Exhibit B - Summary Letter Austin Green PUD Superiority Table ITEM 2.3 TIER 1 REQUIREMENTS General REQUIREMENT PROPOSED PUD SUPERIORITY 2.3.1.A: (MEET) Meet the objectives of the City Code. 2.3.1.B: (MEET) Provide for development standards that achieve equal or greater consistency with the goals in Section 1.1 (General Intent) than development under the regulations in the Land Development Code. • Austin Green will meet the objectives of the City Code. • Austin Green will provide for environmental, community, design and regional goals that meet or exceed Code standards and encourage high-quality mixed-use development. • Austin Green will encourage high-quality development with extensive open space areas. • Austin Green will provide a mixed-use project that adds employment, housing and other activities as described for this Town Center location in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. • At the densities proposed, Austin Green can help • achieve the vision of a Major Town Center in Imagine Austin, significant housing units as expressed in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint and transit- supportive densities in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. This is possible because the site has great mobility opportunities, few residential neighbors that would push back on such densities, the potential for transit service as CapMetro’s service area expands and proximity to the airport, which will support an employment center. In addition to the rare characteristics of the site that make it perfect for higher densities than in other previously settled parts of the city, it is a site that the city wants restored and put into public use for recreation and a regional trail connecting downtown Austin to downtown Bastrop as described in the Austin Urban Trails Master Plan, Colorado River Corridor Plan, Travis County Parks Master Plan and the Austin- Bastrop River Corridor Plan . This level of reconstruction and dedication is unachievable with lower densities. • Austin Green PUD will provide 761.75 acres of combined parkland and open space (Exhibit F- Proposed Parkland and Open Space Master Plan). To meet Tier 1, 196.58 acres of open space would be required, we have provided 761. 75 acres. That is nearly four times as much open space as needed to achieve this superiority item. In addition, except in the areas where public parks and OS areas are adjacent to rivers, major highways or utility easements, parks and open space must have direct frontage on a road for 20% of its edge and must …
Exhibit J- Proposed Plant List for Reclamation in Open Space Areas As shown on Exhibit I-Proposed Reclamation Guidelines, the existing reclamation standards of the existing permits specify the application of basic plant species seed mix. The proposed plant list is more comprehensive and complex. Even the City’s Grow Green Guide includes plants that are more suited to the arid Hill Country than the moist Bottomland Hardwoods. The following lists are tailored to the individual ecological habitats onsite to promote and enhance their natural characteristics and ecological function. BLACKLAND PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE - BLACKLAND PRAIRIE PLANT LIST Seed application rate: 10 pounds per acre (Source of application rate: Native American Seed Company). Scientific Name Common Name Agalinis heterophylla Andropogon gerardii Andropogon virginicus Asclepias incarnata Asclepias speciosa Asclepias tuberosa Bothriochloa barbinodis Bouteloua curtipendula Buchloe dactyloides Callirhoe involucrata Callirhoe leiocarpa Centaurea americana Chamaecrista fasciculata Chasmanthium latifolum Chloris cucullata Dalea purpurea var. purpurea Desmanthus illinoensis Dracopis amplexicaulis Elymus canadensis Elymus virginicus Engelmannia peristenia Eragrostis trichodes Eriochloa sericea Prairie Agalinis Big Bluestem Broomsedge Bluestem Rose Milkweed Showy Milkweed Butterflyweed Cane Bluestem Sideoats Grama Buffalograss Winecup Annual Winecup American Basketflower Partridge Pea Inland Seaoats Hooded Windmill Grass Purple Prairie Clover Illinois Bundleflower Clasping Coneflower Prairie Wildrye Virginia Wildrye Cutleaf Daisy Sand Lovegrass Texas Cupgrass Scientific Name Eryngium yuccifolium Gaillardia pulchella Glandularia bipinnatifida var. bipinnatifida Helianthus annuus Ipomopsis rubra Leptochloa dubia Lindheimeri texana Monarda citridora Panicum virgatum Paspalum floridanum Penstemon cobaea Plains Bristlegrass Plains Coreopsis Rudbeckia hirta Salvia farinacea Schizachyrium scoparium Silphium albiflorum Sorghastrum nutans Sporobolus cryptandrus Triden albescens Tridens flavus Tripsacum dactyloides Common Name Rattlesnake Master Indian Blanket Prairie Verbena Maximilian Sunflower Standing Cypress Green Sprangletop Texas Yellow Star Lemon Mint Switchgrass Florida Paspalum Foxglove Plains Bristlegrass Plains Coreopsis Black-eyed Susan Mealy Blue Sage Little Bluestem White Rosinweed Indiangrass Sand Dropseed White Tridens Purpletop Eastern Gamagrass Submittal Date: November 27, 2019 Page 1 of 3 PUD CASE #: C814-2018-0154-AUSTIN GREEN Exhibit J: Proposed Plant List for reclamation in Open Spaces Areas Exhibit J- Proposed Plant List for Reclamation in Open Space Areas BLACKLAND PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE - RIPARIAN RECOVERY PLANT LIST Seed application rate: 9 pounds per acre (Source of application rate: Native American Seed Company). Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Andropogon gerardii Andropogon glomeratus Asclepias incarnata Bothriochloa barbinodis Bouteloua curtipendula Chamaecrista fasciculata Chasmanthium latifolum Coreopsis tinctoria Desmanthus illinoensis Dracopis amplexicaulis Elymus canadensis Elymus virginicus Engelmannia peristenia Eriochloa sericea Helianthus angustifolius Helianthus maximiliani Iva annua …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Austin Green PUD C814-2018-0154 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Steven Spears Groundwork LOCATION: 11600-12337 Harold Green Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2-mile ETJ, will be District 2 once PUD is approved ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: ZONING CASE MANAGER: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132, atha.phillips@austintexas.gov Wendy Rhoades, Planning and Zoning (512) 974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Colorado River Basin and Elm Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone To create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff recommended with conditions 1. 858.22 (40%) acres of public open space and parkland, which includes approximately three miles of Colorado river frontage shall be provided. 2. Open space areas shall be restored with appropriate native vegetation outlined in the PUD. 3. Parks and open space areas shall utilize reclaimed water for irrigation. 4. 65% of stormwater shall be treated by dispersed green stormwater infrastructure which includes bio-filtration, rain gardens, and vegetated filter strips. 5. 77 acres of off-site drainage area shall be treated. 6. The project shall provide approximately 50 million cubic feet of additional storage volume for the watershed through a series of on-site retention ponds. Approximately 100 million cubic feet of additional storage volume shall be provided beyond the minimum required for on and off-site flows through three (3) on-site regional retention ponds for the Elm Creek watershed. The proposed 450-acre retention ponds will remove approximately 238 acres of neighboring property and 43 acres of Harold Green Road ROW from the floodplain. These calculations are based on the Atlas 14 flood model for the adjusted 100-year floodplain. 7. Shall provide 29 acres of additional critical water quality zone. 8. Shall preserve 12.91 acres of wetland CEFs, 12.74 acres of wetland CEF shall be enhanced and 9.97 acres of wetland CEF shall be mitigated at 150% acre-for-acre and given the 150-foot buffer required by code. 9. Impervious cover shall be capped at 65% gross site area. 10. Shall preserve a significant stand of trees that have been identified on-site and shall meet current code for tree removal and mitigation. 11. Shall provide 6 miles of public trails throughout the development. 12. Shall meet a Carbon Impact score of 8. Page 2 of 2 Austin Green PUD C814-2018-0154 Atha Phillips, Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer …
Briefing on Proposed 614 S. 1st Street PUD Presented by Kate Clark, Zoning and Planning Department Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer January 15, 2020 PROJECT INFORMATION CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONING NEXT STEPS Planning and Zoning Staff Briefing January 15, 2020 2 Project Information Address: 614 South 1st Street Size: 8.185 acres District: 9 Located in East Bouldin Creek Watershed Currently Developed: Timbercreek Apartments Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map: Along Activity Corridor Abuts South Central Waterfront District January 15, 2020 3 Key Components of Proposed PUD Up to 550 dwelling units; Modified compatibility setback on westside; Maximum of building height of 120’. Proposed 3-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating; Removing existing impervious cover from CWQZ, EHZ and FL; Clustered development near South 1st Street. Parking located entirely underground; Provide public creek access for bike/pedestrian connectivity; Considering options for pedestrian safety across S. 1st Street. Will meet or exceed all Tier One and several Tier Two Requirements. January 15, 2020 4 Current and Proposed Zoning Existing Zoning: Multifamily – Medium Density – Neighborhood Plan (MF-3-NP) Proposed Zoning: Planned Unit Development – Neighborhood Plan (PUD-NP) Current Site Regulations Max. Impervious Cover Max. Building Coverage Max. Building Height Min. Front Setback Min. Street Side Setback Min. Interior Side Setback Min. Rear Setback 65% 55% 40’ 25’ 15’ 5’ 10’ Proposed Site Regulations Max. Impervious Cover Max. Building Coverage Max. Building Height Min. Front Setback Min. Street Side Setback Min. Interior Side Setback Min. Rear Setback 50% 55% 120’ 2 : 1 0’ 15’ 5’ 10’ Max. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) 0.75 : 1 Max. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) January 15, 2020 5 Development Assessment PUD Zoning Application Commission and Council Process PUD Zoning Process Next Steps We are here in the process. We do not need a recommendation at this point. Scheduled for a Council Briefing on January 23, 2020. January 15, 2020 6
Economic Prosperity Commission January 15, 2020 6:30pm City Hall Room 2016 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah- District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Michael Ybarra- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Tam Hawkins- District 9, Holt Lackey- District 10 Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: General The 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. 2. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 10- minutes for each the Economic Equity, Workforce Development and a. Karen Haywood & Tina Lee from City of Austin Human Resources Department topic a. Speakers will address public/private/NGO partnerships. b. 2020 Small Business Contracting Forum Memo c. Homeless ordinance and affordability. d. Land Ordinances/Use e. Approve November 2019 meeting minutes. f. Other topics. 4. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a) Working Group discussions, the Veteran’s Study and possible resolutions. b) Other topics for feature meetings. Discussion regarding future agenda items including a schedule of topics including issues mentioned during briefings and citizen communication. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
City of Austin Human Resources Department Veterans Program Overview January 15, 2020 Karen Haywood - Deputy Director Tina Lee - Acting Veterans Program Administrator Overview • City of Austin • Veterans Program Internal Work • Procedure Oversight and Assistance • Veterans Program External Work • Reporting Structure Benchmark • Veterans Resource Center Background 1 City of Austin • Employs approximately 13,500 employees • Approx. 1,800 Veterans, Guards and Reservists The Veterans Program • Created by Mayor, City Management and the Human Resources Department - 2007 • Veterans Program is an award winning program • Two regular full-time positions allocated for the program 2 Veterans Program Internal Work • Liaison to the Commission on Veteran Affairs • Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise • Veterans Small Business Loan • Quarterly Veterans Benefits Symposium • Women Veterans Appreciation Annual Luncheon • Veterans Day Appreciation Annual Luncheon • Memorial Day Ceremony • Veteran’s Resource Guide • Military ADA Accommodations 3 Procedure Oversight and Assistance • Military Pay Supplement • Paid 15 Days of Military Leave • Veterans Preference in Hiring • Service Credit of Military Active Duty up to 4 years towards City of Austin Retirement • Military Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 4 Veterans Program External Work • Fort Hood Career Skills Program • Military Job Fairs • Veterans Day Parade • Mayor’s Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness • Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. • Furniture for No Longer Homeless Veterans • Community engagement with Austin Veteran Organizations 5 Veterans Programs Reporting Structure • City of Austin - Human Resources Department - Direct report to the Deputy Director • Houston • San Antonio - Direct report to the Mayor’s Office - Government and Public Affairs - Direct report to the Director • New York City - Prior to 2016 Veterans were served by the Mayors office - City agency has been created 6 Veterans Resource Center Background • November 2013 – Veterans Affairs Commission expressed interest in creating a Veterans Resource Center • March 2017 – Commission submits recommendation for Veterans Resource Center • June 2017 – Council approved resolution 20170622-035 requesting: – Costs & Funding – Needs assessment defining service gaps & provides metrics – A business plan – Space of 5,500 square feet • December 2017 – HRD response sent to Council – staff reached out to 48 local veteran service providers to gauge …
1 Austin Transportation Department Parking Enterprise Division Downtown Commission January 15, 2020 Jason T. Redfern – Parking Enterprise Manager 2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 01 SUPPORTING AUSTIN’S MOBILITY GOALS 02 03 04 PARKING STRATEGY FY2019-20 ON-STREET METERED PARKING OVERVIEW ACTION ITEMS & NEXT STEPS SUPPORTING AUSTIN’S MOBILITY POLICIES/ GOALS 3 MODE CHOICE Balance curb space allocation, to encourage sustainable trip options, to reach a 50/50 mode split by 2039 COMMUTE TIME Improve parking system efficiencies to reduce travel time and vehicle miles traveled EQUITY Curb management strategies that promote equal and flexible access for all travel types and public needs. GOAL: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS 4 STABILIZE MODERNIZE • Meter base rate adjustment • Level meter hours to be the same across the city • Adjust parking citation penalties AUSTIN • Grant Directors Authority to flex parking rates within a range • Test & enable data capturing technology to test curb access efficiency. STRATEGY: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 BASE RATE STABLIZATION AUTHORITY TO ADJUST RATES Currently there are two different base rates for core and non-core. Over the last three decades, population and inflation have outpaced the cities valuation of on-street parking rates but demand has rapidly increased. Existing fee ordinance is rigid, requiring Council action each time. This flexibility will allow for the testing of more progressive curb management strategies, like variable pricing. SYSTEM LEVELING OF METER HOURS Different hours and days for parking in separate geographical areas of the city make it hard for the public to know when they have to pay to park. CURB PRICING STRATEGY PILOT Variable pricing strategies are intended to incentivize a behavior and change a car-centric culture. It has been proven to ease traffic congestion, provides opportunities for patrons of local business and encourages the use of underutilized off-street parking facilities. 5 PHASE 3 ADJUST PARKING CITATION FINE AMOUNTS Adjust parking citation amounts, to encourage responsible curb usage. STRATEGY: MODERNIZE AUSTIN’S PARKING OPERATIONS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 BASE RATE STABLIZATION AUTHORITY TO ADJUST RATES Currently two different base rates for core and non-core and is undervalued. The Maximum parking rate for the core downtown has only increased $0.80 and there has been no increase in areas outside the core in over three decades Existing fee ordinance is rigid, requiring Council action each time. This flexibility will allow for the testing of more progressive curb management strategies, like variable pricing. SYSTEM …
Downtown Commission January 15, 2020 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE PHOTO: MICHAEL KNOX DOWNTOWN AUSTIN OVERVIEW As of October 2019 Next Update: April 2020 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEMOGRAPHICS • Millennials (ages 23-38) make up 50% of downtown residents* • Baby Boomers are moving into downtown, increasing their share in the past few years* • Well paid, highly educated population • Workforce is on pace with Austin’s growth rate As of October 2019 • Residential is triple Austin’s growth rate Source: ACS 2018 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! STATE OF DOWNTOWN 2019 REPORT ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS • Highest concentration of city's workforce is in downtown • Place of employment for Austin's young creative • class Innovative hub containing a host of notable companies, co-working spaces, and flexible commuting options • Anchor of Austin's tourism industry drawing millions • Energized with development and public/private to Austin investment • Budding residential neighborhood DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! DOWNTOWN’S GROWTH OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS • More than 35 MSF have been developed • Almost 40% of new SF delivered was residential development • Scale of development has reached a new level Photo: RALPH BARRERA/AMERICAN-STATESMAN and BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! All product types are represented in the development pipeline • Ten projects Completed in 2019 • 20 projects Under Construction • 19 projects Planned • Large scale projects • Mixed Use is here to stay DOWNTOWN AUSTIN IS UNIQUE …. BUT! DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT BY THE NUMBERS • 35 MSF has been developed in the last 20 years…. At the current rate, that amount will be matched in less than 10 years. • Retail/Restaurant revival with increasing amount of new space in mixed-use projects As of 1/10/2020 ! DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS Development is happening throughout downtown led by: • Core/Waterfront • Waller Creek • Rainey Street • Lower Shoal Creek CORE/WATERFRONT Downtown Metro Rail Guadalupe 6X Indeed Tower • Explosive Growth • Mixed Use is a common theme • Large scale projects such as Guadalupe 6X, Indeed Tower, and the Downtown Metro Rail Station amongst others are changing the downtown landscape. www.downtownaustin.com WALLER CREEK Innovation • Tunnel is now complete • Waterloo Greenway will provide a much-anticipated amenity and attraction for the market starting with Waterloo Park • Many projects are underway Block 36 Waterloo Park Austin Marriott WALLER CREEK Waller Creek / Palm District Planning Process: Addressing …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT November 2019 Development Summary Austin has seen a large amount of development activity in the urban core this past year. With eight projects completed in 2019, 18 under construction, and 17 planned, downtown development doesn’t seem to be slowing any time soon. While residential and hotel projects continue to dominate across downtown, we have seen a remarkable increase in commercial office projects along Colorado Street, creating a 21st century urban office district. There are three office towers under construction along Colorado Street totaling 1.2 million square feet and representing almost half of the 3.5 million square feet of office space underway in downtown. d v l B r a m a L As a whole, downtown has 3.7 million square feet of office space under construction, representing an amazing 23% of our current multi-tenant inventory. 6X Guadalupe, Austin’s next tallest building, broke ground this past month. The project is located just two blocks north of downtown’s marquee greenspace, Republic Square. Downtown’s unprecedented surge in development is reflective of Austin’s emergence on the national stage as both the top overall real estate prospect1 as well as the number one place to live2. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 15th Street Texas State Capitol WP d v l B o t n i c a J n a S e u n e v A s s e r g n o C 6th Street MR Convention Center 11th Street I - 3 5 Plaza Saltillo Cesar Chavez Street Lady Bird Lake Rainey District South Central Waterfront Emerging Development Recently Completed Under Construction Planned or Proposed Public Projects The Otis Hotel - (hotel, 40,000 sf) The Huston - (residential, 350,000 sf) 1836 San Jacinto - (office, 248,596 sf) Alexan Capitol - (residential, 421,000 sf) State Office Building #1 - (public, 603,000 sf) The Tyndall at Robertson Hill - (residential, 182,000 sf) 410 Uptown - (office) Episcopal Church Site Block 87 - (mixed use) 17th Street Condos - (residential) Hyatt Centric Hotel - (hotel) State Office Building #2 - (public, 416,000 sf) 701 Rio Grande - (office) SXSW Center - (office, 143,988 sf) Canopy by Hilton - (hotel, 120,000 sf) 1313 Red River Street - (office) 6X Guadalupe - (office) 1205 Nueces at Capitol West - (office, 11,297 sf) Indeed Tower - Block 71 - (office, 669,130 sf) 1204 San Antonio Street - (office, 41,698 sf) Hanover Republic Square - (apartments, …
3. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 15, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Council Chambers City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioners in Attendance: Andy Creel Peggy Maceo Perry Bedford Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Mary Ann Neely Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Commissioners Absent: Ryan Nill Staff in Attendance: Chris Herrington Atha Phillips Kaela Champlin Wendy Rhoades Kate Clark Scott Hiers Radmon Rice 1. 2. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. None EDUCATION a. Buying and selling ecosystem services, Jim Blackburn, Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University (15 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 (5 minutes) 1 5. 6. 7. 8. The minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of December 4, 2019 were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Nill were absent. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on Ventura at Parmer Lane, SP-2018-0564D (5 minutes) b. Discussion on 218 S. Lamar PUD (C814-2018-0121) (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Item conducted as posted. No action taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Development Assessment Briefing on 614 South 1st Street Planned Unit Development, CD- 2019-0006—Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Lantana PCA Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Watershed: Williamson Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Drinking Water Protection Location: 7415 Southwest Parkway (District 8) Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Zone Request: Consider a Project Consent Agreement waiving provisions of City Code Chapters 25-7 (Drainage) and 25-8 (Environment), including Chapter 25-8, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to allow construction of a mixed-use residential project at located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in the East Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Area. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) Item …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 301 W. 2nd Street in the Boards & Commissions Room. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Joel Sher, Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Richard DePalma Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner August Harris, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Felipe Garza City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department Jason Redfern and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Austin Transportation Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2019 MEETING MINUTES Vice Chair Bristol motioned to approve the December 18, 2019 meeting minutes with Commissioner Lehman’s second on a vote of 7-0. 4. PARKING ENTERPRISE The Commission received a presentation from Jason Redfern and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Austin Transportation Department. The Commission received a presentation from Jenell Moffett and Michele Van Hyfte, Downtown Austin Alliance. No action was taken. 5. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT No action was taken. - 1 - 6. WORKING GROUPS A. Moonlight Tower Working Group No progress to report. B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group The Working Group met on January 3rd with staff from the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) Development Division and received an update on their progress on their stakeholder outreach. The Working Group provided them with the stakeholder list that they developed; the Working Group will continue to work with ATD. ATD also provided the Working Group with a preliminary schedule of the work on the ACTP to be completed. 7. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSION Commissioner Heimsath reported the Historic Landmarks Commission is seeing more cases where development is pressuring established landmarks. He noted the controversy over the 30+ story tower proposed for the Masonic Lodge is likely a foreshadow of more conflicts to come. Commissioner DePalma reported that he anticipates that the Parks and Recreation Board will be discussing the Lady Bird Lake Rowing concession and the potential expansion and an amendment to the existing contract with partners Downtown Austin Alliance and Austin Parks Foundation for the improvement, management and operation of Republic Square …
Economic Prosperity Commission January 15, 2020 6:30pm City Hall Room 2016 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Minutes CALL TO ORDER 1) OPENING REMARKS Introduction of members and staff liaison a) Attendance: Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah – District 2; Alexis Taylor - District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4; Preston Tom- District 5; - Amy Noel- District 7;- Nathan Ryan- District 8; and ; Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee b) Absent: Tam Hawkins- District 9; Larry Anazia – District 1 c) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Clemons and, Nydia Castillo a) Tina Lee and Karen Haywood from the City of Austin’s Human Resources spoke to Commission about the city of Austin’s Veterans Affairs Program. 2) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: a) No citizens signed up to speak. 3) PRESENTATIONS AND Q&A 4) WORKING GROUPS a) Creation of Veteran’s Affairs Study b) Creation of Land Use Ordinance Summary 5) OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a) Review existing recommendations for land code and transportation b) Will move discussion on homelessness ordinance to a later meeting date. ADJOURNMENT c) Meeting was adjourned at 9:48 pm The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Clemons at the Economic Development Department, at (512) (974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or (512-974-2713).
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2020 Electric Board APPROVED MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Board Meeting on January 15, 2020 at Development Service Department, 5202 E. Ben White, Room 122. Chairman Flores called the Board Meeting to order at 10:05 am. Board Members in Attendance: Delwin Goss, David Adamson, Michael King, Robert Schmidt, Michael King, Ben Brenneman, Randy Pomikahl, Mark Weaver and Nicole Stasek Members Not in Attendance: Rogelio Wallace Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD) and Mitchell Tolbert (DSD) 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: David Johnson 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the August 21, 2019 meeting was approved as written. Vice Chair member Goss made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Board member Pomikahl second the motion, motion passed 9-0. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION: a. 2020 Ordinance- On a unanimous vote, the Electrical Board made a motion to approve the 2020 Electrical Ordinance. Board member Randy Pomikahl made the motion to approve the ordinance as presented, Vice Chair Goss, seconded the motion. Motion pass 9-0. DSD staff Marty Starrett and Eric Zimmerman gave a brief summary on what needs final touches, meetings with the law department, Affordability Impact Studies, Request for Council Action (RCA) and to change the number of register agents from 3 to 6, as this came from stakeholder meetings. Board will like to address this issue after the ordinance is in place. 4. DISCUSSION: a. Austin Criteria Manual Update: Residential Liaison Eric Zimmerman informs the board that the last meeting with Austin Energy was Dec 20 and discuss about the relocation on the point of service. A.E is still hoping to have a February Design Criteria with stakeholders prior to publication. DSD is recommending that the point of delivery stays where is at and that AE change their business process to allow cost tracker for an issue to install those connectors. Board member Brenneman will act on behalf of board and makes the motion on his behalf to write a letter with board concerns on Austin Energy point of service. Board member Weaver, seconds that motion. Motion passes 9-0. After completion of the letter, it will be addressed to Michael Pittman and Joan Wilhite. b. House Bill 2439 and State Licensing Law: DSD Staff Mitchell Tolbert does not believe it has impact on any of electrical items and so we will continue to operate as business as …
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COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING January 15, 2020 COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MINUTES The Commission on Veteran Affairs convened in a regular meeting on January 15, 2020 at Austin City Hall located on 301 West 2nd Street in the Executive Session Room 1027. Chair Jason Denny called the Board Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jason Denny- Chair Pete Salazar- Vice Chair Alfred Bingham Chris Ehlinger Josephine Hinds Manuel Jimenez Doris Williams Staff in Attendance: Karen Haywood, Tina Lee 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Denny asked the Commission members to review the minutes from the regular called meeting on September 18, 2019 and November 20, 2019. Vice Chair Salazar made a motion to approve the meeting minutes and Commissioner Josephine Hinds seconded the motion. Motion passed with no objection. 2. BUSINESS Parks and Recreation updated the Commission on the status of Veteran’s Park and construction started on November 15th. They currently have placed an erosion control and fencing, irrigation, planting materials and working on the right of way permit. Projection for completion for May 2020. More information on the background, purpose and schedule can be found at http://www.austintexas.gov/department/veterans-park-plan. Plan to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony 3 months prior to completion. Recommendation to create a Department of Veterans and Military Affairs was approved by Board Member Manuel Jimenez motion, Board Member Doris Williams second on a 7 vote and the 1 abstain, 6 yes. Manuel Jimenez discussed the resolution for the creation of Veterans Courts at the municipality level. Resolution was sent to Council and no current updates have been made. The motion to postpone item 3D, Transition Assistance Program, to the next meeting was approved on Board Member Pete Salazar's motion, Board Member Josephine Hinds seconded on a 7-member vote COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES Officer elections: Manuel Jimenez nominates Doris Williams and approved with no objections. Doris Williams nominates Manuel Jimenez to be the Vice Chair, Sam Haytham from Kiro Action presented to the Commission on the possible solution to Veteran Homelessness in Austin. These structures are easy to install, quick to deploy and transport to other areas if needed. These structures could house up to 4 people with the needed amenities-built in such as a bathroom and kitchen. The structure is 200 sq. feet that would take 3-4 people to put together and …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION City of Austin Commission on Veterans Affairs Recommendation Number: 20200115-B003 Creation of the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs WHEREAS, the City of Austin seeks to be a national leader and community model in healing the military civilian divide by intentionally reintegrating those who have served as well as their families into our communities with purpose; WHEREAS, the City of Austin has prioritized veteran issues such as becoming an effective zero homeless veteran city and seeks to hire and support veterans and their families in order to send a message to United States military veterans that they are welcomed and honored in the city of Austin; WHEREAS, the City of Austin should capitalize upon being uniquely situated to recruit and retain defense spending and investment that has significant positive impact on our economy such as Camp Mabry and the Army Futures Command; WHEREAS, principles of the chain of command and accountability dictate the need for an office solely responsible for achieving the above-mentioned goals. Moreover, such an office presents substantial opportunities to reduce costly duplicative efforts through effective coordination and a cohesive vision; WHEREAS, the creation of such an office would send an important message about the City of Austin to veterans everywhere and give those who have served a more clear and direct voice in city government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Austin Commission on Veterans Affairs recommends the Austin City Council that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs be created forthwith. Date of Approval: January 15, 2020 Record of the Vote: Approved on a 6-0 vote with board member Bingham abstaining and 3 board members absent (Collura-Rosenberg, Ehlinger, Just) Attest: ___________________________________________
