May 13th, 2021 Building and Standards Commission meeting testimony Hello my name is Alexis and I have been living at 9500 Apartments since 2018. I’m also a part of the 9500 Tenant Association. I am here on behalf of the many tenants that have experienced negligence from management in the form of; lack of communication and lack of repairs. Tenants need the following repairs or items have been removed from their unit with no definitive timeline of completion. Apartment conditions: ● Ripped out kitchen cabinets and kitchen and bathroom sinks ● Holes in walls and ceilings ● Exposed wiring and insulation (causing allergic skin reactions to the fiberglass) ● Hardware removed to prevent water usage in the kitchens and bathrooms ● Low or no water pressure ● Extensive water damage has caused mold to grow Communication and management behavior: Some of the behaviors management has taken against tenants have ranged from: ● Refusal to meet with the Tenant Association, after 4 written attempts requesting to meet ● Turning away Spanish speaking tenants and locking office doors in their faces ● Running away from tenants asking questions and threatening to contact lawyers ● Notices to evict tenants that have damages in their units ● Management sends the same blanket email stating that repairs are “underway” and asking us to be patient. Tenant displacement: Because of these conditions many tenants have taken it upon themselves to look for alternative housing. ● Many tenants have “unofficially” moved out because they canNOT live in their unit ● Some tenants have medical conditions that puts a strain on them financially and ● We are expected to pay full rent while living in substandard and dangerous emotionally conditions. Conclusion: We bring this to the Building and Standards Commission's attention: ● There are currently 16 active code cases ● at least 48 and counting code violations found We are actively supporting our neighbors and working with the Austin Code Department. We hope the commission will exhaust all enforcement mechanisms so that tenants get the repairs they deserve and can live in a safe and healthy environment. Thank you for your time
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Recommendation Number: (20210623-2) Safety requirements for dangerous fence design WHEREAS, the Austin City Council adopted section 9-4-41 Restriction on use of barbed wire fence in 1992 (Source: 1992 code section 10-1-9: ord. 031023-13; ord. 031211-11) recognizing the dangers of such fence, other fence designs have been identified as equally dangerous to also include loss of life; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that other existing fence requirements are intended to isolate a hazard such as 25-2-899 (E) (2) and the swimming pool code with no consideration for the potential dangers of the fence itself; and WHEREAS, the primary concern being entrapment and impalement of children who by nature are climbers, citizens performing roof and gutter maintenance, and animals that jump over fences; and WHEREAS, neighborhood councils across the U.S have recognized the dangers and cost of spiked pickets, spiked bars and other spiked decorative elements and protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence. People, pets and wildlife have been killed or seriously injured; and WHEREAS, affordability is a high priority for the Austin Community; and WHEREAS, alternative styles of flat top fences are already manufactured and available to purchase at equivalent cost; and WHEREAS, according to Chapter 2-1-3 of the city code, it is the duty of the Board to “Advise the City Council regarding appropriate City Council amendments that create a safe environment for all citizens in the City of Austin.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Board recommends the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to initiate a code amendment process, with full stakeholder involvement, to consider an amendment to 25-12 Technical Codes for the City of Austin to address dangerous fence design including spiked pickets, spiked bars and other spiked decorative elements that protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Life cycle costs should be taken in consideration, utilizing data from all reputable sources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Board recommends that the code amendments apply to fences six feet or less, new fences and substantial fence repairs. Note: After several meetings discussing this subject, with input from interested parties, staff and Board members, the Board noted this issue does not appear to be adequately addressed by current codes and ordinances. Date of Approval: 6/23/2021 …
Date: June 23, 2021 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live. Commission Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Pablo Avila; and, Commissioners: Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, and Edward Selig; and, Fire Chief Jeffery Kennedy (for Ex Officio Commissioner / Fire Marshal Chief Thomas Vocke). Chair Andrea Freiburger was absent. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Moses Rodriguez, Javier Salas, Inspector; Anthony Rainey, Inspector; Willis Adams Inspector; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Adam Ellis, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Avila called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting minutes from both the May 13, 2021 special called meeting and the May 26, 2021 regular meeting were approved on separate motions by Commissioner Mueller, which were both seconded by Commissioner Green. The motions carried on unanimous votes. Chair Freiburger was absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION One stakeholder spoke during Citizen Communication. Taniquewa Brewster provided an update to the Commission regarding the status of the residents being allowed to return to the Mount Carmel Village apartments. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Address New Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-086007, et al. 9500 Dessau Road, (aka 9500 Apartments) Mar Single, LLC The property was represented by attorney Caroline McDonald, who spoke on behalf of the owner at the hearing. Two tenants, Jay Wilk and Carols Parada, and BASTA representative Jarymar Arana, also testified regarding conditions at the property. Additional tenant testimony was provided to the Commission in writing. Owner/Appellant 1 Ingeborg Dyke Wesley Seguin and Leo Seguin 9802 Cottle Drive 1046 Broadview Street Vice Chair Avila admitted Staff Exhibits 1 – 31H, as well as the tenant testimony. Commissioner Mueller moved to close the public hearing, followed by a motion to adopt staff’s findings of fact and conclusions of law in each case, and to shorten staff’s recommendations for repair per order from 30 days to 10 days, with penalties of $1,000 per day per violation to begin accruing on the 11th day if not in compliance, and accrue until compliance is achieved. Further, the motion stated that based on …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE June 23rd, 2021 at 2:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: Sandra Chavez (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Marissa Jones MINUTES MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Afifi, Alvarez, Austen, Briesemeister, Cobalis, Crawford, Curry, Orlowski CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at X:XX CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No Citizen Communication 2. PRESENTATIONS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from April 28th 2021 were approved on a motion from Commissioner Crawford and a second from Commissioner Cobalis. Vote 7-0. a) Presentation from Civil Rights Officer Carol Johnson Presenter’s server disconnected, so she will present again in the July JIC meeting. b) Presentation from Central Health Pandemic Equity from Megan Cermak Item conducted as posted, no action taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on Compassion 2020 Compassion Contract Item conducted as posted, no action taken. b) Discussion and possible action on FY 2021-2022 budget recommendations 1. 2022 Budget Recommendations from Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities i. Recommendation 1: Commissioner Orlowski’s motion to increase funding to prove for an employment liaison to specialize in expanding inclusive job opportunities for people with disabilities with the City of Austin is seconded by Commissioner Crawford. Passed with Vote 8 – 0. ii. Recommendation 2: Commissioner Orlowski’s motion to increase funding to provide additional slots available as well as additional locations for children with intellectual disabilities in seasonal camps and after-school programs, and for adults with intellectual disabilities in recreational programs is seconded by Commissioner Afifi. Vote 8 – 0. iii. Recommendation 3: Commissioner Orlowski’s motion to provide for additional funding Austin Police Department a permanent disability community liaison who is multilingual in English American Sign Language and Spanish is seconded by Commissioner Alvarez. Vote 8 – 0. 1. Commissioner Crawford moves to amend motion from ‘provide for additional funding’ to ‘identify funding’ which is approved by Commissioner Orlowski and Commissioner Alvarez. iv. Recommendation …
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on June 23, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Board Member, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:43 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Alan Schumann, Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Marco Fiorilo and Bobby Johns Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kelly Stilwell (DSD), Todd Wilcox (DSD) June 23 2021 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the May 23, 2021 Regular Called meeting were approved as written. Board member Juraska made a motion to accept the minutes as written and board member Arndt second the motion with modifications. The modifications were corrected as requested and are now reflective on the May 26 approved minutes. Motion passed 6-0. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR RESOLUTION –Flat Top Fences- In a brief presentation, board member Ashley Juraska addressed the board and staff on the work group’s discussion of Flat Top Fences. In hopes of this resolution passing today, it will begin the process of code amendment process, stakeholder meetings and develop a code language. Today, flat top fences are available at an affordable price with security features, such as being flat top and diminished impalement and entrapment features. This would not apply to existing fences and fences over 6ft. All were reminded that this proposed resolution was an inspiration on the death of Kade Damien and with hopes of passing this resolution, council would be ensure safe fencing for everyone. After the presentation ended, discussion between board and staff on the correct procedure on how to path the resolution onto council agenda for approval. After this discussion ended, board member Juraska made a motion to recommend the resolution, Chairman Schumann seconded the motion. Motion pass 6-0 3. FUTURE AGEND ITEMS- No Future Agenda Items were discussed. 4. ADJOURN – Without objection, Chairman Schumann adjourned the meeting at 2:22 pm.
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 236 142 95 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 73 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 11 1 18 11 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY21 Paid Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification FY21 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and 4. 5. final inspection and quality review are ongoing. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Estimated kW savings Installation 1213464 Bridge at Tech Ridge 7 77.0 321,434 $154,028 12800 CENTER LAKE DR 1 8100 N. MoPac Expressway Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 Paid 1208176 701 Center Ridge 7 107 504,050 $192,325 Bridge at Center Ridge Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1190789, 1198380, 1186819, 1205232 Bridge At Northwest Hills 3600 GREYSTONE DR 10 147 288,943 $238,199 Paid 1203275 8405 BENT TREE RD 10 98.3 231,788 …
RMC Monthly Report May 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 353 215 249 253 200 23 54 31 20 21 121 114 91 69 47 19 8 6 7 121 122 105 Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $94,727.78 $65,000 $750.00 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 120 79 15 12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Warnings 311 Reports 72 1 Mar 83 0 Apr 4 Feb 128 60 May Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 3080 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 224 160 51 207 86 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting June 22, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held June 22, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, June 21, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, June 21, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (June 22, 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 (June 21, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Versión en español a continuación. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting June 22, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board to be held June 22, 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 (June 21, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 22, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@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 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 sammi.curless@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 Parks and Recreation Board June 22, 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 (June 21, 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 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@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 realizado una solicitud para …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – 5:30pm Via Videoconference MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:32pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis, Vice Chair Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Anna Di Carlo, Sarah Faust, Kate Mason-Murphy, Nina Rinaldi and Kimberly Taylor. Board Members Absent: Romteen Farasat. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Anthony Segura, Jorge Morales, Jose Guerrero, Leah Gibson, Denisha Cox, Megan Eckard, Kevin Gomillion, Matt McCaw, Gregory Montes, Amanda Ross, Patricia Rossett Ricardo Soliz, Idella Wilson and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Malcolm Yeatts – encampments in Country Club Creek Greenbelt. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of April 27, 2021 were approved on Board Member Rinaldi motion, Board Member Cottam Sajbel second on an 8-0 with Board Members Farasat and Taylor absent and one vacancy. Board Member Kimberly Taylor joined the meeting at approximately 6:20pm. Due to time constraints items were heard in the following order: B1, B3, B5, B7, B4, B2. Item B6 was not heard. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS NON-CONSENT 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department Director to approve the Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan. Board Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to not recommend the plan which died due to lack of a second. Board Member Cottam Sajbel made a motion to table the item Page 1 of 4 for future discussion; seconded by Board Member Mason-Murphy. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Farasat absent and one vacancy. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Department Director to approve the Safety and Mobility Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Board Member Faust made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Director the approval of the Safety and Mobility Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail with the following condition that no position is taken by the Parks and Recreation Board in support or against the Double Deck Bridge over Barton Creek described as a potential project in the southwest quadrant within the plan; Vice DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Renaming Payton Gin Pocket Park Kimberly McNeeley, Director Parks and Recreation Board Meeting June 22, 2021 Payton Gin Pocket Park • 801 Payton Gin Road • 0.97 acre • District 4 2 History • Purchased by City in 1965. • Land was Right of Way and transferred to Parks and Recreation Department and identified as Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt until approximately 1987 when it was first identified as Payton Gin Pocket Park in Department land inventory. • Early 2000’s the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) conducted community stakeholder process to name the park “Heron Hollow Pocket Park”. • Renaming was not memorialized by the Department when the community stakeholder process was conducted by NACA. 3 Today Park. • NACA has requested that the Park officially be named Heron Hollow Pocket • NACA Board voted unanimously on May 20 to reaffirm its commitment to the name as selected by the community in early 2000s. • Per May 25 Board direction, a community engagement process was conducted. • Two on-site engagements were conducted on June 5 and June 12. • Renaming survey was open from June 2 through June 16. • 62 participants, 325 responses, 91 comments • 85% support renaming the park to Heron Hollow Pocket Park • Funding available in Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget for updated signage. • Scheduled for July 29 City Council meeting. 4 Recommendation Recommend to the City Council to approve the renaming of Payton Gin Pocket Park to Heron Hollow Pocket Park. 5 Questions
EAST PARKE LIFT STATION Application for AW Infrastructure Within Parkland SER-3986 In Sponsorship by Austin Water VICINITY MAP 5324 ½ Loyola Lane 2 LOCATION 5324 ½ Loyola Lane 3 APPROVED SER-3986-Phase I SER-3986 Phase I & II approved by Council on 5/21/20 Two proposed route options: • North of Loyola Ln (per approved SER) • South of Loyola Ln 4 Only Feasible Path: North Alignment • As shown on approved SER-3986-Phase I • Concurred by AW and PARD • 462 LF of gravity line improvements through Parkland, 365 LF of those will be bored (79% of total length) 5 North Route Option 6 Photo Map 1 3 2 4 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 South Route Option 11 4 12 Conclusion: North Alignment South gravity line alignment is not feasible because: • It does not have access for maintenance/repair due to the grade drop • The gravity line would be in the 100- year floodplain • Would cause the LS wet well to be deeper • $2,592,765.80 North gravity line alignment is feasible because: • The majority of the improvements within Parkland will be installed via boring and not open trench therefore minimizing impact on Parkland & Watershed • Restoration includes native grassland seeding & planting per CoA Standard Specification 609S.6 (including topsoil & seed bed prep, temp irrigation & weed maintenance). • $2,308,919.80 13 Community & Economic Impact Bottle neck: • The existing system is “bottle necked” and cannot support more development • Construction of this gravity line and LS will eliminate this problem Future Development: • The improvements allow for future development of the surrounding area currently undeveloped • Increases the tax value of the area. 14 Easements and Staging Area 15 Easements and Staging Area 16 Austin Water Statement Chapter 26 of the Parks and Wildlife Code (PWC) Due Diligence for Utility Assignment Section 26.001 A department may not approve any project that requires the use of any public land designated as a park unless the department, acting through its duly authorized governing body or officer, determines that: 1) There is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use or taking of such land – CONFIRMED 2) The program or project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the land, as a park, recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or historic site, resulting from the use or taking – CONFIRMED 17 QUESTIONS? 18
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G M.O.U. # 21-001 TO: Greg Meszaros Director, Austin Water Department FROM: Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: East Parke Lift Station DATE: 6/10/2021 Austin Water Department is agreeing to sponsor the change of use of parkland for a wastewater line through parkland located at Davis White Neighborhood Park (6705 Crystalbrook Dr.) and Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt (6013 Loyola Ln). Upon completion of the project, Austin Water’s infrastructure will not constitute any regular or scheduled use of the parkland, only the right to access the infrastructure for operations and maintenance needs. The parkland is in Council District 1. The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use and Temporary Use. The requested area is: Tract A - Davis White Neighborhood Park Permanent Use Area: 31,908 sq. ft. (.733 acres) = $27,609 Temporary Use Area: 6,545 sq. ft. (.150 acres) = $1,404 = $29,013 Tract B - Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt Permanent Use Area: 9,483 sq. ft. (.218 acres) = $6,044 Permanent Use Area: 10,115 sq. ft. (.232 acres) = $7,069 Temporary Use Area: 380 sq. ft. (.009 acres) = $63 = $13,176 Parkland Mitigation Amount to be paid to PARD = $42,189 The estimated duration of the construction on parkland is 11 Months. Austin Water Department Point of Contact is: Jason Inge Phone Number: 512-972-2042 PARD Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: 6-22-21 Council Approval: 8-26-21 1 of 2 Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department Date CONCURRENCE Greg Meszaros Director, Austin Water Department Date Attachments: A (Map Exhibit) Attachments: B (Appraisal Calculation) 2 of 2 R E D C A R L MIL CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 16 (6.468 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN 20.379 ACRES DOCUMENT NUMBER 2002038956 O.P.R.T.C.TX R D K O O R B L A T S Y R C CITY OF AUSTIN (80.836 ACRES) VOLUME 5601, PAGE 294 D.R.T.C.TX. LIFT STATION SITE 3S AND D INTERESTS (20.5 ACRES) VOLUME 12603, PAGE 243 R.P.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 4 (2.833 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. CITY OF AUSTIN TRACT 17 (2.187 ACRES) VOLUME 7882, PAGE 977 D.R.T.C.TX. FORCE MAIN ROUTE L O Y O L A L N CITY OF AUSTIN 20.379 ACRES DOCUMENT NUMBER …
Zilker Cafe Conditional Use Permit Parks and Recreation Board Presentation Request for a recommendation to the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Zilker Cafe Christina Bies, Project Coordinator, Park Development Division June 22, 2021 Overview & Background • Zilker Café Rehabilitation project completed early 2021 • Includes a new sidewalk connecting the Train Depot, Café and Bathhouse • PARD solicited for a food concession vendor based on public survey results. The Scope of Work included language to allow for the sale of beer and wine with approval. The selected vendor would like to pursue this endeavor • The CUP Application process usually takes about 6 months • LDC sec. 25-2-625(4) states “The Land Use Commission may not consider a site plan until it receives a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board” 2 CUP Explanation • A CUP changes the zoning of a property • Public to Parks Special Use in this instance • Zoning changes are attached to the land/property CUP Process • Submitted application to Development Services Department and reviewed for completeness • Once completeness check is cleared, the application is sent to reviewers with various disciplinary focus and a notice is sent to the public that an application has been submitted • Reviews are completed in as many rounds as needed with responses from the applicant until satisfactory • After all response comments are cleared, a notice is sent to the public for a hearing and a Planning Commission date is set 3 Zilker Café CUP Anticipated Timeline * April 19, 2021 – Application submitted to Development Services Department (DSD) May 7, 2021 – DSD completeness check responses due May 14, 2021 – DSD routes application to reviewers and public notice of application is sent June 14, 2021 – DSD review responses are due June 17, 2021 – PARD hosts Community Meeting about CUP June 22, 2021 – Parks and Recreation Board Presentation June 28, 2021 – PARD submits responses to DSD review comments July 13, 2021 – DSD review responses/acceptances are due August 3, 2021 – Planning Commission Meeting August 17, 2021 – Appeal period closes, CUP permit is issued July 27, 2021 – DSD places the item on the next Planning Commission agenda & public notice of meeting is sent *Dates are subject to change based on DSD reviews & Intake processing times 4 Site Overview 5 Vendor Area • The vendor …
Waterloo Greenway Partnership and Governance • The City’s relationship with the Conservancy was formalized in a 2014 Joint Development Agreement (JDA), which outlined roles and responsibilities for the partners and established the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (LGC) as directed and authorized by Council, to govern the partnership and implement the Greenway program. • This body follows Boards & Commissions rules, meets publicly and contains 5 members appointed by the City and 5 appointed by the Conservancy. • The LGC authorizes scopes of work and City contracts toward the implementation of the projects within the Greenway’s approved design plan, and governs the District’s public use and operations. 1 Sponsoring Departments: Sponsoring Departments: • • Community Leadership Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection PARD & Watershed Protection • Operations &(cid:22)Maintenance • Operations &(cid:22)Maintenance • Code Compliance Code Compliance • Programming & Art Programming & Art Public Health, Safety & Welfare Public Health, Safety & Welfare Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship • Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship Design(cid:22)Excellence Design(cid:22)Excellence • • • • • • • • • • • • • Subject Matter Expertise Subject Matter Expertise 2 3 5 4 City Code Regulations for Naming Park Features Process outlined in code • • Applications for proposed names submitted to PARD Director via streamlined form • Director notifies Parks Board as best practice • PARD Director may administratively approve 5 Waterloo Greenway Naming Authority • The Joint Development Agreement includes a section on Naming Authority that grants the Conservancy the right to name parks, facilities, and features within the Greenway that are not already named, without waiving City Code requirements. • Proposed names must be approved by the City per code for areas funded via tax- exempt funding. • Follows the process outlined on previous slide, with PARD Director approval (for areas of the Greenway on Parkland). 6 7 TRINITY ST (cid:40) 1 (cid:45) (cid:46) (cid:42) (cid:44) (cid:43) (cid:41) 1 2 T H S T 1 5 T H S T (cid:47) l R e d e v e o p m e n t S i t e C e n t r a l H e a l t h B r a c k e n r i d g e (cid:39)(cid:38) R e d Riv er Pro m e n a d e RED RIVER ST REALIGNMENT 8 9
