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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceMay 7, 2021

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Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting (Special Called) May 7, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on May 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications (via videoconferencing) Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by May 6rd by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 7th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 6th. 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 Jaynell.nicholson@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. •This meeting will be broadcast live and may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting la junta en FECHA de la reunion (7 Mayo 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social (por videoconferencia) Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 Mayo 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) 972-0112 o Jaynell.nicholson@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, …

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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceMay 7, 2021

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Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Supply Outlook 5/7/2021 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through May 1, 2021 2.01M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non- Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 0 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375 Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress QUESTIONS

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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceMay 7, 2021

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Water Forward 2023 Preliminary Planning 5/7/2021 Water Forward 2018 (WF18) Overview  Approved by Council in November 2018  An Austin Water-led interdepartmental effort to develop a 100-year water plan that reflects our community’s values  Key drivers included population growth, droughts, and climate change  Council-appointed Task Force met monthly  Community outreach throughout the plan development process  Goal is to ensure a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future, with strong emphasis on water conservation  Planned to be updated on a five year cycle Water Forward 2023 (WF23) Project Plan Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Evaluate water resource portfolios Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and document adaptive management approach 9/2021 9/2022 9/2023 Key Takeaways WF23 will build on the technical foundation and lessons learned of WF18. This planning round will be led by AW staff with targeted consultant support.  More robust approach to addressing risk and uncertainty  Development of a Climate Technical Advisory Group  Development of Community Advisory Group and an Equity and Affordability Roadmap and Tool  Development of clearer approach to water needs identification  Updated screening of WF18 and new strategies (with consideration for strategies underway)  Screened strategies will have characterization updated or have new characterization performed  Incorporation of Colorado River land analysis and potential drinking water quality protection strategies  Updated approach to portfolio development and evaluation  Development of adaptive management decision support frameworks to inform strategy implementation  Better alignment between WF23 outputs and regional water planning considerations Austin Water Project Team Roles and Responsibilities AW Executive Team AW Task Specific Teams • Water Forward Steering Committee: Provides review, input, and final internal approval of work. • Executive Project Sponsor: Provides guidance and interim review and approval of work. AW Project Core Team (Systems Planning Water Resources Team) • Project Manager: Works with Task Leads to ensure tasks are being completed on time and in alignment with scope; Reports to Executive Team to seek guidance, review, and internal approval of work. • Task Leads: Work closely with Primary Subject Matter Experts and Technical Teams to execute tasks; Resolves or elevate issues to PM and Review Teams as necessary. …

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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceMay 7, 2021

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Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot and Program Management – Phase 1a James Dwyer & Kristi Shaw - HDR Water Forward Task Force | May, 7th, 2021 Scope Basis SUCCESSFUL ASR PROJECT areas and implementation challenges  Understand the candidate aquifer  Consider integration of the ASR supply into the existing distribution system preferred project alternatives  Use proven decision tools to identify  Develop mindful outreach strategies to educate and engage the community Task 4 • Initial storage zone screening • Heat mapping of aquifer characteristics • Key outcome: potentially suitable ASR wellfield areas Task 5 Task 8 • Integration point scoring using criteria • Key outcome: potentially suitable integration points • Develop plan and budget for field testing • Key outcome: Exploratory Drilling & Testing Plan Task 1. Task 2. Task 4. Task 5. Task 6. Task 7. Project Management AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification and Characterization Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Task 6 • Use suitable wellfield areas & integration points to develop project alternatives Task 7 • Final report • Project alternative revision as needed • Score each alternative using project criteria • Key outcome: preferred project informed by community input alternative(s) • Key outcome: scored project alternatives Task 3- Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Task 2 –Team Chartering  Goal: support clarity of mission and tenets of success, and project team alignment  Steps: • Project initiation chartering • Follow-up chartering sessions to realign goals and objectives as needed, particularly as a result of community engagement Task 3 – Community Engagement Consultant Community Engagement Team: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Kristi Shaw, HDR Technical ASR- Communications Liaison Carmen Schofield, HDR Communications Lead Shuronda Robinson, Adisa Communications Advisor- ASR Introduction and Education Task Lead Lynda Rife, Rifeline Advisor- Outreach and Preliminary Project Alternatives Public Engagement Task Lead Task 3 – Project Introduction, Engagement, & Education Engagement and Education Plan Introduction and Education Campaign  Project background, goals and objectives  Introduce the project to the community  Identify roles and responsibilities within  Demonstrate how ASR fits into Water Forward project team  Identify project milestones and schedules  Identify communities and stakeholders, including governmental entities, regulatory bodies, and public interest …

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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceMay 7, 2021

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WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water Forward Task Force | May 7, 2021 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 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 350 300 250 200 150 ) 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 Citywide Boil Water Notice lifted 2/23 @ 11:45AM 2/22/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM 2/24/21 12:00 AM 2/25/21 12:00 AM 2/26/21 12:00 AM 2/27/21 12:00 AM 2/28/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Leak/Break Timeline Begin Freeze End Freeze D C F E H I A - Lake Creek 42" Break B - Texas Plume SSO C - SWB Low Pressure D - Peak Hrly Usage E - SWB BWN F - Ullrich Power Outage G - Minimum Storage H - Citywide BWN I - Ullrich @ Pre-shutdown …

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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceMay 7, 2021

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Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Water Forward Task Force Meeting | May 7, 2021 Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports  Ordinance Task Force Subcommittee  Indirect Potable Reuse Task Force Subcommittee  Climate Technical Advisory Group  Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Questions and Discussion

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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceMay 7, 2021

Water Forward FY21 Q2 Progress Report original pdf

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FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 QUARTER 2 REPORT FY21 Q2 Progress Current/Planned FY21 Q3 Activities Future Implementation Steps Water Forward 2023 AW staff began development of a draft scope outline for the five year update to Water Forward 2018, to be completed in 2023. AW also began preliminary technical work to support the plan update. AW will gather Water Forward Task Force input on the Water Forward 2023 scope, begin targeted consultant procurement for specific tasks, and continue planning and technical work to support the plan update. FY21: Pre-planning & begin community engagement FY22: Update methodology, demands, climate & FY23: hydrology analysis, and identify water needs Identify strategies, develop & evaluate portfolios, develop recommendations & plan Protecting our Core Colorado River Supplies Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the adopted 2021 Regional Water Plan submitted by Region K. AW will review TWDB’s draft 2022 State Water Plan. FY21: State Water Plan finalization and initial planning and consultant selection for 2026 Region K plan. FY21: FY25: Anticipated project completion. Installation of 250,000 meters continues. Conservation My ATX Water systems testing pilot including nearly 5,000 water meters almost complete. Pre-install field surveys continue and meter installations will continue and include ~2200 additional meters. AW completed development of Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive program. AW received Council spending authorization for Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive program. FY21: AW will begin stakeholder outreach to potential incentive candidates. Onsite Water Reuse AW’s Onsite Water Reuse Systems (OWRS) Team began implementation of the Council-approved OWRS Ordinance. AW will begin stakeholder outreach and publish guidance documents to educate the development community on the OWRS Ordinance. FY23/4: Anticipated onsite water reuse mandate in effect for new developments >250,000 square feet. Centralized & Decentralized Reclaimed Drought Supplies AW continued work to 1) implement AW’s 2013 Completing the Core plan to create a reclaimed loop through downtown and east Austin and 2) update the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan. AW will continue to support reclaimed infrastructure projects, development review, and updates to the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan among other activities. The ASR Pilot and Program Management project contract with HDR, Inc. was executed in March 2021. Work continued on the ASR Pilot and Program Management Project, including team chartering, data gathering, and initial technical and community engagement work.. FY21: Anticipated completion of updates to the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan and development of a Decentralized Reclaimed planning products. FY25: Anticipated completion of the downtown …

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Building and Fire Code Board of AppealsMay 7, 2021

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Building and Fire Code Board of AppealsMay 7, 2021

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May 7, 2021 Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting APPROVED Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Special Called Meeting on May 7, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Chairman, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Aubrey Brasfield, Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Alan Schumann, Marco Fiorilo and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Bobby Johns, Pieter Sybesma and Ben Abzug Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD), Todd Wilcox(DSD), Eric Zimmerman(DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kalissa Tozzi(DSD), Ben Flick (AFD), Jeff Kennedy(AFD), Tom Vocke(AFD), Yvonne Espinosa(AFD), Jameson Courtney (WPD) and Kevin Shunk(AWD) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The March 24, 2021 minutes were approved as written with a modification by board member Arndt to add discussion from the Code Department to come back and address the repeat offender program. Board member Brasfield accepted the minutes as modified and was second by board member Schumann. Motion passed 6-0 on the modification and is now reflective on the March 24 approved minutes. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION -2021 IFC- Austin Fire Department Ben Flick presented the board and staff the 2021 IFC Code Amendments. After several discussions from the Board and Fire department, Chairman Schumann asked the board if there were any additional questions and if the board was ready to entertain a motion. After no response, board member Buys made a motion to recommend the IFC to Council with added verbiage. The verbiage was to add Fire systems back to the exception of 510.1 and add 907.2.13.2 for requirement of two way hard wire communication. Along with 1207.6.6.1 that would allow for an alternative method compliance of ventilation systems. Chairman Schumann second the motion, motion pass 6-0 3 DISCUSSION- Article 3- Building Official Beth Culver gave a brief update to the board on Article 3. Mainly this was to relocate the language from the IBC Appendix G, IBC 1612, IRC R322 and the Definitions from the IBC and IRC to Chapter 25-12 to Article 3. The reasons was to remove the redundancy from four sections of two different codes, consolidation and referencing for customers and easier maintenance for staff. There were no discussion, 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- Election of Officers - Board member Brasfield made the motion to re-elect Shumann as Chair. Board member Fiorilo seconded the motion. Motion pass 6-0. Board member Juraska made the …

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Historic Landmark CommissionMay 7, 2021

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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceMay 7, 2021

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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 7th , 2021 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Special Meeting on May 7th , 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Perry Lorenz Bill Moriarty Hani Michel Vanessa Puig-Williams (L) Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Sarah Faust Robert Mace Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon, Liana Kallivoka, Matt Hollon, Tony Davee Staff in Attendance: Teresa Lutes, Jaynell Nicholson, Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Helen Gerlach, Sara Eatman, Katherine Jashinski __________________________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Walker called the meeting to order at 3:25pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes from the January 12th2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force regular meeting were approved on Member Moriarty’s motion and Member Mace’s second for a final 6-0-0-2 vote. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS a. Water Forward Implementation Progress Update: Supply Update and Water Forward FY20 Annual Report – Austin Water staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a briefing. b. Water Forward 2023 Preliminary Planning- Austin Water staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a briefing c. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management Overview- HDR Contractors James Dwyer and Carmen Schofield provided a briefing d. Winter Storm Event Presentation- Austin Water Staff Kevin Critendon provided a briefing 4. VOTING ITEMS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Water Forward 2023Planning Progress b. Winter Storm Bill Relief c. Water Conservation Update d. Advisory Group and TF Subcommittee Reports i. Ordinance subcommittee ii. Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) Subcommittee iii. Climate Technical Advisory Group (CTAG) Page 1 of 1 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 7th , 2021 6. ADJOURN Vice Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 5:31 pm. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Marisa Flores Gonzalez at 512-972-0194, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 2 of 2

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Environmental CommissionMay 5, 2021

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Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting May 5, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held May 5, 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 (May 4, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 5, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 Kaela.Champlin@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 Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (5 de mayo 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 (4 de mayo 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 Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …

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Environmental CommissionMay 5, 2021

20210505-002a: PM and Emission Reductions presentation original pdf

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PARTICULATE MATTER AND EMISSION REDUCTIONS City of Austin Environmental Commission May 5, 2021 CAPCOG – Regional Planning Commission • Emergency Communications 9-1-1 in Statute; more often called a COG. • Area Agency on Aging/Aging & Disability Resource Center • Homeland Security Planning & Training • Regional Law Enforcement Academy • Air Quality Planning • Solid Waste Planning • Economic Development Analysis & Technical Assistance • Transportation Planning 5/5/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 2 Ten – county service area; State of Texas planning region 12 5/5/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 3 State Representative John Cyrier State Representative Celia Israel State Representative Terry Wilson State Representative Erin Zwiener Commissioner Brigid Shea Travis County Judge Joe Weber Fayette County Council Member Andrea Willott City of Bee Cave Chair Judge Paul Pape Bastrop County CAPCOG Executive Committee Council Member Christine Sederquist City of Leander Council Member Matthew Baker City of Round Rock Commissioner Ann Howard Travis County Commissioner Russ Boles Williamson County Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe Hays County Judge Brett Bray Blanco County Mayor Sandy Cox City of Lakeway Council Member Mackenzie Kelly City of Austin Commissioner Steven Knobloch Lee County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery Burnet County Commissioner Cynthia Long Williamson County Judge Hoppy Haden Caldwell County Mayor Pro Tem Lyle Nelson City of Bastrop Council Member Mike Heath City of Pflugerville Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Pitts City of Georgetown First Vice Chair Mayor Brandt Rydell City of Taylor Second Vice Chair Judge James Oakley Burnet County Secretary Mayor Lew White City of Lockhart Parliamentarian Judge Ron Cunningham Llano County Immediate Past Chair Mayor Jane Hughson City of San Marcos 5/5/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 4 • PM stands for particulate matter (also called particle pollution): What is particulate matter? the term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. • PM includes: – PM10/“Coarse PM”: inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 10 micrometers and smaller – PM2.5 /“Fine PM”: fine inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrometers and smaller Source: EPA, https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/particulate-matter-pm-basics#PM 5/5/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 5 PM2.5 Pollution • PM2.5 is both a primary pollutant (i.e., directly emitted from different sources) and a secondary pollutant (i.e., formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions and processes from other direct emissions). Sources of PM2.5 include: – Crustal PM2.5 – particles from dust/soil – Elemental carbon (EC) PM2.5 – particles that contain the …

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Environmental CommissionMay 5, 2021

20210505-003a: 13213 Villa Park Road risk assessment of 20 inch tree original pdf

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Killander, Lisa Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:50 AM Patrick Fulker Mars, Keith RE: Request to remove 20" Cottonwood tree in ROW of 13213 Villa Park Dr 13213 Villa Park Road risk assessment of 20 inch tree.pdf From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Mr. Fulker, Good morning. I did an on‐site assessment of the now 21” diameter cottonwood in the City of Austin right of way adjacent to your property on March 15, 2021. I made note of the tree’s condition as the growing season is beginning. I observed the canopy full of catkins and noted of the number and size of the broken branches within the canopy. This tree is in very good condition and assessed to be a low risk tree. My assessment worksheet is attached so that you can see how a Tree Risk Assessment Qualified arborist systematically comes to this conclusion. This system is recognized worldwide as a means to assess a tree’s risk to pedestrians, vehicles and stationary structures like houses. I measured the distance from the water meter (red box next to drive) to the trunk of the 21”diameter tree, circled in purple, as approximately 28 feet. The invoice that you provided from your contractor made no mention of the break in the pipe resulting from a tree root. I have no photos to document your claim that a root caused the break. Hence, I cannot conclude that this tree 28 feet away is the reason for the break in the pipe next to your water meter. I am sorry for the inconvenience this leak caused but the tree will not be removed based on my findings. Kind regards, 1 Lisa Killander Program Manager Public Works Forestry Office of the City Engineer Certified Arborist TX 3735‐A Tree Risk Assessment Qualified 512‐974‐9198 From: Patrick Fulker <patrick.fulker@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:02 PM To: Killander, Lisa <Lisa.Killander@austintexas.gov>; Mars, Keith <Keith.Mars@austintexas.gov> Subject: Request to remove 20" Cottonwood tree in ROW of 13213 Villa Park Dr *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Lisa, I am writing because I have had to incur another costly pipe repair near the roots of these trees. This pipe issue occurred after removal of the 34" tree. I am requesting administrative approval to remove this 20" cottonwood tree located in the right of way of my property. The repeated damage of my pipes is preventing reasonable use of my property and placing …

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Environmental CommissionMay 5, 2021

20210505-003a: Patrick Fulker appeal backup materials original pdf

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Appeal Regarding the Urban Forester’s decision on the removal of a Cottonwood tree 20” Tree Located in the Right of Way on Crown Ct, Austin TX 1 INTENDED PURPOSE OF APPEAL: • To communicate and demonstrate the serious issues that these trees cause to the City and property owners of Crown Ct. • To demonstrate that removal of this tree is necessary and warranted. • To seek a modified opinion on the removal of this 20” Cottonwood tree. 2 SUBJECT TREE & LOCATION – Crown Ct, Austin TX A/C Unit 20” 3 Background Information on Cottonwood Trees • It is well documented that cottonwood trees are hazardous trees that are prone to rot from the inside out, with no visible signs of this decay on the outside of the tree. Trunk analysis is necessary to determine the extent of decay. • Their roots are known to damage pipes and other infrastructure. • Their “cotton fuzz” seeds are a serious fire hazard and nuisance for municipalities and property owners. • Hundreds, if not thousands, of municipalities in the US have banned these trees for the above reasons. 4 “The Dirt Doctor” Article on Cottonwood Trees: • The author, Howard Garret is: • Nationally syndicated Organic Gardening talk show host • Arborist and specialist in natural organic tree care • Columnist for the Dallas Morning News • Author of 15 books on organic gardening, landscaping and pest control • Chairman of Texas Organic Research Center (TORC) • Organic Advisory Board Texas Department of Agriculture • https://www.dirtdoctor.com/garden/Cottonwood_vq924.htm 5 The Dirt Doctor – Cottonwood Trees • FINAL SPACING: Do not plant • IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION: Cottonwood is a very fast growing, upright messy tree. It sends out cotton all over the place in the spring, has brittle wood and it has large limbs. Its root system is extremely shallow, ravenous and destructive. It normally will have quite a bit of dead wood in the tree. • PROBLEMS: Cottonwood is short lived, has a destructive root system and the cottony seed from the female plant is a nuisance and damaging to electrical appliances. Stressed trees are commonly attacked by borers. The root system is susceptible to cotton root rot and other root diseases. This is a dangerous tree because large limbs or the entire tree can fall on cars, structures and even people. This is one tree that should be removed from most residential property. 6 …

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Environmental CommissionMay 5, 2021

20210505-003a: Patrick Fulker appeal presentation original pdf

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Request for a Modified Opinion on the Urban Forester’s decision for removal of a cottonwood tree 20” Tree Located in the Right of Way on Crown Ct, Austin TX 1 PROPERTY OWNER SEEKS A MODIFIED OPINION ON THE TREE’S REMOVAL: ‐ Remove tree at property owner’s expense. ‐ Plant at least one heritage species tree on owner’s property (or pay mitigation fee). ‐ No more damage to City or property owner’s infrastructure. ‐ No cost to the City of Austin. 2 What Complications Arise from Cottonwood Trees? Joshua Wilke | July 1, 2019 Cottonwoods are a trouble-making tree for many reasons. They have those irritating seeds that float into every nook and cranny, and sticky buds that fall off everywhere. These buds are troublesome to get off of cars and will stain carpets yellow if tracked inside. Even though they can practically grow all over the United States and in many environments, cottonwoods are not as resilient as they seem. They are a fast-growing species. In fact, they are the fastest growing trees in North America, growing 6 feet or more in height per year. This puts them at risk for having weaker, more porous wood than other types of trees. They have a propensity to be penetrated by infestations, to rot, and to break more easily. Because their weak wood is more likely than other trees to be diseased, rotten, or bug infested, they are more likely to die, break, and fall. The summer season is especially dangerous as it is a time when cottonwoods are growing too fast for their own good, thus making them more vulnerable to breakage. Because they grow so easily and quickly in many places, their root systems are likely to spread where they shouldn’t and tear underground things, like pipes, apart. They also are a major culprit in the destruction of wetlands and retaining ponds. https://www.skyhightreeremoval.com/2019/07/01/what‐complications‐arise‐from‐cottonwood‐trees/ 6 SUBJECT TREE & LOCATION Crown Ct, Austin TX 34” 20” 7 34” Tree and 20” Tree damaging property owner’s pipes • Property owner provided repair documents and pictures of pipe damage caused by these trees and their roots to the Urban Forester. • Large roots from both trees are on my water line. My pipes have been damaged multiple times. • Urban Forester was immediately dismissive of these facts. 8 9 10 11 12 13 URBAN FORESTER RE‐ASSESSMENT OF SITUATION: • Property owner had to seek …

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Environmental CommissionMay 5, 2021

20210505-003a: Staff memorandum re. Denial of Request to remove 20-inch Cottonwood in Right-of-Way located at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas original pdf

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Environmental Commission City of Austin Public Works Department ISA Certified Arborist, TX 3735‐A Tree Risk Assessment Qualified To: From: Lisa Killander Date: May 5, 2021 Re: Denial of request to remove –20‐inch Cottonwood in the Right‐of‐Way (ROW) located at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas Posting Language: Consider a request from a private property owner, Patrick Fulker to appeal the Urban Forester’s denial of application for an administrative approval, as provided for in City Code Section 6‐3‐91, to remove public trees located at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas 78729. City’s Determination: Denial of request to remove the following Public Tree: 20” COTTONWOOD TREE LOCATED WITHIN CITY ROW 13213 VILLA PARK DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78729 Right of appeal: A person may appeal a denial to remove a Public Tree to the Environmental Commission under City Code Section 6‐3‐91. Action required of this Commission on appeal: The Commission may overrule, sustain, or modify the determination. City Code Section 6‐3‐93. Summary of the Title 6 Process: Prior to removing a tree on public property, a person must obtain approval from the Urban Forester. The Urban Forester will review the request and either approve or deny the request in accordance with City Code 6‐3‐73. If the Urban Forester denies the request to remove a public tree, a person may appeal the denial to the Environmental Commission. During the hearing on the appeal, both staff and the person appealing the Urban Forester’s decision may present written information and address the Commission. Following the hearing on the appeal, City Code 6‐3‐91 requires that the Environmental Commission sustain, modify, or overrule the Urban Forester’s decision regarding the tree/s in question. Background and Discussion In January 2020, Patrick Fulker, homeowner at 13213 Villa Park Dr, applied to the Development Services Department (DSD) for a permit to remove two protected Cottonwood trees, sizes 34 and 20 inches diameter at breast height (DBH). DSD forwarded the request to Public Works Forestry (PWF) to make a determination of ownership. On January 24, 2020 the site was visited by a Forestry Inspector who is also an ISA Certified Arborist. PWF informed DSD that the trees were in the ROW and should be preserved. DSD denied the permit as the trees were located in the City ROW and PWF determined the trees should remain. On August 26, 2020 the Program Manager visited the site with another PWF Arborist. A conditional assessment was …

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Environmental CommissionMay 5, 2021

20210505-004a: C814-20-0132 Central Health PUD original pdf

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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2020-0132 – Central Health PUD ZONING FROM: P ADDRESS: 601 East 15th Street SITE AREA: 14.343 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Travis County Healthcare District dba Central Health DISTRICT: 1 TO: PUD (Mike Geeslin, President and CEO) AGENT AND CASE MANAGER: City of Austin – Housing and Planning Department Jerry Rusthoven, 512-974-3207, jerry.rusthoven@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with the waivers of certain threshold requirements, and established site development standards, land uses, and Code modifications as outlined on pages 2 – 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May 5, 2021: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: April 27, 2021: May 11, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On December 11, 2014, Council adopted a Resolution directing Staff to create an innovation zone and initiated a Code amendment to establish land use regulations and land uses for the Travis County Healthcare District dba Central Health (formerly known as the Brackenridge Hospital campus). The purpose of the Code amendment was to: 1) establish land use regulations for the innovation district that considers higher density via the maximum floor-to- area (FAR) requirement and no maximum building height limitation, 2) negotiate interlocal agreements as necessary to implement the Code amendment and support dense development on the property, and 3) work with Central Health to establish a set of land uses for the Property. Please refer to Exhibit B. C814-2020-0132 Page 2 On November 20, 2019, a code amendment was initiated and reviewed by the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee (C20-2014-0130 – Central Health). On December 10, 2019, the Planning Commission recommended the code amendment with an additional condition that 100 residential units be affordable if multifamily residences are built on the property. The code amendment was scheduled for Council review in 2020, but withdrawn from the September 17, 2020 agenda. Planned unit development (PUD) zoning was determined to be the best way to accomplish the intent of the Code amendment and directed by Council Resolution No. 20201001-062. Please refer to Exhibit C. An application for PUD zoning was filed on November 12, 2020. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The proposed Central Health PUD is located at the southeast corner of the southbound IH 35 frontage road and East 15th Street, and extends to the terminus of Sabine Street to the south and Red River Street to the west. The property is zoned P, public, and …

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Austin Travis County EMS Advisory BoardMay 5, 2021

Agenda original pdf

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Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board May 5, 2021 Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board to be held May 5, 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 (May 4, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 5, 2021 Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5834 or jennifer.parra@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 jennifer.parra@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 Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board FECHA de la reunion May 5, 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 (May 4, 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 512-972-5834 or jennifer.parra@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 …

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