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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

E-6 C15-2021-0097 ADV PACKET original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-3 DATE: Monday October 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0097 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Nathan Hobbs OWNER: Gary J. Hobbs ADDRESS: 4315 AVENUE A VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: a) Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size requirements from 5,750 square feet (required) to 5,700 square feet (requested) and b) Section 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value from 20% (allowed) to 60% (requested) in order to complete a remodel and addition of an existing home in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting) FINDING: E-6/1 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forE-6/2 October 5, 2021 Nathan Hobbs 4315 Avenue A Austin TX, 78751 Re: C15-2021-0097 Property Description: W 76FT OF LOT 1-3 BLK 11 HYDE PARK ADDN NO 1 Dear Nathan, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance(s) from LDC 25-2-947 & 25-2-942 in order to build an addition onto single-family home. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review …

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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

E-6 C15-2021-0097 PRESENTATION original pdf

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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

E-7 C15-2021-0098 ADV PACKET1 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-4 DATE: Monday October 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0098 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Alecia Mosadomi OWNER: PAP Realty Partnership/MVE Ventures, Ltd./The WP & AP Ltd ADDRESS: 5200 MCKINNEY FALLS PKWY VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code to decrease the required setback and increase the maximum allowable height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) a) (C) (1) (a) increase height limit from 30 feet (minimum allowed) to 47 feet (requested) b) (C) (2) (a) increase height limit from 40 feet (maximum allowed) to 47 feet (requested) c) (C) (3) increase height limit from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance in excess of 100 feet but not more than 300 feet (maximum allowed) to 47 feet (requested) in order to erect Multi-Family Housing Development with on-site affordable units in a “MF- 4”, Multi-Family Residence-Moderate-High Density zoning district. Note(s): The Land Development Code Section 25-2-1063 (C) The height limitation for a structure are: (1) two stories and 30 feet, if the structure is 50 feet or less from the property: (a) in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district (2) three stories and 40 feet if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from property: (a) in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district. E-7/1 BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting) FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forE-7/2 Mosadomi, Alecia …

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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

F-1 BOA MONTHLY REPORT original pdf

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BOA Monthly Report July 2021-June 2022 October 11, 2021 Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting, all items were postponed to Nov 8, 2021 or as requested by applicant. Granted 0 9 Postponed 1) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 1 sign(s) on the property: a)(F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor and b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated 2) 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 12 signs on the property: a)(F) to allow three (3) wall signs above the second floor, one on each the northern, southern and eastern sides.b)(G) (1) one projecting sign for each building façade (allowed) to two (2) projecting signs (requested) on the eastern side c)(H) to allow for all twelve (12) signs, nine (9) on the northern, one (1)on the southern, one (1) on the eastern and one (1) on the western sides, to all be illuminated 3) 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 4) 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) (D) & (E) to increase the fence height and Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) (C) (2) to increase height limit and Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) (C) (3) to increase allowed height 5) 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum Lot Size and 25-2-947 (Nonconforming Use Regulation Groups) (B) (2) to increase the improvement value 6) Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063 (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) a) (C) (1) (a) increase height limit and b) (C) (2) (a) increase height limit and c) (C) (3) increase height limit 7) 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 8) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) a)increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope 9) 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback Denied 0 Withdrawn 0 Discussion Items 5 items (all postponed to Nov. 8, 2021) Sept 2021. Interpretations 0 new inquiries The deposition of the case items: (Added Oct 11, 2021 #’s) 12 A. Granted 25 B. …

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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

F-2 BOA BYLAWS original pdf

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Recommendation to Council Audit and Finance Committee for adoption to Board of Adjustment Bylaws Bylaws Article 7 (D) remove monthly and add “at 5:30PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Austin City Hall” F-2/1

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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

F-3 BOA RULES OF PROCEDURES original pdf

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Proposed changes to Board of adjustment Rules of Procedure ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Add "(C) MEETINGS 1. The regular meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be held at 5:30PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Austin City Hall. 2. Any matters postponed at the request of the Board of Adjustment will be placed at the beginning of the agenda at the Board’s next meeting. 3. Any matters postponed at the request of the applicant will be placed on the agenda at the Board’s next meeting after matters categorized by Article I (C)2 4. At 10:00 PM, the Board may, in its discretion, extend the meeting if necessary." F-3/1

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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

F-5 BOA MEETING SCHEDULE 2022 original pdf

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Board of Adjustment MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2022 (2ND Monday of the Month – 5:30PM‐11:30PM) January 10, 2022 Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, Room 1001 February 14, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 March 14, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 April 11, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 May 9, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 June 13, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 July 11, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 August 8, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Sept 12, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Oct 10, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Nov 14, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Dec 12, 2022 PDC Event Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 F-5/1

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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

F-8 BOA APPEALS original pdf

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§ 2-1-111 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. (A) The Board of Adjustment is established as provided in Local Government Code Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority). (B) The board shall be composed of 11 members. (C) Each board member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (D) The council may appoint alternate board members to serve in the absence of regular members. An alternate member shall be appointed to serve a two-year term. (E) A regular or alternate board member may be removed by council for cause on a written charge after a public hearing. (F) The board shall: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) board. hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), except as otherwise provided by the Code; hear and decide an appeal of an administrative action under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); hear and decide a request for a variance from the requirements of airport zoning regulations under Section 241.034, Local Government Code; hear and decide a request for a special exception under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); and perform other duties prescribed by ordinance or state law. (G) The board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson and at other times as requested by the (H) The chairperson, or the acting chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. (I) Each case before the board must be heard by at least 75 percent of the board members. (J) The concurring vote of 75 percent of the board members is necessary to: reverse an order, requirement, decision, or determination of an administrative official; decide in favor of an applicant on a matter on which the board is required to pass under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning); or (3) authorize a variation from the terms of Chapter 25-2 (Zoning). (K) The board shall prepare minutes of its proceedings. The minutes shall include the vote of each member on each item before the board and shall state if a member is absent or fails to vote on an item. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080110-048; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20110526-098;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 14, 7-1-15. F-8/1 ARTICLE 3. - PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS Division 1. - Reserved.[2] Footnotes: --- (2) --- §§ 2-5-41—2-5-45. - RESERVED. Division 2. - Appeals. § 2-5-61 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR APPEALS. Editor's note— Ord. No. 20170518-014 >, Pt. 4, effective May 29, 2017, repealed §§ …

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Animal Advisory CommissionNov. 8, 2021

Agenda original pdf

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ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 8, 2021, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at http://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian Palmer Neuhaus Edward Flores Monica Frenden Jo Anne Norton Lotta Smagula CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Dr. Jon Brandes Yolanda Rodriguez-Pacheco Luis Herrera 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission Meeting. a. Review and approval of minutes from the October 11, 2021, Animal Advisory 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates. b. Monthly Reporting of Data. c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs. d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin. e. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No f. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. g. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Kill in Austin. Facilities in Austin 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Adoption of Bylaw Amendment for Creation of No Kill Committee as Approved by City Council. b. Proposed Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule 2022 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 Belinda Hare at the Animal Services Office, at 512-978-0565, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Board Liaison. Belinda Hare, 512-978-0565 or Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov

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Animal Advisory CommissionNov. 8, 2021

4a Amendment to Bylaws original pdf

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Board of AdjustmentNov. 8, 2021

Agenda original pdf

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AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 8, 2021at 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Board of Adjustment may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Vacant (Alternate) ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Rahm McDaniel ___Darryl Pruett EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four 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. A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval October 11, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 B. C. D. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda SIGNS PREVIOUS POSTPONEMENTS C-1 C16-2021-0011 Renee Bornn for Villas Rio, LP 2111 Rio Grande Street On-Line Link: Item C-1; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-133 (University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District Signs), requesting a total of 1 sign(s) on the property: a) (F) to allow one (1) wall signs above the second floor (maximum allowed) to the eight floor (requested) b) (H) to allow for the one (1) sign(s) to all be illuminated in order to provide signage for the Villas on Rio Grande in a “GO-MU, LO-NP, MF-4-NP”, General Office-Mixed Use, Limited Office, Multi-Family– Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West University Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-133 University Neighborhood Overlay Zoning Districts Signs (F) No signs may be placed above the second floor of a building, except for a non- electric sign that is engraved, cut into the building surface, or otherwise inlaid to become part of the building. (H) A sign …

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Austin Travis County Food Policy BoardNov. 8, 2021

Agenda_ATCFPB_20211108 original pdf

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AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8th FROM 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1405 Event Center Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Joy Casnovsky, Vice Chair Andrea Abel Joi Chevalier Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Karen Magid Emily Nicola DeMaria Rosamaria Murillo Ryan Rosshirt Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER and Introduction of new board members CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER MEETING 2. STAFF and COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS a. Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department, Request for Proposals for Development of Nonprofit or Cooperative Food Retail i. Review board members’ meetings with City and County officials ii. Review prior board recommendations and discuss City and County budgets iii. Community engagement 3. OLD BUSINESS b. Board Infrastructure & Protocol c. Board vacancies and appointments d. Discuss Annual Internal Review 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Continued strategic planning on individual projects and working group priorities b. Working group briefings c. Review of board member assignments 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 call Amanda Rohlich at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1364 at Office of Sustainability for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-1364.

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Animal Advisory CommissionNov. 8, 2021

2a October 2021 ASO Data Reports original pdf

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Municipal Civil Service CommissionNov. 8, 2021

Agenda original pdf

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MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 AT 9:30 A.M. Human Resources Department Learning and Research Center 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 500 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 25, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. 3. 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 call Matthew Chustz of the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Municipal Civil Service Commission, please contact Matthew Chustz at 512-974-2859.

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Municipal Civil Service CommissionNov. 8, 2021

Item 1a - Draft MCSC Minutes 20211025 original pdf

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MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 25, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 25, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:41 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Perez-Wiseley, Chair Kevin Mullen McKenzie Frazier Commissioners Absent: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Andy Mormon Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 27, 2021. 2. HEARING a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the September 27, 2021, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 3-0. a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 25, 2021 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. Chair Perez-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 4:47 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. Closed session ended and Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:25 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. The motion to deny Alex Shahidi’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Alex Shahidi was approved on Chair Perez-Wiseley's motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 3-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. This item was postponed until the November 8, 2021 …

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Municipal Civil Service CommissionNov. 8, 2021

Item 2a - Letter to Council RE Recommendation original pdf

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MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …

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Municipal Civil Service CommissionNov. 8, 2021

Item 2c2 - 2021 and 2022 Meeting Schedule original pdf

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2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting. 2022 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 10, 2022 Monday, July 11, 2022 Monday, January 24, 2022 Monday, July 25, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022 Monday, August 8, 2022 Monday, February 28, 2022 Monday, August 22, 2022 Monday, March 14, 2022 Monday, September 12, 2022 Monday, March 28, 2022 Monday, September 26, 2022 Monday, April 11, 2022 Monday, October 10, 2022 Monday, April 25, 2022 Monday, October 24, 2022 Monday, May 9, 2022 Monday, November 14, 2022 Monday, May 23, 2022 Monday, December 12, 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 Monday, June 27, 2022 Approved by Commission 9/27/21

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Agenda original pdf

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Electric Utility Commission November 8, 2021  6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 (Note: Some members of the Electric Utility Commission may be participating by videoconference.) AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Vacancy (Harper-Madison) Vacancy (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-17 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the August 19, 2021 special-called meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (11/18) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc. to provide a station service voltage transformer in an amount not to exceed $67,000. 3. (11/18) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Control Components Inc, to provide an intermediate pressure drum control valve and spare parts, in the amount of $75,400. 4. (11/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with MasTec North America, Inc., for Underground Electrical Civil Construction Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $24,000,000 for an initial 2-year term, with four 1-year extensions of $12,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000,000. 5. (12/2) [Purchasing Multi Departmental; AE’s estimated portion is $6.3M] Authorize award of two contracts with Community Trucking LLC, and Green Dream International d/b/a GDI, to provide flexible base, surface rock and 3x5 rock, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,570,000, divided between the contractors. 6. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives, for the continued purchase of electric meters for use throughout the Austin Energy service area, to increase the amount by $10,000,000 and to extend the term by 18 months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000. 7. (12/2) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Techline Inc. to provide distribution steel poles, in an amount of $750,000. 8. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize additional expenditures to …

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Item 18: Generation Portfolio Update original pdf

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Item 18 Generation Portfolio Update Fayette Power Project, Decker Unit 2 and Nacogdoches Power Project Pat Sweeney Vice President, Power Production Nov. 8, 2021 © 2021 Austin Energy Announcement Highlights • Negotiations stall over Fayette Power Project • Decker 2 steam unit to shut down in March 2022 • Nacogdoches biomass plant to be available year-round Fayette Power Project Photo courtesy LCRA Decker Creek Power Station Nacogdoches Power Project 2 Negotiations stall over Fayette Power Project (FPP) • Background: Austin Energy co-owns FPP with LCRA; Austin Energy’s portion is 50% of two of the three units; LCRA manages the plant. • Joint ownership agreement does not set out how one party can retire only its share of the project. • Unable to reach terms that would allow Austin Energy to shut down its share. 3 Negotiations stall over Fayette Power Project • What’s next? • Austin Energy will continue to run its portion of FPP but will minimize scheduled output using REACH • The REACH strategy considers the cost of carbon in utility’s offers to sell generation from FPP. • Continue to negotiate with LCRA to retire Austin Energy’s share of FPP. 4 Decker Steam Unit 2 to Close March 2022 City Council approved closure in 2017 Age Less Efficient Lower Carbon Emissions Increasing difficult to maintain, secure replacement parts and technical expertise Requires more natural gas per megawatt hour of power compared to newer, more efficient units Part of comprehensive resource plan and commitment to lower carbon footprint 5 Decker Steam Unit 2 to Close March 2022 City Council approved closure in 2017 • Notice of Suspension of Operations (NSO) to ERCOT • Required at least 150 days prior to anticipated retirement date. • Effective retirement date: March 31, 2022. • If ERCOT determines unit needs to continue operating, it can pursue a Reliability Must-Run (RMR) commitment with Austin Energy. • What’s next? • Decker’s four 50 MW gas turbines continue to be available and can be quickly dispatched when needed. 6 Nacogdoches Biomass Plant Available Year-Round • Background: • Plant powered by wood waste fuel. • Previously under “seasonable mothball” status, meaning it was made available to run only during high energy demand summer months. • Utility purchased plant in 2019. • Purchasing the plant saved the utility ~$275M in additional costs over the remaining term of a previous agreement. • Improved operations + current market conditions = …

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Item 20: Quarterly Operations Rpt original pdf

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Item 20 Austin Energy Operational Update Q4 FY21 Sidney Jackson Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy November 2021 © 2018 Austin Energy 1 Austin Energy Operational Update Discussion Topics Performance Carbon Footprint On-Site Energy Resources Future State 2 Austin Energy Operational Update Performance 3 Commercial Availability & Start Success Commercial Availability Generation Resource Target Seasonal Commercial % Availability Commercial Availability Actuals (%) Q3 FY21 AVG Q4 FY21 AVG 94 64 90 87 96 95 99 100 * 95 95 97 100 Decker Steam Units Sand Hill Combined Cycle Fayette Units South Texas Project Start Success Commercial Availability values reflect maintenance or refueling outages typical for this period Start Success Target(%) Start Success Actuals (%) Q4 FY21 AVG Q3 FY21 AVG Simple Cycle Start Success 99 100 100 4 Net Generation and Load Analysis FY 2021 Q4 Power Generation Cost by Fuel Type CONSUMPTION VS. GENERATION (MWH) Nuclear Coal NG Renewable 7% 4% 16% 45% 28% Nuclear Coal NG Renewable Biomass *Costs include fuel for generation, fuel transportation, renewable Power purchases agreements Historical FY21 Q4 System Peak Demand (MW) G E N E R A T I O N L O A D RENEWABLE POWER AS PERCENT OF CONSUMPTION 1,743,775 662,300 1,132,501 919,566 Non-Renewable 58% 4,181,418 Renewable 42% 2,900 2,850 2,800 2,750 2,700 2,650 2,600 2,550 2,500 2018 2019 2020 2021 This information is unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the audited Comprehensive Financial Reports for the City of Austin, when published on 5 System Reliability CAIDIs w/o MED CAIDI = Customer Average Interruption Duration Index Average time to restore service. SAIDI = System Average Interruption Duration Index Total duration of interruptions for the average customer, during a period of time. SAIFI = System Average Interruption Frequency Index How often the average customer experiences a sustain interruption, over a period of time. MED = Major Event Days 65 60 55 50 45 40 I F O N O T A R U D L A T O T I S N O T P U R R E T N I 55.96 45.50 61.39 45.50 82.29 68.51 0.68 0.57 E R O T S E R O T E M T I . G V A I E C V R E S 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 0.75 0.7 0.65 0.6 0.55 0.5 0.45 F O R E B M U N . G V A R …

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