Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APRIL 18, 2022 Concerns of Inequitable Distribution* Problem: we are trying to address 50 years of inequitable distribution of funding through the Cultural Funding programs due to the historical policies, practices, and (in)accessibility of our programs. *Data shows leadership/staff demographics FY15-FY 21 only. We recognize this is only one indicator. Impetus to Revise the Guidelines 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Cultural Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. Cultural Funding Review Process Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 4.5 Launch + Listen Record + Analyze Equity Audit 9 1 0 2 • 1 town hall • 2 workshops • 39 listening sessions • 540 participants • 1,160 engagement hours • Feedback compiled and synthesized • Organized into specific themes and directions for further discussion • Staff assessment of programs • Equity trainings for staff and commissions • Heritage Tourism and Music and Entertainment added • Process audit with ODD • MJR Recommendations Program Development • 1500+ hours of staff planning • 2 public presentations • Feedback: comment box, 1:1 meetings, Q+A, direct communications, Commission meetings 2 0 2 2 Program Refinement • 1 presentation • Regular VOOH and 3 guided discussions • Arts Commission chats • Feedback collection including survey • Feedback will be used to refine the program before official launch • Evaluation is ongoing! Feedback informed every aspect of program development including program priorities, application scoring, rubrics, and process improvements. Guided by Community Engagement Large Events 6 community events 1,002 attendees Facilitated Conversations 5 facilitated conversations 61 attendees Multiple Public Presentations 4 Guided Conversations with in-meeting Menti surveys 1:1 Meetings with staff/consultant Virtual Open Office Hours 2-4 times per month Small Group Listening Sessions Newsletters every month 10 listening sessions 213 attendees Virtual Comment Box Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus • Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration Elevate • Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive • Focused …
Corridor Construction Program Burnet Road Selection Process Recommendation ARTS COMMISSION APRIL 18, 2022 Burnet Road Boulevard Budget: $139,000 (White Horse Trail and US 183) o A mainstay of Austin culture o Many businesses, shopping centers, restaurants, neighborhoods, and mixed- o Neighborhoods care deeply about history as well preserving elements of “old o Iconic businesses and signage & local landmarks o Investments in spaces to support younger generations Districts 7 Character: use developments Austin" o o o o Possible locations include: ◦ Gualt Lane Gateway ◦ W. Braker Lane ◦ US HWY 183 ◦ Burnet Lane Triangle ◦ Koenig Lane/Allandale Road Gateway Burnet Road Goals Jury and Advisors The goals of this opportunity are to select an artist, in collaboration with project stakeholders and City staff, who will design artwork that: • Honors the many iconic businesses both present and past that have served the communities and created destinations along the corridor; • Honors the history of the complex network of neighborhoods that surround and support the corridor; • Delights viewers across the generations; • Integrates seamlessly into the construction of the corridor; Is made from durable and low maintenance materials; and • • Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Project Goals & Selection Process Jury: Diana Wheeler, Allendale Neighborhood Association Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Crestview Neighborhood Association Susan Burneson, Voices of the Violet Crown Daniel Arredondo, Artist Sean Barry, Corridor Program Office, Burnet PM Heidi Schmalbach, District 7 Arts Commissioner Stephanie Lemmo, Art in Public Places Panel Tammie Rubin, Art in Public Places Panel Chair Advisors: Kelly Buethe, Corridor Program Office Request for Qualifications Open to artists in the Corridor Construction Artist Pool. • Opt-in period open 10/20/20 to 11/6/20 • Ar(cid:415)st Informa(cid:415)on Mee(cid:415)ng 10/29/20 • Jury + advisors review 36 applications 3/11/22 • Interviews with two artists/artist teams held 3/24/22 Corridor| Burnet Road Corridor Pool (114) Corridor Pool Burnet Opt- In (36)* Burnet Opt- In Burnet Finalists (2) Burnet Finalists 14% 11% 2% 1% 2% 13% 37% 20% 41% 39% 2% 18% 4 2 1 0 0 3 18 8 17 13 0 6 11% 6% 3% 0% 0% 8% 50% 22% 47% 36% 0% 17% 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 16 13 2 1 2 15 42 23 47 44 2 21 Hispanic …
Longhorn Dam Bridge AIPP Project Prospectus Approval A N N A B R A D L E Y, A I P P STA F F A P R I L 4 , 2 0 2 2 Project Background Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) • 2018-2020: PER evaluated 5 bridge alternatives developed from community input • Alternative B (Wishbone- shaped bridge) received the most overall support 2020 Active Transportation and Safety Bond • $15M allocated for design + construction Alternative B (Wishbone-shaped bridge) presented at third public meeting in December 2019 2 Key areas at the new Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge: ◦ Canterbury Street Improvements ◦ Plaza Area ◦ Pleasant Valley Underpass Artwork Budget: $190,000 Artwork Project Goals What is important to you, as a community? An iconic artwork that heightens awareness of the area Uses or promotes sustainable materials Incorporates Wayfinding Illustrates diversity and history of the neighborhood CIP Project Improvements include: New physical separation between north and southbound travel lanes throughout most of the project area to address head-on crash patterns. Reconfigured street space over the bridge to a single northbound traffic lane and two southbound lanes between the south Krieg Field entrance and Canterbury Street, with multiple new dedicated left turn lanes. A new 12-foot-wide shared use path on the west side of South Pleasant Valley Road and an 8-foot-wide shared use path on the east side. Community Engagement meeting via Zoom on March 9,2022 using Meni.com Public Art Intent & Goals The goals of this specific public art project are to: •Creates an iconic artwork that identifies the Longhorn Dam area; •Reflects the natural environment of the lake and surroundings; •Visually or physically integrates wayfinding elements that help inform and direct pedestrian traffic; •Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Artist Eligibility Applicants should meet the following requirements: Artists living and working in the State of Texas area are eligible to apply. Artists are invited artists to submit a Request for Qualifications and respond to questions determined by the project team, specific to the Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge AIPP project. •What does the jury need to know about you and your work as an artist? What is your public art experience? •What excites you about the Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge public art project? •What is your connection to the Longhorn Shores and Central East Austin neighborhood? Are you familiar …
Elevate SUMMARY OF CHANGES Revisions to pilot guidelines and rubric since October 2021: • Reworked scoring rubric and guidelines language, in keeping with community feedback, Equity Office consultation, and legal guidance. Important terms and definitions added to the glossary. Request amount revised to reflect current HOT funding budget. Program description better reflects the origins and purpose of the program • • • • General guidelines language updates to clarify program goals. • Maximum award amount increased from $20,000 to $50,000 1 Elevate Pilot Year Draft Guidelines - REVISED FORMATTING WILL BE ADDED ONCE TEXT IS APPROVED [Cover page] Elevate: funding for cultural productions Pilot Program Annual Term, 2-Year Review Panel Cycle Contracts funded between $7,500 and $50,000 (dependent on available HOT funding). Up to 100 contracts awarded. Pilot Guidelines For activities taking place (dates TBD) [Web page link] [logo] City of Austin [logo] Economic Development Department 2 elevate (verb) raise or lif t (something) up to a higher position Program Overview Annual Term, 2 Year Review Panel Cycle Contracts funded between $7,500 and $50,000 Elevate: Amplifying equity in Austin’s diverse arts and cultural sector This program seeks to provide funding in support of organizations, individuals, creative businesses, and unincorporated groups that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content for the public. This funding broadly supports the creative, administrative, and operational expenses incurred in the production of creative activities and events for the people of Austin and its tourists. This investment in Austin’s cultural producers will elevate the City’s diverse arts and culture tourism sector, amplify equity, and prioritize inclusive programming. Priority will be given to those who have been at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin and/or have been institutionally marginalized and under-funded by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. Key Elements • Applicants must have a one-year history of operating in the cultural sector in the Austin metro area and must produce public arts/culture activities (within the Austin 10-1 districts and ETJ) that add to the City’s diverse arts and culture tourism sector. • Applicants who prefer to work with a Fiscal Sponsor may do so. Fiscal Sponsorship will not be a requirement for applicants. • Awards will be based on the application and alignment with the program’s funding priorities. Operational budget will not be the primary factor in determining award amounts. • Applications will be reviewed and scored by review panels, reflective of the …
Nexus SUMMARY OF CHANGES Revisions to pilot guidelines and rubric since October 2021: • Reworked scoring rubric and guidelines language, in keeping with community feedback, Equity Office consultation, and legal guidance. Important terms and definitions added to the glossary in the Program Details Document. • • Request amount revised to reflect current HOT funding budget. • Program description better reflects the origins and purpose of the program • General guidelines language updates to clarify program goals. 1 Nexus Pilot Year Draft Guidelines - REVISED FORMATTING WILL BE ADDED ONCE TEXT IS APPROVED [Cover page] Nexus: nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community Pilot Program Project Support, two opportunities to apply. Approximately 40-50 contracts awarded per cycle. $5,000 award amount. Pilot Guidelines For projects taking place between DATE and DATE [Web page link] [logo] City of Austin [logo] Economic Development Department 2 nexus (noun) a connection or series of connections linking two or more things Program Overview Annual term, two opportunities to apply $5,000 contracts Nexus: nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community The Nexus program is designed to nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community in support of creative public programming for the city and its tourists through community activation and collaboration. Collaborations might include projects that involve artists, culturally specific groups, groups representing LGBTQIA and disability communities, non-profits, social advocacy organizations, and similar. Applicants who are new to City funding, particularly those who have been at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin and/or have been institutionally marginalized will be prioritized. Key Elements • This program is intended to nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community. • This program funds community-centered art projects of all kinds. • This program highlights community voices and encourages resourcefulness of applicants by centering the program around partnerships, in which all collaborators share decision-making power in the creative direction of the projects. • Applications are reviewed and scored by an internal panel of City of Austin staff. • Applicants who prefer to work with a Fiscal Sponsor may do so. Fiscal Sponsorship is not a requirement for applicants. Who can apply Applicant eligibility criteria is outlined below, with greater detail provided in the Scoring Rubric. Funding is not guaranteed if you meet all the minimum requirements; rather, funding will be awarded based on the overall score of your application which includes consideration of our …
Thrive SUMMARY OF CHANGES Revisions to pilot guidelines and rubric since October 2021: Reworked scoring rubric and guidelines language, in keeping with community feedback, Equity Office consultation, and legal guidance. Important terms and definitions added to the glossary. Minimum and maximum award amounts revised according to public feedback that $50,000 is a minimum meaningful award amount. o Minimum award amount changed from $30,000 to $70,000 o Maximum award changed from $50,000 to $120,000 o NOTE: this amount is based on financial limitations due to the pandemic, staff recommends that request amounts for this program be as high as $200,000 in the future when the HOT funding budget allows. Program description better reflects the origins and purpose of the program Several changes made so that the pilot program is more focused on sustainability rather than just programmatic growth. Growth is still encouraged throughout the program for organizations that are positioned to do so. Cohort requirements have been more fully described and participation requirements have been General guidelines language updates to clarify program goals. Language added and edited in response to clarify that sponsored projects are ineligible for this reduced. program. 1 Thrive Pilot Year Draft Guidelines - REVISED FORMATTING WILL BE ADDED ONCE TEXT IS APPROVED [Cover page] Thrive: Organizational investment for arts and culture non-profits Pilot Program 2 Year Contract Term. Request amounts between $70,000 and $120,000 per pilot program year. Approximately 30-45 contracts awarded. Pilot Guidelines For activities taking place (dates TBD) [Web page link] [logo] City of Austin [logo] Economic Development Department 2 thrive (verb) grow or develop well or vigorously; to prosper Program Overview 2 Year Contract Term. Approximately 30-45 contracts awarded Request amounts between $70,000 and $120,000 per year This program seeks to address a long-term need for intentional investment to support and develop arts organizations and cultural institutions of, by, and for communities that are at immediate risk of cultural erasure and displacement within Austin and/or have been institutionally marginalized and under- funded by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. Through a combination of funding, peer leadership, and networking model, this program will make Austin’s diverse cultures more widely visible and accessible by providing funds to sustain and grow organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of those key constituencies. To directly address historic inequities in our own funding models and meet our goals of …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER – 6:01 PM AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than Noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meetings on: i. January 31, 2022 ii. February 24, 2022 iii. March 27, 2022 Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Castillo Approved 10-0, Commissioners Barnes absent 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Check in - Commissioner Polgar b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Chief Administrative Officer Rescheduled to next month a. Convention Center expansion – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department b. Consortium Update – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation a. Community Navigators Update – Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department Business Process Consultant b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Rescheduled to next month 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department Director Motion to move to Item 6a. Motioned: Barnes Approved 11-0 Seconded: Gray Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process, including i. Staff Presentation of Revised Draft Cultural Funding Program Guidelines ii. Commission Questions and Recommendations iii. Community Engagement and Feedback Process and Schedule b. Discussion …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVENUE, AUSTIN, TX 78702 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2), Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) VACANT Dawn Lewis (D-10), Ex-Officio AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of November 9, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Presenter(s): Anna Di Carlo, Parks and Recreation Board 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Page 1 of 2 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board 4. Discussion and possible action regarding rules/regulations pertaining to park partnerships relating to advertising the partnership. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board C. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Ex-Officio COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. DiCarlo (D-2), Chair Nancy Barnard (D-7) VACANT The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, Texas. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Board Chair Dawn Lewis joined the meeting at approximately 12:45pm. Staff in Attendance: Suzanne Piper, Lucas Massie, Patricia Rossett, Delano Brown, Matt McCaw, Denisha Cox, Margaret Stenz and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the October 12, 2021 regular meeting of the Contracts and Concessions Committee were approved as corrected to include an item under the Future Agenda Items section on Committee Chair Di Carlo motion, Committee Member Rinaldi second on a 4-0 vote with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Ecosystem Design Group, LLC, for land management planning for Department natural areas. Committee Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Ecosystem Design Group, LLC, for land management planning for Department natural areas; Committee Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. Page 1 of 3 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the use of athletic fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers. Committee Chair Anna Di Carlo made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the use of athletic fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers; Committee Member Barnard seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. 3. Presentation, discussion …
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Apr-22 Contract Type Concession Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Aug-21 PARB NA Council Mar-22 Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Jan-22 Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Apr-22 May-22 Jul-22 Contract/Project Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Watercraft Rental Concession on Lady Bird Lake (Rowing Dock) Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Support of the Literacy First Program Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Use of Athletic Fields Interlocal Agreement Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Regarding Buoys at Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the Area Surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis Notes The current operator requested a one-year extension instead of a two-year extension. City Council approved a one-year contract extension on March 24, 2022. Contract extension executed on March 31, 2022, and extends the current contract to April 24, 2023. Recognizing the importance of early intervention to improve the reading and writing skills of youth, the City of Austin supports the fundamental concept of Literacy First, a K-2nd grade Reading Tutoring Intervention Program offered at various Eastside Vertical Team Elementary Schools. The purpose of the agreement is to support the funding of the Literacy First program at the aforementioned elementary schools. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This agreement would allow AISD the annual use of Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center softball field and Delores Duffie Recreation Center softball field for girls' fast pitch softball and boys' baseball from January 1- May 31 for the duration of the agreement. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This is an agreement with LCRA for the installation of buoys at Lake Austin,Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis. This agreement will replace the current agreement expiring on December 30, 2022. Per the agreement, PARD and LCRA agree to mutually determine locations and number of buoys needed at each. LCRA will purchase and install buoys with PARD reimbursing LCRA for materials and labor. 4/12/2022 Contract/Project Recreation Management System Contract Type Services Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Apr-23 PARB Apr-23 Council May-23 Notes The contract with the current vendor, Vermont Systems (RecTrac), for recreation …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special called meeting on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, TX Chair Di Carlo called the meeting to order at 10:13 AM Board Members in attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nina Rinaldi, Laura Cottam-Sajbel (WebEx), Dawn Lewis (WebEx, Ex-Officio) Board Members absent: Nancy Barnard Staff in attendance: Denisha Cox, Patricia Rosette, Suzanne Piper, Tim Dombeck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting of November 9, 2021 were approved. Board Member Rinaldi made the motion to approve. Board Member Cottam-Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to change the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month at 10:00 AM for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Board Page 1 of 2 Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Board Members discussed this agenda item and staff answered questions. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion failed on a vote of 2-1 with Board Members Di Carlo and Rinaldi voting in favor, …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13TH, 2022 6:00 PM CITY HALL, AUSTIN, TX Some members of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Gerry Acuna District 10 Albert Swantner District 1 Ethan Myers District 6 Ingrid Powell District 9 AGENDA Cathy Gattuso District 5 Melissa Rothrock District 2 Kaiba White District 7 Amanda Masino Mayor Jonathan Barona District 3 Ian Steyaert District 8 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION GENERAL: The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 9th, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes 2. NEW BUSINESS Acuna a) Discussion and Action: Officer Elections- Commissioners- Gerry Acuna b) Discussion and Action: Joint Sustainability Committee Representation Selection- Gerry c) Discussion and Action: Amendment to Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Administrative Rules 4.1 RCA- Jason McCombs d) Discussion and Action: Budget Forecast for FY23- Victoria Rieger e) Discussion and Action: Development of a Concise Guide for Third-Party Servicing and Collection Operators- Gerry Acuna 3. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Solicitations Update, Performance Reports, Statistical Reports, Earth Day Plans, Annual Customer Survey Results, Annual Report, Current ARR Organizational Chart FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 2022 Annual ZWAC Retreat (April) Open Gov Demo (May) Small Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Future Opportunities and Involvement Presentation (May) Future FM 812 Landfill Potential (May) Keep Austin Beautiful Update (August) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Dwight Scales at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at (512)974-2435 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Dwight Scales at (512)974-2435.
Amendment to Chapter 15-6 Solid Waste Service Administrative Rules Section 4 ZWAC: 4/13/2022 Council: May 2022 OVERVIEW 1. Requested Contract Term, Authorization, and Current Budget The proposed amendment has no effect on any contract terms, authorizations, or budget 2. Solicitation Information The proposed amendment has no effect on solicitations. 3. Previous/Current Contract Information The proposed amendment has no effect on any contract 4. Notes/Other Administrative rules are created and adopted by the City Manager and their appointed executives to administer the policies established by the City Council. Austin Resource Recovery is the only department within the City which operates under a unique code [15- 6-3] requiring administrative rules to be approved, modified, or disapproved by City Council. The intent of this amendment is to correct inconsistent language related to department services and residential dwelling units within the administrative rules. These types of administrative edits are needed to ensure that City staff can implement City policy. REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ZWAC Name Date Compiled By: Reviewed By: End-user/Contract Manager: SUBJECT Amendment to Chapter 15-6 Solid Waste Service Administrative Rules section 4 BACKGROUND The City of Austin Code of Ordinances [15-6-11 (C)] states: A person in control of a premises with less than five residential dwelling units shall use department collection services. The supporting department administrative rules for this section of code state: 4.1.1 All single-family home, duplexes, and triplexes (including residential properties with three or fewer dwelling units) within the Department's service boundaries as approved through city council (including but not limited to portions of the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), annexed areas, and Austin full purpose city limits) must use the City's Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) curbside collection services, and pay the approved rates, as provided by the Department, unless exempted in writing by the Director. 4.1.9 Residential properties with three or fewer dwelling units, not receiving City-provided services due to a waiver, shall provide the City with an annual Recycling Plan otherwise comply with the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) as determined by the Director. Administrative rules are created and adopted by the City Manager and their appointed executives to administer the policies established by the City Council. Austin Resource Recovery is the only department within the City which operates under a unique code [15-6-3] requiring administrative rules to be approved, modified, or disapproved by City Council. The intent of this amendment is to correct inconsistent language related to department services and residential dwelling …
To: From: Date: Subject: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery April 13th, 2022 Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Austin Resource Recovery Annual Report Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), a department of the City of Austin, has released its Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report. From facility closures and service suspensions to environmental equity and weekly curbside collections, the report details the extensive work ARR accomplished while continuing to navigate COVID-19 and enduring Winter Storm Uri. "Despite the challenges that accompanied the global COVID-19 pandemic – a national shortage of truck drivers, multiple service delays and suspensions, unforeseen expenses, and the aftermath of winter Storm Uri – we have managed to adapt and find innovative ways to provide essential services and programs that prioritize people and our planet. I am proud to highlight these accomplishments with this year’s annual report," ARR Director Ken Snipes said. Some highlights include: ARR collected 63,030 tons of recycling, 53,455 tons of compost and 138,955 tons of trash through curbside collections from 209,981 single-family homes and multifamily properties with four units or fewer. 987 tons of household hazardous waste and 1,323 tons of other hard-to-recycle material were collected. 222 tons of household hazardous waste were recycled or reused and 33 tons of ReBlend Paint were produced from unwanted paint customers dropped off. ARR managed the debris cleanup from Winter Storm Uri, resulting in the collection of over 1,700 tons of large brush material through 518 special service requests placed by customers. ARR also experienced significant increases in the amount of material collected through the curbside composting program (which collects food scraps and residential yard trimmings) during the month of March, with an approximately 60% increase of tonnages collected, compared to March 2020. The diversion rate at the end of fiscal year 2021 was 41.96%. The City of Austin is committed to a zero waste goal to reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills by 90% by the year 2040. Earth Day 2022 Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is celebrating Earth Day 2022. This year, we are focused on getting batteries out of the blue carts and collected for proper recycling. Improper handling of batteries is a safety concern and has been expressed as a priority by our material recovery facilities. This year's campaign includes an engaging direct mail piece to all ARR residential customers with education on how to properly …
To: From: Date: Subject: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery April 13th, 2022 Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Austin Resource Recovery Annual Report Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), a department of the City of Austin, has released its Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report. From facility closures and service suspensions to environmental equity and weekly curbside collections, the report details the extensive work ARR accomplished while continuing to navigate COVID-19 and enduring Winter Storm Uri. "Despite the challenges that accompanied the global COVID-19 pandemic – a national shortage of truck drivers, multiple service delays and suspensions, unforeseen expenses, and the aftermath of winter Storm Uri – we have managed to adapt and find innovative ways to provide essential services and programs that prioritize people and our planet. I am proud to highlight these accomplishments with this year’s annual report," ARR Director Ken Snipes said. Some highlights include: ARR collected 63,030 tons of recycling, 53,455 tons of compost and 138,955 tons of trash through curbside collections from 209,981 single-family homes and multifamily properties with four units or fewer. 987 tons of household hazardous waste and 1,323 tons of other hard-to-recycle material were collected. 222 tons of household hazardous waste were recycled or reused and 33 tons of ReBlend Paint were produced from unwanted paint customers dropped off. ARR managed the debris cleanup from Winter Storm Uri, resulting in the collection of over 1,700 tons of large brush material through 518 special service requests placed by customers. ARR also experienced significant increases in the amount of material collected through the curbside composting program (which collects food scraps and residential yard trimmings) during the month of March, with an approximately 60% increase of tonnages collected, compared to March 2020. The diversion rate at the end of fiscal year 2021 was 41.96%. The City of Austin is committed to a zero waste goal to reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills by 90% by the year 2040. Earth Day 2022 Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is celebrating Earth Day 2022. This year, we are focused on getting batteries out of the blue carts and collected for proper recycling. Improper handling of batteries is a safety concern and has been expressed as a priority by our material recovery facilities. This year's campaign includes an engaging direct mail piece to all ARR residential customers with education on how to properly …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes April 13th, 2022 The Monthly Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened through Video Conference on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, 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/167441 CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 pm Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Jonathan Barona, Ian Steyaert, Ethan Myers, Albert Swantner, Kaiba White, Board Members not in Attendance: Melissa Rothrock, Ingrid Powell Staff in attendance via WebEx: Ken Snipes, Tammie Williamson, Richard McHale, Amy Slagle, Gena McKinley, Andy Dawson, Donald Hardee, Dwight Scales, Jason McCombs, Brent Paige, Blanche Quarterman, Victoria Rieger, Amy Schillerstrom, Shana Riviello, William Purcell, Carina Hanson, Marcus Gonzalez, Memi Cardenas and Bill Huck Chair Acuna opened with comments, 1. APPROVAL of the February 9th, 2022, Meeting Minutes Chair Acuna entertained a motion the February 9th, 2022, Meeting minutes. Commissioner Ian Steyaert made the first motion for approval of the minutes. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Jonathan Barona to amend and deffer Item deferred to the ZWAC May 11th, 2022 meeting Zwac Approved 2a.Officer Elections- Commissioners- Gerry Acuna Commissioner Amanda Masino entertained a motion to recommend appointing Gerry Acuna Chair of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC). A second motion was provided by Commissioner Jonathan Barona Recommend unanimously by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission on a 7-0 vote Chair Gerry Acuna entertained a motion to recommend appointing Cathy Gattuso Vice-Chair of (ZWAC). A second motion was provided by Commissioner Ian Stayert Recommend unanimously by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission on a 7-0 vote 2b. Joint Sustainability Committee Representation Selection- Gerry Acuna Chair Gerry Acuna entertained a motion to recommend appointing Melissa Rothrock as a representative of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) and Cathy Gattuso as the alternate. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Kaiba White Recommend unanimously by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission on a 7-0 vote 2c. Discussion and Action: Amendment to Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Administrative Rules 4.1 RCA- Jason McCombs Administrative rules are created and adopted by the City Manager and their appointed executives to administer the policies established by the City Council. Austin Resource Recovery is the only department within the City that operates under a unique code [15-6-3] requiring administrative rules to be approved, modified, or disapproved by the city …
Water and Wastewater Commission April 13, 2022 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . Citizens wishing to speak in person on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITY COUNCIL 1. Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2022, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute three cooperative contracts with Cellco Partnership, T-Mobile USA Inc., and AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC for wireless communication services and equipment, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $40,730,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,124,768. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute five multi-term contracts for unarmed security guard services with IPSA Security Services, LLC, Vets Securing America, Securitas Security Services, Starside Security & Investigation, Inc. (MBE), and Universal Protection Service LP, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $45,000,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $8,366,000. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department David Johnson April 21, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute three cooperative contracts with Cellco Partnership, T-Mobile USA Inc., and AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC for wireless communication services and equipment, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $40,730,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,124,768. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. The Financial Services Department has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the departments to provide the services required at the best value for the City. N/A March 21, 2022 – Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Bowen, Cardenas, Chapman, and Funkhauser absent. April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment to all City departments. Wireless requirements have increased substantially due to the increased use of mobile technology devices including tablets and equipment used for Automatic Vehicle Location. Wireless data network connectivity allows service calls to be wirelessly sent via the City's Computer Aided Dispatch system to mobile data devices installed in the vehicles of first responders. It also allows inspectors to wirelessly access permitting and inspection databases. Wireless data network connectivity provides for wireless metering and enables the utilities to route service orders directly to their field crew. It also allows employees to remotely access informational databases and to transmit information used in departmental activities. The State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging the State’s volume-buying …
p Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Anna Bryan-Borja April 21, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute five multi-term contracts for unarmed security guard services with IPSA Security Services, LLC, Vets Securing America, Securitas Security Services, Starside Security & Investigation, Inc. (MBE), and Universal Protection Service LP, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $45,000,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $8,366,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 5000 EAD3015 for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 27, 2021, and it closed on October 28, 2021. Of the nine offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 11, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C 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. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide unarmed security guard services for numerous City facilities and departments including the Building Services Department, Austin Water, Austin Energy, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Austin Public Library, Austin Public Health, Austin Resource Recovery, and the Austin Convention Center Department. These departments require quality security guard services to monitor secured areas and to ensure that all visitors, employees, infrastructure, and equipment are safeguarded. The contractors are responsible for routine security guard services such as foot and vehicle patrol, crowd control, special-event services, and other security-related services, as well as documenting and reporting activities and incidents, and maintaining facility logs. It is anticipated that some of the work provided under these contracts will be brought in-house over the term of the contract, however work …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Rick Coronado May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval of an amendment to a contract with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. for continued utility location services, to increase the amount by $850,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,150,000. Austin Water’s requested total authorization is $420,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. is required by the State of Texas Utilities Code, Title 5, Chapter 251 and requires the City contact Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. before digging can start in order to locate and mark pipe locations in right of ways for entities that will be excavated. The increase in usage is due to surges in average monthly tickets and annual cost per ticket increases. Additionally, with the increase in construction within the growing city, and switching water meters from the standard meters over to the new water meters, usage will continue to increase every year. The proposed amendment takes into consideration the ticket cost increase, increase in number of tickets submitted, additional projects, and a small buffer for unexpected events. The contract increase will ensure the City maintains requirements set forth in Texas Utilities Code, Title 5, Chapter 251. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Proposed Amendment TOTAL Length Of Term 5 yrs. 5 yrs. Current Contract Authorization $300,000 $300,000 Requested Additional Authorization $850,000 $850,000 Revised Total Authorization $ 300,000 $ 850,000 $1,150,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department David Johnson May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with AT&T to provide local and long-distance telephone services citywide, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,600,000. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,100,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole source. April 11, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract is for the local and long-distance telephone services needed for inbound and outbound calling to our Private Branch Exchange systems citywide. Other services included in this contract are flow meter circuits for Austin Water and Austin Energy dedicated circuits for Electric Reliability Council of Texas remote monitoring, which requires Flat Business Line Service. AT&T is the only provider who can provide the Flat Business Line Service to our current installation of 2200 business lines. AT&T owns all the copper infrastructure that provides these services and is the last mile provider for these services. Contracting with AT&T allows the City to avoid additional fees another provider would charge to use the AT&T infrastructure. Contracting directly with AT&T will provide the City with added flexibility for additional services and streamlined billing.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for the Academy Drive Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $2,196,505 plus a $219,650.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,416,155.50. (District 9) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of one bid received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 13, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.63% MBE and 1.37% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Academy Drive Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Academy Drive from Newning Avenue to East Riverside Drive, Bickler Road from Academy Drive to Pecan Grove Road, and Pecan Grove Road from Newning Avenue to Alameda Drive. The water system renewal includes approximately 2,695 linear feet of 8-inch main and 45 linear feet of 12-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,600 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for the Academy Drive Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $2,196,505 plus a $219,650.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,416,155.50. (District 9) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of one bid received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 13, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.63% MBE and 1.37% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Academy Drive Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Academy Drive from Newning Avenue to East Riverside Drive, Bickler Road from Academy Drive to Pecan Grove Road, and Pecan Grove Road from Newning Avenue to Alameda Drive. The water system renewal includes approximately 2,695 linear feet of 8-inch main and 45 linear feet of 12-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,600 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department May 5, 2022 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson. Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction Ltd., for the Davis WTP Filter Media Tank Improvements project in the amount of $820,000 plus a $82,000 contingency for a total amount not to exceed $902,000. (District 10) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.29% MBE and 4.68% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Austin Water staff identified and requested the existing aging filter media tank at Davis Water Treatment Plant (WTP) be replaced with the filter media tank from the decommissioned Green WTP. The requested tank has a larger capacity that would improve productivity during filter media replacement and has been found to be in excellent functional condition. Due to the age and condition of ancillary mechanical components associated with the existing filter media tank, it was determined that these components need to be replaced to keep the system up to date and functional. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the Davis WTP filter media system to restore system functionality and reduce the time and cost associated with maintenance and repair of the existing system. Components to be replaced include the filter media tank, associated portable and stationary filter media pumps, motors, and related piping. Additional work includes the replacement of aged filter media piping from the basins to the filter media tank, installation of the media discharge piping under the existing access roadway, and a new access ladder for staff to monitor the media replacement operations safely and efficiently. Due to the potential for unforeseen subsurface conditions and the challenges of integrating new equipment with pre-existing water treatment infrastructure, a 10% contingency in funding has …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation April 13, 2022 Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: May 5, 2022 Austin Water Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-13 (Administrative Adjudication of Violations) relating to establishing administrative penalties and penalty ranges for water conservation violations and Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation) relating to obtaining and submitting evaluations. This item has no fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: December 10, 2020 – Council approved an amendment to Chapter 6-4 which repealed the enforcement process and penalties for water conservation violations, reverting the process and penalty amounts of such violations to those described in Chapter 2-13. March 9, 2022 – Postponed by the Water & Wastewater Commission on a 10-0 vote with one vacancy. March 21, 2022 - Recommended on an 8-1 vote with, Commissioner Stone voting against, Commissioner Angoori absent, and one vacancy. April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. N/A In addition to many incentive programs, Austin Water employs a wide range of ordinances intended to reduce potable water demand by city residents and businesses. On December 10, 2020, City Council approved City Code amendments that removed the administrative enforcement and penalty section of Chapter 6-4 -Water Conservation to defer to Chapter 2-13-23 – Administrative Adjudication of Violations. This change was intended to assure consistency in application of administration violations across the City. As a result, the current penalties for all water conservation ordinance violations are included in Chapter 2-13-23 (A). Current penalties in Chapter 2-13-23 (A) for all water conservation ordinance violations also apply to a broad range of building code and property maintenance violations, outlined below: Current Penalties (§2-13-23 (A)) Not less than Not more First Violation Second violation Third or subsequent violation than $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $250 $500 $750 The proposed ordinance will add a new Section 2-13-24 to provide new penalties for certain water conservation and onsite water reuse requirements. These delineations will provide a more nuanced approach to penalties, particularly for residential customers, first violations, and allows for escalated penalties as drought stage restrictions increase. Austin Water Conservation will develop standard operating guidance regarding recommended penalties within the penalty ranges for the hearing officer. Such recommendations will generally be based upon the severity of …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Rick Coronado May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Ratify a contract with Ovivo USA LLC to provide a turbine drive and installation, in the amount of $280,000. Funding was available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: Ratification N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract provided a new turbine drive unit and installation to be utilized by Austin Water for the operation of the Upflow Clarifier (UFC) No. 1 at the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The turbine drive units in the upflow clarifiers drive a large diameter turbine that promotes mixing, flocculation, and solids contact with influent raw water as part of the drinking water treatment process. The new turbine drive unit replaces an existing one to allow for the operation of UFC No. 1, restoring full production capacity to Ullrich WTP.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Rick Coronado May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Ratify a contract with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. to provide utility location services, in the amount of $105,854. Funding was available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: Ratification N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. is required by the State of Texas Utilities Code, Title 5, Chapter 251 and requires the City contact Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. before digging can start in order to locate and mark pipe locations in right of ways for entities that will be excavated. The increase in usage is due to surges in average monthly tickets and cost per ticket increases from $0.26 to $0.50. Additionally, pipe breaks and damages sustained during Winter Storm Uri, the increase in construction within the growing city, and switching water meters from the standard meters over to the new water meters contributed to the overspend of the contract.
Water Conservation Penalties Kevin Kluge | Water & Wastewater Commission | April 13, 2022 Goal of conservation penalty ordinance Agenda Historical enforcement Current processes Penalty recommendations Examples Summary Goal – adopt amended water conservation penalties that: Are related to the types of customers Are related to the types of violations Provide a range in which penalties can be adjusted based on the impact of violations and what is necessary to influence behavior Water Conservation Ordinances, Penalties, and Enforcement City Code, Chapter 6-4 City Code, Chapter 2-13 Utility Guidelines • Conservation restrictions • Drought stages • Penalty ranges • Hearing process • Enforcement process • Penalty within ranges Historical Enforcement 1,211 = Average annual citations (FY18-FY20) • 87% - commercial irrigation • 10% - vehicle washes • 3% - watering/water waste • 17 - Average residential NOVs 36 3% 123 10% 1,052 87% Commercial Irrigation Assessment Commercial Vehicle Wash Assessment Water Waste Enforcement Process – Commercial Facility Compliance Irrigation, vehicle wash, cooling towers Notice 90 or 45 days prior to deadline Due date – give 30-day grace period, then penalty Enforcement Process – Commercial Leaks Leak in irrigation system • Verbal notice - 24 hours service line Leak in potable water • If no verbal notice - mailed notice and 10 days • Staff reinspect • Multifamily - 30 days to make repairs • Commercial - 10 days to make repairs • Staff reinspect Enforcement Process - Residential Water Waste Staff patrol: May - Oct, 6 zones, changing routes Witness of violation Customer given 10 days to comply (make repairs, turn off system, etc.) required penalty 1st violation - warning, no Do not revisit past violations Violation Process - Due Process 1. Customer given warning Notice 4. of Violation 2. Customer issued Notice of Citation with penalty 3. Customer given 20 days to admit liability or request supervisor review a. If admitting liability - fine assessed b. If no response - hearing scheduled If supervisor review upheld, customer given 10 days to admit liability or a hearing is scheduled 5. Hearing (3rd Party) a. Not liable - dismissed b. Liable - penalty + fees assessed 6. Municipal Court Recommended Penalty Ranges Amounts within the penalty ranges will be based upon: • Impact of violation • Influencing behavior • Flexibility and …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes APPROVED: May 11, 2022 April 13, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on April 13, 2022, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard in Austin, Texas and via videoconference. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty (via videoconference), Jesse Penn, Alex Navarro, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams (via videoconference), Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mark Olofson registered to speak during Public Communication: General to discuss his concerns with the criteria for rebate eligibility for the rainwater harvesting rebate program. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the March 9, 2022, Water and Wastewater regular called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioner Fisher absent and one vacancy. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute three cooperative contracts with Cellco Partnership, T-Mobile USA Inc., and AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC for wireless communication services and equipment, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $40,730,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,124,768. Recommended on a 9-0 vote on Vice Chair Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second with Commissioner Fisher absent and one vacancy. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute five multi-term contracts for unarmed security guard services with IPSA Security Services, LLC, Vets Securing America, Securitas Security Services, Starside Security 04 & Investigation, Inc. (MBE), and Universal Protection Service LP, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $45,000,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $8,366,000. Recommended on a 9-0 vote on Vice Chair Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second with Commissioner Fisher absent and one vacancy. 3. Recommend approval of an amendment to a contract with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. for continued utility location services, to increase the amount by $850,000 for a revised total contract amount not …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 2022 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1725 or susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, Small Area Planning Joint Committee b. Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. meeting. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. 90-92 Rainey Street - Reflectivity Variance in the Waterfront Overlay (SPC-2020- 0121C) - Discussion and possible action on a variance for reflectivity standards in the Rainey Street subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Housing and Planning Department Staff will brief the Committee on the status of the on- going Palm District Planning Initiative. b. Housing and Planning Department Staff will brief the Committee on the South Central Waterfront Overlay. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please at the Housing susan.watkins@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Plan Joint Committee, please contact Susan Watkins at susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. and Planning Department, call Susan Watkins at
Palm District Planning Initiative Small Area Planning Joint Committee April 13, 2022 Content Background Study Area What We Heard Draft Vision Framework Next Steps Background and Study Area Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 Project Team Project Leadership: • J. Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager Executive Lead Core Project Team: • Mark Walters, Principal Planner • Jesse Gutierrez, Senior Planner • Susan Watkins, Senior Planner • Stevie Greathouse, Housing and Planning Project Lead • Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Urban Design Lead Project Support: • HPD Urban Design Division • HPD Historic Preservation Office, Austin History Center • HPD Communications Team, Communications and Public Information Office • Martha Cotera (Information Systems DBA) Coordinating Departments: • Convention Center • Economic Development • Real Estate • Austin Transportation • Parks and Recreation • Watershed Protection • Office of Sustainability • Equity Office 7 Partners/Key Stakeholders • Downtown Austin Alliance • Waterloo Greenway • Travis County • Capital Metro • American Institute of Architects • UT School of Architecture • Texas Department of Transportation • Preservation Austin • Visit Austin • Our Austin Story • The Trail Foundation • Travis County Historical Commission • The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Housing Authority of the City of Austin • Capital City Innovation • Movability • East Sixth Street Public Improvement District • Project Connect Advisory Net • Hispanic Austin Leadership • Hispanic Advocates Business Leadership of Austin Association • ESB-MACC • Mexic-Arte • La Peña • The Red River Cultural District • La Raza Roundtable • The Rainey Neighbors Association • The East Cesar Chavez NPCT • The Rainey Business Coalition • The Town Lake Neighborhood Association • The Austin History Center Association • The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Commissions ….and more • The Downtown Austin Neighborhood • City of Austin Boards and 8 WE ARE HERE 9 Overview Video What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 337 • Visioning Forum Attendees: 151 • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 23 12 Survey Demographics 13 Survey and Visioning Forums Survey Responses …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 8, 2021 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) absent (Planning Commission) absent (Planning Commission) present (Planning Commission) present (Zoning and Platting Commission) absent (Zoning and Platting Commission) present (Zoning and Platting Commission) present DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:35am. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2021 and August 16, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meetings. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) On Commissioner King’s motion, Chair Shieh’s second, the June 2, 2021 and August 16, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Approve 2022 Small Area Planning Meeting Schedule. The Committee will consider approving its regular meeting schedule for 2022. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the 2022 Small Area Planning Joint Committee Meeting Schedule was approved. The motion passed on a 4-0-0 vote with Commissioners Acosta, Howard and Mushtaler absent. b. 305 S. Congress PUD - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C814-89-0003.02). The Applicant is proposing to amend the existing PUD ordinance to modify the permitted land uses and site development regulations. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Jerry Rusthoven briefed the committee. Richard Suttle spoke on behalf of the PUD applicant, and discussion occurred. Following discussion, on Commissioner Thompson’s motion, Commissioner King’s second, the board unanimously approved a motion to recommend support of the PUD, while addressing several concerns regarding the development. Consideration and support of the relevant boards is recommended, including: the Environmental Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, and the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board, as well as staff recommendations. The board will discuss possible recommendations for a possible letter regarding the South Central Waterfront Plan at an upcoming meeting. The motion passed on a 4-0-0 vote with Commissioners Acosta, Howard and …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022 11:30 AM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 and 1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE Some members of the Small Area Plan Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1725 or susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) Members Absent Jennifer Mushtaler Staff in Attendance Mark Walters Susan Watkins Wendy Rhoades Members in Attendance Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg Applicants in Attendance Leah Bojo, Drenner Group Anaiah Johnson, Drenner Group DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:33 am with 5 members present. Commissioner Acosta joined the meeting at 11:40 am. Commissioner Howard left the meeting at 12:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. Approval of the December 8, 2021, minutes was postponed to a future meeting due to a revision. 2. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 3. a. 200 S. Congress - Rezoning in Waterfront Overlay (C14-99-0069.01). The Applicant is proposing amendments to the current Planned Development Agreement (PDA) site development standards. The Committee will review the proposed rezoning request in the South Shore subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Wendy Rhoades briefed the committee. Leah Bojo spoke on behalf of the applicant and discussion occurred. Vote to close the public hearing: On Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the SAPJC voted to close the public hearing on a 5-0-0 vote with Commissioners Howard and Mushtaler absent. On Commissioner …
March 3, 2022 Via Electronic Delivery Ms. Denise Lucas Planning Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Dear Ms. Lucas: Re: SPC-2020-0121C – Reflectivity Variance Request for the 0.3673-acre property located at 90 Rainey Street in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (the “Property”). As representatives of the owner of the Property we respectfully submit this letter and enclosed materials as our request for a variance to LCD §25-2-721(E)(1) to allow glass with up to 25% reflectivity within the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. The intention of this variance request is to mitigate glare and solar heat gain effects from mirrored glass. The request also allows for superior glass, informed by current performance standards which consider transmittance and solar heat gain alongside reflectivity. The proposed glass will have a positive aesthetic impact on Austin’s skyline and is typical of contemporary construction in an urban center. If the variance is granted, the 25% maximum reflectivity will be restricted to segments of 90 Rainey above a 36’ “critical zone,” adhering to LEED pilot Bird Collision Deterrence standards and other best practices for bird collision deterrence. Additionally, the entirety of the garage podium has a reflectivity index of only 13.5% such that the building’s most reflective segments do not impact the ground-level, pedestrian experience. With this request, the building’s pedestrian scale and urban design remains unchanged, therefore, we believe this variance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Town Lake Corridor Study. The 90 Rainey project will enhance this area’s integration with the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and natural environment of Town Lake. The proposed glass provides a sheen on a pedestrian-focused building that welcomes its residents to Austin’s waterfront. The variance is also reasonable, requesting only the minimum required by the performance needs of the building. Please let me know if you need any more information about this project or this request. Sincerely, Amanda Swor Page 2 cc: Renee Johns, Development Services Department (via electronic delivery)
