCAD Parcels 0.3 0 0.15 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 9,600 Notes 4 of 14B-4 4. Tract Nomenclature Exhibit 5 of 14B-4 6 of 14B-4 7 of 14B-4 PARTIAL VACATION OF JOURDAN CROSSING PHASE C SECTION 2 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS Whereas AUSTIN-JOURDAN Crossing Partners, owners of that certain 184.646-acre tract of land out of the Samuel Cushing Survey No. 70, A-164, the Mariquita Castro Survey No. 50, A-160, and the Lucas Munos Survey No. 55, 1-513, did heretofore subdivide the same into the subdivision designated JOURDAN CROSSING PHASE C SECTION 2, the plat of which is recorded in Volume 96, Page 231 of the Travis County, Texas Official Public Records, and WHEREAS, all of said subdivision is now owned by the parties indicated, to wit: OWNER LOT Legal Descriptions attached as Exhibit “A” Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC WHEREAS, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, for and in consideration of the premises and pursuant …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-98-0115.9A(VAC) ZAP DATE: February 2,2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Pioneer Crossing East Section One “Samsung Boulevard” AREA: 2,800 sf APPLICANT: Austin Semiconductor AGENT: Dave Anderson (Drenner Group) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 11909 Samsung Boulevard GRIDS: MP31 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose DISTRICT: 1 LAND USE: public ROW DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the partial vacation of the Pioneer Crossing East Section One “Samsung Boulevard” plat. The original plat is comprised of public ROW for Samsung Blvd. As part of the Samsung campus reconfiguration, Samsung Blvd. will be relocated and land adjacent to the campus will be platted. This partial plat vacation is the first step in that process and will facilitate the ROW vacation and relocation of the road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the partial plat vacation. The vacation meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov 1 of 20B-5 2 of 20B-5 3 of 20B-5 Legend Street Labels TCAD Parcels 0.3 0 0.15 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 9,600 Notes 4 of 20B-5 4. Tract Nomenclature Exhibit 5 of 20B-5 6 of 20B-5 7 of 20B-5 8 of 20B-5 9 of 20B-5 PARTIAL VACATION OF PIONEER CROSSING EAST SECTION ONE “SAMSUNG BOULEVARD” THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS Whereas, Art Collection, Inc., owners of that certain 8.918-acre tract of land, situated in the Lucas Munos Survey No. 55, A-513, did heretofore subdivide the same into the subdivision designated PIONEER CROSSING EAST SECTION ONE “SAMSUNG BOULEVARD”, the plat of which is recorded in Document Number 200200313 of the Travis County, Texas Official Public Records, and WHEREAS, all of said subdivision is now owned by the parties indicated, to wit: Legal Descriptions attached as Exhibit “A” Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC OWNER LOT WHEREAS, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, for and in consideration of the premises and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 212.013 of the Local Government code, does hereby vacate …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0174.0A Z.A.P. DATE: February 2, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Rome Hudson Subdivision AREA: 1.64 acres LOTS: 2 APPLICANT: Rome LLC AGENT: WGI (Thomas Lombardi, Jr.) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 6002 Hudson Street WATERSHED: Fort Ranch COUNTY: Travis EXISTING ZONING: CS-MU-CO-NP JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PROPOSED LAND USE: Office VARIANCE: none STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request is for the approval of the Rome Hudson Subdivision, comprised of 2 lots on 1.64 acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval for reason listed in Exhibit C in the support material. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated January 28, 2021 1 of 9B-6 EXHIBIT A Legend Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ 0.3 0 0.14 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. CASE NO.: C8-2020-0174.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Rome Hudson ADDRESS : 6002 Hudson Street 1: 8,931 Notes 2 of 9B-6 JESSE C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE SURVEY NO. 29 ABSTRACT NO. 22 LOT 5 WILCAB COMMERCIAL PARK VOL. 95, PG. 365 P.R.T.C.T. AUSTIN POLICE ASSOCIATION DOC. NO. 2015131622 O.P.R.T.C.T. CALLED 1.883 ACRES TOMA DIMOVA AND AMANDA DIMOVA DOC. NO. 2012121812 O.P.R.T.C.T. LOT 1, BLOCK "A" MATOKA ENVIROMENTAL DOC. NO. 200700329 O.P.R.T.C.T. MISION VIDA CHRISTIANA DOC. NO. 2011155499 O.P.R.T.C.T. [F] LOT 2 LOT 1 [H] CALLED 1.6140 ACRE WILLIAM C. MONROE ET AL DOC. NO. 2013192706 O.P.R.T.C.T. DESCRIBED IN VOL. 1324, PG. 266 D.R.T.C.T. CALLED 0.72 ACRE JORGE HERNANDEZ DOC. NO. 2013170281 O.P.R.T.C.T. [G] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] LOT 1, BLOCK "A" THE AVIARY DOC. NO. 201700020 O.P.R.T.C.T. 6009 HUDSON …
Question and Answer Report B-1 Question Commissioner King. Response Staff and Applicant Will the SF-4A-CO zoned properties located along Chick Pea Lane and Ralph Ablanedo Drive or any other adjacent property trigger compatibility development regulations for this site? If yes, please describe the compatibility development regulations that would apply to this site? For the Cullen and Ralph Ablanedo site, compatibility standards will be applied at the time of site plan and will limit building height in proximity to the ParkRidge Gardens subdivision. ParkRidge Gardens is located approximately 75 feet from the site (the Ralph Ablanedo right-of-way) and the GR base zoning district establishes a minimum 10’ front setback. In accordance with the Code’s compatibility standards, building height is limited to three (3) stories and 40’ beginning at 10’ south of the site’s frontage on Ralph Ablanedo. At 25’ from the Ralph Ablanedo frontage (a distance of 100’ from the nearest ParkRidge Gardens lot), compatibility standards allow for building height to increase by 1’ for every 10 feet of distance. Applicant: There is property to the north of the property and to the west of the property that will likely trigger compatibility standards on the redevelopment. The project is not requesting any variances to compatibility standards and will develop in accordance with applicable regulations. The buildings will be designed to step away from the triggering properties. B-3 Question Commissioner King. Response Staff and Applicant 1. Can the existing hotel be repurposed or utilized to help people experiencing homelessness? Applicant: The property is currently undeveloped. The Hotel that was proposed was not constructed due to COVID. 2. Given the existing light industrial zoning and the proposed residential uses, does the site contain any contaminants harmful to people and pets? Will harmful contaminants be identified and remediated prior to redevelopment of the site for residential uses? Applicant: The LI zoned property to the north of this site is currently developed with a golds gym and no industrial uses. The LI zoned property to the east of this site is currently undeveloped and has not ever been used with industrial uses. The site will still conduct appropriate environmental review prior to redevelopment.
B1 Applicant - Amanda Swor For Available for Questions Zach Johnston Available for Questions Larry Lee B2 Applicant - Alice Glasco B3 Applicant - Amanda Swor Available for Questions Dustin Matizza Available for Questions Shelly Mitchell B4 Applicant - Dave Anderson B5 Applicant - Dave Anderson
Solicitation No CLMC804 Prime Subs San Antonio St. Chilled Water Distribution Extension (MH) Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Compliance Resources, Inc. (FW) S&R Investments, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total CLMC803 Prime Subs CLMB333 Prime Prime Prime Prime Prime Prime Prime Prime CLMP296 Prime Subs CLMC800 Prime Subs CLMA038 Prime Subs St. Elmo Cheatham Building Renovations Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC (MB) Ceda-Tex Svcs, Inc. (MH) Mario L. Carlin Management, LLC (FW) NEIHI Glass, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total 2020 Job Order Contract (JOC) Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC Jamail & Smith Construction, LP Warden Construction Corporation Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Alpha Building Corporation Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. (MH) Veliz Company, LLC Basic IDIQ, Inc. Urban Trails Plan and Sidewalk/ADA Transition Update Toole Design Group, LLC (MB) Reach Out Austin! (MB) A Drone's Eye View, LLC (MH) Altura Solutions, LP (MH) Cultural Strategies, Inc. (MA) Asakura Robinson Company, LLC (FW) MWM Design Group, Inc. Transportation Safety and Mobility Improvements IDIQ (MH) Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. (MB) Robert E Ashford (MB) Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) Pena's Traffic Services, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FH) Austin Constructors, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Mueller Energy Center Chiller Capacity Addition Stellar Energy Americas, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) Garza EMC, LLC (MH) Casabella Architects (MA) Aptus Engineering, LLC (MA) Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. (FA) KWH Engineering, LLC (FW) Studio Balcones, LLC (FW) MWM Design Group, Inc. (FW) Dickensheets Design Associates, LLC (FW) Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc. (FW) Balcones Geotechnical, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Goal Information SG MG No Goals Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant SG MG SG MG SG MG SG GFE SG MG SG MG Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Dept Goals Met Type John W. Smith Richard Duane Austin Energy Yes Construction Item 3b1 Council Date 10/1/2020 FY21 Council Awards Report October 2020 MBE/ WBE $6,000,000 $4,322,891 75.88 10.81 2.70 2.73 2.73 0.34 0.36 0.36 SG GFE $1,200,000 $1,247,733 27.58 2.47 7.43 7.43 3.24 2.91 2.91 1.51 0.00 1.88 6.72 John W. Smith Andrew Clements Public Works 10/1/2020 No Construction $2,178,568 John Smith Kevin Benson 10/1/2020 Yes Construction Capital Contracting $1,000,000 51.30 9.00 11.00 4.90 20.00 15.80 15.80 Rachelle Delouis Craig McColloch Public Works 10/1/2020 Yes Professional $2,000,000 $2,500,000 …
Disparity Study Next Steps Consultant Data Analysis Study Presented to COA Internal Stake Holder Briefings SMBR Staff Session COA Executive Session COA General Session External Stake Holder Briefings M/WBE Advisory Committee (July Mtg) MTAs, Chambers & Minority Organizations M/WBE Small Business Session Prime Consultant Stakeholder Session Prime Contractor Stakeholder Session Submit to City Council Procurement Working Group Sept.2020 – May 2021 May 2021 June 2021 June-July 2021 August 2021 August/September 2021
October 15, 2020 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Reference: City of Austin Disparity Study Council Member, I wanted to contact you directly regarding the current City of Austin Disparity Study. The stated purpose of this research was to compile evidence regarding challenges and needed remedies for the current W/MBE program. I’d like to share some information with you directly regarding the impact of the current system. ECM is a Project Delivery firm with offices in Austin and El Paso and successful projects across the state. We are Project and Construction Managers serving as owners’ representatives on construction projects for city leaders for 37 years. We are considered a Professional Services firm and are procured through and RFQ process. The ECM staff consists of architects, engineers, builders and other construction-related professionals and numbers in the low sixties. We are considered a small, minority business in nearly all of the markets where we operate. While the capital city is a key market for the firm, the City of Austin (COA) is the notable exception to our state-wide minority business designation. The “Personal Net Worth” component of Austin’s minority business definition excludes us from competition as a minority (prime) firm. This policy eliminates local business opportunities and forces us to compete against large, national, and international firms. These organizations often boast a workforce that is hundreds (or even thousands) of times larger than ours. While we know that we are a highly-capable firm, it is sometimes difficult to compete head-to-head on a “level playing field” with these global giants. Under the current City of Austin minority definition, once a minority business reaches the Personal Net Worth ceiling, they are no longer eligible for the minority designation. Once this happens, the small firm that has grown in experience, capabilities and value to the city is pushed out and replaced by a new crop of inexperienced companies filling the procurement vacuum. This in fact makes the owner (City of Austin) a revolving door that educates and graduates firms, never really taking advantage of the investment that they’ve made in nurturing each of these organizations. Raising or eliminating the PNW ceiling will allow these (still small) firms to continue providing experience and professional services to the city and satisfying the intended purpose providing opportunities to small minority businesses while receiving quality services for the taxpayers. In terms of consistency, it should be …
City of Austin – Minority Participation Comparison of MBE/WBE Programs vs. other Cities And resulting MBE/WBE spend since the 2015 Disparity Study Jan 31st 2021 Position on Minority Participation - Both the US Hispanic Contractor’s Association and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have identified “Increasing Minority Participation” for our members as a key initiative for 2019/2020 and will work diligently to advocate on our members behalf ensuring we put forth our best efforts to increase the percentage of contracts awarded to minority/women-owned businesses - Collectively, we support approximately 1,800 local business members in the Greater Austin area, the majority whom are small minority/women-owned businesses. Approximate membershipGreater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce600 U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association1,200 Subtotal1,800 The City of Austin’s Aspirational Goals - The City of Austin has some of the most ambitious goals in the state when it comes to Minority participation….second only to San Antonio. - The Question is whether the structural elements of the program allow MBEs/WBEs to succeed vs. these aspirational goals. - Let’s see what the data says….. Minority Participation GoalsFortSan DallasWorthHoustonAntonioAustinConstruction25.0%25.0%34.0%44.0%41.2%Professional Services36.3%15.0%24.0%40.0%47.4%Architectural/Engineering25.7%15.0%n/a31.0%n/aGoods/Commodities18.0%25.0%11.0%42.0%13.2%Other Services23.8%n/an/a55.0%43.2%Highest2nd HighestSource: City Code 2-9A-19 2015 Disparity Study 2015 COA Disparity Study Key Findings Before we dive into the data…let’s understand what was recommended previously by the previous Disparity studies… Executive Summary – Section F – Paragraph 1. Minorities and Women Chapter III demonstrates that current M/WBE availability levels in the City of Austin’s market area, as measured in Chapter II, are substantially lower in most instances than those that we would expect to observe if commercial markets operated in a race- and gender-neutral manner and that these levels are statistically significant. In other words, minorities and women are substantially and significantly less likely to own their own businesses as the result of discrimination than would be expected based upon their observable characteristics, including age, education, geographic location and industry. We find that these groups also suffer: - - whether they work as employees or entrepreneurs. substantial and significant earnings disadvantages relative to comparable nonminority males, The 2015 City of Austin’s Disparity Study identified that we have an issue that has existed for a significant period of time that required action and changes in policy. 2015 COA Disparity Study – Key Recommendations The 3rd party (i.e. Consultant) recommendations in the 2015 Disparity study were extensive….these are a few of the key recommendations that we thought as having the potential for …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday – March 2, 2021 The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 via videoconference. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Eliza May calls meeting to order at 5:32pm. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Eliza May (Chair), Reginald World (Vice-Chair), Lena Banks, Daniel Berner, Usha Boddapu, Barbra Boeta, Tina Cannon, Schiller Liao, Ahmed Moledina CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the regular meeting of February 2, 2020 were considered for approval. The minutes were approved on a motion by Committee Member, Schiller Liao and seconded by Committee Member, Ahmed Moledina. Minutes approved on an 8-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the City’s MBE/WBE participation and usage; and the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. • Frank Fuentes and Salvador Chavarria of the US Hispanic Contractors Association (USHCA) and Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce both presented on this item. o One of their key goals is to increase minority participation of their members. Have been working on this goal for about two years. They represent over 1800 businesses in Austin ranging from construction firms, IT firms, professional firms, and commodity firms. o Reviewed Austin’s certification process compared to the other four municipalities. Austin is the only city that does not accept certificates from other regional organizations. Many of our members have their regional MBEs and state HUBs but no COA MBE. Page 1 of 10 o Austin imposes a personal net worth (PNW) limit for any owners of any business that have MBE/WBE certification. o The payment process on contracts, lack of reciprocity with certification, and firm size limits have considerably decreased the pool of MBE/WBE firms. o Our recommendations are as follows: Eliminate Personal Net Worth cap and support immediate State HUB reciprocity for City projects while firms recertify. Expand pool of MBE/WBE firms prior to the new Disparity Study, then revise the program once the Disparity Study is completed. Request City Council to drive accountability to increase MBE/WBE/SBE participation as part of the COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Create quarterly reports and present …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 2, 2021 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Vice-Chair Timothy Bray Jim Duncan Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Ellen Ray Hank Smith EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021. Motion to approve the minutes from January 19, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Evans on a vote of 11-0. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2020-0139 - Cullen & Ralph Ablanedo; District 2 8811 Cullen Lane and 203 Ralph Ablanedo Drive, Onion Creek Watershed Rhodes #4 LLC (Gary Rhodes); Chris E. Clearman Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CS-CO; GR-MU-CO to GR-MU Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU combining district zoning for C14-2020-0139 - Cullen & Ralph Ablanedo located at 8811 Cullen Lane and 203 Ralph Ablanedo Drive was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Evans was approved on the consent agenda on a vote of 11-0. 2. Zoning and Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C814-04-0187.02.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD - 2nd Amendment; District 2 East side of Old Lockhart Highway between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive, Onion Creek / Marble Creek Watersheds Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P.; MVE Venture, Ltd.; Benchmark Land Development, Inc. (Terry Mitchell) Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. (Myra Goepp); Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) I-SF-2; PUD to PUD, to change conditions of zoning Postponement request …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission on Immigrant Affairs Special Called Meeting Monday, February 1, 2021 Commission on Immigrant Affairs to be held February 1, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (January 31, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 1, 2021 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5117 or sinying.chan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, January 31, 2021. 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). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to sinying.chan@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Commission on Immigrant Affairs FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, Febrero 1, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Enero 31, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-972-5117 o sinying.chan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). …
