Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office April 22, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd (MBE)., for the Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $1,417,578 plus a $141,757.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,559,335.80. (District 10) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of eight bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 66.09% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located along Bryker Road from 30th Street to 34th Street and a segment along 34th Street at Bryker Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 2,630 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections to individual properties. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, streets will be closed between blocks in one direction for the duration of the installation. Detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents have access to their driveways at all times. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnection. Customers will be notified …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Public Health April 22, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Schedule of Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City (Ordinance No. 20200812-002) by exempting certain fee requirements for charitable feeding organizations; and amending City Code Chapters 10-3 (Food and Food Handlers), 15-10 (Wastewater Regulations) and 25-12 (Technical Codes) related to charitable feeding organizations. Amount and Source of Funding This item is projected to result in unrealized revenue in the amount of $77,895 in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget and Fiscal Year 2020-2021 unrealized annual water utility enterprise fund revenues of $417,837 for Austin Water. A fiscal note is attached. Purchasing Language: N/A July 29, 2020 - Council approved Resolution No. 20200729-087 directing the City Manager to convene a collaborative working group to develop recommendations regarding amendments to the food enterprise permitting process and related fees for charitable feeding organizations and encouraging the City Manager to cease enforcement, in order to reduce barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community's vulnerable and food insecure populations, on a 10-0 vote. November 18, 2020 - Presented a charitable feeding proposal to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. December 9, 2020 - Presented a charitable feeding proposal to the Food Policy Board. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Currently, the City regulates most charitable feeding organizations (CFO) in the same manner as commercial food establishments. Consistent with the policy direction set forth in Resolution No. 20200729-087, staff worked extensively with charitable feeding stakeholders (representatives of the Food Policy Board) and City Departments (Office of Sustainability, Austin Water, Austin Fire, Austin Resource Recovery, Development Services Department) to identify how City regulations, policies and fees can be amended to reduce the barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community’s vulnerable and food insecure populations. To reduce CFO regulatory requirements without unduly compromising public safety, staff worked with the Office of Sustainability to identify four major types of CFO’s based on food safety risk. Staff then formulated the following recommendations for regulatory and fee changes that are proportionate to the level of food …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board April 7, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held April 7, 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 6, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, April 7, 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 Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@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 Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 7 de abril, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm 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 el 6 de abril, 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, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del martes 6 de abril. Se requiere …
MACC Staff Report – April 7, 2021 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs EXHIBITS Veintiuno (21) by Ender Martos online exhibit ended 3.30.21 with a video presentation MULTI by Coka Trevino online exhibit starts April 16, runs until June 30. Coka Trevino Ariana Brown Natalia Rocafuerte Irene Reese Fina Ferrara Patricia Carrington Guateque Son Video Project: ¡Pónte La Máscara, Austin! - Güateque Son Güateque Son performs original music in their traditional Veracruz style Mexican outfits, masked, and socially distanced. The the song lyrics reflect on how Austinites, especially in Latino spaces, (restaurants, arts spaces, parks) have adapted to the new way of life. EVENTS La Mujer (April 21-24) Awards of Excellence Online festival spanning 4 days, with panel discussions, film screenings, youth education, visual art, & musical performances by Gina Chavez and more! 1. Submit an Inspiring Woman to be featured as a “Mujer Poderosa!” 2. Invite your friends / share on social media (share the La Mujer Event Page) 3. Watch the program on LaMujerATX.net, Youtube, or Facebook! Nomination Forms will be collected from April 1-May 1 Nomination guidelines and past winners: MACC Awards of Excellence A new logo for the event is being designed by Florentino Diaz, graphic designer. Working Group/ Board members who are interested in being a part of the selection committee and event planning are encouraged to set up a meeting with Jesus Varela, Event Coordinator. (Jesus.Varela@austintexas.gov) Our current ideas for the July Award Ceremony are: • Option 1: (Most socially distanced) Virtual event with all prerecorded content filmed at home (possible coordination with a restaurant to have dinner available for pickup/drop off). Nothing in-person at the MACC. • Option 2: Virtual event with prerecorded content filmed individually at the MACC (possible coordination with a restaurant to have dinner available for pickup/drop off). Awardees and 1-2 staff would be on-site at the MACC. • Option 3: Social distanced In-person dinner in the zocalo filmed and later broadcast. Awardees, some awardees’ guests, and 2-4 MACC staff would be on-site at the MACC. Ethnographic Survey by Cassie Smith -Here are the links to English Survey, Spanish Survey -This survey will be open for about 4-5 weeks, was sent to MACC mailing list on 4/6/21 Education: Summer Camp LAAP and Rentals: Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Conference (April 10, 1-3pm) Teens ages 13-18 will share ideas about how best to take care of yourself and your community, access your …
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water and Wastewater Commission | April 7, 2021 Agenda Director’s Opening Remarks Winter Storm System Overview & Demand Analysis Financial Relief Achieved to Date Austin Water’s Resiliency Efforts System Overview & Demand Analysis RICK CORONADO Assistant Director, Operations System Overview System Map Event Overview Critical 48-hour period Begin Freeze (Approximate) End Freeze (Approximate) 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/2021 2/12/2021 2/14/2021 2/16/2021 2/18/2021 2/20/2021 2/22/2021 2/24/2021 2/26/2021 2/28/2021 Storage Pumpage Usage Initial Storm Response Lakewood Transmission Break 2/10 @ 1PM Begin Freeze (Approximate) AW Incident Command on standby 2/10 @5pm Sanitary Sewer Overflow at Texas Plume Lift Station 2/12 @ 6PM 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/21 12:00 AM 2/11/21 12:00 AM 2/12/21 12:00 AM 2/13/21 12:00 AM 2/14/21 12:00 AM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/16/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Storage Loss AW Incident Command activated 2/17 @7am SWB Outage 2/16 @10 PM System Peak Hourly 330 MGD 2/17 @ 9 AM SWB Boil Water Notice Issued 2/17 @ 11AM Citywide Boil Water Notice 2/17 @ 8:30 PM End Freeze (Approximate) Ullrich Power Outage 2/17 @ 2PM Ullrich at pre-shut down flowrate 2/18 @ 1AM Ullrich Startup 2/17 @ 5:30 PM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/17/21 12:00 AM 2/19/21 12:00 AM 2/21/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M System Recovery Central Zone Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 AM @ 5:30AM North, South, NWA zones Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 @ 4:30PM Emergency Water Use Restrictions lifted 2/24 @ 8AM 350 …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 003c Date: April 7, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: Development Services Department Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2026 Financial Forecast Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is charged with the review and recommendation of the Development Services Department (DSD) annual operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department operating budget for FY22 is proposed at $64.3M, approximately $100,000 increase over FY21 budget; and WHEREAS, the Development services department forecast revenue to grow by approximately 4% FY22 through FY24 3% for FY25 and FY26; WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has provided a power point presentation detailing the totals and breakdown of the funding forecast for FY22 through FY26 which is included in the backup for this agenda item; and THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the Watershed Protection Department’s FY22 Operating Budget and Five-Year Revenue Forecast with the following Environmental Commission conditions: As was presented prior to this meeting, the Environmental Commission requests that DSD continue to provide detailed budget documentation prior to a request for Environmental Commission action on the budget. VOTE 8-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 004a Date: April 7, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: Omni Business Park, SP-2019-0300C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting variances from 1993 Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance Section 13-7-16(a) for fill exceeding four feet and Section 13-7-16(b) for cut exceeding four feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following; Staff Conditions: 1) 2) 3) VOTE 8-0 Preserve top 12 inches of topsoil to be used onsite; Increased landscaping for areas of fill to stabilize erosion; and Provide enhanced erosion & sedimentation controls during construction. For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 004b Date: April 7, 2021 Seconded by: Andrew Creel Subject: Winchestertonfieldville at 2405 Nueces Street and 504 West 24th Street Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking removal of two (2) heritage trees, one with a single stem over 30” in diameter; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the trees to be a 25-inch heritage pecan and single stem 32-inch heritage red oak; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City Arborist rates the pecan and oak in poor and fair condition, respectively; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the Environmental Criteria Manual standard is 300% mitigation, and mitigation for the site shall be addressed by further enhancing the streetscape planting conditions required under the UNO Great Streets program. The applicant has proposed a menu of options that support greater tree health and longevity such as structural soil cells, permeable paving, and expanded continuous planting beds; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is proposing a five year tree care plan to provide ongoing maintenance for all new trees, and one-time improvements to additional streetscape trees and tree grates as needed and identified; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the request meets the City Arborist’s approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2), and thus the variance is recommended by staff. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the requested variance request with the following Environmental Commission conditions: The Applicant continue to work with the City Arborist to select tree species selection and maintenance details to promote the fastest grown and longest-lived street trees. The City Arborist work with applicant to determine estimated carbon sequestered over the following ten years and include that in mitigation targets. For: Bedford, Creel, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero Against: Thompson and Brimer Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None VOTE 6-2 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 003a Date: April 7, 2021 Subject: Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the Central Williamson Creek project team has been developing a vision plan since June 2020 for Williamson Creek between Manchaca Road and South Congress in South Austin. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the draft vision plan includes three tiers for engagement and implementation from: Tier 1 which are community led, Tier 2 which are City of Austin projects less than $50,000, and Tier 3 which are City of Austin more than $50,000. Seconded by: Perry Bedford THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends support of the Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: 1) The Env. Commission recommends that the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team - SCCNPCT be involved with future studies, input, feedback, and working groups related to the Williamson Creek Greenbelt. 2) The Environmental Commission recommends reaching out to neighborhood associations upstream and downstream of this section of Williamson Creek and to the maximum extent practicable, meeting with these groups prior to the Parks Board meeting later this month. 3) The Environmental Commission recommends that the trails and improvements avoid, to the maximum extent practicable, CEFs and 50 foot setbacks around these features. VOTE 7-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: Coyne Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 003b Date: April 7, 2021 Subject: Watershed Protection Department Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Forecast and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: Seconded by: Pam Thompson WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is charged with the review and recommendation of the Watershed Protection Department’s (WPD) annual forecast and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed forecast includes no rate increase for FY21-22 and anticipates a rate increase for FY22-23 of 9.8%; and WHEREAS, the proposed FY21-22 operating budget is estimated to be $108.6M; and WHEREAS, the FY21-FY25 Capital Improvement Program Plan outlines WPD’s projected major improvements during the next five years based on existing funds and anticipated revenues; and WHEREAS, the Watershed Protection Department has provided a power point presentation detailing the totals and breakdown of the FY22 operating budget and FY22-26 CIP Plan which is included in the backup for this agenda item; and WHEREAS, the WPD has made significant strides to address their primary objectives and have critical goals and initiatives for future improvements. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the Watershed Protection Department’s FY21-22 Forecast and Five-Year CIP Plan with the following Environmental Commission conditions: As was presented prior to this meeting, the Environmental Commission requests that WPD continue to provide detailed budget documentation prior to a request for Environmental Commission action on the budget. The Environmental Commission requests these details including anticipated future rate increases and current and future projects broken out by district. VOTE 8-0 1 For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20210407-03e Date: April 7, 2021 Subject: Menstrual Hygiene Day May 28th Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Flannery Bope Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, the average woman has her period for 2,535 days of her life, which is about seven years, and will spend about $18,000 on menstrual products. Tampons and pads are subject to sales tax and not covered by food stamps. For women below the poverty line, this means they may go without menstrual products, which may lead to missed work and school; and WHEREAS, Menstrual Hygiene Day was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2014 as a global day of action, focusing on what women and girls need to manage their periods safely, hygienically, with confidence and without shame; and WHEREAS, on average, women and girls menstruate for 5 days per month, and the average duration of a menstrual cycle is 28 days. Hence Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on May 28 (5/28), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission recommends that the Council declare May 28 as “Menstrual Hygiene Day” in Austin to highlight menstrual equity issues faced by women and girls living in Austin and beyond. Date of Approval: April 7, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 8-0 vote, with one commissioner off the dais, and two commissioners absent. Attest: April E. Shaw April Shaw, Staff Liaison 1
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20210407-6a Date: April 7, 2021 Subject: FY2022 Budget Recommendation and Related Recommendations on Feasibility Assessment for a Music Residency Program at the ESB MACC Seconded By: Navarro Motioned By: Goujon Recommendation The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Advisory Board (MACC) recommends the City Council direct the City Manager to take the following actions and to allocate additional funds for the following items for FY 2022. These recommendations include actions that can be taken immediately outside the budget process and recommendations for the FY 2022 budget: Description of Recommendation to Council 1. Hire all open positions at the ESB-MACC left vacant prior to and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Convert long-standing Part-Time Employees to Full-Time Employees. Allocate $9,000 to replace failing maintenance equipment - i.e. golf cart. Provide feasibility Assessment for a Music Residency Program at the ESB MACC 2. 3. 4. Rationale: ALIGNMENT & PURPOSE As the City of Austin continues to champion the integration of equity into the budget process - such as pursuing formal structural changes, being deliberate in finding opportunities to prioritize equity, and redefine collaborations - the ESB MACC Advisory Board recommends the creation of a Music Residency program at the ESB MACC. The 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic has created unique challenges for the local Latino music community leaving many without the means to adjust to digital platforms. Coupled with the total lack of local recording studios catering to Latino artists, many musicians have been forced to leave the profession or move from the city entirely. Together with our community, we want to shape a Music Residency program that can help put artists back to work by sharing their knowledge and experience with emerging local artists while providing much needed services and training on how to succeed in the music industry. The MACC is fortunate to have the support of our community through the 2018 voter-approved bond initiative that has allowed us to begin the work of expanding our center to better meet the needs of the community. And as we begin to collectively imagine a brighter future, music infrastructure has been identified as one of key areas of improvement. Our goal is to always stay on pace with the needs of our community, and a Music Residency program, in parallel with the creation of a music HUB at the ESB MACC, will provide our local Latino …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Katie Coyne Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin David Chapman Chris Herrington David Hillers Anupa Gharpurey Leah Gibson Denise Lucas Keith Mars Jorge Morales Kristy Nguyen Naomi Rotramel Eric Ugalde Erin Wood CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the March 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes 1 (5 minutes) The minutes of March 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Brimer was off the dais. Speakers Michael Fossum Zoila Vega ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Update on Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Pipeline (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Update on the Sawyer-Cleveland Partnership application for a discharge permit to the Long Branch Tributary of Barton Creek (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. c. Update on State Legislative Matters (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 2. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Presentation on Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan—Shavone Otero, Community Powered Workshop; Steve Prather, Central Williamson Creek Community Working Group; Claire Eddleman-Heath, Asakura Robinson; Greg Montes, Park Development Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department; Megan Eckard, Planner, Parks and Recreation Department; and Leah Gibson, Conservation Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) Commissioner Coyne recused on Item 3a. Speakers Zoila Vega Michael Fossum A motion to recommend support of the Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan was approved with conditions on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Coyne recused. b. Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan—Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager and Erin Wood, Planner, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) A motion to recommend approval of WPD’s FY 2021-2022 Forecast and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2021 Approved: May 5, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on April 7, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Chair Lee’s second with Commissioner Michel absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T-Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2021 Approved: May 5, 2021 for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $450,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s second with Commissioner Michel absent. 2. Recommend approval to amend 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 …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, April 7, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Diana Melendez Hemali Patel Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Neva Fernandez Sarah Tober Vacant: None Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 3, 2021. The minutes from the regular meeting on March 3, 2021 were approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, April 7, 2021 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. The motion to add Commissioner Patel to the Health Working Group was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Serrata off the dais, and Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Chair of the Commission for Women. The motion to re-elect Chair Austen as Chair of the Commission for Women was approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second, on a COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 vote of 8-0 with Commissioner Serrata off the dais, and Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. b. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Vice-Chair of the Commission for Women. The motion to re-elect Vice-Chair Bope as Vice-Chair of the Commission for Women was approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second, …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Olga Campos-Benz, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member Board Member Absent: Tomas Salas, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Diana Gomez, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:05 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Professor of Education at UT Austin, spoke about Academia Cuauhtli and its affiliate organization, Nuestro Grupo. Valenzuela proposed the endorsement of two propositions to transmit to the Hispanic Quality of Life Commission and the Austin City Council. The request is for funding support for a full time position as Program Director for Academia Cuauhtli and funding for a graduate researcher at the MACC to prepare an oral history of the MACC that would include an acquisition of print and media archives that would be housed at the MACC and the Austin History Center. She then described the background of Academia Cuauhtli and requested that the resolutions be put on the agenda for the May 5th Advisory Board meeting. Maria Del Carmen Unda, UT Education Graduate, also represented Academia Cuauhtli and Nuestro Grupo and provided her testimonio. Unda described the program and expressed the need to expand their services. She mentioned the low numbers of teachers that are people of color and mentioned the importance of providing resources for parents. Chair Goujon approved Nuestro Grupo as an agenda item for the next Board Meeting agenda. He mentioned the possibility to connect with Cassie Smith who is also collecting and conducting research on the MACC. 1 Chair Goujon stated the ESB MACC mission statement. PUBLIC INPUT N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) Member Ricardo Rojas motioned to approve the minutes. Member Endi Silva seconded. Vote Passed. 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon presented the chair report and mentioned the ESB MACC has persevered through this past challenging year. He thanked the staff of the MACC and the support they have continued to offer the community including LAAP and the Caminos program. Chair Goujon also stated the issues of transportation and safety continue as things open. …
