1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ORDINANCE NO. City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) is amended to add a new Article 3 (Flood Hazard Areas) to read as follows: ARTICLE 3. FLOOD HAZARD AREAS § 25-12-51 APPLICABILITY. (A) This article applies to the design, construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas. (B) This article is administered, implemented, and enforced in conjunction with each article of Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes). (C) This article is amended in the same manner as the Building and Residential Codes. § 25-12-52 DEFINITIONS. in this chapter: (A) Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in this subsection apply to all articles (1) BASE FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100- year flood) calculated under fully developed conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual as amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data; For areas not yet amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a 0.2 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (500-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as of January 6, 2016, as subsequently revised, or as calculated under existing conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual using data predating Atlas 14; or (c) For the Colorado River, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map dated January 6, 2016, or as subsequently revised. Date: 4/22/2021 2:44 PM Article 3 2021 Page 1 of 25 COA Law Department Responsible Att’y: Trish Link (2) BASE FLOOD ELEVATION The elevation of the base flood, including wave height, relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) or other datum specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). (3) DESIGN FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood associated with an area of a floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 International Fire Code Adoption 2021 International Fire Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n The Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department. A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) on September 1, 2021. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goal: To clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code and coordinate changed or outdate references to other adopted codes and standards. To support operating procedures for Operations, both in and outside of structures Reasons for amendments: 1. 2. Clarification purposes 3. Provide higher level of safety for properties utilizing hazardous materials 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Historically, AFD has amended out the required operational permits required by section 106. This has been revised to section 105 in the 2021 IFC, so references were updated to correspond. Similar to other sections of the chapter as it was reformatted in published code. 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Flammability Rating Minimum Aggregate Quantity table for hazardous materials operational permit, as required by section 105.5.22.2 has been updated to reflect the new and changing technology for battery systems and when an operational permit will be required for these systems. 4 3 2 4 3 2 Toxicity Rating Extreme High Moderate Extreme High Moderate Instability Rating Extreme High Moderate 4 3 2 Carbon Dioxide System Compressed gases and liquefied compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Stationary and Mobile Energy Storage System (ESS) Capacitor ESS – nameplate rating Flow batteries – nameplate rating Lithium ion ESS – nameplate rating Nickel metal hydride – nameplate rating Other battery technologies – nameplate rating Other electrochemical ESS technologies – nameplate rating Stationary lead-acid batteries - flooded and valve regulated, and Nickel-Cadmium ESS. Mobile ESS utilizing lead acid battery technology are exempt. Quantity 0.5 pounds …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 7 (Fire Code) and replace it with a new Article 7 to read as follows: § 25-12-171 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. ARTICLE 7. FIRE CODE (A) The International Fire Code and Appendices B and F, 2015 2021Edition, published by the International Code Council (“2015 2021 Fire Code”), are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the changes described in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12-173 (Local Amendments to the 2015 2021 Fire Code). (B) The following sections are amended or deleted: § 25-12-171 (C) — AMENDED 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SECTIONS Section Number 101.1 102.7 102.7.1 102.7.2 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 104.1 104.1.1 104.7 104.910 104.1011.2 104.1213 105.3.1 105.4 Section Name Title Referenced code and standards Conflicts Provisions in referenced codes and sections General Appointment Deputies Liability For Damages General Authorized personnel Liability For Damages Alternative materials and methods Fire Chief Authority of Chief Expiration Construction documents 1 of 116 Section Number 105.6 105.5 105.6.4 105.6.5105.5.5 105.6.9105.5.9 105.6.11105.5.11 105.6.15.1105.5.16.1 105.6.15.2105.5.16.2 105.6.15.3105.5.16.3 105.6.16 105.5.17 105.6.17 105.5.18 105.6.21 105.5.22 105.6.22 105.5.23 105.6.23 105.5.24 105.6.28 105.5.29 105.6.32 105.5.34 105.6.34 105.5.36 105.6.36 105.5.39 105.5.40 105.6.37 105.5.41 105.6.38 105.5.42 105.5.43 105.5.44 105.5.45 105.5.46 105.5.47 105.5.48 105.6.45 105.5.49 105.5.50 105.5.51 105.5.52 105.6 105.7.1 105.6.1 105.7.2 105.6.2 105.4.1 106.1 105.4.1.1 106.2 105.4.2 106.2.1 105.4.4 106.2.4 113 107 Section Name Required operational permits Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing systems Carnivals and fairs Compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Blasting Explosives or blasting agents Fireworks Fire protection systems Flammable & combustible liquids Hazardous materials HPM facilities High-piled combustible storage LP-Gas Open burning Open flames and candles Places of assembly Plant Extraction Systems Private fire hydrants Pyrotechnic special effect materials Pyroxylin plastics Refrigeration equipment Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities Rooftop Heliports Spraying or Dipping Storage of Scrap tires and tire byproducts Temporary membrane structures & tents Tire-rebuilding plants Waste Handling Wood products Required construction permits No Separate Construction Permits Required Temporary membrane structures & tents Submittals Examination of documents Information on construction documents Approved documents …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee Friday, May 7, 2021, 1 p.m. MEETING TO BE HELD MAY 7, 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 (Thursday, May 6, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 7 Preservation Plan Committee meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Thursday, May 6 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). 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 preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. Reunión Especial del Comité del Plan de la Preservación Histórica Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos FECHA de la reunion 7 de mayo, 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 (6 de mayo, 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 la junta en (512) 974- 1264 o preservation@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting (Special Called) May 7, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on May 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications (via videoconferencing) Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by May 6rd by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 7th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 6th. 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 Jaynell.nicholson@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. •This meeting will be broadcast live and may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting la junta en FECHA de la reunion (7 Mayo 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social (por videoconferencia) Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 Mayo 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 (512) 972-0112 o Jaynell.nicholson@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, …
Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Supply Outlook 5/7/2021 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through May 1, 2021 2.01M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non- Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 0 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375 Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress QUESTIONS
Water Forward 2023 Preliminary Planning 5/7/2021 Water Forward 2018 (WF18) Overview Approved by Council in November 2018 An Austin Water-led interdepartmental effort to develop a 100-year water plan that reflects our community’s values Key drivers included population growth, droughts, and climate change Council-appointed Task Force met monthly Community outreach throughout the plan development process Goal is to ensure a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future, with strong emphasis on water conservation Planned to be updated on a five year cycle Water Forward 2023 (WF23) Project Plan Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Evaluate water resource portfolios Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and document adaptive management approach 9/2021 9/2022 9/2023 Key Takeaways WF23 will build on the technical foundation and lessons learned of WF18. This planning round will be led by AW staff with targeted consultant support. More robust approach to addressing risk and uncertainty Development of a Climate Technical Advisory Group Development of Community Advisory Group and an Equity and Affordability Roadmap and Tool Development of clearer approach to water needs identification Updated screening of WF18 and new strategies (with consideration for strategies underway) Screened strategies will have characterization updated or have new characterization performed Incorporation of Colorado River land analysis and potential drinking water quality protection strategies Updated approach to portfolio development and evaluation Development of adaptive management decision support frameworks to inform strategy implementation Better alignment between WF23 outputs and regional water planning considerations Austin Water Project Team Roles and Responsibilities AW Executive Team AW Task Specific Teams • Water Forward Steering Committee: Provides review, input, and final internal approval of work. • Executive Project Sponsor: Provides guidance and interim review and approval of work. AW Project Core Team (Systems Planning Water Resources Team) • Project Manager: Works with Task Leads to ensure tasks are being completed on time and in alignment with scope; Reports to Executive Team to seek guidance, review, and internal approval of work. • Task Leads: Work closely with Primary Subject Matter Experts and Technical Teams to execute tasks; Resolves or elevate issues to PM and Review Teams as necessary. …
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot and Program Management – Phase 1a James Dwyer & Kristi Shaw - HDR Water Forward Task Force | May, 7th, 2021 Scope Basis SUCCESSFUL ASR PROJECT areas and implementation challenges Understand the candidate aquifer Consider integration of the ASR supply into the existing distribution system preferred project alternatives Use proven decision tools to identify Develop mindful outreach strategies to educate and engage the community Task 4 • Initial storage zone screening • Heat mapping of aquifer characteristics • Key outcome: potentially suitable ASR wellfield areas Task 5 Task 8 • Integration point scoring using criteria • Key outcome: potentially suitable integration points • Develop plan and budget for field testing • Key outcome: Exploratory Drilling & Testing Plan Task 1. Task 2. Task 4. Task 5. Task 6. Task 7. Project Management AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification and Characterization Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Task 6 • Use suitable wellfield areas & integration points to develop project alternatives Task 7 • Final report • Project alternative revision as needed • Score each alternative using project criteria • Key outcome: preferred project informed by community input alternative(s) • Key outcome: scored project alternatives Task 3- Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Task 2 –Team Chartering Goal: support clarity of mission and tenets of success, and project team alignment Steps: • Project initiation chartering • Follow-up chartering sessions to realign goals and objectives as needed, particularly as a result of community engagement Task 3 – Community Engagement Consultant Community Engagement Team: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Kristi Shaw, HDR Technical ASR- Communications Liaison Carmen Schofield, HDR Communications Lead Shuronda Robinson, Adisa Communications Advisor- ASR Introduction and Education Task Lead Lynda Rife, Rifeline Advisor- Outreach and Preliminary Project Alternatives Public Engagement Task Lead Task 3 – Project Introduction, Engagement, & Education Engagement and Education Plan Introduction and Education Campaign Project background, goals and objectives Introduce the project to the community Identify roles and responsibilities within Demonstrate how ASR fits into Water Forward project team Identify project milestones and schedules Identify communities and stakeholders, including governmental entities, regulatory bodies, and public interest …
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water Forward Task Force | May 7, 2021 System Map Event Overview Critical 48-hour period Begin Freeze (Approximate) End Freeze (Approximate) 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/2021 2/12/2021 2/14/2021 2/16/2021 2/18/2021 2/20/2021 2/22/2021 2/24/2021 2/26/2021 2/28/2021 Storage Pumpage Usage Storage Loss AW Incident Command activated 2/17 @7am SWB Outage 2/16 @10 PM System Peak Hourly 330 MGD 2/17 @ 9 AM SWB Boil Water Notice Issued 2/17 @ 11AM Citywide Boil Water Notice 2/17 @ 8:30 PM End Freeze (Approximate) Ullrich Power Outage 2/17 @ 2PM Ullrich at pre-shut down flowrate 2/18 @ 1AM Ullrich Startup 2/17 @ 5:30 PM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/17/21 12:00 AM 2/19/21 12:00 AM 2/21/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M System Recovery Central Zone Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 AM @ 5:30AM North, South, NWA zones Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 @ 4:30PM Emergency Water Use Restrictions lifted 2/24 @ 8AM 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M Citywide Boil Water Notice lifted 2/23 @ 11:45AM 2/22/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM 2/24/21 12:00 AM 2/25/21 12:00 AM 2/26/21 12:00 AM 2/27/21 12:00 AM 2/28/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Leak/Break Timeline Begin Freeze End Freeze D C F E H I A - Lake Creek 42" Break B - Texas Plume SSO C - SWB Low Pressure D - Peak Hrly Usage E - SWB BWN F - Ullrich Power Outage G - Minimum Storage H - Citywide BWN I - Ullrich @ Pre-shutdown …
Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Water Forward Task Force Meeting | May 7, 2021 Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Ordinance Task Force Subcommittee Indirect Potable Reuse Task Force Subcommittee Climate Technical Advisory Group Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Questions and Discussion
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 QUARTER 2 REPORT FY21 Q2 Progress Current/Planned FY21 Q3 Activities Future Implementation Steps Water Forward 2023 AW staff began development of a draft scope outline for the five year update to Water Forward 2018, to be completed in 2023. AW also began preliminary technical work to support the plan update. AW will gather Water Forward Task Force input on the Water Forward 2023 scope, begin targeted consultant procurement for specific tasks, and continue planning and technical work to support the plan update. FY21: Pre-planning & begin community engagement FY22: Update methodology, demands, climate & FY23: hydrology analysis, and identify water needs Identify strategies, develop & evaluate portfolios, develop recommendations & plan Protecting our Core Colorado River Supplies Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the adopted 2021 Regional Water Plan submitted by Region K. AW will review TWDB’s draft 2022 State Water Plan. FY21: State Water Plan finalization and initial planning and consultant selection for 2026 Region K plan. FY21: FY25: Anticipated project completion. Installation of 250,000 meters continues. Conservation My ATX Water systems testing pilot including nearly 5,000 water meters almost complete. Pre-install field surveys continue and meter installations will continue and include ~2200 additional meters. AW completed development of Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive program. AW received Council spending authorization for Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive program. FY21: AW will begin stakeholder outreach to potential incentive candidates. Onsite Water Reuse AW’s Onsite Water Reuse Systems (OWRS) Team began implementation of the Council-approved OWRS Ordinance. AW will begin stakeholder outreach and publish guidance documents to educate the development community on the OWRS Ordinance. FY23/4: Anticipated onsite water reuse mandate in effect for new developments >250,000 square feet. Centralized & Decentralized Reclaimed Drought Supplies AW continued work to 1) implement AW’s 2013 Completing the Core plan to create a reclaimed loop through downtown and east Austin and 2) update the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan. AW will continue to support reclaimed infrastructure projects, development review, and updates to the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan among other activities. The ASR Pilot and Program Management project contract with HDR, Inc. was executed in March 2021. Work continued on the ASR Pilot and Program Management Project, including team chartering, data gathering, and initial technical and community engagement work.. FY21: Anticipated completion of updates to the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan and development of a Decentralized Reclaimed planning products. FY25: Anticipated completion of the downtown …
May 7, 2021 Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting APPROVED Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Special Called Meeting on May 7, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Chairman, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Aubrey Brasfield, Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Alan Schumann, Marco Fiorilo and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Bobby Johns, Pieter Sybesma and Ben Abzug Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD), Todd Wilcox(DSD), Eric Zimmerman(DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kalissa Tozzi(DSD), Ben Flick (AFD), Jeff Kennedy(AFD), Tom Vocke(AFD), Yvonne Espinosa(AFD), Jameson Courtney (WPD) and Kevin Shunk(AWD) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The March 24, 2021 minutes were approved as written with a modification by board member Arndt to add discussion from the Code Department to come back and address the repeat offender program. Board member Brasfield accepted the minutes as modified and was second by board member Schumann. Motion passed 6-0 on the modification and is now reflective on the March 24 approved minutes. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION -2021 IFC- Austin Fire Department Ben Flick presented the board and staff the 2021 IFC Code Amendments. After several discussions from the Board and Fire department, Chairman Schumann asked the board if there were any additional questions and if the board was ready to entertain a motion. After no response, board member Buys made a motion to recommend the IFC to Council with added verbiage. The verbiage was to add Fire systems back to the exception of 510.1 and add 907.2.13.2 for requirement of two way hard wire communication. Along with 1207.6.6.1 that would allow for an alternative method compliance of ventilation systems. Chairman Schumann second the motion, motion pass 6-0 3 DISCUSSION- Article 3- Building Official Beth Culver gave a brief update to the board on Article 3. Mainly this was to relocate the language from the IBC Appendix G, IBC 1612, IRC R322 and the Definitions from the IBC and IRC to Chapter 25-12 to Article 3. The reasons was to remove the redundancy from four sections of two different codes, consolidation and referencing for customers and easier maintenance for staff. There were no discussion, 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- Election of Officers - Board member Brasfield made the motion to re-elect Shumann as Chair. Board member Fiorilo seconded the motion. Motion pass 6-0. Board member Juraska made the …
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 7th , 2021 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Special Meeting on May 7th , 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Perry Lorenz Bill Moriarty Hani Michel Vanessa Puig-Williams (L) Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Sarah Faust Robert Mace Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon, Liana Kallivoka, Matt Hollon, Tony Davee Staff in Attendance: Teresa Lutes, Jaynell Nicholson, Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Helen Gerlach, Sara Eatman, Katherine Jashinski __________________________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Walker called the meeting to order at 3:25pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes from the January 12th2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force regular meeting were approved on Member Moriarty’s motion and Member Mace’s second for a final 6-0-0-2 vote. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS a. Water Forward Implementation Progress Update: Supply Update and Water Forward FY20 Annual Report – Austin Water staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a briefing. b. Water Forward 2023 Preliminary Planning- Austin Water staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a briefing c. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management Overview- HDR Contractors James Dwyer and Carmen Schofield provided a briefing d. Winter Storm Event Presentation- Austin Water Staff Kevin Critendon provided a briefing 4. VOTING ITEMS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Water Forward 2023Planning Progress b. Winter Storm Bill Relief c. Water Conservation Update d. Advisory Group and TF Subcommittee Reports i. Ordinance subcommittee ii. Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) Subcommittee iii. Climate Technical Advisory Group (CTAG) Page 1 of 1 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 7th , 2021 6. ADJOURN Vice Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 5:31 pm. 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 contact Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Marisa Flores Gonzalez at 512-972-0194, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 2 of 2
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting May 5, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held May 5, 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 (May 4, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 5, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •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 Kaela.Champlin@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 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (5 de mayo de 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 (4 de mayo de 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 la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …
PARTICULATE MATTER AND EMISSION REDUCTIONS City of Austin Environmental Commission May 5, 2021 CAPCOG – Regional Planning Commission • Emergency Communications 9-1-1 in Statute; more often called a COG. • Area Agency on Aging/Aging & Disability Resource Center • Homeland Security Planning & Training • Regional Law Enforcement Academy • Air Quality Planning • Solid Waste Planning • Economic Development Analysis & Technical Assistance • Transportation Planning 5/5/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 2 Ten – county service area; State of Texas planning region 12 5/5/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 3 State Representative John Cyrier State Representative Celia Israel State Representative Terry Wilson State Representative Erin Zwiener Commissioner Brigid Shea Travis County Judge Joe Weber Fayette County Council Member Andrea Willott City of Bee Cave Chair Judge Paul Pape Bastrop County CAPCOG Executive Committee Council Member Christine Sederquist City of Leander Council Member Matthew Baker City of Round Rock Commissioner Ann Howard Travis County Commissioner Russ Boles Williamson County Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe Hays County Judge Brett Bray Blanco County Mayor Sandy Cox City of Lakeway Council Member Mackenzie Kelly City of Austin Commissioner Steven Knobloch Lee County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery Burnet County Commissioner Cynthia Long Williamson County Judge Hoppy Haden Caldwell County Mayor Pro Tem Lyle Nelson City of Bastrop Council Member Mike Heath City of Pflugerville Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Pitts City of Georgetown First Vice Chair Mayor Brandt Rydell City of Taylor Second Vice Chair Judge James Oakley Burnet County Secretary Mayor Lew White City of Lockhart Parliamentarian Judge Ron Cunningham Llano County Immediate Past Chair Mayor Jane Hughson City of San Marcos 5/5/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 4 • PM stands for particulate matter (also called particle pollution): What is particulate matter? the term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. • PM includes: – PM10/“Coarse PM”: inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 10 micrometers and smaller – PM2.5 /“Fine PM”: fine inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrometers and smaller Source: EPA, https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/particulate-matter-pm-basics#PM 5/5/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 5 PM2.5 Pollution • PM2.5 is both a primary pollutant (i.e., directly emitted from different sources) and a secondary pollutant (i.e., formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions and processes from other direct emissions). Sources of PM2.5 include: – Crustal PM2.5 – particles from dust/soil – Elemental carbon (EC) PM2.5 – particles that contain the …
Killander, Lisa Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:50 AM Patrick Fulker Mars, Keith RE: Request to remove 20" Cottonwood tree in ROW of 13213 Villa Park Dr 13213 Villa Park Road risk assessment of 20 inch tree.pdf From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Mr. Fulker, Good morning. I did an on‐site assessment of the now 21” diameter cottonwood in the City of Austin right of way adjacent to your property on March 15, 2021. I made note of the tree’s condition as the growing season is beginning. I observed the canopy full of catkins and noted of the number and size of the broken branches within the canopy. This tree is in very good condition and assessed to be a low risk tree. My assessment worksheet is attached so that you can see how a Tree Risk Assessment Qualified arborist systematically comes to this conclusion. This system is recognized worldwide as a means to assess a tree’s risk to pedestrians, vehicles and stationary structures like houses. I measured the distance from the water meter (red box next to drive) to the trunk of the 21”diameter tree, circled in purple, as approximately 28 feet. The invoice that you provided from your contractor made no mention of the break in the pipe resulting from a tree root. I have no photos to document your claim that a root caused the break. Hence, I cannot conclude that this tree 28 feet away is the reason for the break in the pipe next to your water meter. I am sorry for the inconvenience this leak caused but the tree will not be removed based on my findings. Kind regards, 1 Lisa Killander Program Manager Public Works Forestry Office of the City Engineer Certified Arborist TX 3735‐A Tree Risk Assessment Qualified 512‐974‐9198 From: Patrick Fulker <patrick.fulker@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:02 PM To: Killander, Lisa <Lisa.Killander@austintexas.gov>; Mars, Keith <Keith.Mars@austintexas.gov> Subject: Request to remove 20" Cottonwood tree in ROW of 13213 Villa Park Dr *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Lisa, I am writing because I have had to incur another costly pipe repair near the roots of these trees. This pipe issue occurred after removal of the 34" tree. I am requesting administrative approval to remove this 20" cottonwood tree located in the right of way of my property. The repeated damage of my pipes is preventing reasonable use of my property and placing …
Appeal Regarding the Urban Forester’s decision on the removal of a Cottonwood tree 20” Tree Located in the Right of Way on Crown Ct, Austin TX 1 INTENDED PURPOSE OF APPEAL: • To communicate and demonstrate the serious issues that these trees cause to the City and property owners of Crown Ct. • To demonstrate that removal of this tree is necessary and warranted. • To seek a modified opinion on the removal of this 20” Cottonwood tree. 2 SUBJECT TREE & LOCATION – Crown Ct, Austin TX A/C Unit 20” 3 Background Information on Cottonwood Trees • It is well documented that cottonwood trees are hazardous trees that are prone to rot from the inside out, with no visible signs of this decay on the outside of the tree. Trunk analysis is necessary to determine the extent of decay. • Their roots are known to damage pipes and other infrastructure. • Their “cotton fuzz” seeds are a serious fire hazard and nuisance for municipalities and property owners. • Hundreds, if not thousands, of municipalities in the US have banned these trees for the above reasons. 4 “The Dirt Doctor” Article on Cottonwood Trees: • The author, Howard Garret is: • Nationally syndicated Organic Gardening talk show host • Arborist and specialist in natural organic tree care • Columnist for the Dallas Morning News • Author of 15 books on organic gardening, landscaping and pest control • Chairman of Texas Organic Research Center (TORC) • Organic Advisory Board Texas Department of Agriculture • https://www.dirtdoctor.com/garden/Cottonwood_vq924.htm 5 The Dirt Doctor – Cottonwood Trees • FINAL SPACING: Do not plant • IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION: Cottonwood is a very fast growing, upright messy tree. It sends out cotton all over the place in the spring, has brittle wood and it has large limbs. Its root system is extremely shallow, ravenous and destructive. It normally will have quite a bit of dead wood in the tree. • PROBLEMS: Cottonwood is short lived, has a destructive root system and the cottony seed from the female plant is a nuisance and damaging to electrical appliances. Stressed trees are commonly attacked by borers. The root system is susceptible to cotton root rot and other root diseases. This is a dangerous tree because large limbs or the entire tree can fall on cars, structures and even people. This is one tree that should be removed from most residential property. 6 …
