BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION APRIL 21, 2021 2:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair Sarah Cook Charles Curry Francoise Luca John McNabb Staff in Attendance: Eric Bailey, Public Works Martin Barrera, Economic Development Megan Bell, Financial Services Amica Bose, Austin Transportation Veronica Briseno, Economic Development David Colligan, Economic Development CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Pirouz Moin, Public Works Will Mixon, Financial Services Tina Van Wie, Financial Services The minutes for the meeting of January 20, 2020 were approved as posted with a motion by Commissioner Cook, Vice-Chair DasGupta second on a 4-0 vote, with Commissioners Curry and Luca abstaining and Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan and Zhao absent. Newly appointed members, Commissioners Curry and Luca, were introduced and welcomed to the Commission. 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff update about the Mobility Bond Programs. Staff from Austin Transportation, the Corridor Program Office and Public Works gave updates on 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 Mobility Bond projects and programs. They provided information on: bond language and financial summaries for each program; recent and upcoming projects and program highlights; and resources. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. b. Staff update about Cultural Facilities sponsored by the Economic Development Department. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2021 Staff from the Economic Development Department gave updates on department funded Cultural Arts Facilities projects and programs in the 2006, 2012 and 2018 bond programs. They provided information on: cultural arts facilities bond investments; financial updates, recent and upcoming projects and program highlights; and resources. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the election of new officers. Vice-Chair DasGupta was elected as Vice-Chair with a motion by Commissioner McNabb and seconded by Commissioner Cook on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan, and Zhao absent. Chair Rodriguez was elected as Chair with a motion by Vice-Chair DasGupta and seconded by Commissioner Cook on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan, and Zhao absent. b. Discussion and possible action on the Bond Oversight Commission 2021 Workplan Development Chair Rodriguez introduced a …
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, April 21, 2021 REGULAR MEETING The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler City Staff in Attendance: Jerry Rusthoven, Housing and Planning Department Others in Attendance: None CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez a. Approval of the August 21, 2020 minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS Committee. a. Election of Officers. Elect a chair and vice-chair of the Codes and Ordinances Joint A motion was made to postpone the item to a future meeting by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Hempel, Connolly, and Kiolbassa absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Vice-Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District Sign Regulations. Discuss and consider an amendment to City Code Title 25 relating to sign regulations in the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, Housing and Planning Department (512) 974-3207, jerry.rusthoven@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). Jerry Rusthoven gave a summary of the amendment, which is a correction to code language that inadvertently prohibited illuminated signs in the UNO district (25-10-133), which has resulted in applicants seeking relief at the Board of Adjustment. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Hempel, Connolly, and Kiolbassa absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting a. None. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:16 pm. The City of Austin is committed …
Versión en español a continuación. Governance/Membership Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 Governance/Membership Committee Meeting to be held April 20, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (04/19/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Governance/Membership Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (April 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (4/19/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico …
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 – Quarter 2 Report As of 03/31/2021 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA $3.5M $3.1M $4,000,000.00 $3,500,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $500,000.00 $- Q1 Rebates Q2 Rebates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Outside COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 03/31/21. Dollars are unaudited. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install • To date, WAP has weatherized 270 homes, with another 244 in the pipeline and 123 for assignment. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • A total of 758 projects has been completed. • Total rebate amount of $223, 544 paid for FY21-Q2. • For FY21-Q2 there was a slight increase of 8 participating contractors, an increase of 6.45%. • A PDF documenting the process for Permitting Requirement for Property Owners and Occupants has been added to the landing page for HVAC and Variable Speed Pool Pumps. • Eligibility requirements on the website has been updated to state; Gas and/or tankless water heaters are not eligible for rebate(s). • A hard stop in EECP has been added for tankless water heaters. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • From 10/1/2020 to 3/31/2021 the program achieved 274 projects. 1 • The Limited Time Offer for FY21 that started on 10/15/20 is set to expire on 4/15/21. The Limited Time Offer includes a $600 rebate for qualifying Rebate projects and 0% financing for qualifying Rebate & Loan projects. • Created an educational sheet covering the Velocity Credit Union loans that will be uploaded to the Home Performance website and provided to our contractors to help educate customers. • Revised and improved our remote contractor orientation slides and process and successfully oriented three new contractors into the program. SPUR – Instant Savings • 4 new retailers (17 locations) have joined our Instant Savings program o Habitat Re-Store, St. Vincent De Paul, Salvation Army & Goodwill o Advanced Power Strips (APS) introduced to the market thru these retailers ▪ Educational material provided on location • First (since Covid-19) store program promotion events started in March, see photos attached o Breed & Co. (True Value) o Batteries Plus o Many more planned for April and May • $92,272.50 rebates paid this quarter 2 All-Stars • • 3 new schools participating • 1st of three virtual classroom presentations complete and ready for …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 4/8/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 70 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 17 1 14 11 254 88 74 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 4/8/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Estimated kW savings Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1203275 8405 BENT TREE RD 10 98.3 231,788 $82,263 Bent Tree Apartments Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 8100 N. MoPac Expressway Installation 1208176 701 Center Ridge 7 118 496,480 $208,507 Bridge at Center Ridge* Installation Bridge At Northwest Hills* 3600 GREYSTONE DR 10 112 297,850 $234, 580 1190789, 1198380, 1186819, 1205232 Multifamily Installation 1212346 Bexley Anderson Mill 8601 Anderson Mill 272 666,441 $231,549 …
RMC Monthly Report March 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY21 YTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 353 121 122 64 249 253 200 104 126 23 54 31 20 14 Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting 19 8 6 2 2 2 5 4 RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FY21 YTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY21 YTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $55,938.84 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY21 YTD Warnings and 311 Reports 707 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 322 234 220 41 Oct Nov 120 15 Dec 79 12 Jan 4 Feb 72 0 Mar Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, March FY21 3128 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 183 171 42 152 147 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – March 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY21 YTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – March 2021 FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY21 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 Facebook …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting April 20, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held April 20, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, April 19, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, April 19, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (April 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 19, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Resource Management Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health and Environment April 20, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water April 22, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Austin Water AGENDA ITEM Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water (AW) to issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under AW’s new regulatory framework in the total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 approved Operating Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council voted to approve an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 7, 2021 – Approved by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote April 20, 2021 - To be reviewed by Resource Management Commission N/A A recommendation in the 2018 Water Forward Plan (Plan) approved by city council included the development and adoption of an ordinance requiring the use of alternative onsite water for large, new commercial and multi-family development. The Plan included making this mandatory in Fiscal Year 2023 after development of regulatory guidance for such systems had been adopted and tested through a voluntary incentive program. The regulatory guidance was adopted by city council on December 10, 2020 and became effective December 21, 2020. Approval of the ordinance making mandatory the installation of these systems beginning on December 1, 2023 is pending final council approval of the previously proposed revisions to the City’s Land Development Code. This incentive program will help gather additional information on the design, engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, cost, permitting and …
Versión en español a continuación. Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission April 20, 2021 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held April 20, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 19, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20, 2021 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 later than noon, (April 19, 2021). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to joshua.robinson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (April 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 19, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe …
Regular Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission April 20, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held April 20 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, April 19 2021 by noon. ) To speak remotely at the April 20 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email Commission Liaison, Andrew Rivera at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon April 19, 2021 shall render a request null and void. automatically roll over. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday April 20 2021. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, April 19, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Zoning and Platting Fecha 20 de abril de 2021 La Comisión de Zoning and Platting se reunirá el 20 de abril de 2021 modificaciones de distanciamiento soial. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 19 de abril de 2021 . ) 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting April 20, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held April 20, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, April 19, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, April 19, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (April 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 19, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Versión en español a continuación. Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission April 20, 2021 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held April 20, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 19, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20, 2021 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 later than noon, (April 19, 2021). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to joshua.robinson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (April 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 19, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe …
Form Name: Submission Time: Browser: IP Address: Unique ID: Location: Your Information Commission Budget Recommendation Form April 12, 2021 10:06 pm Firefox 87.0 / OS X 45.18.127.248 791499489 Your Name Kirk S Yoshida Your Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Email bc-Kirk.Yoshida@austintexas.gov After question three, which questions from the flowchart are you prepared to answer? Is there funding? Which department holds the funding? How much funding is there? Which orgs receive it? How is success measured? What are the impacts, and gaps? Root Cause Analysis Story: What did you hear from the community? Recent events including the ongoing pandemic, Winter Storm Uri, and rising anti-Asian violence have brought to the surface the many challenges facing the Asian American community in Austin. During Winter Storm Uri, there were few protocols in place to get translated materials out to the community regarding cold weather resources, water and food distribution, and the recovery process. While the community volunteers stepped in to provide the much-needed translations, much of the work was not completed until five days after the initial power outages. Issues around equity go far beyond lack of access to information and resources due to limited English proficiency of some community members. There is also a general lack of understanding in the community about the work of the Equity Office and what is specifically being done by the City to improve the lives of the Asian American community and ensure their safety. It is imperative that both the City of Austin and the Equity Office exercise leadership in addressing the needs and concerns of Asians American during this difficult time. Problem: What is the problem you identify? How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? In a few short years, the Equity Office team, in coordination with the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC), has made great strides in by providing equity training to City staff and others, implementing new equity based grant programs, providing leadership during the Reimagining Public Safety process, and many more. However, there is a general lack of understanding in the Equity Office regarding Austin's Asian American community, which is very diverse in terms of language, customs, and cultures. The Asian American Quality of Life (AAQoL) Advisory Commission is often called upon by the Equity Office and other City departments to provide the community perspective and connections to community members. While …
Asian American Resource Center / Rutherford Campus Stormwater Improvements Preliminary Engineering Summary AARC Workgroup April, 14 2021 Lee Sherman, PE, Watershed Protection Department • • Greg Montes, Parks and Recreation Department Presenters: Agenda: • Summary of previously completed work • Introduction to this project • Project Origin • Project Elements • Project Schedule • Brief Q&A (please hold questions until the end) AARC Workgroup Meeting April 14, 2021 AARC Vision Plan • Vision Plan • Stakeholder process • Approval • WPD involvement Proposed Partnership Park Improvements • Partnership City of Austin (COA) project • Builds portions of the AARC Vision Plan • Add pedestrian bridge and other recreational amenities to conserve limited bond funds • Increases traffic and community use of historically under-utilized park area • Opportunity for water quality and drainage improvement Introduction Mission: CONCEPTUAL WATERSHED Protect lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. Reduce the damaging effects of urbanization on Austin’s watersheds WHAT IS URBANIZATION? • Paving of land surfaces via construction of roadways, parking lots, buildings… • When rain falls, less water can soak into the ground • More water runs off to fill storm drains, creeks and rivers with more flow, faster Introduction 40% Evaporates 25% Evaporates AUSTIN IS URBAN… 10% Runoff RURAL 50% Infiltrates Groundwater URBAN 32% Infiltrates Groundwater 43% Runoff Introduction Flooding Exa mple: Shoal Creek near 15th Street Introduction Erosion Exa mpl es: Fort Branch Creek, Boggy Creek Introduction Water Quality Exa mple: McKi nney Falls (Williamson Creek) Benefits Infiltrates 1.7M gallons of water annually Water Quality • • More natural and cleaner water will flow to Little Walnut Creek • • Public education opportunity for water quality and stormwater management • Improved habitat for wildlife, pollinators, etc. Litter removal Flood • Resolves a flooding issue associated with the Rutherford campus AARC Vision Plan • Provides flood detention needed for AARC expansion • Provides the permanent water feature desired in the vision plan • Pedestrian bridge to connect the Rutherford parking to the AARC • Nature play areas and landscaping consistent with Vision Plan • Trails and habitat create connection to nature • Improve aesthetics of concrete channel AARC / Rutherford Tributary Watershed • Little Walnut Creek Watershed • Top 20 Overall WQ Problem Score • Nutrients, improved riparian habitat, stream stability 132-acres Multi-Functional Green Infrastructure Guiding Project Principles 1. Improve water …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department FY 2022 BUDGET FORECAST Department Budget Overview FY 2021 Totals at a Glance FY 2021 Approved Budget FY 2021 Positions FY 2021 Sources $109.7 Million 744.75 FTEs Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% FY 2021 Budget by Program FY 2021 Budget Highlights • • • $638K for Forestry Services for Parkland Acquisitions $150K for Contractual Increases $1.2M Operations & Maintenance Support Support Services 5% Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements 11% Park Planning, Development, Operations and Maintenance 27% Community Services 57% 2 Department Overview Data and Highlights FY21 Expenditure Budget by Category 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 734.75 744.75 Personnel 65.3% 693.75 695.75 719.25 750 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 Contractuals 30.2% Commodities 4.5% 694.75 FTE PARD SD23 Goals and Measures • Activate and enhance urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming • • • Align accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests Ensure the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life Expand and improve access to parks and facilities for all 85% 75% 65% 55% 85% 74% 70% 64% Residents satisfied Residents with access 2020 Actual 2021 Goal 3 AARC Budget Overview Operating Budget AARC FY21 Approved Total Budget $1.24M Total FTE’s 10 Capital Improvement Project Asian American Resource Center Phase II Improvements – $6.9M For more information: capitalprojects.austintexas.gov How Funds are Allocated 4% 20% Personnel Contractuals Commodities 75% 4 Department Budget Overview FY 2022 Proposed Total PARD Budget Forecast FY 2022 Proposed Budget FY 2022 Proposed Positions $110.9 Million* 744.75 FTEs FY 2022 Sources Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% FY 2022 General Fund Highlights General Fund Budget Increase - $1.1M** Standard City-Wide Cost Drivers - $457k • • • Employee Wage Adjustment Increases Fleet Maintenance and Fuel City Support Services Requested Department-Wide Cost Drivers - $660K Increases to accommodate items previously authorized by Council Operations & Maintenance Support Forestry • • Aquatics • Grounds/Facility Maintenance *Includes Enterprise Golf Fund **Estimate only. FY22 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. 5 General Fund Department Revenue Forecast FY21 Budget Revenue of $14.5 million FY21 Projected Revenue of $4.2 million The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on PARD’s FY21 revenue budget. FY22 Proposed Revenue : $8.5 million The growth estimate factors in elements, such as (but not limited …
