Arts Commission Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Funds Allocation for the Arts (Clarification/Expansion of Arts Commission Resolution of March 2021) FY 21** (Oct 2020- Sept 2021) FY 22 (Oct 2021- Sept 2022) NOTES Amount Requested: $10 Million Amount Requested: $10 Million Rationale: Original amount Commission requested in March 2021 Resolution; feel that this is a minimum amount to assist the already desperately under-funded Arts Sector Rationale: Original amount AC requested in March 2021 Resolution; feel that this is a minimum amount to assist the already desperately under-funded Arts Sector Use all funds ($10M) for immediate recovery and relief; not for HOT backfill. Use $10M for recovery and relief/survival program funding and for HOT backfill as dictated by need. **Our intent is to get funding out the door ASAP. If emergency funding under ARP cannot be realized in FY 21, then we recommend shifting funding recommendations for FY 21 to FY 22 and recommendations for FY 22 to FY 23. The cultural funding process is under review and it will take time to finalize and launch new programs through a racial equity lens. Specifically, do not use any of the $10M FRP funds to pay off the $4M deficit in FY21 HOT; rather, pay off the deficit utilizing Reserves or General Revenue Funds. Rationale: FY 21 Contracts have been approved by Council; funding was guaranteed through FY 21 prior to passage of the American Rescue Plan. No need to pay for these contracts with new ARP funds. Artists and arts organizations need emergency assistance immediately. Time is of the essence. Continue to prioritize relief and recovery; secondary use for cultural arts backfill. Rationale: Money can be used for both immediate relief through recovery/relief programs as well as to supplement HOT funds for Cultural Arts Programs funding. It is difficult to predict how recovery will unfold so retaining flexibility is a priority. All funds ($10 M) to be allocated through existing relief program “buckets” developed for CARES funding – as refined and expanded to be more inclusive – and to be distributed through a framework that leads with equity and that addresses the needs of all sectors of the creative economy equitably. Continue to fund recovery and relief programs utilizing the $10 M according to buckets/programs established for FY 21 or those newly created, and for backfilling HOT funds for Cultural Arts program funding as needed. Rationale: Money can be used for …
Arts Commission Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Funds Allocation for the Creative Arts (Clarification/Expansion of Arts Commission Resolution of March 2021) TALKING POINTS (Adopted May 17, 2021) The Arts Commission Recommends the Allocation of $10 Million per year for 2 years from the American Rescue Plan for Creative Arts as follows: FY 21*: ● Amount Requested: $10 Million Rationale: Original amount Commission requested in March 2021 Resolution; feel that this is a minimum amount to assist the already desperately under-funded Arts Sector ● Use all funds ($10M) for recovery and relief program funding; not for HOT backfill Rationale: FY 21 Contracts were approved by Council; funding amount was guaranteed prior to passage of the American Rescue Plan. No need to pay for these contracts with new ARP funds. ● Specifically, do not use any of the $10M ARP funds to pay off the $4M deficit in FY21 HOT; rather, pay off the deficit utilizing Reserves or General Revenue Funds Rationale: The Creative Sector was already in crisis. The pandemic further impacted the HOT fund in FY 21; they should not have to bear the impact of the reductions in funding by utilizing new ARP funds to close this gap. ● All funds ($10 M) to be allocated through existing relief program “buckets” developed for CARES funding – as refined and expanded to be more inclusive – and to be distributed through a framework that leads with equity and that addresses needs of all sectors of the creative community equitably. Specifically, recommend expansion of the Creative Worker Relief Fund to improve equity, expansion of the Non-profit Relief grant to include creative non-profits, and recreate the Legacy Business program specifically tailored to serve non-profit legacy businesses Rationale: No need to waste time re-creating the wheel; money can be allocated more quickly (hopefully in the months remaining in FY 21) through the existing, but improved/expanded “buckets”. ● Ensure that other existing recovery/relief funding program “buckets” allow creatives to apply in any and all other categories such as Legacy Venue Relief Funding, Small Business Relief Funding, Non-Profit Relief Funding, etc., as eligible Rationale: While we have recommended specific “buckets” or programs for dedicated relief for the Arts Sector to be funded through the $10 M requested, this amount is still not enough to fulfill all the needs of the Arts and thus other categories or programs should not exclude creatives. This was readily seen …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Friday May 14, 2021 MCPD regular meeting to be held Friday, May 14, 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 by Thursday, May 13, 2021 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 14, 2021 MCPD regular meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, May 13, 2021. 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 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 jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday, May 13, 2021. 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 convocada del Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) FECHA de la reunion (05/14/2021) 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 (05/13/21 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: (512)-974-3203 y • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de jonathan.babiak@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 enlace de la …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2021 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular MEETING MINUTES (April 09, 2021) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting via video conference on April 09, 2021 with a live broadcast on ATXN. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present Chair Jonathan Franks called the April 09, 2021 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to order at 5:30pm Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Emily Shryock, Kathryn Broadwater, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Robin Orlowski, Deborah Trejo ABSENT: Commissioners: Gene Brooks, Taurean Burt, Joey Gidseg Staff in Attendance: David Ondich ADA Program Administrator Lee Nguyen ADA Program HR Specialist, Co Staff Liaison MCPD in person. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Emily Shryock made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Robin Orlowski. The motion passed 6-0. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No citizen communication took place during the April 9, 2021 MCPD Regular Meeting. Chair Jonathan Franks moved item 3A a presentation up on the agenda. For a summary of the item please see item 3A. 2. NEW BUSINESS: 2A. Discussion and action: Elections to Select MCPD 2021 Officers –Full Committee Staff Liaison facilitated the election process, and Jonathan Franks self-nominated for Chair. Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Diane Kearns-Osterweil to nominate Jonathan Franks for MCPD Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Robin Orlowski. The motion passed 6-0. Robin Orlowski nominated Emily Shryock for MCPD Vice Chair Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Robin Orlowski to nominate Emily Shryock for MCPD Vice-Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Trejo. The motion passed 6-0. To view the discussion and election process in full including commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/118390 and view item 2A. 2B. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Impacts of the February 2021 Texas Winter Power Outage on People with Disabilities – Commissioner Orlowski and Chair Franks Motion: A motion was made by Commissioner Robin Orlowski to adopt the resolution Acknowledging Impacts of the February 2021 Texas Winter Power Outage on People with Disabilities. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Trejo and passed 6-0. To view the discussion in full including commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/118390 and view item 2B. 2C. Discussion …
City of Austin Disability Quality of Life Study May 14, 2021 Agenda Introductions Project Team Overview of PCG Previous Projects 4-5 3 6 7 8 9-13 14-16 17-18 19-20 21-22 23 Project Roles and Expectations Quality of Life Study: Meaning and Purpose Data Collection Power Analysis Timeline Next Steps and Questions Contact information www.publicconsultinggroup.com 2 Welcome and Introductions 3 Introductions – Who’s Here Today Brittani Trujillo Project Manager Heather Fladmark Project Management Support Cristina Cruz Stakeholder Engagement Lead Mark Noyes Data Analysis Lead www.publicconsultinggroup.com 4 Introductions – Project Team www.publicconsultinggroup.com 5 Overview of PCG • Founded in 1986, PCG is headquartered in Boston, MA and employs more than 2,500 professionals in 60 offices • Management consulting to assist public sector agencies better serve their targeted populations • Five Practice Areas • Human Services • Health • Education • Technology Consulting • Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) www.publicconsultinggroup.com 6 Previous Projects Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Arizona Department of Economic Security, Refugee Resettlement Program Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority www.publicconsultinggroup.com 7 Roles and Expectations Public Consulting Group (PCG) • Survey development and administration • Stakeholder engagement/outreach • Final report City of Austin • Contract Management • Review of PCG deliverables • Coordination and oversight of project Mayors Committee • Collaboration on project • Advisory role www.publicconsultinggroup.com 8 Quality of Life Study: Meaning and Purpose 9 Quality of Life Study Aspects of Quality of Life Supports equality of individuals • Self- determination • Inclusion • Empowerment Considers social determinants of health Understands the difference between equality vs. equity Identifies current conditions and impressions of the community www.publicconsultinggroup.com 10 Social Determinants of Health Defined as "conditions in the environment in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age, that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of life outcomes risks" (Healthy People 2020). Economic Stability Social and Community Context Education Access and Quality Person Neighborhood & Built Environment Health Care Access and Quality www.publicconsultinggroup.com 11 Equality vs. Equity www.publicconsultinggroup.com 12 Key Considerations • Identify Austin’s strengths and assets • Ensure a variety of voices and perspectives are heard, for example: Individuals using and not using services • Varying disabilities • • Different economic circumstances • Intersection of multiple identities- race, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, more • Use the results to celebrate the strengths and shape a strategic plan for improvement www.publicconsultinggroup.com 13 Data Collection 14 Quantitative Data Collection Define and Describe the …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board May 13, 2021 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held May 13, 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 12, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 13, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Wednesday, May 12, 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 Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@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 Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 13 de mayo, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 8:00 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 el 12 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, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del miércoles 12 de mayo. Se …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board May 13, 2021 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held May 13, 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 12, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 13, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Wednesday, May 12, 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 Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@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 Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 13 de mayo, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 8:00 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 el 12 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, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del miércoles 12 de mayo. Se …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Recommendation Number: 20210513-03a: Support of Academia Cuahutli WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli demonstrably continues the deep, intense, and intergenerational support for the ESB-MACC as a partner in fulfilling its mission, and by protecting and supporting our beloved community with the same deep commitment that enabled the construction of the ESB-MACC in the first place, helping to make it a true incubator for future artisans, artists, writers, and community activists for culture and the arts; and WHEREAS, since its founding in 2013, Academia Cuauhtli (originated by Nuestro Grupo, community- based volunteers) was established at the ESB-MACC as a free Saturday culture and language revitalization academy for elementary school children and their parents, with curriculum focused on indigeneity, social justice, social history, traditional arts, and danza Mexica and since July 2014, Academia Cuauhtli has served as an official educational enterprise of the ESB-MACC; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli was instituted as an integral part of the ESB-MACC and promotes its mission further to instill in our children and their families a deep appreciation for the arts, social justice, and in action projects to preserve and develop our cultural resources, focusing on the ESB-MACC and other Latino cultural arts institutions; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli, administered through an Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin, Austin Independent School District (AISD), and Nuestro Grupo embraces and fulfills ESB- MACC’s mission of collaborative engagement by involving personnel and students from all participating entities into a holistic team which advances the mission of the ESB-MACC and all engaged parties; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by serving as a means for the comprehensive advancement of the students and their parents, by providing a learning and supportive environment for education, social, and economic needs through the expansion of the parental involvement enterprise, including the extensive COVID-related assistance extended to Latino families in Austin; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission and collaborates with the ESB-MACC, including continuing its scheduled program on a remote basis during the COVID-19, including participating in ESB- MACC events; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by responding to the social and economic needs of parents and secured over $70,000 in direct financial support for them through the COVID-19 crisis when many parents suffered unemployment and illness; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by directly assisting students and parents with remote learning of regular AISD …
Palm District Planning Initiative ESB-MACC Advisory Board May 13, 2021 Content Project Background Study Area Project Scope Project Team How to Get Involved Project Background Engage stakeholders and the public to develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin that includes: Palm School Palm Park Convention Center Waller Creek Red River Cultural District ESB-Mexican American Cultural Center Proposed Mexican American Heritage Corridor And more…. 4 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 5 Recent Planning History Waller Creek Master Plan (2010) Downtown Austin Plan (2011) Imagine Austin (2012) Waller Creek Design Plan (2012) Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life ESB-MACC Master Plan (2018) Project Connect Vision (2019) Brush Square Master Plan (2019) UT Analysis of Convention Center Expansion (2019) Convention Center Master Plan (2013) (2015) Downtown Austin Wayfinding Update (2020) Master Plan (2013) Urban Land Institute Study of IH 35 Convention Center Master Plan (2020) …and more 6 Study Area 8 History of Study Area Long, layered history Palm School dates back to the 1890s Palm District originally part of East Austin Mexican-Americans, African- Americans and German Immigrants called Palm district home 9 PICA 21043 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Historic Connection To East Austin 10 CO3746 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Sir Swante Palm School 11 Sir Swante Palm School 12 waterloogreenway.org Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park 13 Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park 14 PICA 04088 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Waller Creek 15 Waller Creek Tunnel 16 waterloogreenway.org Waterloo Greenway/Waterloo Park 17 texasfreeways.com I-35 18 texasfreeways.com I-35 19 texasfreeways.com I-35 20 I-35 21 statesman.com: Photo Credit, Jay Jannier Project Connect and Downtown Transit Station 22 Neil Kocurek Memorial Austin Convention Center 23 Brush Square/O. Henry Museum 24 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) 25 Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 26 lostinaustin.org: Photo Credit, Will Taylor Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 27 Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 28 Sixth Street Historic and Entertainment District 29 lostinaustin.org: Photo Credit, Will Taylor Red River Cultural District 30 Innovation District 31 KXAN.com m o c . N A X K Mexican …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Thursday, May 13, 2021 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Gerardo Gandy, Member Diana Gomez, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Endi Silva, Member Board Member Absent: Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Tomas Salas, Member Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie, PARD Division Manager Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor Heidi Tse, Public Works Project Manager CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION PUBLIC INPUT N/A N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) Chair David Goujon requested several edits for the April 7th meeting’s minutes. He clarified that in section 3a that the milk snake path reference was incorrect. He also mentioned item 6a that it should include the support of funding to put LAAP artists back to work. He also mentioned that a working group was created for Awards of Excellence. Manager Rojas stated she will listen to the meeting audio recording and make the necessary edits. Chair Goujon redacted his Awards of Excellence working group comment. Chair Goujon motioned to approve the minutes. Member Ricardo Maga Rojas seconded. Motion Passed (6.0) 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) 1 Chair Goujon presented the chair report and commended all who make the ESB-MACC possible and fulfill the ESB-MACC mission. Chair Goujon also stated he enjoys the ESB-MACC campus and encouraged the Board to visit the center. 3. PRESENTATIONS (AGENDA ITEM 3) A) PRESENTATION BY ANGELA VALENZUELA, EMILIO ZAMORA, MARTHA COTERA, AND MARIA UNDA FROM NUESTRO GRUPO Maria del Carmen Unda introduced herself as a graduate student and part-time program coordinator for Academia Cuauhtli. She provided a brief description of the group’s background. She stated that it is a language and culture revitalization program and part of the MACC since 2014. Unda stated that they are seeking funding for a full time person and is looking to expand the program. Dr. Angela Valenzuela stated they are growing and clarified that the ESB MACC will not fund but support. Valenzuela also stated the organization is part of a national community that speaks to retain and train bilingual teachers. She detailed their work and continuing efforts during the pandemic and need for a full-time position. Dr. …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission May 13, 2021 The Electric Utility Commission is to be held May 13, 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 Wednesday, May 12 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Electric Utility Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-497-0966 or Jeff.Vice@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Wednesday, May 12. The information required is the speaker name, the telephone number they will use to call into the meeting, and their email address (so that the dial-in info may be provided). If speaking on a specific item, residents must indicate the item number(s) they wish to speak on and whether they are for/against/neutral. Speakers on any topic that is not a posted agenda item will be limited to the first 10. •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 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; each speaker will have up to three minutes to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jeff.Vice@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live la Reunión del Electric Utility Commission FECHA de la reunion (13 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 (12 de 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: junta en 512-497-0966 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de Jeff.Vice@austinenergy.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el …
Item 14 EUC Report re Council Action May 13, 2021 Item below recommended by EUC April 19; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (4/22) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Austin Underground Inc. (MBE), for 301 W. 20th – Duct Bank WR project in the amount of $542,120 plus a $54,212 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $596,332. 3. (4/22) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Pike Enterprises Inc D/B/A Pike Electric LLC, for continued substation installation, repair, and maintenance services, for an increase in the amount of $2,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. 4. (4/22) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Pike Enterprises Inc, to provide continued transmission and distribution electrical services, for an increase in the amount of $4,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $93,000,000. 5. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc., D/B/A Hi-Line Utility Supply Co, LLC aka Power Supply, for substation capacitor banks, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,700,000. 6. (5/6) [Purchasing - Multi-Dept; AE’s portion approximately $9M] Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $68,250,000. 7. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Gruene Environmental Companies LLC D/B/A Gruene Environmental Construction LP, to provide spill response, cleanup and restoration services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. 8. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc., for pressure treated wood poles, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,700,000. 9. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., to continue providing Tableau products and software including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $330,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,051,000. 1
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, for continued purchase of web-based load profiling software, licenses, maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $3,947,000 and to extend the term by six years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,002,814. (Note: This contract is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $312,804 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: March 31, 2016 – Council approved the original contract, item 36, on an 9-0 vote with Council Member Zimmerman abstaining and Mayor Adler absent. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov or to Paula Barriffe, at 512-322-6118 or Paula.Barriffe@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 10, 2021 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment will increase the authorization allowing Austin Energy to include additional meter volume seen due to growth in Austin and continue the use of automation software for demand response and load profiling software services. The load profiling services allow Austin Energy business customers to monitor their 15 minutes, daily, and monthly energy usage over the internet through a secure website and mobile applications. The service is a convenient and user-friendly means by which customers can identify wasteful energy practices, troubleshoot mechanical system maintenance issues, and verify improved conservation measures as well as correlations of energy use with business customers. The continuation of these services supports customer satisfaction for Austin Energy as it provides direct services/benefits to over 29,000 commercial and industrial customers; enables transparency and availability of accurate information; provides customers with access to expanded programs and offerings, including those offered by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas; and provides essential data used for Austin Energy operations and demand response customer settlements. Schneider holds copyright and trade secret rights to its proprietary software, licenses, and maintenance and support. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. . Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution …
Electric Utility Commission May 13, 2021 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 5:32 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Chapman, Hadden, Reed, Trostle, Tuttle and Weldon. Commissioner Stone joined following citizen communication. Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray were absent. Chair prerogative: update regarding meeting dates/times; June 21st at 5:30P tentative date. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Paul Robbins re Customer Assistance Program and code amendments (Item 12) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the April 19, 2021 regular meeting. Motion (Trostle) to approve minutes; seconded (Weldon); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Items 2-5, 7-9 unanimously recommended on consent (8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent). Following discussion, motion (Chapman) to recommend Item 6; seconded (Reed); recommended on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent. 2. (6/3) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC for continued purchase of web-based load profiling software, licenses, maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $3,947,000 and to extend the term by six years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,002,814. 3. (6/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Catapult Systems, LLC, to provide technical and support services for Microsoft on-premise software and cloud services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000,000. 4. (6/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with DLT Solutions, LLC, to provide computer-aided drafting software and data management tools including maintenance and support, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000. 5. (6/3) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Priester-Mell & Nicholson, for air insulated switchgear, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000. 6. (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 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. 7. (6/3) [Purchasing Multi-departmental; AE’s estimated amount is $2.17M] Authorize award of a multi-term contract …
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Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 13, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 13, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than May 12, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with 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 melanie.alley@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. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 13 de mayo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 13 de mayo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el miercoles 12 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 reunion el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 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. …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 13, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 13, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than May 12, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with 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 melanie.alley@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. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 13 de mayo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 13 de mayo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el miercoles 12 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 reunion el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 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. …
2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Amendment Process Presented by 2021 IPMC Committee May 2021 Purpose of Presentation To provide an overview of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) amendment process and share major proposed changes BACKGROUND The City of Austin will adopt the International Code Council (ICC)’s 2021 IPMC updates from the current 2015 IPMC Austin Code Department established an internal amendment committee to draft proposed amendments to the code Purpose of proposed changes is to ensure public safety and maintain consistency with other city codes 2021 Code Adoption Timeline Primary goal The proposed amendments aim to ensure public safety when unsafe or hazardous conditions are found on a property by requiring: • Action plan for repairs from property owner Definition Action Plan: A written plan that identifies the repairs that are needed, the timeline needed for repairs, alternative methods of compliance, if necessary, and the projected finish date of the repairs. Major Changes in the 2021 IPMC Draft 111.1.3 Structure Unsafe for Human Occupancy A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. If the code official finds a structure unsafe, the owner of the property shall provide an action plan for repairs to the code official within two days of notice. Major Changes in the 2021 IPMC Draft 504.3 Plumbing system hazards Where it is found that a plumbing system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, inadequate venting, cross connection, back siphonage, improper installation, deterioration, or damage or for similar reasons, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard. If the code official finds a structure unsafe, the owner of the property shall provide an action plan for repairs to the code official within two days of notice. Major Changes in the 2021 IPMC Draft 505.4 Water heating facilities A water heating facility must be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of …
Date: May 13, 2021 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a special called meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Vice Chair Pablo Avila; and Commissioners: Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Commissioner Sade Ogunbode was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Austin Code Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Jose Roig, Austin Code Director; Elaine Garrett, Austin Code Assistant Director; Kecia Lara, Austin Code Field Supervisor; Moses Rodriguez, Code Acting Supervisor; Justin Brummer, Code Acting Supervisor; Johnny Serna, Code Inspector; Bill Evans, Code Inspector; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the March 24, 2021 and April 28, 2021 regular meeting minutes was continued, with approval of Chair Freiburger to the next meeting. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Alexis Garcia, a tenant at 9500 Apartments, located at 9500 Dessau Road, and as part of the 9500 Tenant Association, provided testimony to the Commission regarding the conditions at 9500 Apartments. PUBLIC COMMENT Taniquewa Brewster and Shakita Plair, both tenants at Mt. Carmel Village Apartments, located at 2504 New York Drive, as well as members of the Mount Carmel Tenants Association, addressed the Commission regarding conditions at Mt. Carmel Apartments. Mueller Flats tenants Maria Rico, Mara Heppen and David Rojas, as well as BASTA representative Gabby Garcia, provided testimony to the Commission regarding conditions at Mueller Flats, located at 1071 Clayton Lane. Interpreter Susan Pimiento provided Spanish translation for tenant Maria Rico. Additional written testimony from other tenants at Mueller Flats was also provided to the Commission. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): Owner: Street Address Carmel Village Apartments 2008 East Austin Mount Carmel I, L.P. Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-059641, et al. 2504 New York Drive aka Mount Owner’s representative, attorney Pam Madere, represented the above-referenced property at the hearing. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A-2O and Property Owner Exhibit 1. Commissioner Green moved to close the public hearing, adopt Staff’s proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and, recommendation for repair within 45 days with …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Wednesday, May 12th, 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 (Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@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 (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@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 Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Wednesday, May 12th, 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 Tuesday, May 11th, 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)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@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 …
Item 21-1857 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Lewis Clark Trucking LLC, to provide trucking and hauling services for City materials, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,940,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9 C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Public Works; Watershed Protection Department; Austin Resource Recovery. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $334,476 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Public Works. Funding the amount of $30,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Funding in the amount of $124,800 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020- 2021 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 6200 JTH1001 for these services. The solicitation issued on February 2, 2021 and it closed on March 4, 2021. Of the three of offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Jim Howard, at 512-974-2031 or jim.howard@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 12, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide trucking and hauling support to supplement the City’s existing fleet of trucks. The service will be utilized on street repaving, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects to haul hot mix asphalt concrete, construction materials, and/or asphalt millings produced within the city limits. This contract will replace the existing contract which expires on October 20, 2021. Pricing is based on an hourly rate and used on an as needed basis. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these services. Without this contract, the City cannot perform concurrent major street …
TRUCKING AND HAULING SERVICES LEWIS CLARK TRUCKING LLC. SOLICITATION # (IFB 6200 JTH1001) Council: 05/20/2021 ZWAC: 05/12/2021 OVERVIEW 1. Requested Contract Term, Authorization, and Current Budget Length of contract and total authorization: Contract has an initial term of 36 months with two, 12‐month renewal options for a total of five years and a contract not to exceed amount of $2,940,000. (Authorized Departments: Public Works, Watershed and Protection, and Austin Resource Recovery). ARR current fiscal year budget: Funding in the amount of $124,800 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021‐2022 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Total funding amount available for various City departments in the Fiscal Year 2021‐2022 Operating Budget is $489,276. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 2. Solicitation Information # of bids received: 3 Length of time solicitation was out on the street: 4 Weeks Was the time extended? Yes Issued date: February 2, 2021 Closed date: March 4, 2021 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract: Yes Contract number: NA160000012 Contract length and authorization: 36 months initial with 3, 12‐months options/$3,020,052 Contract actual spend: $2,232,902.04 Current status: Active, New contract needed due to current contract running out of time. Contract execution date: 10/21/2015 Contract expiration date: 10/20/2021 4. Notes/Other The purpose of this contract is to provide trucking services for the City of Austin, which comprise hauling and disposal of construction and excess materials for the City of Austin, Street & Bridge Division of Public Works; Watershed Protection Departments; and Austin Resource Recovery. The City requires trucking services to supplement the existing fleet of trucks. The services will be utilized on various rehabilitation and reconstruction projects to haul construction materials (e.g., hot mix asphalt concrete, asphalt millings, rock, excess materials produced) within the limits of the City, and nearby areas. This contract will assist ARR with hauling excess materials during heavy seasons as needed and promote the City of Austin’s Zero Waste goals. Without this support, ARR may experience delays in collection of materials. The drivers shall be licensed in accordance with State of Texas requirements. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal requirements for drug and alcohol testing for the operation of commercial vehicles. The trucks shall be licensed in accordance with all Federal and state requirements. The vehicles shall be operated in accordance with all state of Texas requirements for the operation of commercial vehicles. The current contract …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: May 12th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission 2021 Winter Weather Storm Austin Resource Recovery has completed collection of debris associated with Winter Storm Uri. The department has received over 4900 customer requests to remove debris. Due to the volume of requests and amount of material generated by the winter storm, ARR entered into an emergency contract with DRC Emergency Services to provide debris removal services and Tetra Tech to provide debris removal monitoring services. The contractors completed collection efforts in early May. ARR has also extended brush drop-off services at Hornsby Bend until further notice. Multifamily Compost Pilot Update - May 2021 Austin Resource Recovery is in the process of conducting a Multifamily Compost Pilot. As part of the pilot, one multifamily property began composting service in late March. Two properties are scheduled to start service in May and August. Two properties withdrew from the project due to competing priorities, namely winter storm damage and change in ownership. Recruitment for additional properties continues. Social media advertising and targeted outreach has resulted in 13 inquiries of interest. Multiple properties are in the process of requesting approval to participate from their leadership teams. The chart below shows properties that showed some interest in participation and their current status. Staff is still interested in Commissioners’ assistance recruiting participants. If you know of potential properties, please contact Elizabeth Nelson at Elizabeth.nelson@austintexas.gov. Circular Plastic Initiatives: Progress Updates Austin Resource Recovery is working on multiple concurrent initiatives to combat plastic waste at the international, national, and local levels through collaborative action. New Plastics Economy Global Commitment In 2018, Mayor Steve Adler signed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment on behalf of the City of Austin, endorsing a vision of a circular economy for plastics, where plastics never become waste. This year, the New Plastics Economy organizers called on all government signatories to establishing quantitative and qualitative baseline data and tangible targets for its plastic waste actions that will be achieved by 2025. ARR worked to identify measurable, feasible and ambitious actions we can take on this issue and on April 30th, Mayor Adler signed an updated commitment. The City of Austin has now committed to take the following steps to prevent plastic waste by 2025: 1. Develop internal policy in place to limit, restrict, or prohibit the …
Circular Plastic Initiatives: Progress Updates Natalie Betts, Circular Economy Program Manager Where We Are Today • Curbside recycling for all rigid plastics • Drop-off recycling for foam, film • Litter abatement crews and street sweeping • Universal Recycling Ordinance • Austin Reuse Directory • [Re]Verse Pitch Competition • Trash in Creeks Study • Signatory to New Plastics Economy Global Commitment & US Plastics Pact New Plastics Economy Global Commitment 24-34 million metric tons of plastic waste enter aquatic ecosystems every year, with a significant majority coming from land-based sources - Science, 2020 More plastic than fish Committing to Do More • Limit, restrict, or prohibit City purchases of problematic and unnecessary plastics • Encourage business to adopt reuse models • Research and development on circular plastic packaging. • Measure the capture rate for plastics by 2022, and set a quantitative target for increasing this capture rate by 2025. … 5 2 0 2 y B Committing to Do More • Set a target for replacing virgin plastic materials with materials made from at least 30% post - consumer recycled content • Joining the Government Recycling Demand Champions Program • Add plastics pollution education to the City’s current Generation Zero program for K-12 education • Increase education about plastic film recycling drop-off options … 5 2 0 2 y B US Plastics Pact US Plastics Pact • National level actions to reach New Plastics Economy vision • ARR Role: • Founding Activator • Inaugural Advisory Council member • New Business Models Workstream co-lead • Reporting Workstream member • Roadmap under development Texas Plastics Summit Texas Plastics Summit • 2-hour virtual workshop on May 4th with 40+ stakeholders Recycling • Co-hosted by ARR and State of Texas Alliance for • Stakeholders included retailers, MRFs, reclaimers, manufacturers, non-profits, government, educational institutions • Focus on identifying long and short -term collective actions to reduce plastic waste in Texas by 2025 Summit Takeaways • Selection of ideas from group: • Youth-focused education campaign • Creating an action group/coalition on problematic plastic elimination • Collecting and accessibly sharing case studies, data, standardized messaging • Public awareness campaign collaboration on contamination and/or consumption habits Beyond the Summit • Currently surveying participants to prioritize next steps • STAR Follow-Up Event in November 2021 • Implementation of priority items Thank You!
Updates on ARR’s Efforts on Homelessness Efforts on Homelessness • Updates on Proposition B Efforts on Homelessness • What Austin Resource Recovery has been doing and what we are going to do with the Prop B Efforts on Homelessness • Expected Impacts on ARR’s regular operation Efforts on Homelessness • What ARR is planning to mitigate these impacts Questions
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION ORDINANCE REFORM COMMITTEE FRIDAY APRIL 23, 2021 MEETING SUMMARY Presented to ZWAC Wednesday May 12, 2021 Meeting Summary ZWAC Attendees: Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Ian Steyaert • Citizen Communication • 4 speakers—representing a local recycling business, industry organization, and a non-profit • Some key issues (& various opinions) • certification • enforcement • wood as fuel • Approved February 28, 2017 minutes • New Business • Staff briefing on committee bylaws—Selene Castillo (ARR) • Staff briefing on existing C&D Recycling Ordinance requirements—Elizabeth Nelson (ARR) C&D Recycling History • Austin Energy Green Building • Initial commercial checklist in 1995, included strategies to reduce waste • 2009 – C&D Ordinance development began • 2016 – C&D Ordinance went into effect What IS C&D? Estimated 20% of total waste stream • Wood • Cardboard and Paper • Metals • Concrete • Asphalt • Stone, Brick, Porcelain • Plastic • Trash Material Handling • Commingled Processing • Hand sorted • Mechanically sorted • Combination • Source Separated • High value materials Austin’s Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance • Ch 15-6 Article 9 – Construction and Demolition Materials Diversion Program [Solid Waste Code] • Ch 25-11-39 - Construction and Demolition Materials Diversion [Land Development Code] Ordinance Requirements Affected Projects: > 10/1/16: > 5,000 sq ft of new or remodeled floor area > 10/1/19: Commercial and multifamily demolition projects Diversion requirements, either: • Divert ≥ 50%, or • Dispose ≤ 2.5 lbs / sq ft Post-Construction Report online Waiver Request: if materials are non-recyclable Qualified Processors • Commingled C&D Processors • Optional • 3rd party verified facility diversion rate (through RCI or City registered evaluator) • Simpler reporting for contractors Processing and Disposal • Commingled materials are sorted through automated or manual processes, or a combination • Material disposed in Type I (MSW) or IV (C&D) landfills • Processors are not required to register with COA • Regulated by TCEQ • Haulers take material to either in-house or 3rd party processor or landfill 2020 Economic Impact Study on C&D Recycling Key Findings: • Minimal economic impact to affordability • Data from demolition projects insufficient (effected in 2019) • Low reporting rate may skew diversion data upward • Processors able to handle increased volume, if key materials are not contaminated • 3rd party haulers struggle to compete due to limited processing facility access C&D Ordinance Data 2021 10% 61% 0.15 …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 The Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened through Video Conference on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, due to COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for all Texas Counties. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/120800 CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03pm Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna Jonathan Barona, Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Melissa Rothrock, Ian Steyaert, and Kaiba White Board Members not in Attendance: Janis Bookout Staff in attendance via WebEx: Ken Snipes, Richard McHale, Tammie Williamson, Amy Slagle, Mike Lewis, Victoria Rieger, Ron Romero, Brent Paige, Jason McCombs, Natalie Betts, Selene Castillo, Marcus Gonzalez, Shana Riviello, Amy Schillerstrom, Young Park, and Dwight Scales Chair Acuna opened with comments. 1. APPROVAL of the April 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes Chair Acuna entertained a motion to approve the April 14th Meeting minutes. Commissioner Melissa Rothrock made the first motion for approval of the minutes. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Ian Steyaert Item passed Unanimously 2a. Discussion and Action: Truck and Hauling Services RCA- Victoria Rieger and Amy Slagle Victoria Rieger Division Manager of Austin Resource Recovery Finance states: The RCA here is dealing with a Truck and Hauling Service Contract. This is an RCA for a multi- department item. You’ve got the cover sheet that was submitted. There’s some detailed information. I’m going to council on the 20th and we’re here to seek your approval for the authorization to take this to council. This is a three-year contract for truck hauling services to be used by Public Works, Watershed, and Austin Resource Recovery. Commissioner Ian Steyaert asks: How will ARR use the Truck hauling service contract? Does this fall in line with previous budgets? Is this as expected in terms of rate of increase or is it the same as it has been in the past? Amy Slagle Litter Abatement Division Manager responds: We will utilize the hauling services contract to help move our organic material. During our heave season, over the last seven to eight weeks, we experienced about a 60% increase in our compost materials from the winter storm. We were experiencing severe delays on our collection routes. It was taking us around seven and a half to eight days to collect the five-day cycle. Se we utilized the Holland contract to help get the material to …
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Transportation Commission Meeting May 12, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission to be held May 12, 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 11 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 12, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1366 or Kaycie.alexander@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 Kaycie.alexander@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 Transportation Commission la FECHA de la reunion (May 12, 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 11, 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 512-974-1366 o Kaycie.alexander@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 …
M E T R O P O L I TA N V I S I O N P L A N URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 12, 2021 NELSON \ NYGAARD AGENDA 1. Introduction 2. Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report Overview 3. Discussion 4. Goals and Guiding Principals | 1 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment INTRODUCTION TEAM OVERVIEW City of Austin Design Workshop Prime Consultant Landscape Architecture/Urban Planning Community & Key Stakeholders Engagement & Equity Economics Environmental, Ecology & Land Use Historical Preservation & Cultural Resources Infrastructure CD&P Buie & Co. Kardia Advisory Group HR&A Charlie McCabe Consulting Majestic Services, Inc Siglo Group Drenner Group MuseWork Limbacher & Godfrey Nelson/Nygaard GarzaEMC Encotech Altura Solutions | 3 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment CLIENT/TAG OVERVIEW Client Group Technical Advisory Group Parks and Recreation Department City of Austin Ricardo Soliz Gregory Montes Megan Eckard Justin Schneider Kasey Corpus PARD ATD Public Works Watershed Protection Office of Real Estate Services Marketing and Communications Office Austin Water Austin Energy Management Services Austin Resource Recovery Cap Metro TXDOT | 4 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment SCHEDULE SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS PROJECT KICK-OFF FEB 1ST COMMUNITY MEETING #1 INTRO TO THE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING #3 ALTERNATIVES COMMUNITY MEETING #5 (IF NEEDED) FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR TAG KICK-OFF MEETING COMMUNITY MEETING #2 PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY MEETING #4 DRAFT PLAN FINAL VISION PLAN Strategic Kick-Off and Project Initiation Site and Contextural Analysis and Data Project Meetings Stakeholder/Community Participation City Staff, Public Review/Boards, Commissions, Council Review Vision Plan Report Preparation Project Work Plan Kick-Off Meeting Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report Project Meetings Materials Community Outreach and Draft Vision Plan Presentation of the Site Analysis and Stakeholder Contract Engagement Plan Final Draft Vision Plan Document Technical Advisory Group Meetings Needs Assessment Report List Meeting Minutes and Summaries Community Engagement and Outreach Presentation of Final Draft Vision Plan Document to City Commission, Progress Reports Presentation of the Site Analysis and Needs Boards, City Manager and City Council Provide a Needs Assessment Report Preliminary Vision Plan Concepts Final Vision Plan Document Assessment Report to City Commission, Boards, City Manager and City Council Community Wide Survey | 5 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment SITE ANALYSIS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT REGIONAL CONTEXT RED BUD ISLE C O L O R A D O R I V E R UT AUSTIN K E E R …
M E T R O P O L I TA N V I S I O N P L A N Date: May 5, 2021 Title: Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report DRAFT INTRODUCTION Zilker Metropolitan Park (Zilker Park) was designated as a public park in 1934. With lands donated in 1917 by Andrew Jackson Zilker, the history of the park’s land goes back farther – 9,000 years or more. Today, with approximately 350 acres of area to explore, Zilker Park is a complex blend of precious environmental resources, events that have become tradition, economic income for the City and a symbol of Austin life. No comprehensive plan has ever been done on the park until this initiative. With the vast number of stakeholders, users, and complicated regulations that exist within the Park, a plan is long overdue. It will provide direction for Zilker Park’s improvements for the next several decades. Many plans and studies have been done on various elements or aspects of Zilker Park in the past decade. In addition to providing regional, demographic, economic, environmental and transportation- related context, this report summarizes the more recent plans and recommendations. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REGIONAL CONTEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 5 6 ZILKER PARK ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT ZILKER PARK IN OVERALL AUSTIN PARK SYSTEM ZILKER PARK CONTEXT MAP ZILKER PARK BOUNDARY MAP DEMOGRAPHICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 10 11 POPULATION PROJECTION IN AUSTIN THE NUMBER OF VISITOR IN ZILKER ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 14 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT …
