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Electric Utility Commission April 19, 2021 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 5:34 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Chapman, Ferchill, Funkhouser, Stone, Trostle and Weldon. Commissioners Hadden and Reed joined during the staff briefing. Commissioners Tuttle and Wray were absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Paul Robbins re Customer Assistance Program 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the March 8, 2021 regular meeting. Motion (Trostle) to approve minutes; seconded (Chapman); passed on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Hadden and Reed off the dais and Commissioners Tuttle and Wray absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Items 2, 3, 5-9 unanimously recommended on consent (7-0, with Commissioners Hadden and Reed off the dais and Commissioners Tuttle and Wray absent). Following discussion, motion (Ferchill) to recommend Item 4; seconded (Weldon); recommended on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Hadden and Reed off the dais and Commissioners Tuttle and Wray absent. 2. (4/22) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Austin Underground Inc. (MBE), for 301 W. 20th – Duct Bank WR project in the amount of $542,120 plus a $54,212 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $596,332. 3. (4/22) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Pike Enterprises Inc D/B/A Pike Electric LLC, for continued substation installation, repair, and maintenance services, for an increase in the amount of $2,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. 4. (4/22) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Pike Enterprises Inc, to provide continued transmission and distribution electrical services, for an increase in the amount of $4,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $93,000,000. 5. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc., D/B/A Hi-Line Utility Supply Co, LLC aka Power Supply, for substation capacitor banks, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,700,000. 6. (5/6) [Purchasing - Multi-Dept; AE’s portion approximately $9M] Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $68,250,000. 7. (5/6) [Purchasing] …
20210419-2a: Renewal of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20210419-2a Seconded By: Watson Date: 4/19/2021 Subject: Renewal of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. Motioned By: Pierce Recommendation Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to extend the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan between the City and the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) for an additional year. Description of Recommendation to Council The current agreement ends September 30, 2021. This recommendation would extend the agreement until September 30, 2022. Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Watson, Motwani Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Skidmore, Tetey, Bradford Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Community Interest Announcement Rally to #Stop Asian Hate April 17, 2021 4:00 P.M. Huston-tillotson University 900 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken.
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Versión en español a continuación. College Student Commission Meeting Friday, April 16, 2021 College Student Commission to be held 04/16/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, April 15, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 04/16/2021 College Student Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5042 or david.alcorta@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to david.alcorta@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 1 Reunión del Comisión de Estudiantes Universitarios Viernes, 16 de abril de 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 (Jueves, 15 de abril de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-972-5042 o david.alcorta@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará …
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20210416-003a: City of Austin College Student Food Insecurity Grant Program — original pdf
Name of Board or Commission: College Student Commission Request Number: 20210416-003a Description of Item: City of Austin College Student Food Insecurity Grant Program intended to fund initiatives and programs aimed at assisting food-insecure students across college campuses in Austin. Board or Commission Vote to refer item to Council: Unanimously approved (8-0-0) Date of Approval of Request: 04/16/2021 Attachments: ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, please list the attachments: 20210122-3b: College Food Insecurity Grant Program Attest: David Alcorta (Staff Liaison), Jared D. Breckenridge (Chair), Jessica Riley (Co-Chair) MAYOR’S OFFICE USE ONLY Council Committee Assigned: ☐Audit and Finance Committee ☐Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee ☐Mobility Committee ☐Health and Human Services Committee ☐Housing and Planning Committee Recommend a Fiscal Analysis be completed? Recommend a Legal Analysis be completed? Notes: Mayor Signature & Date: 1 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number #20210122-3b College Food Insecurity Grant Program WHEREAS, the City of Austin College Student Commission has been established and authorized to advise members of the Austin City Council on topics that affect college students here in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin both historically and in present time continues to have a young college student population that is greater than or equal to approximately 100,000+ students; and WHEREAS, the Food Insecurity Working Group was created by the College Student Commission to form productive solutions to combating food insecurity across college campuses in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Food Insecurity Working Group has been informed and guided by partnerships with experts on this pressing matter, such as representatives from the Central Texas Food Bank, wherein we have explored a variety of potential local solutions; and WHEREAS, the food security needs of each Austin college are unique, and the available services at each campus are at varying levels of development and financial support; and WHEREAS, the development of a city grant program would allow for targeted investment in tailored community-based solutions that build on preexisting university programming and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, a study conducted in March 2020 by The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, which surveyed “38,602 students attending 54 colleges and universities in 26 states,” found that as a result of the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19, “rates of food insecurity among students ranged from 42% to 56% at two-year institutions and from 33% to 42% at four-year institutions;1” and 1 Goldrick-Rab, S., Coca, V., Welton, C. …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (Friday, April 16, 2021) COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING (Friday, April 16, 2021) The College Student Commission convened in a regular meeting on Friday, April 16, 2021 virtually in Austin, Texas. Chair Jared called the Board Meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jared D. Breckenridge, Jessica Riley, Brandow Barrows, Jeffrey Clemmons, Cristobal Garcia-Quiroz, Kindle Kreis, Kristen Marx, Bryan Nya, and Lira Ramirez Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison David Alcorta 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of 4/16/2021 were approved on Board Member Kristen’s motion, Board Member Jessica second on a unanimous vote (8-0-0). 2. OLD BUSINESS a. There was a Food Insecurity working group update to inform of next steps getting on the council agenda for Recommendation #20210122-3b. b. There was an 87th Texas Legislation update on how they are working on laws regarding open-carry of guns on college campuses. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. There was a suggestion from David Alcorta for the commission to fill out the form for Recommendation #20210122-3b to get on the agenda in the near future. There was a motion by Co-chair Jessica, seconded by Board Member Lira, to change the wording of the working group’s description to: “City of Austin Food Insecurity Grant Program intended to fund initiatives and programs aimed at assisting food-insecure students across college campuses in Austin.” The motion to reword the description of Recommendation #20210122-3b by Board Member Lira’s motion, Board member Brandon second on a unanimous vote (8-0-0). b. There was an update from Board Member Jeffery and Co-chair Jessica on the Transition working group and has discussed writing out the history of the commission for that section of the handbook. Staff Liaison David will ask Ms. Eugene for a description of the history of the commission. There was a discussion on new committee members filling graduating senior’s seats and how each school’s respected advisor was handling the situation. i. ii. c. Discussion of possible action of the commission to act on all universities’ policies on guns. St. Edward’s University received text alerts of an armed intruder on campus April 10th, 2021. No students were harmed and the situation was resolved off campus by the police. The university has an app called Topper Safe. All other universities have the resources to receive text message alerts. i. ii. i. ii. 1 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (Friday, …
Agenda — original pdf
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 25, 2021 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02703: Approval of the adoption of the revised Housing Choice Voucher Program's Payment Standards 4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02704: Approving the submittal of the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 5. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02705: Approval by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Authority to take the following actions with regard to the IMT Southpark (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: …
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AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 25, 2021 Presentation, discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 00182 by the Board Of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for Pathways at Rosewood Courts East Presentation, discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 00183 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, and to take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of the IMT Southpark (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited liability company (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, …
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AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 25, 2021 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 00086: Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to provide for a multifamily residential rental development for persons of low and moderate income (Pathways at Rosewood Courts East); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an application for allocation of private activity bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. OPEN SESSION REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this …
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Versión en español a continuación. Urban Transportation Commission Meeting April 15, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission to be held April 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 14 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 15, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1366 or Kaycie.alexander@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaycie.alexander@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Urban Transportation Commission la FECHA de la reunion (April 15, 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 14, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-1366 o Kaycie.alexander@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya …
Backup — original pdf
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION UPDATE Presenters: Kathleen Rubin, Anna Martin City of Austin April 15, 2021 AGENDA INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND PROGRAM STATUS & PROGRESS KEY SUCCESS FACTORS CCP & PROJECT CONNECT NEXT STEPS QUESTIONS 3 BACKGROUND Presenter: Kathleen Rubin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Corridor Program 4 2016 MOBILITY BOND PROGRAM $720 Million • $137M Local Mobility • $101M Regional Mobility • $482M Corridor Mobility 5 connectivity improved level-of- service for all modes reduction in congestion MOBILITY PRIORITIES COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS improved effectiveness of transit operations preservation of existing affordable housing preservation of existing local businesses promotes healthy, equitable and complete communities opportunities for development of new affordable housing opportunities to facilitate mixed- income housing emphasizes livable, walkable, safe and transit- supportive corridors CONTRACT WITH VOTERS 8-Year Timeframe 6 CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Full Design and Construction (2016 Bond) Corridor-Wide Multimodal Improvements (All Corridors) • Intersections, bike/ped, crossings, signals, safety improvements – Riverside Drive to Barton Springs Road – Running Water Drive to McKinney Falls Parkway Enhanced Multimodal Improvements: • • • William Cannon Drive East Riverside South Lamar Boulevard – Shore District Drive to Montopolis Drive • Slaughter Lane (CAMPO grant) Initiate Design (2016 Bond) – Mopac to Brodie Lane (CAMPO grant) Enhanced Multimodal Improvements: Airport Boulevard • • William Cannon Drive • North Lamar Boulevard – North Lamar Boulevard to US 183 – Southwest Parkway to McKinney Falls Parkway – Thurmond Street to Rundberg Lane Seek Additional Funding, Partnerships All remaining, unfunded projects in the program 2018 Council-Approved Corridor Program 32 Investment Packages, Estimated $1.4 Billion 7 TIMELINE 8 PROGRAM STATUS Midway Point Presenter: Kathleen Rubin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Corridor Program 9 COMPLETED PROJECTS William Cannon & Emerald Forest West Campus Pedestrian Improvements East Riverside Dr. ADA-compliant curb ramps completed at William Cannon & Emerald Forest Sidewalk and curb ramp improvements were made to portions of Nueces Street (between 24 th between 26 – 25 Streets ) and 27th Street – 28 Streets & th th th Guadalupe St. Slaughter Lane Intersection Improvements Phase 1 Dedicated Transit Contraflow Lane Median left turn lane extensions between Royal Crest and Willow Creek Signal relocation at Tinnin Ford Hooded media left turn late at Airport Commerce Shortened pedestrian crossing at Airport Commerce and pedestrian ADA ramps Austin Energy utility relocations at Wickersham Signal Technology Upgrades Multiple Locations across corridors CORRIDOR MOBILITY PROGRAM st South 1 Corridor Mobility Plans Alice Mae Ln. St. S. Pleasant Valley …
Approved at the 5/12 UTC Meeting — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting 15 April 2021 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on April 15, 2021 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers Nathan Ryan Daniel Alvarado Athena Leyton Allison Runas Commission Members Absent: Michael Wilfley Alex Reyna CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 5:49 p.m. Samuel Franco Cynthia Weatherby 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 30, 2021 MEETING Diana Wheeler The March 30, 2021 minutes were approved on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Reyna, Weatherby, and Wilfley absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Corridor Construction Program Update Members were briefed and took no action. B. For discussion and possible action: The UTC will discuss, take nominations, and appoint representatives to the following bodies: Joint Sustainability Commission, Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC), and Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) Members voted to appoint Commissioner Diana Wheeler to act as the as the Urban Transportation Commission Representative for the Joint Sustainability Commission on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Reyna, Weatherby, and Wilfley absent, and Commissioner Wheeler abstaining. Members voted to appoint Commissioner Athena Leyton to act as the as the Urban Transportation Commission Representative for the Bicycle Advisory Commission on a 7- 0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Reyna, Weatherby, and Wilfley absent. Members voted to appoint Commissioner Allie Runas to act as the as the Urban Transportation Commission Representative for the Pedestrian Advisory Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Reyna, Weatherby, and Wilfley absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Somers requested an update on Project Connect Community Advisory Committee Healthy Streets Briefing/Update Commissioner Somers requested an update on the Great Streets program update Commissioner Leyton requested an update on the at the Crossing of 35th and 4th street for bicyclists and pedestrians ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Champion adjourned the meeting at 6:49p.m. without objection.
Backup — original pdf
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Claire Hempel Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Ana Aguirre David King, Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Public in Attendance None CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 10:17 AM Staff Present Jeff Engstrom — HPD Stevie Greathouse – HPD Andrei Lubomudrov – HPD 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting. a. Approval of minutes from the September 21, 2020 Special Small Area Planning Joint Committee Commissioner Aguirre moved approval of the minutes from the September 21, 2020 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Hempel. Approved on a 6-0 vote, with King abstaining. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion regarding regional planning for development in Southeast Austin associated with Tesla's new plant. Stevie Greathouse and Andrei Lubomudrov presented answers to the Committee’s questions about coordination of regional planning at the Tesla site and outside of city jurisdiction in general. a. Approve 2021 Meeting Schedule — The Committee will adopt its 2021 meeting schedule. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Commissioner Aguirre moved approval of the 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting schedule, with a second by Commissioner Ray. Approved on a 7-0 vote. 3. NEW BUSINESS 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update from staff regarding Small Area Planning. Stevie Greathouse of the Housing and Planning Department gave a presentation on future projects for the Small Area Planning division. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner King moved for staff to present regarding the Northeast Austin District Plan at a future meeting. Commissioner Shieh seconded the motion. ADJOURNMENT Chair Shieh adjourned the meeting at 11:52 AM.
4-14-2021 Regular Meeting Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee April 14, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee to be held April 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 13, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1621 or Jeffrey.engstrom@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 jeffrey.engstrom@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 Special Meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee FECHA de la reunion (Abril 14, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Abril 13, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-1621 or Jeffrey.engstrom@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 …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Wednesday, April 14th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 (antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser …
Backup — original pdf
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: April 14th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission ARR Solicitations Update As of March 17, 2021 ZWAC Meeting April 14, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): No Updates Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: 1. Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Abatement Services: RFP – Contractor to provide removal, encapsulation, and disposition of asbestos, lead, particulate, and mold. 2. Post-Disaster Debris Removal Services: RFP – Contractor to provide emergency debris removal services in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) guidelines. No existing contract. 3. Post-Disaster Debris Monitoring Services: RFP – Contractor to provide emergency field debris monitoring services to include management and accounting services for monitoring the recovery efforts of the City’s Post Disaster Debris Removal Contractor. No existing contract. Published Solicitations: 1. Education, Cleanup, and Beautification Services: RFP 1500 CRR3008 – This solicitation was posted on March 1, 2021 and closes on March 23, 2021. Contractors qualified to provide education, cleanup, and beautification services that benefit the public by improving Austin’s environment and aesthetics through a variety of programs and providing resources and education that inspire Austin residents toward effective environmental stewardship. Link to current contract. Solicitations in Evaluation or Negotiation: 1. Electronics Recycling: IFB 1500 SLW1045 – This solicitation was posted on August 24, 2020, closed on September 17, 2020, and approved by Council on February 4, 2021. Awaiting final documentation from one of the vendors. Contractor to pick up, transport, and recycle computers, monitors, televisions, and other devices that operate using electrical parts in an environmentally sound manner. Link to current contract. Definitions: CCO (Capital Contracting Office): Administers the procurement of professional and construction services. CO-OP (Cooperative Contract): A contract that has been competitively bid and issued by another government or purchasing alliance with the intention of sharing it with other governmental entities. IFB (Invitation for Bid): Formal bidding documents inviting suppliers to submit pricing for goods or services. RFI (Request for Information): Used to obtain industry input, feedback, or reactions from potential suppliers prior to issuing a solicitation. RFQ (Request for Quotation): Informal request to suppliers to provide quotes on specific goods or services. RFQS (Request for Qualifications): Formal solicitation used when qualifications are the main criteria for professional services. RFP (Request for Proposals): Formal request for a supplier to provide a solution …
Item 3a - C14-2021-0029 Staff Memo — original pdf
C14-2021-0029 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0029 – Acton Site DISTRICT: 9 East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district - Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) subdistrict East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district - Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) subdistrict, to change a condition of zoning. ZONING FROM: ZONING TO: ADDRESS: 1404 E. Riverside SITE AREA: 2.6 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Acton School of Business (Jeff Sandefer) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning, to change the conditions of zoning by amending Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the subject property within a Hub Boundary and Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map) to allow for a maximum height of 120 feet through the density bonus program. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE April 14, 2021 Scheduled for Small Area Planning Joint Committee PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 27, 2021 To be Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021 To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0029 2 ISSUES There are no known issues at this time and staff has not received any written or emailed comments in favor of or in opposition to this rezoning case. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This site currently contains the Acton School of Business and is zoned ERC with a subdistrict designation of CMU. It is approximately 2.6 acres and is located on the north side of E. Riverside Drive. It is adjacent to existing ERC zoned properties to the west, east and across E. Riverside Drive to the south. Adjacent properties to the west and east are also designated as CMU subdistricts and the property to the south is designated as a Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) subdistrict. Adjacent to the north is the Lady Bird Lake and is not zoned. Please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map, Exhibit B: Aerial Map and Exhibit C: ERC Maps. The applicant is not requesting to rezone their subdistrict or change any of the base entitlements currently allowed. They are requesting to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the subject property which would allow for the owner to participate in the development bonus program, and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map) which would allow up to 120’ in height if …
Item 3a Applicant Memo — original pdf
Acton Site One-Pager The applicant is requesting to participate in the East Riverside density bonus program, in order to build a multifamily project at the intersection of two major corridors. The site is roughly 2.6 acres, located at the East Riverside Corridor’s intersection with I-35. It was previously used as the Acton School of Business. The applicant is planning a multifamily project and is requesting the ability to participate in the East Riverside Corridor density bonus. The density bonus would provide additional floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and height in exchange for the project providing city-mandated community benefits for affordability and open space. The project is in the Waterfront Overlay, and will fully comply with all Waterfront Overlay regulations. The Waterfront Overlay sets a 96-ft. height cap, 100-ft. setback from Town Lake, and 50 percent impervious cover limit outside the setback area – with which the project will fully comply. The project will also support the housing policies outlined in the Town Lake Corridor Study, such as encouraging “a variety of housing opportunities” (Policy 2.09) and “provid[ing] incentives for increasing residential uses,” including “additional floor area allowance” (Policy 5.07). The applicant’s only request is the ability to participate in the East Riverside Corridor density bonus, which mandates affordability and open space requirements. The applicant is not requesting any change to base zoning entitlements or to Waterfront Overlay regulations (See Figure 1). The only request is to allow the applicant to participate in the ERC density bonus in order to achieve additional FAR and the 96 ft. of height allowable under the Waterfront Overlay – doing so will mandate the applicant meet the city’s affordability and open space requirements. Additionally, this project will help the city better meet its goals for housing, affordability, and transit. The city has set ambitious goals for 135,000 new housing units and 60,000 income-restricted units from 2018 to 2028, as well as for 16 percent of Austin commuters using transit by 2039. However, the city is falling short of these goals. Over just the first two years, Austin has underperformed its annual goal for income-restricted housing by over 7,200 units and for overall housing by over 3,500 units – a deficit the city will need to make up in future years. To meet the goal of 16 percent of commuters using transit, Austin would need to experience steady ridership …