Item E 1 – 3: Exhibit A – Joint Committees Slate Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Chair Barrera-Ramirez and Commissioner Denkler Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Commissioner Smith Small Area Planning Joint Committee Commissioners: King and Ray
Registered Speaker List B-01 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower Opposed Eugene Sutton B-2 Applicant - Myra Goepp Alice Glasco Faris Abboushi For Steven Spears Kathy Miller B-3 Applicant - David Hartman Santiago Araque Mac McElwrath Allison Moczygemba For Chris Sipes Margaret Valenti Elizabeth Eliot Opposed Jennifer Loa Dylan McAfee Neutral Jeff Miller B4 Erich McLaurin B5 / B6 Applicant - Leah Bojo Charley Dorsaneo B-8 Applicant - Jennie Braash Opposed Trey Neinast B-10 Applicant - Nikelle Meade Nick Brown
May 18, 2021 ZAP Question and Answer Report B-01 Commissioner Denkler B-02 Why is the impervious cover listed as 50% for SF in the impervious cover table? Shouldn't it be 45%? B-03 C14-2020-0151 - 8401 - 8407 South 1st Street; District 2 Commissioner Smith: 1. I understand the homeowners in the vicinity of Orr Drive and Beaver Brook Lane currently experience flooding in connection with 2-year storm events. The applicant has proposed the following drainage improvements in connection with the proposed multifamily project. a. Regrade. Regrade the site along the north and east property lines and construct a retaining wall system at the perimeter to prevent water from sheet-flowing onto neighboring properties. The retaining wall system consists of a rock wall approximately 3’ in height, with a 6’ solid wood fence on top (total of 9’ high). b. Reroute. Provide a drainage easement along south and east property lines to redirect and slow sheet flows that are otherwise traveling unabated across the subject property. c. Improve Orr Drive inlet. Rework existing inlet at Orr Drive and provide a level-spreader that will limit stormwater within the right-of-way, thereby preventing it from surging onto neighboring homeowners properties during a 100-year flood event. d. Overdetain. Construct a subterranean detention pond onsite that is oversized more than required by City Code to capture on-site flows, in addition to reducing current off- site peak flow rates by 10%. Please comment as to whether the above drainage improvements address existing drainage issues and will improve the existing drainage condition experienced by neighbors located adjacent to the Property along Orr Drive and Beaver Brook Lane. Staff Response: The attached drainage area map shows the drainage for the proposed site at 8401 S 1st. Currently the site drains directly into the residential houses to the north. The proposed development, which you can see highlighted on the second sheet, is currently proposing to capture all flows and release them into the right of way on Orr Drive. This will completely take drainage off of the residential lots that drains directly onto their properties. They also propose to decrease the total flow that drains through their site. However, the site proposes to increase flow at Orr Drive which would require a waiver. As part of the drainage criteria manual requirements, there should be no increase in point discharge from any point of the development. The engineer has met with a …
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Customer Energy Solutions FY21 YTD MW Savings Report As of April 2021 Percentage 46% 18% 82% 320% 63% 65% 44% 30% 21% Percentage 75% 256% 0% 44% 54% 20% 61% Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Participants Products Sold Apt Units Apt Units Customers Customers Participant Type Devices Devices Customers Customers Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. EES-School Based Education EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities and Retailers EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Water Heater Timers++ DR- Load Coop DR- ERS (AE only) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Integrated Modeling Incentive GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals Customer Renewable Solutions Residential Commercial Unincentivized Solar Energy TOTAL MW Goal 2.60 1.30 0.53 0.01 1.75 0.75 1.20 7.00 2.50 17.64 MW Goal 6.40 0.20 2.00 MW Goal 0.56 4.92 0.00 1.45 7.86 8.00 20.45 43.24 0.00 MW Goal 69.48 20.22 49.26 MW Goal 7.00 5.00 12.00 MW To Date 1.20 0.23 0.44 0.03 1.10 0.48 0.53 2.13 0.52 6.66 MW To Date 4.80 0.51 0.64 4.27 1.59 12.47 22.27 0.00 12.63 21.61 MW To Date 3.46 0.24 1.35 5.04 8.60 5.31 MW To Date 0.21 3.10 Percentage 37% 63% 1,836 326 323 1,783 113,386 2,823 2,635 57 38 9,821 3,380 788 4,168 259 2,391 1,632 7,262 1,921 10,783 11,544 0 533 4 185 722 Participants To Date MWh To Date Participants To Date MWh To Date 2,441.88 291.99 685.13 230.33 5,121.67 984.27 1,650.78 6,850.31 1,482.99 19,739.35 Rebate Budget $ 1,800,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 2,377,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 13,077,000 Spent to Date $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 604,419 801,508 1,466,303 45,043 291,116 486,335 862,712 591,565 209,650 5,358,653 9 Rebate Budget $ 1,499,910 $ 200,000 $ 1,850,000 $ $ $ 472,915 231,261 253,860 8.67 $ 3,549,910 $ 958,036 320 4,048 1,849 11,018 4,144 33,618 54,998 Rebate Budget $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 236 142 95 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 73 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 11 1 18 11 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY21 Paid Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification FY21 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “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. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and 4. 5. final inspection and quality review are ongoing. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Estimated kW savings Installation 1213464 Bridge at Tech Ridge 7 77.0 321,434 $154,028 12800 CENTER LAKE DR 1 8100 N. MoPac Expressway Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 Paid 1208176 701 Center Ridge 7 107 504,050 $192,325 Bridge at Center Ridge Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1190789, 1198380, 1186819, 1205232 Bridge At Northwest Hills 3600 GREYSTONE DR 10 147 288,943 $238,199 Paid 1203275 8405 BENT TREE RD 10 98.3 231,788 …
RMC Monthly Report April 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 700 600 500 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 249 253 200 174 112 114 91 69 353 121 122 82 23 Home Water Use Monitoring Device 17 19 8 6 2 2 2 5 4 Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 03 $ e v i t n e c n I $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $72,020.70 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 120 15 79 12 Jan 4 Feb 72 1 Mar 83 0 Apr Oct Nov Dec Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 3118 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 162 160 51 172 123 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – April 2021 FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 Facebook Twitter …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting May 18, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held May 18, 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 of Monday, May 17, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, May 17, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com 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 T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (May 18, 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 (May 17, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: May 4, 2021 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). This ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and as part of the 2021 annual budget process, AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised 2013 Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending plans. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Projects Summary CIP Projects Supplemental Information and Map 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. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY22-26 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY22-26 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards …
1209284, 1209286, 1209288 Housing Authority of the City of Austin 300 Chicon Street (Chalmers East) 78702 Austin Energy Project Fact Sheet Solar Applications File Number(s) Customer Name Facility Address(es) Estimated Incentives Application Received Date Number of Modules Wattage per Module (STC) Solar Contractor Installation Cost Estimated kWh Savings Estimated Date of Completion 8-1-21 Site Information/Additional Comments $ 323,360 1-9-21 752 430 Lighthouse Solar $572,922 447,482 kWh/year The solar incentive level is $1.00 per watt-DC to partially cover the cost of a 323.36 kW-DC solar system to be installed on the Chalmers East portion of the Chalmers Courts redevelopment. The solar installations and incentives will serve 156 units all with 60% MFI or below.
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin for the installation of solar electric systems on the new multifamily affordable housing community Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, located at 300 Chicon St., for an amount not to exceed $323,360. (District 3) Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2021- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. May 18, 2021- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue a total of $323,360 in capacity-based incentives to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) for the installation of solar electric systems at its multifamily affordable housing community Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, located at 300 Chicon St., 78702. The proposed 323.36 kW-DC solar installation includes 752 solar modules, each with a rating of 430 watts, and is expected to produce approximately 202,568 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year. This installation will serve all 156 units at the property which is designated for tenants with a median family income (MFI) of 60% or lower. The total estimated installation cost is $572,922.11 and the incentive will cover approximately 56% of the cost. The purpose of the installation is to provide affordable, renewable energy to underserved populations and leverage the Value-of-Solar benefit to reduce electric bills for the occupants of the multifamily affordable housing properties. In order to provide these benefits to tenants of the property, this project will be included in Austin Energy’s Shared Solar Program, the purpose of which is to enable more cost-effective solar installations on individually-metered, multi-tenant properties for low-to-moderate-income customers. This additional functionality will allow Austin Energy and HACA to distribute the benefit of the solar installation across all tenants on each property, effectively reducing their energy bills. According to the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, “Austin Energy must be financially sound, the cost of electric service must be affordable for all classes of customers (with particular attention to the low income and underserved customers), and rates must be competitive to ensure the retention and attraction of businesses for a strong local economy.” In …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Energy Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to decrease the Austin Energy Operating Fund Ending Balance by $1,165,887 and increase the Conservation Rebates expenses by $1,165,887 to provide additional funding for the Austin Energy Weatherization Assistance Program. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Fiscal note attached. Prior Council Action: August 12, 2020 – Council approved the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Sarah Chatterjee, Director, Energy Efficiency Services (512) 322-6138. Elaine Veselka, Interim Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6667. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2021- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. May 18, 2021- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy is seeking approval of a budget amendment to provide additional appropriations and related funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program expenses that remained unspent during Fiscal Year 2019-2020. This roll-over of funds was a recommendation of a stakeholder group, the Low-Income Consumer Advisory Task Force. The Task Force initially recommended that the unspent funds be carried forward into the next fiscal year starting in 2015 and City Council has supported this recommendation in 2016, 2017 and 2018. There were no carryover funds in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The total unspent amount in Fiscal Year 2019-2020 for the Weatherization Assistance Program is $1,165,887. This recommendation is to allow for these unspent funds to be carried over to Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All ..Strategic Outcome(s)
Water Conservation Update Keep Austin Chill’ Resource Management Commission May 18, 2021 Mark Jordan Environmental Conservation Program Manager City of Austin | Austin Water Lake Forecast Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projections City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Drought Response Stage Triggers: Conservation Stage: Above 1.4 MAF Stage I: 1.4 MAF Stage II: 900,000 AF Stage III: 600,000 AF Emergency Response Stage IV: Catastrophic event including prolonged drought Highland Lakes Storage summary as of May 6, 2021 Combined lake storage: 1.50 million acre feet Combined reservoir total: 75% Water Conservation Update – May 18, 2021 12 Action City Manager may order Stage 2b Water Restrictions Goal Reduce water use by 15% of 260 mgd End Condition City Manager ends based on daily supply and demand of water City Manager may order Stage 2 Water Restrictions Reduce current water use by 15% of 270 mgd City Manager may order Stage 1 Water Restrictions Reduce current water use by 5% City Manager may order Stage 2 Water Restrictions Reduce current water use by 10 to 20% Combined Lake storage falls below 600,000 acre-feet or a drought worse than the drought of record is declared City Manager may order Stage 3 Water Restrictions or Additional Restrictions as necessary to meet pro rata curtailment requirements Reduce water use by a minimum of 20% from a baseline approved by LCRA, which may account for City’s conservation measures City Manager ends based on daily supply and demand of water Considered when combined storage reaches 1.4 MAF and expected to remain above 1.4 MAF for four months Considered when combined storage reaches 1.1 MAF and projected to stay above 900,000 AF for four months City Manager determines that condition is no longer required to meet mandatory curtailment targets; combined storage expected to remain above 600,000 AF for four months Trigger d n a m e D s 260 mgd a for 3 r consecutive days e g g i r T 270 mgd for one day Combined lake storage falls below 1.4 million acre-feet Combined Lake storage falls below 900,000 acre-feet s r e g g i r T y l p p u S y c n e g r e m E s r e g g i r T As determined by City Manager, system outage, equipment failure, contamination of water source or other emergencies City Manager may order Stage 4 Water …
May RMC Meeting Energy Code Review Kurt Stogdill Manager, Green Building and Sustainability . 5/18/2021 © 2020 Austin Energy Significant 2021 IECC Changes Agenda • • • • • Stakeholder Input Code Impacts Affordability Next Steps 2 Significant 2021 Residential IECC Changes 3 2021 IECC Changes • 57.7% Administrative • 17.1% Decreased Energy • 12.2% Minimal Energy Impact • 10.6% Not Applicable to ATX • 2.4% Increase Energy Consumption Published 2021 IECC can be accessed for free at: codes.iccsafe.org/content/IECC2021P1/iecc- residential-provisions 4 Lighting Changes • Interior lighting – all permanently installed lighting fixtures to have high efficacy lighting sources • Exterior lighting for low-rise multifamily to comply with commercial energy code • Lighting controls to be installed – interior and exterior 6 Other Paths of Compliance Performance Path Updates to baseline • • • • Added Dehumidstats Update to water heating • Credit for good design Update to mechanical ventilation • • • ERI Path Updated backstop (limits trade- offs to envelope requirements) to ERI (Energy Rating Index) path Renewables – added 5% cap for compliance Lowered ERI targets for compliance- lower is “better” • ATX to stay at 59 8 Additional Efficiency Option Packages Prescriptive OPTION 1: Enhanced envelope performance option • 5% better envelope performance Performance Pick one option from prescriptive list • OPTION 2: Efficient HVAC equipment performance option • OR achieve 5% better than code ERI • Achieve 5% better on Energy Rating Index • Furnace >= 95 AFUE and AC >= 16 SEER • Air Source Heat Pump >= 10 HSPF/16 SEER • Ground Source Heat Pump >= 3.5 COP Fossil fuel water heater >= 0.82 EF • • Electric water heater >= 2.0 EF • Solar water heater >= 0.4 Solar Fraction OPTION 3: Reduced energy use in service water heating option OPTION 4: More efficient duct thermal distribution system option • 100% of ducts and air handler inside building thermal envelope • 100% of ductless or hydronic system inside building thermal • 100% of duct thermal distribution system located in conditioned envelope space OPTION 5: Improved air sealing and efficient ventilation system option • Air Leakage <= 3.0 ACH50 • HRV (75% Sensible Recovery Efficiency) or ERV (50% Latent Recovery/Moisture Transfer) 9 Local Amendments • Retained existing amendments where more stringent with published code; deleted amendments where now incorporated in published code • Deleted requirement for gas water heating with adjacent gas service • …
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2020 Annual Report Published and distributed 2020 Annual Report Water-Saving Kit Promotion 2 2020 CTX Annual Report Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights CLEAResult - Direct Install partner - Continued adherence to city/county business operation guidelines - Identifying businesses impacted by winter storm Uri Low-flow aerators reduce water use by approximately 50% Energy-efficient showerheads can save over $100 a year Pre-rinse spray valves can save up to $200 a year for each valve installed. Weatherstripping can save over $100 a year per door Focused Marketing Outreach - Medical/Care facilities - Lodging venues - Multi-family 3 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Highlights Behavioral education - New TexasGasService.com website - Spring Newsletter– Efficiency Tips - Energy calculator - Community Farmers Markets partnerships - Local contractor trainings Water-Savings kits promotion - Distribution goal of 3,000 kits 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Participation 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income Free Equipment Program Highlights 101 families assisted YTD 43 appliances replaced YTD Working closely with local contractors to assist families affected by winter storm Uri Seeing an increased burden due to increased cost in materials 6 Questions?
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 18, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Shane Johnson (District 4); Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Sam Angoori (District 3); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). Vacancy (District 7) Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) ); Lisa Chavarria(Mayor) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: (Item 5) Paul Robbins commented on the cost-effectiveness of natural gas energy efficiency programs. (Item 7) Paul Robbins commented on the revision of the Building Code. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the April 20, 2021 meeting. A motion was made to table the April meeting minutes until the next Resource Management Commission meeting on Commissioner White’s motion, Commissioner Smith’s second; passed on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Babyak, Chavarria, and Fralin absent, and one vacancy. 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. The motion to recommend was on Commissioner Angoori’s motion and Commissioner Harmon’s second; recommended on a 6-1 vote with Commissioner Johnson abstaining, Commissioners Babyak, Chavarria, and Fralin absent, and one vacancy. 3. (6/3) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin for the installation of solar electric systems on the new multifamily affordable housing community Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, located at 300 Chicon St., for an amount not to exceed $323,360. (District 3) The motion to recommend with revisions to the numerical error was on Commissioner White’s motion and Commissioner Angoori’s second; recommended on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Babyak, Chavarria, and Fralin absent, and one vacancy. 4. (6/3) [Austin Energy] Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Energy Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to decrease the Austin Energy Operating Fund Page 1 of 2 Ending Balance by $1,165,887 and increase the Conservation Rebates expenses by $1,165,887 to provide additional funding for the Austin Energy Weatherization Assistance Program. The motion to …
Versión en español a continuación. Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission May 18, 2021 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held May 18, 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 17, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 18, 2021 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 later than noon, (May 17, 2021). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to joshua.robinson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (May 18, 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 (May 17, 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 Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 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 …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Chair Yoshida called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Kirk Yoshida, Hanna Huang, Pramod Patil, Shubhada Saxena, Molly Wang, Nguyen Stanton, and Debasree DasGupta Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Joshua Robinson, Interim Senior Executive Assistant (Office of the City Manager) Marion Sanchez, Public Information Manager (Communication & Public Information Office) Houmma Garba, Language Access Coordinator (Communication & Public Information Office) Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager (Parks & Recreation) Nicholas Johnson, Financial Analyst (Parks & Recreation) Citizen Communication: N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on January 22, 2021 and March 16, 2021, with minor changes. Commissioner Chen motioned. Commissioner Huang seconded. Vote was 9-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: document. materials. 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: Update provided in the backup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: Update provided in the backup 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: Update provided in the backup materials. 4. Human Resources Workgroup: No update provided. 5. Business Planning Workgroup: No update provided. b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting – Commissioner Stanton provided an update. c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on the AARC Master Plan – Update provided in the backup materials. 2. Update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget Recommendation Process 3. STAFF BRIEFING 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Update on language access from the Communication & Public Information Office (Houma Garba & Marion Sanchez) b. Presentation by Parks and Recreation Department concerning the department’s proposed budget a. Discussion and possible action on withdrawing the AARC Master Plan Phase 2 Community Engagement Consultant for Design Phase from the Commission's FY 2022 budget recommendations. - The Commission voted to withdrawal the AARC Master Plan Phase 2 Community Engagement Consultant for Design Phase from the Commission's FY 2022 budget recommendations. Moved by Commissioner Cobalis, Seconded by Commissioner DasGupta. Unanimous on a 9-0 vote (Commissioners Huang, Chen, Yoshida, DasGupta, Cobalis, Saxena, Stanton, Wang, and Patil) b. Discussion and possible action on an additional FY 2022 budget recommendation for a Business Process Consultant position at the Equity Office - The Commission voted to include an additional FY 2022 budget recommendation for a Business Process Consultant position at …
AARC Workgroup Notes (5/11/2021) Agenda; * Justin Schneider led the discussion and presentation of the Phase 2 Master Plan community engagement process (presentation slides and feedback attached). * Phase 2 timeline and contracting process: 1. Council approve Architect contract on June 6. * Finalize contract in August, 2. Council approve Construction Mgr at Risk (CMAR) contract July 29 * Finalize contract in October 3. Projected construction completion August 2022 * CelebrAsia virtual event on May 1, 2021 Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VCEBgh5ZfA * AARC Budget: With savings this year, $120K to add ballroom lighting, ceiling mounted projectors in classrooms and other upgrades to facility. Purchased under a Master agreement with Theater Supply company. * Other activities resource-center-event-calendar - Upcoming programs: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/asian-american- - Planning a Bi-Lingual youth Storytime summer series, still working on marketing * COVID 19 - Successful vaccine outreach to the Burmese Community - Summit DasGupta has prepared notes that doctors in the community can use to encourage vaccinations for patients - AARC is hosting a vaccine clinic with AACHI and APH on Saturday 5/15 for first dose and 6/19 for second dose ‐ From Binh Ly at Austin Public Health: Here’s the new and improved COA’s Covid website: http://www.austintexas.gov/covid19 And here are the communication tools including translated flyers and social media graphics. Another link that might be of interest: http://www.austintexas.gov/covidequity
Austin Parks and Recreation Department AARC Phase 2 Implementation Community Engagement Planning Session Justin Schneider, PARD May 11, 2021 Warm-up Exercise What do you love about the AARC? Share responses here: PollEv.com/AustinParks512, or Text AustinParks512 to 22333 once to join Today’s big question: Today’s big question: What does “successful” What does “successful” community engagement community engagement look like? look like? Outline • Overview of AARC 2019 Plan • Project Scope of Phase 2 • Overview of Community Engagement Process • Review of 2019 Plan input • CE scope for Phase 2 • Developing goals for engagement 2019 Planning Process • Oct. 2018 to May 2019 • City Council Approval on Sep. 19, 2019 • Community Engagement • 10 small group discussion meetings • 4 community meetings • 3 surveys for input • Additional letters and comments • Final approved plan: Phase 2 • Left open conversation around the scope for a performing arts center within budget AARC Phase 2 Overview The project seeks to increase programmatic possibilities for the popular AARC through the addition of a live performance theater, associated programmatic spaces and parking. It is intended to provide a place to empower Austin’s diverse communities through cultural understanding and life-enhancing opportunities. Community Engagement defined by COA Community Engagement is the practice of directly involving the community in a decision-making process. Community engagement can take many forms and approaches, but broadly speaking is a practice that aims to recognize the importance of public input to the development of public policies, decision- making and planning. IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GOAL INFORM To provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problems, alternatives and/or solutions. CONSULT To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives, and/or decision. INVOLVE To work directly with the public throughout the process to ensure that public issues and concerns are consistently understood and considered. COLLABORATE To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision including the development of alternatives and the identification of the preferred solution. EMPOWER To place final decision-making in the hands of the public. PROMISE TO THE PUBLIC We will keep you informed. We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision. We will work with you to ensure that your concerns and issues are directly reflected in the alternatives developed and provide feedback on …
Recommendation The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the “Equitable Chamber Funding Model,” developed by the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department (EDD), consider factors that do not disproportionately impact the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) Description of Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Asian American Quality of Life (AAQoL) Advisory Commission was created to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American Quality of Life Initiatives, and WHEREAS, EDD is developing an “Equitable Chamber Funding Model” for funding Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance (MECA) Chambers, and WHEREAS, Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in Austin/Travis County, which should result in higher Race/Equity Factor portion of the funding model, and WHEREAS, the funding model should include a “language factor” for which the GAACC should be credited for supporting over 20 Asian languages in their operations, and WHEREAS, the GAACC is instrumental in attracting international business investment and trade to Austin, and WHEREAS, in recent years, the GAACC has helped address increasing violence against Asian Americans and Asian American businesses, and WHEREAS, many immigrants are first generation business owners in need of support from GAACC, and WHEREAS, refugees may be more likely to open businesses, instead of applying for jobs, due to hiring qualifications and language barriers, and WHEREAS, at the February 4, 2021, City Council meeting, Councilmember Alter pointed to weaknesses in the “Funding Model,” suggesting that it should be modified to include: (1) meaningful language factors, (2) updates based on current census data, and (3) no disproportionate reduction in funding existing Chambers, and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, Council directed City staff to consult with the Chambers in advancing economic opportunity in Austin and submit a base funding model to Council by November 2021. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the AAQoL Advisory Commission supports adjusting certain equity factors in the EDD “Equitable Chamber Funding Model” as directed by City Council to include a meaningful “language factors” and more focus on support for businesses than household income, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission recommends limiting the disproportionate fiscal impact to the GAACC, estimated to be $48,000 annually.
2020‐2021 Budget Recommendations Root Cause Analysis – Asian perspective missing from equity initiatives Story: What did you hear from the community? Recent events including the ongoing pandemic, Winter Storm Uri, and rising anti‐Asian violence have brought to the surface the many challenges facing the Asian community in Austin. During Winter Storm Uri, there were few protocols in place to get translated materials out to the community regarding cold weather resources, water and food distribution, and the recovery process. While the community volunteers stepped in to provide the much‐needed translations, much of the work was not completed until five days after the initial power outages. Issues around equity go far beyond lack of access to information and resources due to limited English proficiency of some community members. A significant percentage of Austin’s Asian American community are first generation immigrants from many disparate regions. These immigrant communities have a different set of needs, including access to legal services and navigating the health care system, from second generation+ Asian Americans. Problem: What is the problem you identify? In a few short years, the Equity Office team, in coordination with the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC), has made great strides in by providing equity training to City staff and others, implementing new equity‐ based programs, providing leadership during the Reimagining Public Safety process, and much more. However, due to a lack of capacity, the Equity Office has been unable to take on additional initiatives for the Asian American Community. Moreover, with anti‐Asian American violence on the rise, it is imperative that the City place additional focus ensuring their safety as well as all BIPOC communities in Austin. How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? Although Asian Americans are the fastest growing community in Austin, department‐level data consistently shows a low participation rate in many City programs and services. In addition, there are hard‐to‐reach pockets of immigrants that stand to benefit from increased access to City services. Lack of knowledge about City services and language barriers are contributing factors and require a set of outreach strategies to overcome. The stakes are even higher during an emergency event when a lack of access to services and information can have potentially deadly outcomes. Members of Austin’s Asian American community are also concerned about rising anti‐Asian hate. Asian American community leaders have called upon the City to track these types …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT D iv ersit y Rec ruit ing A U S T I N F I R E D E P A R T M E N T Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department (AFD). 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 Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process Overview Goal In 2021 AFD’s Recruiting Division faced historic challenges. Despite these challenges Recruiting was able to substantially improve on and exceed the successes and results of the 2019 recruiting cycle. The Recruiting Division strives to interest qualified, competitive candidates to participate in the Austin Fire Department’s hiring process. This is an important first step towards producing a more diverse workforce reflective of the city of Austin. Recruiting Campaign Initiatives The Global pandemic prevented AFD’s traditional recruiting approach of attending college expos, career fairs, and community events. Recruiting shifted to the following initiatives. 1. Candidate Interest Card Re-engagement 2. Texas Fire Service Recruiting Coalition 3. Digital Outreach 4. Adjunct Outreach 5. Print Outreach 6. Community Partnership Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process Target Candidates • Target Candidates are those who self identify as a member of an under- represented demographic group within AFD. • Under-represented groups within AFD are all minority groups, those who are multiracial, and women. • Non-target candidates are those who identify as white male or choose not to disclose their race or ethnicity. Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process Hiring Process Timeline Applications Written Exam Structured Oral Process Ranked List Conditional Offers April 16th – 30th June 15th – 17th July 13th – 15th August 30th Fall 2021 Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process 2021 Candidate Interest Cards Hiring Process 2021 • 5457 Candidate Interest Cards (CICs) 25% • 75% of CICs are from Target Candidates • A 33% increase in diversity representation when compared with 2019 CICs 75% • The most diverse pool of CICs in AFD history Recruiting Update 2021 Hiring Process 2021 Candidate Interest Cards Target Candidate Education Level 21% • 74.8% with some college background • 23.3% with a Bachelors or Masters Degree • 22% High School only background 2% 3% …
SUMMARY OF TERMS FOR THE PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CAPITOL VIEW ARTS, A 501C3 NON-PROFIT PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 1100 East 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 (TCAD Property ID 197246) The certain real property more particularly described as The South 104.5 feet of the West 33.2 feet of LOT 62, of the GEORGE L. ROBERTSON SUBDIVISION, OUTLOT 55, DIVISION B, a recorded addition to the City of Austin, situated in Travis County, Texas Daily 9:00 a.m. to 10:00pm HOURS USE Outdoor Dining/Seating for the Victory Grill Live Acoustic Music TERM One Year RENT $0 per year CONDITIONS Terms as they generally exist in the License Agreement between the URA and DiverseARTs to include: • • Licensee shall at all times comply with all Federal, State and Local laws related to their operations on and use of the Leased Property. Licensee shall maintain business insurance that meets the minimum requirements recommended by City Risk Management. Licensee shall only use the Property for the Uses described in the License Agreement. • • The Licensee shall notify and must get consent from the Urban Renewal Board prior to erecting any permanent or semi-permanent structure or improvement on the site or for using the Property for any other Use than those described in the Agreement. • The Urban Renewal Board shall reserve a unilateral option to terminate this Agreement without • The Urban Renewal Board shall have a unilateral option to assign its rights and interests under notice. this Agreement.
Exhibit A - 1100 East 11th Street Parcel Boundary Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community, Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Renewal Board Meeting May 17, 2021, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Urban Renewal Board to be held May 17, 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 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 17, 2021 Urban Renewal Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3458 or laura.keating@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 laura.keating@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Urban Renewal Board FECHA de la reunion (17 Mayo, 2021, 1:00 – 5:00 pm) 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 (16 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: junta en 512-974-3458 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de laura.keating@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 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Travis Pearlman Laura Keating Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Members Absent Danielle Skidmore Kobla Tetey Nathaniel Bradford CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:37pm with 4 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Speaker who signed up against Item 3a: Mark Vornberg. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 15, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Vice Chair Peirce’s second, the minutes from the URB’s March 15, 2021, meeting were approved on a 4-0-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. Following discussion, on Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, a motion to renew the agreement for an additional year was approved on a 4-0-0 vote, with a request that the timeline for the deliverables be updated accordingly. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Consideration and possible action regarding request from Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster for a license agreement to use Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Clifford Gillard addressed the board and discussion occurred. No action was taken. b. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding background and next steps for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Travis Perlman presented. Following discussion, on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion passed unanimously to approve Vice Chair Pierce to work with staff on recruiting a community engagement consultant. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting …
East 11th St NCCD Staff Recommendation Urban Renewal Board May 17, 2021 Boundaries 2 Proposed Subdistricts East 11th St. The areas changing subdistricts are show in color The proposed subdistrict boundaries are different and organized around which street the subdistrict fronts. 3 Subdistrict 4 East 11th St. The new proposed subdistrict 4 will be subject to each properties base zoning standards. 4 Staff Recommendation East 11th St. Staff is recommending that these areas remain in subdistrict 1 and 2. 5 Height – Existing Regulations East 11th St. 6 Height – URB Recommendations East 11th St. 7 Height – Staff Recommendation East 11th St. 8
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URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021, 1:00-5:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Laura Keating Lisa Rodriguez Charles Zech, URB legal counsel CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Chair Escobar Vice Chair Pierce Commissioner Skidmore Commissioner Tetey Commissioner Bradford Commissioner Motwani Members Absent Commissioner Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners’ primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 1:07pm with 6 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No members of the public registered to speak. to oversee is 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the April 19, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the April 19, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Staff briefing, discussion and possible action on the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District staff recommendation presented at Planning Commission on March 27, 2021. Laura Keating gave the briefing. Following discussion, no action was taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Consideration and possible action regarding request from Capitol View Arts/Rolling Rooster for a license agreement to use Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Board may enter executive session with legal counsel. The meeting was adjourned at 1:12pm to conduct an Executive Session on this item. The meeting reconvened at 1:35pm to continue discussion. No action was taken in Executive Session, nor was action taken in regular session. Chair Escobar requested a form of license agreement for possible action at the next meeting. b. Staff briefing, discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. Mandy DeMayo and Travis Perlman gave the briefing. Following discussion, no action was taken. c. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding background and next steps for property disposition …
Versión en español a continuación. South Central Waterfront Board Meeting May 17, 2021 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board to be held May 17, 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 (Sunday, May 16 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 17, 2021 South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison Sravya Garladenne at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.Garladenne@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 16th, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Sravya.Garladenne@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del South Central Waterfront Board Meeting FECHA de la reunion May 17, 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 (May 16th, 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)-974-3362 or Sravya.Garladenne@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 …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR APRIL 28, 2021 AT 1:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Special Called Meeting on April 28, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 1:10 pm. He also introduced Laura Cottam-Sajbel, who was nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board to the SCWAB. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marek Izydorcyzk (ORES) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Board member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft March 15, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Housing & Planning Department (HPD) Staff Updates - SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt, introduced the latest update to the SCW Property Ownership Map. He said that the map is not a legal document but reflects the latest markets status of the District. He also acknowledged the termination of the temporary position held by Jodi Lane and welcomed back Sravya Garladenne to SCW Staff. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Recommendation to Council regarding the creation of the AEDC SCW Committee – Chair Samuel Franco updated the Board on the Finance Working Group meeting with the Economic Development Department & Austin Economic Development Corporation leadership and consultants regarding the potential SCW Committee of the AEDC. The Board discussed this and charged the Finance Working Group with further discussion and drafting recommendations to bring back to the Board. b. SCWAB Elections – With no objections to holding elections at this meeting, Board Member Karen Paup, nominated Chair Samuel Franco for the office of SCWAB Chair. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson) votes. Chair Samuel Franco nominated Vice Chair Lynn Kurth for the Office of SCWAB Vice Chair. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Francoise Luca and Heidi Anderson) votes. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES …
SCWAB Working Group Members List ‐ May 2021 Ex Officio Established Status Note July 15, 2019 Active Karen Paup is WG Lead Working Group Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan Members Heidi Anderson Jeff Thompson Karen Paup Samuel Franco* Linda Guerrero Jeff Thompson Karen Paup Samuel Franco Tom Groce Heidi Anderson* Francoise Luca Linda Guerrero Tom Groce Karen Paup Lynn Kurth* Finance and Governance July 15, 2019 Active Samuel Franco is WG Lead Active Projects July 15, 2019 Active Lynn Kurth and Linda Guerrero as co‐leads. Co‐ Leads Linda and Lynn will alternate meetings or serve as alternates should one or the other not be able to make a meeting. * Indicates alternate ** As per discussions at March 15, 2021 SCWAB meeting.
Item 3.a.: PROPOSED AEDC SCW COMMITTEE For Discussion Only 1 2 3 4 5 Board Composition: SCWAB Board Members Design Commission member, nominated by the Design Commission Chair Samuel Franco Environmental Commission member, nominated by the Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero Parks and Recreation Board member, nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board Laura Cottam-Sajbel Planning Commission member, nominated by the Planning Commission Jeff Thompson Representative with expertise in affordable housing, nominated by the Community Development Commission Karen Paup 6 Member nominated by the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Tom Groce 7 Member nominated by the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Jeff Seiden One member who served on the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board to be nominated jointly by the Mayor and the council member whose district includes the South Central Waterfront (District 9) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth Representative of the Trail Foundation, nominated by the Trail Foundation Heidi Anderson 8 9 10 11 Proposed AEDC SCW Committee Urban Transportation Commission member, nominated by the Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission member, nominated by the Environmental Commission Parks and Recreation Board member, nominated by the Parks and Recreation Board Planning Commission member, nominated by the Planning Commission Representative with expertise in affordable housing, nominated by ________ Member nominated by the South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront Member nominated by the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association representing the neighborhoods adjacent to the South Central Waterfront One member who served on the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board to be nominated jointly by the Mayor and the council member whose district includes the South Central Waterfront (District 9) Representative of the Trail Foundation, nominated by the Trail Foundation Representative with expertise in Equity and Inclusion, nominated by __________ Member of the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board nominated by the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board (Serves as Chair) Ex Officio Members: Director of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department Sam Tedford Director of Transportation Department Nazlie Saeedi Director of Financial Services Department Rolando Fernandez Director of Officer of Real Estate Services Gloria Aguilera / Marek Izydorczyk Director of Chair of the Downtown Austin Alliance or designee Molly Alexander Board Responsibilities SCWAB Purpose and Duties: Provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves towards implementation and …
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SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR MAY 17, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on May 17, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:11 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Heidi Anderson (The Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marek Izydorcyzk (ORES) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Board member Jeff Thompson made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Kurth, to approve the draft April 28, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 8 yes and 1 absent (includes late arrival Jeff Seiden). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Housing & Planning Department (HPD) Staff Updates - SCW Project Manager, Alan Holt, announced his retirement from the City at the end of the month. The Board Members thanked him for his service and wished him a happy retirement. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Recommendation to Council regarding the creation of the AEDC SCW Committee – Chair Samuel Franco presented the proposed membership of the proposed AEDC SCW Committee. The Board discussed this and decided to hold a Special Called Meeting to vote on this matter at the earliest. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan - Laura Cottam-Sajbel will take Francoise Luca’s place in this working group. b. Finance and Governance – No updates. c. Active Projects – No update. Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT – 7:05 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 Jodi Lane at the Housing and Planning Department, at …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Civil Service Commission Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, May 17, 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 (Sunday, May 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3314 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 michael.sullivan@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. Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, May 17, 2021 a 10:00 a.m. 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 (Domingo, May 16, 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 michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3314 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday, May 17, 2021 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021 via teleconference from 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Member Farah Ahmed Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. via video teleconference. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of February 10, 2021. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of February 10, 2021, were approved on Commission Member Ahmed’s motion, Vice Chair Canales- Zarates’ second, on a 3-0 vote. 1 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2021 Fire Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on April 30, 2021, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association Local 975, and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Commission Chair Thomas moved to grant the appeal on exam question 80, and let all candidates receive credit for the question. Commission Member Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion to grant the appeal of question 80 was approved 3-0. b. Discussion and possible action on EMS Chief Ernesto Rodriguez’s request to have Medic Ismael Estrada’s name stricken from the 2020 Promotional Eligibility List for the rank of Clinical Specialist-Field, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 143.036 (g). c. Discussion and possible action on EMS Chief Ernesto Rodriguez’s request to have Medic Allen Clark’s name stricken from the 2020 Promotional Eligibility List for the rank of Clinical Specialist-Field, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 143.036 (g). d. d. Discussion and possible action on EMS Chief Ernesto Rodriguez’s request to have Medic Marcos Lara’s name stricken from the 2020 Promotional Eligibility List for the …
Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Meeting May 17, 2021 Arts Commission to be held May 17, 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 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@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 annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Mayo 17, 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 (Mayo 16, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el …