ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 20, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Commissioners attending in person: Kevin Ramberg Perry Bedford Rachel Scott Rick Brimer Colin Nickells Commissioner attending remotely: Pam Thompson Ana Aguirre Commissioners absent: Audrey Barrett Bixler Haris Qureshi Jen Bristol Staff in Attendance: Pamela Abee-Taulli Kaela Champlin Katie Coyne Brie Franco Liz Johnston CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the April 6, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the April 6, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Aguirre’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Qureshi, Barrett Bixler, and Bristol were absent. 1 2. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. 87th State Legislature Update—Brie Franco, City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Officer (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Dalfen Industrial, SP-2020-0407D Applicant: Hollis Scheffler, Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. Location: 6106 Ross Rd, Del Valle, Texas 78617 Council District: Not Applicable Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Requests: Variance requests are as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 17 feet. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 18 feet. 3. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient exceeding 15 percent. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Speakers Clayton Strolle, Pacheco Koch A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Perry’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Qureshi, Barrett Bixler, and Bristol were absent. A motion to recommend the requested variances with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Qureshi, Barrett Bixler, and Bristol were absent. 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer (Committee Chair), Pam Thompson, Rachel Scott, and Colin Nickells …
Economic Prosperity Commission April 20, 2022 6:30pm City Hall - Boards and Commission Room 1101 Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. 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 please contact Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov , 512-974- 2713 or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Vacant- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 2021 Meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Discussion and Action on prior council action regarding City of Austin Relief COVID-19 Programs b. Quarterly Objectives & InterCommission Working Group Objectives i. Participants: Veteran’s Affairs Music, Art, Economic Prosperity Commission 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission Chair and Co-Chair Elections b. Resiliency Concerns: Jobs Infrastructure and Local inflation c. Reports: i. Working Group Report ii. Intercommission Working Group Report iii. Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION APRIL 20, 2022, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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 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 April 19 is required for remote participation. To register, please contact mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or (412) 461-5967. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Jen Weaver, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Amy Wong Mok, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER David Gomez, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Christopher Limon, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. Approval of Minutes of the February 16, 2022, Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 2. New Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) Phase 2 Improvement Project b. Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan c. Downtown Mobility: Scooter Activity d. Convention Center Expansion: Downtown Commission Working Group Recommendation e. Election of Downtown Commission Officers 3. Old Business – a. Staff Updates b. Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members: i. Update from Commissioner Jen Weaver on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission ii. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission iii. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission iv. Update from Commissioner Amy Wong Mok on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission v. Update from Commissioner Christopher Limon on recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission vi. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board vii. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 4. Potential Future Agenda Items Adjournment The …
CIP ID#5201.008 ESB-MACC Phase 2 Improvements Schematic Design Presentation Miró Rivera-Tatiana Bilbao LLC April 20, 2022 ESB-MACC Waterloo Greenway Status: In-progress (2021-2026) Waterloo Greenway is a 1.5-mile park system that encompasses 35 acres of connected green space, beginning at 15th St. and ending at the edge of Lady Bird Lake (alongside the ESB-MACC). Pontoon Bridge Status: Feasibility A new pontoon bridge is planned to connect the Waterloo Greenway project with South Austin. The floating bridge will provide pedestrian access across Lady Bird Lake. Rainey Street Trailhead Park Status: Schematic Design Rainey Street Trailhead Park is a gateway to the riverside trails; an important entry point from Rainey Street that enhances the ecology of the area and provides new recreational uses, increasing amenities for the neighborhood and Trail users. SITE AND BUILDING ANALYSIS Site, Context and Sustainability 2 THE ESB-MACC Project development 3 MACC DEVELOPMENT 2000: Original Master Plan 2007: Phase 1 = Completed 2010: Phase 1A = Completed 2018: Facilities Expansion Plan 2020: Start of Phase 2 Teodoro González de León Phase 1 1998 - 2009 Phase 2 2017 onwards Phase 3 Future THE ESB-MACC Project development 4 THE ESB-MACC Mission / Goals PHASE 2 - MISSION / GOALS 1. Increase visibility and presence 2. Connect to urban fabric 3. Preserve and enhance parkland 4. Elevate civic gathering space 5. Complete Teodoro’s original vision Urban Design Guidelines Goals 5 Youth Caminos Participants Cultural Arts and Community groups General Public Legacy stakeholders Adjacent neighbors Civic Organizations City Staff ESB-MACC COMMUNITY Schools and Libraries PARD Management ESB MACC Executives and Staff Advisory Committees Boards and Commissions Elected Officials ESB MACC Advisory Board THE ESB-MACC The Community 6 CONTEXT CHALLENGES // SECURING THE ZOCALO Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level -1 Lady Bird Lake Lady Bird Lake Existing condition of the ESB-MACC Plaza Introduction of a containing wall that limits the Zócalo 7 DESIGN CONCEPT Defining the Space 8 Existing Condition DESIGN CONCEPT Defining the Space 9 Extension of North and South wings DESIGN CONCEPT Defining the Space 10 Adding a lake level will provide area to the development while securing the Zócalo DESIGN CONCEPT Defining the Space 11 This is where we are today - new wings on the North and South and a Lake Level SHADE STRUCTURE, REF ARCH EXISTING GRADE FINISHED GRADE, BEYOND 443.00' FIN. GRADE PLANTED SLOPE SITE SECTION @ LOWER PLAZA 1/16" = 1'-0" SITE …
EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Downtown Commission—April 20, 2022 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure Preservation plan approved I N O T A L U P O P WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure EQUITY + COMMUNITY • Older buildings house people affordably • Older buildings allow increased density at a human scale • Older buildings support small local businesses EQUITY + COMMUNITY • Places anchor community and memory EQUITY + COMMUNITY Images (clockwise from top): Westside Preservation Alliance/Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Columbia University, City and County of San Francisco, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, National Trust for Historic Preservation, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation EQUITY + COMMUNITY • How can we better recognize, preserve, and share important places and stories? • How can preservation policies and tools address essential issues like sustainability, affordability, and displacement? • How can citizens co-create preservation policies? ) t h g i r ( i n o s u c n l I l i a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS PHASE 2 Many opportunities for detailed feedback, prioritization, additions COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 26 community members 19 ZIP codes 13 members opting into compensation AUSTIN WORKING GROUP COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS ✓ Affordable housing advocate ✓ Archaeologist ✓ Architect ✓ Attorney ✓ Business owner ✓ City board or commission ✓ Community member ✓ Contractor ✓ Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) ✓ Educational institution ✓ Engineer ✓ Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) ✓ Historic property owner ✓ Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) ✓ Neighborhood association ✓ Preservation organization ✓ Preservation consultant ✓ Religious institution ✓ Social justice organization ✓ Urban planner/planning organization LAYING THE FOUNDATION LAYING THE FOUNDATION PHASE 1 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 26-member community working group Essential Background and Process July ’21 Introduction and goals Aug. Sept. Equity workshop Decision-making Community heritage survey Topics Oct. Vision for the plan / …
Austin Transportation Department Shared Micro-Mobility Program Update Jason Redfern, Parking Enterprise Manager Joseph Al-hajeri, Program Manager BRIEFING OVERVIEW Quick History Data Management/Analysis Program Regulation & Fees Safety and Infrastructure Licenses and Devices Enforcement/Compliance Data Trends Program Success Future Program Enhancements MICRO-MOBILITY HISTORY IN AUSTIN 2018 - 2021 Fall 2018 Final Director Rules adopted May 2019 Ordinance 14-9 revised to allow licensing and permitting November 2021 Device cap + reduced speed requirement April 2018 Scooters deployed in Austin – Emergency rules adopted to regulate service December 2018 Adopted new fee of $0.15 per trip October 2021 Adopted application fee and adjusted trip fee to range of $0.15 - $0.40. SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY PROGRAM REGULATION & FEES REGULATION CITY APPROVED FEES Texas Transportation Code, Title 7 • Chapter 551. - Operation of bicycles and mopeds, golf carts, and other low-powered vehicles. Title 14 Use of Streets and Public Property • §14-9-23 - City-wide dockless transportation • §14-9-24 - City-wide dockless transportation license authorized. unit placement plan. revocation. • §14-9-25 - License amendment, suspension, or Title 12 Traffic Enforcement • §12-2 - Micro-Mobility Devices and Bicycles. Fee Type Fee Amount Note License Fee $1,500 per year New since FY 22/23 Per Device Fee $80 per device/ per year Increased from $60 in FY22/23 Trip Fee $0.15 - $0.40 per trip Currently $0.15 and evaluating an escalating fee process. Fee range approved FY22/23 SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY PROGRAM CURRENT LICENSES AND DEVICE TYPES Stand-Up Scooter Licensed Companies 4 Device Permits 14,100 Permit Breakdown by Device Type 11,850 Sit-Down Scooter E-Bike Program Adjustments (as of fall 2021) • Moratorium on device permit increases in downtown • Required reduction of speed from 20mph – 15mph • Increased enforcement 1,750 500 WHAT THE DATA SAYS 600,000 500,000 400,000 I S P R T 300,000 200,000 100,000 - Micro-Mobility Scooter & E-Bike Trips By Month (2018-2021) SXSW ACL COVID Restrictions ACL SXSW E-Bike Scooter MONTH/YEAR DATA MANAGEMENT/ ANALYSIS Third Party Data Management Data Quality / Planning Tools Increased Public Data Availability & Protection of PII SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE • Upgrading micromobility parking corrals – Increasing visibility and awareness using 2020 Mobility Bond. • Use of new combined data to better understand critical safety and infrastructure enhancements. • Contributed to device standards for commercial electric scooters to define required safety standards for devices. • Geofencing and in-app approaches to limit speeds, inform riders of parking areas and where not to leave devices. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20220420-2(d) Convention Center Expansion Working Group Whereas: Convention & trade show attendance has not recovered to pre-"great recession" 2008/2009 levels and national convention center attendance was generally declining in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas: Austin has never met its hotel room night goals (332K) listed in the consulting reports advocating for the 2002 convention center expansion. The 2018 number was 246K. Whereas: Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund revenue, which pays for prior and future convention center expansions, declined significantly during COVID-19 and has yet to stabilize - let alone return to pre- COVID levels. Whereas: Austin is currently paying for multiple Convention Center-related bonds, including the 2002 expansion (maturing in 2029), and the Austin Convention Center Enterprises Hilton Hotel bond – which is in jeopardy of defaulting while any convention expansion construction occurs. Whereas: Austin convention center expansion plans were conceived with pre-COVID-19 assumptions, not taking into account the increasing shift to hybrid gatherings. Whereas: A research team led by UT academics published findings in Nature Sustainability (Dec. 2021) concluding that the recent shift to hybrid conventions produced both environmental and inclusivity benefits as physical attendance dropped. Whereas: Total Central Business District room demand from 2018 was 2.8M, and total Convention Center room nights were 246,235, which indicates that even pre-COVID the Convention Center accounted for fewer than 9% of total Central Business District rooms. Whereas: In past years pre Covid 19, the Austin Convention Center drove a small part of the tourism economy, accounting for approximately 2% of the tourists who come to Austin. Whereas: The completion of the Fairmont which is connected to the Austin Convention Center added nearly 140,000 square feet of meeting room space, effectively expanding the convention center at no cost to taxpayers to accommodate larger events while increasing competition for smaller events, and the Marriott Downtown offers over 60,000square feet of meeting space, and is located across the street from the Convention Center with similar benefits and costs to the convention center. Whereas: San Antonio, Dallas and Houston all presently have larger convention facilities. In an already competitive market and with Austin's convention center attendance suffering from the pandemic, Austin will likely find it increasingly challenging to compete in an eroding market with ever-increasing supply and shrinking demand. Whereas: Dallas has recently announced a multi-billion-dollar convention expansion where they project their attendance to more than …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. David Gomez, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Amy Mok, Commissioner Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Preston Reine, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner City Staff in Attendance: Susana Carbajal, Christine Maguire, and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department Heidi Tse, Public Works Department Elizabeth Brummett and Cara Bertron, Housing and Planning Department Jason Redfern, Joseph Al-hajeri and Mary Vo, Austin Transportation Department Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Jen Weaver, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 16, 2022, MEETING MINUTES The February 16, 2022, Downtown Commission meeting minutes were adopted. 2. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion and Possible Action a. Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) Phase 2 Improvement Project The Commission received a presentation by Heidi Tse, Public Works Department. No action was taken. b. Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan The Commission received a presentation by Elizabeth Brummett, Housing and Planning Department. No action was taken. c. Downtown Mobility: Scooter Activity - 1 - The Commission received a presentation by Jason Redfern, Joseph Al-hajeri and Mary Vo, Austin Transportation Department. The Commission passed Downtown Commission Recommendation 22020420-2(c) on a vote of 8-0. d. Convention Center Expansion: Downtown Commission Working Group The Commission passed Downtown Commission Recommendation 20220420-2(d) on a vote of 6-1; Commissioner Joel Sher voting no. e. Election of Downtown Commission Officers Commissioner Meisenbach motioned to reinstate Chair August Harris and Vice Chair Christopher Lehman with Commissioner Gomez second on a vote of 8-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members: a. Update from Commissioner Jen Weaver on recent activities and actions taken by the Design b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Commission No Updates Historic Preservation Commission. No updates c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Commissioner Weatherby reported that the UTC had a report on the Red River realignment, d. Update from Commissioner Amy …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1406 Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Jimenez (Chair) Sabino Renteria (3) Adrenne Mendoza (Vice) Vanessa Fuentes (2) Alfred Bingham – Natasha Harper-Madison (1) Maria Brown-Spence – Mayor Steve Adler Jose Carrasco – Greg Casar (4) Charles W. Cupp – Mackenzie Kelly (6) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo (9) Jason Denny – Ann Kitchen (5) Kevin Lenau – Allison Alter (10) Pete Salazar – Leslie Pool (7) Christopher “Cam” Wilson – Paige Ellis (8) Speakers who register will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs regular meeting on February 16, 2022. 2) OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action regarding Commission Working Groups and the Commission’s 2021-22 goals. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) i. Create and fund a Veterans Office ii. Identifying any veteran encampments and number of homeless veterans located in the City of Austin iii. Organize a task force to work with other commissions to organize a Veterans Festival b) Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability, followed by discussion and possible action on the food planning process and emergency operations. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Pete Salazar) 3) NEW BUSINESS a) Presentation by Glenn Towery, Event Consultant/Coordinator, Austin Veteran Arts (AVA) Festival, followed by discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council regarding fee waivers for AVAFEST 2022. Sponsors: Jimenez/Salazar 4) STAFF UPDATES None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Next meeting is Wednesday, May 18, 2022 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 Jennifer Harless of Flynn Lee, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3471/ 512- 974-3255 or jennifer.harless@austintexas.gov / Flynn.lee@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Veterans Commission, please contact Jennifer Harless of Flynn Lee, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3471/ …
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. The meeting may 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. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 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 committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 5. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Potential amendments to the code; offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously initiated amendments to the code; offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. None. 7. OTHER BUSINESS a. BRIEFING: South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Update on potential changes to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion). b. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION April 20, 2022, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Charles Curry Michael Drohan Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren AGENDA 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, call or email the board liaison, Tina Van Wie, at (512) 974-7921 or Tina.VanWie@austintexas.gov CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the minutes from the March 16, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting 2. DISCUSSION a. Introduction of a newly appointed member to the Bond Oversight Commission 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS program a. Staff briefing from the Fire and EMS Departments related to the 2018 bond b. Staff briefing from the Financial Services Department related to Public Improvement Bonds for the Capital Improvement Program. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the election of new officers b. Discussion and possible action related to the FY2022-23 budget process and Commission budget recommendations 5. 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 Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7921, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To speak remotely at the April 20, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Tina Van Wie, at (512) 974-7921 or Tina.VanWie@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 19. The information required is …
Item 3b. Briefing on Public Improvement Bonds for the Capital Improvement Program B O N D OV E RS IGHT CO M M I SS ION A PR I L 20, 2022 PR ES E N TE D BY T I N A VA N W I E , B U D G E T M A N AGE R F I N ANC IAL S E RV I C ES D E PA RTM ENT Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) – Funding History (1998-2020) s d n a s u o h T $1,000,000 $900,000 $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 339,740 163,400 567,400 925,000 720,000 600,000 306,648 460,000 8 9 9 1 9 9 9 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 5 0 0 2 6 0 0 2 7 0 0 2 8 0 0 2 9 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 2 3 1 0 2 4 1 0 2 5 1 0 2 6 1 0 2 7 1 0 2 8 1 0 2 9 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 Infrastructure Specific Failed Comprehensive Program 90,000 65,000 78,300 PIBs – Aggregate Authorization by Category (2006 – 2020) Affordable Housing, $370 , 12% Public Safety, $127 , 4% Health, $27 , 1% Libraries, Museums, Cultural, $263 , 8% Parks, $311 , 10% Transportation & Mobility, $1,676 , 54% $3.1 Billion Total PIB Authorization Drainage, Open Space, $359 , 11% Dollar amounts in millions. PIBs – Aggregate Balance Status by Category (2006-2020) Public Safety - $127.2 Park - $311.4 85.66 189.27 5.42 36.10 10.61 111.50 Mobility and Transportation - $1,676.4 586.90 117.86 971.64 Library, Museums and Cultural Facilities - $262.9 134.05 9.34 119.56 Health - $27.2 11.86 0.98 14.31 Drainage and Open Space - $359.0 Affordable Housing - $370.0 246.37 249.20 9.06 103.57 60.91 59.89 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Expenses Encumbrances Balance Dollar amounts in millions. Data through Q2 FY22 PIBs – Balance Status by Election Year (2006 -2020) 2020 - $460.0 3.0 15.6 2018 - $925.0 2016 - $720.0 2013 - $65.0 2012 - $306.6 2010 - $90.0 2006 - $567.4 Data through Q2 FY22 282.3 240.5 102.4 75.3 540.3 404.1 441.4 65.0 273.6 89.5 549.4 9.9 23.2 0.0 0.0 …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A p r i l 2 0 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A p r i l 2 0 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A p r i l 2 0 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission 2018 BOND Proposition F – Public Safety (Fire and EMS) I T E M 3 a . PUBLIC SAFETY P r e s e n t e r s : W e s l e y H o p k i n s I n t e r i m A s s i s t a n t C h i e f A u s t i n T r a v i s C o u n t y E M S P e t e r T e l i h a D i v i s i o n C h i e f A u s t i n F i r e D e p a r t m e n t C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A p r i l 2 0 , 2 0 2 2 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2018 BOND, PROPOSITION F Public Safety Fire and EMS The …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION APRIL 20, 2022 2:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission participated by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 20, 2022 with Social Distancing Modifications and some commissioners participating via WebEx conference. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 2:01 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair Charles Curry Michael Drohan Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren Wolfgang Niedert Staff in Attendance: Tina Van Wie, Budget Wesley Hopkins, EMS Peter Teliha, AFD ___ CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the meeting of March 16, 2022 were approved with a motion by Commissioner Wren, Commissioner Niedert second on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners DasGupta, Gonzalez, McNabb, and Luca absent. a. Introduction of a newly appointed member to the Bond Oversight Commission i. Newly appointed member Commissioner Gonzalez was not present at the 2. DISCUSSION meeting. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff briefing from the Fire and EMS Departments related to the 2018 bond Staff from the Public Safety Department provided a briefing to the commission with an update on the status of the 2018 bond regarding Austin Fire Department and EMS projects. They presented capital improvement project updates regarding various fire and EMS stations. AFD and EMS staff then took questions from commissioners. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2022 b. Staff briefing from Financial Services Department related to Public Improvement Bonds for the Capital Improvement Program Staff from the Financial Services Department briefed the commissioners on annual financial progress and spending plans for all bond packages in the capital improvement program. FSD staff then took questions from commissioners. Commissioner DasGupta joined the meeting during item 3b. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the election of new officers Chair Rodriguez elected to continue service as Chair was approved with a motion by Commissioner DasGupta, Commissioner Niedert second on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Gonzalez, McNabb, and Luca absent. Vice-Chair DasGupta elected to continue to serve as Vice-Chair was approved with a motion by Chair Rodriguez, seconded and approved on a vote of 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Gonzalez, McNabb, and Luca absent. b. Discussion and possible action related to the FY 2022-23 budget …
FOLLOW UP QUESTION FROM THE APRIL 20, 2022 MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Questions: How did we get in the position of running out of authority in one of the most demanded expenditure areas, affordable housing? Why would affordable housing run out of authorization before able to have another comprehensive bond election? Response: The 2018 General Obligation Bonds have been allocated to four distinct spending areas: Rental Housing Development Assistance, Ownership Housing Development Assistance, AHFC Land Acquisition, and Home Repair. Upon approval of the Bonds by the voters, Council adopted a 5-year spending plan for these four spending areas. Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA) and Ownership Housing Development Assistance (OHDA) have maintained their annual spending plans over the first three years of allocation. In the fourth year of the spending plan, Council elected to allocate both Year 4 and Year 5 allocations to respond to spending requests more rapidly. Staff has embraced this flexibility while acknowledging the need to ensure funds will be available through the end of FY22-23, the final year of the spend plan. With the addition of Project Connect funds, staff is confident that funds will remain available through the end of FY22-23; however, this funding may be GO Bonds or Project Connect funds. In contrast to RHDA and OHDA, the AHFC Land Acquisition funds were deployed in the first few years of the spend plan, to better respond to immediate needs and opportunities as they arose. Staff has acquired a variety of properties, including vacant land in seven different Council Districts, more than 20 single-family homes to be sold as part of the Community Land Trust, and three hotels for conversion to permanent supportive housing. Staff assumes the balance of the funds in this allocation will support one, possibly two, more acquisitions. The final allocation of GO Bonds has been to our GO Repair program, providing home repair loans to income qualified homeowners. These funds have been allocated to several non-profit organizations serving the Austin area as part of the Home Repair Coalition, such as meal on Wheels and More and Habitat for Humanity. These organizations will provide construction services and submit reimbursement draws accordingly. As these contracts will extend through FY22-23, staff does not expect these funds to be exhausted before then. ‐ Response from Jamey May – Acting Housing and Community Development Officer
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR-MU-CO* * On December 14, 2021, the applicant submitted a letter amending their request from GR zoning to GR- MU-CO zoning (please see Applicant's Amendment Request - Exhibit D). ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The proposed conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the site: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station and Club or Lodge. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray- absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021: Motion to reopen the public hearing and postpone to August 3, 2021 by the Commission (9-0, C. Thompson-No); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. August 3, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to September 21, 2021 by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. September 21, 2021: Approved the staff's request for a postponement to October 19, 2021 by consent (11-0); H. Smith-1st, C. Thompson-2nd. October 19, 2021: Postponed indefinitely at the Commission's direction by consent (10-0); H. Smith, C. Acosta-2nd. February 15, 2022: Postponed to March 1, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, C. Acosta- absent); H. Smith-1st, J. Kiolbassa-2nd. March 1, 2022: Postponed to April 19, 2022 at the applicant's request by consent (9-0, S. Boone and R. Woody-absent); H. Smith-1st, A. Denkler-2nd. April 19, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 19B-2 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: 2 The applicant submitted an e-mail on February 8, 2022 that established a new representative/ agent for this case (please see Exhibit E). The new agent requested that the name of the rezoning application be changed from Sun Auto to South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is undeveloped and moderately vegetated. There is floodplain along the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Single Family Residence CASE: C14-2022-0025 – Mirador Drive – ZONING FROM: RR ADDRESS: 4901 Mirador Drive PROPERTY OWNER: Jauregui, Inc. (Luis Jauregui) AGENT: Jauregui, Inc. (Claudia De La Vega) CASE MANAGER: Andrei Lubomudrov (512-974-7659, DISTRICT: 8 TO: SF-2 SITE AREA: 1.4896 acres andrei. lubomudrov@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant single family residence – standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 19, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 19, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On Monday, March 14, 2022, the Board of Adjustment approved a variance from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect a single family residence in a RR, Rural Residence district (C15-2022-0022 – 4901 Mirador Drive). The Applicant has submitted a rezoning application as a result of an error made during construction of the single family residence on the property. The property owner had begun to develop the property with a front setback of 30 feet compliant with the SF-2 zoning front setback minimum of 25 feet, whereas the existing RR zoning of the property calls for deeper front setback of 40 feet. 1 of 8B-3 C14-2022-0025 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The rezoning area is bisected by the Austin city limits line (Limited Purpose jurisdiction) and about half the property is in the City limits (1.4896 acres) and the remainder (1.2704 acres) is in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The property is surrounded by single family residences on large lots in the Barton Creek Section M subdivision to the north, south and west (County; RR) and undeveloped land to the east (County). Rezoning to SF-2 for the portion of the property in City limits would bring the existing development into compliance and allow the property owner to move forward with the original plans. The owner has acknowledged making a mistake with the setback line in the City limits portion of the property. A 30-foot front setback line aligns with other recently developed homes in the subdivision. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-2) district is intended for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0193 – 7400 South Congress Avenue DISTRICT: 2 ZONING FROM: SF-2; GR ADDRESS: 7400 South Congress Avenue PROPERTY OWNER: SL South Congress, LP TO: GR-MU-CO SITE AREA: 7.614 acres AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) (John Kiltz) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. The CO, Conditional Overlay restricts the property as follows: 1) prohibits vehicular access to Blackberry Drive; 2) requires an 80-foot wide building and parking setback from the west property line; 3) establishes that general retail sales (general), personal improvement services, and restaurant (general) are subject to LDC 25-2-587(D); 4) establishes alternative financial services and medical offices exceeding 5,000 square feet of gross floor area as conditional uses; and 5) prohibits automotive sales, automotive rental, automotive repair, automotive washing (of any type), bail bond services, business or trade school, business support services, commercial off-street parking, drop-off recycling collection facility, exterminating services, funeral services, hotel-motel, indoor entertainment, indoor sports and recreation, outdoor entertainment, outdoor sports and recreation, pawn shop services, research services, and theater. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 - 3. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 19, 2022: March 29, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO APRIL 19, 2022, BY CONSENT March 1, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MARCH 29, 2022, BY CONSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 19, 2022: April 7, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO MAY 19, 2022. VOTE: 10-0, COUNCIL MEMBER HARPER-MADISON WAS OFF THE DAIS [H. SMITH; A. DENKLER – 2ND] (9-0) S. BOONE; R. WOODY – ABSENT [H. SMITH; J. KIOLBASSA – 2ND] (9-0) S. BOONE; L. STERN – ABSENT 1 of 22B-4 Page 2 C14-2021-0193 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant and the South Boggy Creek Neighborhood Association have met to discuss the proposed rezoning. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject lot is undeveloped and located on the west side of South Congress Avenue, between William Cannon Drive on the north and Dittmar Road on the south. The property is zoned GR, community commercial along the South Congress frontage (to a depth of 385 feet) and SF-2, single family residence – standard lot for the remainder. The lot is adjacent to apartments, a single family residence, a recording studio and …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, April 19, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody 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 PUBLIC 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 April 5, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: C814-2009-0139.03 - Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3; District 10 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505 Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road, Bull Creek Watershed; Lake Austin Watershed Owner/Applicant: David G. Booth, Trustee for the David Booth Revocable Trust Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (David Armbrust) PUD to PUD, to change conditions of zoning Postponement request by Staff to May 3, 2022 Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0003 - South Lakeline Residential-Mixed Use; District 6 2610-½ South Lakeline Boulevard, Buttercup Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) LR to GR-MU-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2022-0025 - Mirador Drive - Single Family Residence; District 8 4901 Mirador Drive, Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone Jauregui, Inc. (Luis Jauregui) Jauregui, Inc. (Claudia De La Vega) RR to SF-2 Recommended Andrei Lubomudrov, 512-974-7659, andrei.lubomudrov@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0193 - 7400 South Congress Avenue; District 2 7400 South Congress Avenue, South Boggy Creek …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0141 COMMISSION DATE: April 19, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Velocity Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 3848 ½ E SH 71 Service Road APPLICANT: Market Place Real Estate Group (Karl Koebel) AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates (Justin Kramer) ZONING: LI-PDA AREA: 270 acres COUNTY: Travis NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: NA LOTS: 19 DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: Onion Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along the proposed streets of Sky Park Commons, World Drive, Velocity Crossing, Spirit Drive, S FM 973 RD, SH71 EB, Toll 130, and Momentum Way VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request is for the approval of the Velocity Preliminary Plan. This plan proposes 3 commercial- office lots; 2 commercial-retail lots, 7 multifamily lots, and 7 greenbelt lots on approximately 270 acres. The plan 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. Staff recommends disapproval of the plan for the reasons listed in the comment report dated April 14, 2022, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Amy Combs PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: amy.combs@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed preliminary plan Exhibit C: Comment report dated April 14, 2022 Exhibit A: Vicinity Map VELOCITY PRELIMINARY PLAN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SH-71 AND SH-130 AUSTIN, TEXAS C8-2020-0141 VELOCITY PRELIMINARY PLAN SHEET INDEX SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COVER SHEET GENERAL NOTES OVERALL PRELIMINARY PLAN PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 1 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 2 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 3 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 4 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 5 OF 6) PRELIMINARY PLAN (SHEET 6 OF 6) STREET CROSS-SECTIONS H W Y-71 F M-973 PROJECT LOCATION 0 3 X-1 T VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 2,000' NORTH COA GRID: P15, P16 DECEMBER 2021 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING 270.93 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED IN THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE LEAGUE ABSTRACT NUMBER 24, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 385.684 ACRE TRACT, CONVEYED TO SH 71-130 HOLDINGS, LP., IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014189945 OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS., AND ALL OF THAT CERTAIN 4.886 ACRE TRACT, CONVEYED TO SH 71-30 HOLDINGS, LP, IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 2014189949, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. OWNER/DEVELOPER MARK BULMASH VC HOLDINGS QOZ, LP 1601 RIO GRANDE, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 TEL: (512) 494-4224 SURVEYOR JOHN GREGORY MOSIER, RPLS, PG …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2021-0078.1A COMMISSION DATE: April 19, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Cearley Community Subdivision ADDRESS: 1601 Cedar Bend Dr APPLICANT: Cearley Tract Development, Inc. (Garrett Martin) AGENT: Connor Overby, P.E. (Atwell, LLC) ZONING: SF-4A-CO (single family residence) AREA: 29.17 acres LOTS: 130 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Cearley Dr, Kit Cove, Fennec Way and Corsac Way. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Cearley Community Subdivision, consisting of 130 lots on 29.17 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: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated April 13, 2022 and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated April 13, 2022 MILWOOD SEC 6 NORTHWOOD SEC III AMENDED PLAT PALO M A R LN Walnut Creek Branch HORNSBY, W SUR 22 ABS 344 NORTHWOOD SEC 6 MILWOOD SEC 6 RESUB LOT 37 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1,2,3 BLK A PARMER MILWOOD SUBD E V R E S E R E H T D O O W H T R O N T A h c n a r B k e e r C t u ln a W PA R M E R LN Walnut Creek Branch B A L C O N E S LITTL E LE A G U E S U B D W ATERS PARK RD GREAT WALL SUBD JONES CORNER O'N A E N L L N D D D A L NORTH CENTRAL FIE ESTATES SEC O 1-A H C S h c n e k Bra ut Cre aln W U NIV E D D E R S A AIL E Y A L H EIG D D N H T S L A R C T E N S S E H C E 1-B T A T T R …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0112 COMMISSION DATE: April 19, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Braker Valley Subdivision Preliminary Plan ADDRESS: 4806 Blue Goose Rd APPLICANT: Ranch Road Braker Valley, LLC (Daniel E. Gilpin) AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Chris Rawls) ZONING: I-SF-4A NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A AREA: 164.96 acres LOTS: 597 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Monument Valley Dr, Hudson Valley Bend, Watkins Glen Way, Studer Pass, Stanwick Pass, Ozark Glen Dr, E. Braker Ln, Chris Canyon Dr, Realitos Run, Crawford Glen Dr, Poage Pass, Holmont Dr, Jefferson Notch Dr, Arapaho Basin Dr, and Sungwoo Path, Jarvis Path, Spanish Plains Way, Fairmeade Dr, Royal Gorge Pass and Gravis Dr. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Braker Valley Subdivision Preliminary Plan, a 597 lot single-family subdivison on 164.96 acres. The plat was disapproved for reasons on Mar. 22, 2022, but the applicant has since submitted an update that addresses those reasons. The plat complies with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated April 13, 2022 and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated April 13, 2022 N R L E G A E Y C A M E R O N R O A D E P A R M E R L N CA M ER O N R OAD H A R R I S B PROJECT LOCATION BLUE G O OSE RD R A N C H P K W Y D A O R E L A D G N I R P S H W Y 2 9 0 LOCATION MAP BRAKER VALLEY N Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. 1701 Directors Blvd, Suite1000 Austin, TX 78744 Tel: 512-879-0400 ● www.bgeinc.com TBPE Registration No. F-1046 BRAKER VALLEY SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN AUSTIN, TEXAS 6 4 0 650 650 6 4 0 630 6 2 0 L 19 20 18 22 21 23 14 15 16 17 13 10 9 8 7 3 2 1 5 4 6 P 54 55 57 58 56 59 60 61 M 19 18 20 21 23 22 24 25 26 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 …
Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) Amendments – Recommendations – Commissioner King • ASMP public engagement processes should intentionally include low-income families, families of color, and small community businesses including those at risk of involuntary displacement. • ASMP should include overarching policies to facilitate equitable transit and prevent involuntary displacement of low income families, families of color, and small community businesses along transit corridors. • The Technical Criteria Manual should not dictate or set ASMP policies or street level designations. • Public notice and protest rights should be afforded to all property owners, renters, and businesses subject to eminent domain or right of way acquisition associated with the ASMP. • All residents and businesses located within 500 feet of a proposed change in ASMP street level designation (level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) should receive timely notification and be afforded protest rights. • The adopted Bicycle Plan, Sidewalk Plan, Urban Trails Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan, Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, Smart Mobility Roadmap, and Climate Equity Plan should be updated through equitable and transparent public processes prior to initiation of round two of the public engagement process for ASMP amendments. • The ASMP should include clear definitions of "new development" and "intensive redevelopment" that trigger a dedication of right of way.
Zoning and Platting Commission Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Resolution Whereas the City Council on June 10, 2020, asked staff to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) to add the Project Connect system plan; and Whereas the City of Austin is currently updating three of its active transportation plans: the 2014 Urban Trails Plan, the 2014 Bicycle Plan, and the 2016 Sidewalk/ADA Transition Plan (ATX Walk Bike Roll); and Whereas the ASMP Street Network Table and Map is used to identify future right-of-way dedication requirements; and Whereas on November 15, 2021, the Austin Transportation Department released a first draft ASMP Street Network map; and Whereas Round 1 feedback included 1,647 map comments showing among other concerns particular opposition to changing neighborhood streets from Level 1 to Level 2 and the associated large increases in right-of-way; and Whereas further concerns were raised about expanding the Transit Priority Network where no transit service is planned and creating unfeasible or unsafe bicycle lanes; and Whereas on September 3, 2020, Ordinance No. 20200903-005 was approved to acquire land for the 2016 Corridor Program from the owners of 2,166 Austin parcels without prior notification. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission encourages the Austin City Council that there should be no street level changes in the ASMP except to incorporate the Project Connect system plan as directed by the Austin City Council; and Be if further resolved that property owners and tenants whose frontage is listed for potential right-of- way increases be notified in their primary language before the City Council vote on the ASMP; and Be it further resolved that the ASMP team should coordinate with the Equity Office in public outreach to ensure the success of ATX Walk Bike Roll’s stated goal of achieving racial equity in planning efforts; and Be it further resolved that the Transit Priority Network be expanded only when transit service is added; and Be it further resolved that before a revised Bicycle Plan is incorporated into the ASMP, a Street Level 1B should be added to the Transportation Criteria Manual that indicates the presence of a bicycle lane for both curbed and non-curbed street designs without raising the right-of-way requirements to match Level 2 streets and that only approved and safe bike routes be included.
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2021-0078.1A COMMISSION DATE: April 19, 2022 SUBDIVISION NAME: Cearley Community Subdivision ADDRESS: 1601 Cedar Bend Dr APPLICANT: Cearley Tract Development, Inc. (Garrett Martin) AGENT: Connor Overby, P.E. (Atwell, LLC) ZONING: SF-4A-CO (single family residence) AREA: 29.17 acres LOTS: 130 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Cearley Dr, Kit Cove, Fennec Way and Corsac Way. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Cearley Community Subdivision, consisting of 130 lots on 29.17 acres. Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. After the conditions are met, the plat will comply with LDC 25-4-84(B). The conditions include removing the parkland improvements from the Austin Energy owned, west 50’ of the existing LCRA transmission line easement and posting fiscal. These are administrative actions that require no discretionary review. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires and the plat does not need to be heard before the Commission again. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated February 6, 2020, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Joey de la Garza PHONE: 512-974-2664 E-mail: joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated April 13, 2022 MILWOOD SEC 6 NORTHWOOD SEC III AMENDED PLAT PALO M A R LN Walnut Creek Branch HORNSBY, W SUR 22 ABS 344 NORTHWOOD SEC 6 MILWOOD SEC 6 RESUB LOT 37 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1,2,3 BLK A PARMER MILWOOD SUBD E V R E S E R E H T D O O W H T R O N T A h c n a r B k e e r C t u ln a W PA R M E R LN 2 T L B U S E R B K L B V C Y R A R E P P I T SEC 5-A W ALNUT CROSSING W A L N U T C R O S SIN G S E C 4 THE WATERS PARK CONDOMINIUMS AMD FOWLER, T M SUR 20 ABS 2162 A D ELP HI L N V FI C L A M A S I N G W A L N U T C R O …
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Nadia - BC Kitten, Cole; Rivera, Andrew; Kiolbassa, Jolene - BC; King, David - BC Re: April 19, 2022 Zoning and Platting Commission Agenda Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:00:39 AM image005.png image006.png image007.png image009.png image002.png image001.png image004.png Andrew, please provide this response to the remainder of the ZAP for their consideration. Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, AICP, PMP (she/her) Chair: Zoning and Platting Commission Chair: Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee How other places zone. From: Kitten, Cole <Cole.Kitten@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:00 PM To: Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Kiolbassa, Jolene - BC <bc-Jolene.Kiolbassa@austintexas.gov>; King, David - BC <BC-David.King@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: April 19, 2022 Zoning and Platting Commission Agenda The Corridor Construction Program Council Item can be found here: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2020/20200903-reg.htm#005 I pulled the following information from the RCA and Memo included as backup: The RCA requested authorization to utilize $23M in 2016 Mobility Bond funding to acquire real estate interests from as many as 2,166 properties to accommodate the Corridor Program Office’s Corridor Construction Program. The number of properties (2,166) represents the total number of all street-facing properties along the approximately 49 miles comprising the 9 corridors. The number of properties included in the RCA is to allow the project team the flexibility to pursue real estate acquisitions needed anywhere along the corridors without the necessity to seek additional approval from Council. The City will be pursuing acquisitions on no more than 7-8% of the total 2,166 properties along the corridors. As of today’s date, the project team estimates that real estate interests are needed from no more than 168 properties. Maps of the 9 corridors with properties identified for partial acquisition and potential partial acquisition were included as backup. All identified acquisitions are partial acquisitions or easements, being something less than the entire property, with the vast majority being sidewalk, trail, and recreation easements. Although most acquisitions will be easement interests, there may be occasional fee simple acquisitions of right-of- way necessary to widen lanes. Should the need for condemnation arise, specific actions will be brought to Council for consideration separately on a case-by-case basis. In the draft recommendation, “Whereas on September 3, 2020, Ordinance No. 20200903-005 was approved to acquire land for the 2016 Corridor Program from the owners of 2,166 Austin parcels without prior notification” and the associated, “Be if further resolved that property owners and tenants whose frontage …
RESOLUTION NO. 20200610-002 WHEREAS, Austin faces growing demands on our existing transportation network, resulting in increased traffic congestion and travel delay; and WHEREAS, strategically planned transportation systems that supply our network with the appropriate infrastructure, in both size and location, are what enable us to travel around our community safely, reliably, and efficiently; and WHEREAS, on April 11, 2019 the Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 20190411-033 adopting the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) as the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to guide future growth of the city's transportation network; and WHEREAS, the ASMP establishes a 2039 target of 50-50 mode split, where 50 percent of residents are taking any mode other than driving a single occupancy vehicle, in order to increase system reliability and decrease personal WHEREAS, in order for the City of Austin to accomplish our mode share goals, our community must create a complete transit system, including investing in travel time; and high-capacity transit; and WHEREAS, the ASMP establishes a policy of investing in, and supporting, the creation of a high-capacity transit system in Austin, noting "we must work with Page 1 of 6 our public transportation partners and enhance services to create an experience that attracts and retains riders"; and WHEREAS, the ASMP establishes a policy for the City to coordinate transportation infrastructure projects with other public capital investments early in the planning process to increase cost-effectiveness and minimize disruptions to the community; and WHEREAS, the Street Network Table ofthe ASMP forms the basis for which the City negotiates with other partners to deliver transportation improvements collaboratively and therefore should be inclusive of all elements necessary to achieve the ultimate cross section; and WHEREAS, Project Connect is a vision for how we move people today and plan for tomorrow, and will create an integrated transit system that eases traffic, brings jobs to our region, improves the environment, and better connects people so everyone in our community can thrive; and WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority (Capital Metro) Board unanimously approved the Project Connect high-capacity transit vision plan for the Capital Metro service area on December 17, 2018; and WHEREAS, since 2018, Capital Metro, in partnership with the City of Austin, community members, and other stakeholders, has refined the Project Page 2 of 6 Connect vision plan in order to create an Austin-focused System Plan Recommendation; and WHEREAS, more than 50,000 people have participated in …
RESOLUTION NO. 20200610-002 WHEREAS, Austin faces growing demands on our existing transportation network, resulting in increased traffic congestion and travel delay; and WHEREAS, strategically planned transportation systems that supply our network with the appropriate infrastructure, in both size and location, are what enable us to travel around our community safely, reliably, and efficiently; and WHEREAS, on April 11, 2019 the Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 20190411-033 adopting the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) as the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to guide future growth of the city's transportation network; and WHEREAS, the ASMP establishes a 2039 target of 50-50 mode split, where 50 percent of residents are taking any mode other than driving a single occupancy vehicle, in order to increase system reliability and decrease personal WHEREAS, in order for the City of Austin to accomplish our mode share goals, our community must create a complete transit system, including investing in travel time; and high-capacity transit; and WHEREAS, the ASMP establishes a policy of investing in, and supporting, the creation of a high-capacity transit system in Austin, noting "we must work with Page 1 of 6 our public transportation partners and enhance services to create an experience that attracts and retains riders"; and WHEREAS, the ASMP establishes a policy for the City to coordinate transportation infrastructure projects with other public capital investments early in the planning process to increase cost-effectiveness and minimize disruptions to the community; and WHEREAS, the Street Network Table ofthe ASMP forms the basis for which the City negotiates with other partners to deliver transportation improvements collaboratively and therefore should be inclusive of all elements necessary to achieve the ultimate cross section; and WHEREAS, Project Connect is a vision for how we move people today and plan for tomorrow, and will create an integrated transit system that eases traffic, brings jobs to our region, improves the environment, and better connects people so everyone in our community can thrive; and WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority (Capital Metro) Board unanimously approved the Project Connect high-capacity transit vision plan for the Capital Metro service area on December 17, 2018; and WHEREAS, since 2018, Capital Metro, in partnership with the City of Austin, community members, and other stakeholders, has refined the Project Page 2 of 6 Connect vision plan in order to create an Austin-focused System Plan Recommendation; and WHEREAS, more than 50,000 people have participated in …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Stern, Lonny - BC Rivera, Andrew Ramirez, Nadia - BC Updated ASMP recommendations Monday, April 18, 2022 7:38:37 PM Hello Andrew and Chair Barrera-Ramirez -- During our last meeting, an amendment to the ASMP recommendations was submitted by another ZAP Commissioner. I would like to recommend that the section that reads: Minimize the impact: Increase the Right-Of-Way only when needed for specific, planned projects and when the required width is stated in the Transportation Criteria Manual. Make technical changes only for projects proposed in the Bike and Sidewalk Master Plans. Given that the ASMP team publicly states that changes are not imminent, and that plans can change (as these ASMP amendments attest), ask for only what is necessary. Be replaced with the following: Minimize the impact. Only redevelopment of residential base zoning districts to another base zoning district (commercial, industrial, special purpose, combining zoning districts) triggers a dedication of right of way – building permits for residential zoning districts do not require right of way dedication… unless needed for specific, planned projects and when the required width is stated in the Transportation Criterial Manual. Make technical changes only for projects proposed in the Bike and Sidewalk Master Plans. There are other items I might seek to amend, but we can do that on the dais. Yours -- Lonny -- Lonny Stern Boards and Commissions Scheduled Meeting Disclosure Information: Written disclosure is required by visitors when attending a scheduled meeting with a City Official regarding a municipal question for compensation on behalf of another person. Anyone scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official must either acknowledge that the disclosure requirement does not apply or respond to the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCVisitorLog IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Austin provides e-mail addresses for members of its boards and commissions for their use as board members. This address should not be used for private or personal messages. The views expressed in e-mail messages reflect the views of the authors alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any board or commission of which the author may be a member. In particular, the views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the City of Austin, or any of its departments, employees or officials. E-mail messages may be subject to required public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220419-C-02 Date: April 19, 2022 Subject: Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Update Motioned By: Commissioner Acosta Seconded By: Commissioner Woody For: Vice-Chair Kiolbassa, Commissioners Acosta, Boone, Denkler, Greenberg, King, Stern, Thompson and Woody. Recommendation See attachment. Vote : 10-0 Abstain: Chair Barrera-Ramirez Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Liaison to Zoning and Platting Commission Zoning and Platting Commission Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Resolution Passed unanimously April 19, 2022 Whereas the City Council on June 10, 2020, asked staff to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) to add the Project Connect system plan; and Whereas the City of Austin is committed to non-discrimination in the provision of our transportation network and will continue to work to ensure that the principles outlined in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act guide the projects we implement and the programming we provide; and Whereas the City of Austin is currently updating three of its active transportation plans: the 2014 Urban Trails Plan, the 2014 Bicycle Plan, and the 2016 Sidewalk/ADA Transition Plan (ATX Walk Bike Roll); and Whereas the ASMP Street Network Table and Map is used to identify future right-of-way dedication requirements; and Whereas on November 15, 2021, the Austin Transportation Department released a first draft ASMP Street Network map; and Whereas Round 1 feedback included 1,647 map comments showing among other concerns particular opposition to changing neighborhood streets from Level 1 to Level 2 and the associated large increases in right-of-way; and Whereas further concerns were raised about expanding the Transit Priority Network where no transit service is planned and creating unfeasible or unsafe bicycle lanes; and Whereas on September 3, 2020, Ordinance No. 20200903-005 was approved to acquire land for the 2016 Corridor Program without prior notification. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission encourages the Austin City Council that there should be no street level changes in the ASMP except to incorporate the Project Connect system plan as directed by the Austin City Council; and Be it further resolved that property owners and tenants whose frontage is listed for potential right-of-way dedication be notified in their primary language before the City Council vote on the ASMP; and Be it further resolved that the ASMP team shall comply with the Title VI FTA Circular 4702.1B (2012) to “provide a meaningful opportunity for public comment” in coordination with the Equity Office in public outreach to …
RMC Monthly Report March 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 300 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 200 100 253 200 153 109 163 122 119 53 78 15 12 8 0 29 31 20 19 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Rainwater Harvesting 13 11 15 3 WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – March 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – March 2022 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – March 2022 $40,661.67 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 119 97 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 45 Oct 76 61 53 38 4 Jan 2 Nov 3 Dec 1 Feb 3 Mar Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – March 2022 05 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, March 2022 3217 340 178 37 204 87 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – March 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – March 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – March 2022 08 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY22 YTD 50,000 45,000 40,000 …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 04/7/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 74 100 249 103 7 25 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 04/7/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Installation 1225046, 1254626 Park at Crestview 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB 7 331.2 666,308 $290,376 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 3 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1249767 Sierra Ridge 24.0 60,402 $65,360 3 3 201 W St Elmo Rd Installation 1249896, 1256402 South Point Apartments 9121 North Plaza 4 126.7 263,362 $105,907 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Phase 1 (Complete): Duct Remediation & Seal, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices, Phase 2: Attic insulation All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION April 19, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe 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 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 Natasha Goodwin at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-3 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the March 22, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. 3. (4/21) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Riverbend Church for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4214 N Capital of Texas Highway Austin, TX 78746, in an amount not to exceed $217,800. 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or …
