SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on March 15, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board member Lynn Kurth made a motion, seconded by Board Member Al Godfrey, to approve the draft January 19, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentee Greg Anderson and late arrival Francoise Luca). 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Status of Board Appointments/Reappointments - The Board recognized new nominees to the SCWAB, Jeff Thompson (appointee of the Planning Commission); Tom Groce (appointee of the South River City Neighborhood Association); Heidi Anderson (appointee of the Trail Foundation) b. Status of 305 S. Congress PUD - Housing and Planning Assistant Director, Jerry Rusthoven, began the PUD briefing saying the goal of the PUD is to try to achieve compliance with the SCW Plan. He said the staff review and comment process is not yet complete and said that any Staff Recommendations prepared will go through Boards and Commissions, with the first stop being SCWAB. Member Wendy Price Todd requested a copy of the most current public documents (which were provided). c. Update and discussion with staff and consultants representing Austin Economic Development Corporation - AEDC Consultant Matthew Kwatinetz of Q Partners gave a presentation and update on work to date for evaluation of the SCW TIRZ designation and upcoming Council action request on creation of the SCW Committee. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to council regarding the creation of a South Central Waterfront Committee under the auspice of the AEDC – Veronica Briseno, Director of EDD and Interim President and CEO of AEDC, provided an overview on the Committee and agreed to postpone …
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Versión en español a continuación. Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting April 28, 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting to be held April 28, 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 27, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 28, 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Rocío Villalobos at 512-351-5929 or rocio.villalobos@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 Rocío Villalobos at rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Joint Inclusion Committee 28 de abril 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo 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 (27 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 del Joint Inclusion Committee el 28 de abril 2021, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Rocío Villalobos, al 512-351-5929 o rocio.villalobos@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 …
Article 3: Flood Hazard Areas What Are We Changing? Language From: Relocated To: IBC Appendix G Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IBC 1612 Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IRC R322 Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IBC/IRC Floodplain Definitions Chapter 25-12 Article 3 Why Are We Changing It? • Remove redundancy – Information currently stated in four different sections of two different ordinances • Consolidate information – Moving to one section of one ordinance • Ease of reference for customers • Easier maintenance for staff Questions/Comments Please submit questions or comments using the Comments section of this page. If you have any additional questions, please email us at DSDEngagementUnit@austintexas.gov.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ORDINANCE NO. City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) is amended to add a new Article 3 (Flood Hazard Areas) to read as follows: ARTICLE 3. FLOOD HAZARD AREAS § 25-12-51 APPLICABILITY. (A) This article applies to the design, construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas. (B) This article is administered, implemented, and enforced in conjunction with each article of Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes). (C) This article is amended in the same manner as the Building and Residential Codes. § 25-12-52 DEFINITIONS. in this chapter: (A) Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in this subsection apply to all articles (1) BASE FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100- year flood) calculated under fully developed conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual as amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data; For areas not yet amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a 0.2 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (500-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as of January 6, 2016, as subsequently revised, or as calculated under existing conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual using data predating Atlas 14; or (c) For the Colorado River, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map dated January 6, 2016, or as subsequently revised. Date: 4/22/2021 2:44 PM Article 3 2021 Page 1 of 25 COA Law Department Responsible Att’y: Trish Link (2) BASE FLOOD ELEVATION The elevation of the base flood, including wave height, relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) or other datum specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). (3) DESIGN FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood associated with an area of a floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of …
SECTION 1612 FLOOD LOADS Combined Flood Plain Regulations 1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established in Section 1612.3 (Establishment of flood hazard areas), all new construction and alterations of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvement and restoration of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads. When new construction constitutes a substantial improvement or restoration of substantial damage, all aspects of the existing structure shall be brought into compliance with the requirements for new construction for flood design. All elevation requirements noted in this ordinance shall be documented using the Elevation Certificate, FEMA 81-31, and shall be certified by a registered professional engineer, surveyor, or architect, and shall be submitted to the Floodplain Administrator. Commented [LP1]: 25-12-53(A) 1612.2 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2: Commented [LP2]: 25-12-52 BASE FLOOD BASE FLOOD ELEVATION BASEMENT DESIGN FLOOD DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION DRY FLOODPROOFING EXISTING STRUCTURE FLOOD or FLOODING FLOOD DAMAGE-RESISTANT MATERIALS FLOOD HAZARD AREA FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FLOODWAY LOWEST FLOOR REGULATORY FLOOD DATUM SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA START OF CONSTRUCTION SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT 1612.3 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas. Flood hazard areas are: Commented [LP3]: 25-12-53(B) 1. the areas of special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the current scientific and engineering report entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Williamson County, Texas and Incorporated Areas" dated December 20, 2019, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated December 20, 2019, the current scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Travis County, Texas and Incorporated Areas" dated January 6, 2016, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated January 6, 2016, and any revisions are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this section; and 2. the 100-year and 25-year floodplains as defined in the Austin City Code and Drainage Criteria Manual are adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. 1612.4 Design and Construction. The design and construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas, shall be in accordance with ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction. Commented [LP4]: 25-12-53(C) 1612.4.1 Freeboard. A minimum freeboard of two feet shall be added where the design flood elevation or other elevation requirements are …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 International Fire Code Adoption 2021 International Fire Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n The Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department. A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) on September 1, 2021. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goal: To clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code and coordinate changed or outdate references to other adopted codes and standards. To support operating procedures for Operations, both in and outside of structures Reasons for amendments: 1. 2. Clarification purposes 3. Provide higher level of safety for properties utilizing hazardous materials 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Historically, AFD has amended out the required operational permits required by section 106. This has been revised to section 105 in the 2021 IFC, so references were updated to correspond. Similar to other sections of the chapter as it was reformatted in published code. 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Flammability Rating Minimum Aggregate Quantity table for hazardous materials operational permit, as required by section 105.5.22.2 has been updated to reflect the new and changing technology for battery systems and when an operational permit will be required for these systems. 4 3 2 4 3 2 Toxicity Rating Extreme High Moderate Extreme High Moderate Instability Rating Extreme High Moderate 4 3 2 Carbon Dioxide System Compressed gases and liquefied compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Stationary and Mobile Energy Storage System (ESS) Capacitor ESS – nameplate rating Flow batteries – nameplate rating Lithium ion ESS – nameplate rating Nickel metal hydride – nameplate rating Other battery technologies – nameplate rating Other electrochemical ESS technologies – nameplate rating Stationary lead-acid batteries - flooded and valve regulated, and Nickel-Cadmium ESS. Mobile ESS utilizing lead acid battery technology are exempt. Quantity 0.5 pounds …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 7 (Fire Code) and replace it with a new Article 7 to read as follows: § 25-12-171 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. ARTICLE 7. FIRE CODE (A) The International Fire Code and Appendices B and F, 2015 2021Edition, published by the International Code Council (“2015 2021 Fire Code”), are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the changes described in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12-173 (Local Amendments to the 2015 2021 Fire Code). (B) The following sections are amended or deleted: § 25-12-171 (C) — AMENDED 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SECTIONS Section Number 101.1 102.7 102.7.1 102.7.2 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 104.1 104.1.1 104.7 104.910 104.1011.2 104.1213 105.3.1 105.4 Section Name Title Referenced code and standards Conflicts Provisions in referenced codes and sections General Appointment Deputies Liability For Damages General Authorized personnel Liability For Damages Alternative materials and methods Fire Chief Authority of Chief Expiration Construction documents 1 of 115 Section Number 105.6 105.5 105.6.4 105.6.5105.5.5 105.6.9105.5.9 105.6.11105.5.11 105.6.15.1105.5.16.1 105.6.15.2105.5.16.2 105.6.15.3105.5.16.3 105.6.16 105.5.17 105.6.17 105.5.18 105.6.21 105.5.22 105.6.22 105.5.23 105.6.23 105.5.24 105.6.28 105.5.29 105.6.32 105.5.34 105.6.34 105.5.36 105.6.36 105.5.39 105.5.40 105.6.37 105.5.41 105.6.38 105.5.42 105.5.43 105.5.44 105.5.45 105.5.46 105.5.47 105.5.48 105.6.45 105.5.49 105.5.50 105.5.51 105.5.52 105.6 105.7.1 105.6.1 105.7.2 105.6.2 105.4.1 106.1 105.4.1.1 106.2 105.4.2 106.2.1 105.4.4 106.2.4 113 107 Section Name Required operational permits Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing systems Carnivals and fairs Compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Blasting Explosives or blasting agents Fireworks Fire protection systems Flammable & combustible liquids Hazardous materials HPM facilities High-piled combustible storage LP-Gas Open burning Open flames and candles Places of assembly Plant Extraction Systems Private fire hydrants Pyrotechnic special effect materials Pyroxylin plastics Refrigeration equipment Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities Rooftop Heliports Spraying or Dipping Storage of Scrap tires and tire byproducts Temporary membrane structures & tents Tire-rebuilding plants Waste Handling Wood products Required construction permits No Separate Construction Permits Required Temporary membrane structures & tents Submittals Examination of documents Information on construction documents Approved documents …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 International Fire Code Adoption 2021 International Fire Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n The Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department. A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) on September 1, 2021. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goal: To clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code and coordinate changed or outdate references to other adopted codes and standards. To support operating procedures for Operations, both in and outside of structures Reasons for amendments: 1. 2. Clarification purposes 3. Provide higher level of safety for properties utilizing hazardous materials 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Historically, AFD has amended out the required operational permits required by section 106. This has been revised to section 105 in the 2021 IFC, so references were updated to correspond. Similar to other sections of the chapter as it was reformatted in published code. 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Flammability Rating Minimum Aggregate Quantity table for hazardous materials operational permit, as required by section 105.5.22.2 has been updated to reflect the new and changing technology for battery systems and when an operational permit will be required for these systems. 4 3 2 4 3 2 Toxicity Rating Extreme High Moderate Extreme High Moderate Instability Rating Extreme High Moderate 4 3 2 Carbon Dioxide System Compressed gases and liquefied compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Stationary and Mobile Energy Storage System (ESS) Capacitor ESS – nameplate rating Flow batteries – nameplate rating Lithium ion ESS – nameplate rating Nickel metal hydride – nameplate rating Other battery technologies – nameplate rating Other electrochemical ESS technologies – nameplate rating Stationary lead-acid batteries - flooded and valve regulated, and Nickel-Cadmium ESS. Mobile ESS utilizing lead acid battery technology are exempt. Quantity 0.5 pounds …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 7 (Fire Code) and replace it with a new Article 7 to read as follows: § 25-12-171 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. ARTICLE 7. FIRE CODE (A) The International Fire Code and Appendices B and F, 2015 2021Edition, published by the International Code Council (“2015 2021 Fire Code”), are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the changes described in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12-173 (Local Amendments to the 2015 2021 Fire Code). (B) The following sections are amended or deleted: § 25-12-171 (C) — AMENDED 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SECTIONS Section Number 101.1 102.7 102.7.1 102.7.2 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 104.1 104.1.1 104.7 104.910 104.1011.2 104.1213 105.3.1 105.4 Section Name Title Referenced code and standards Conflicts Provisions in referenced codes and sections General Appointment Deputies Liability For Damages General Authorized personnel Liability For Damages Alternative materials and methods Fire Chief Authority of Chief Expiration Construction documents 1 of 116 Section Number 105.6 105.5 105.6.4 105.6.5105.5.5 105.6.9105.5.9 105.6.11105.5.11 105.6.15.1105.5.16.1 105.6.15.2105.5.16.2 105.6.15.3105.5.16.3 105.6.16 105.5.17 105.6.17 105.5.18 105.6.21 105.5.22 105.6.22 105.5.23 105.6.23 105.5.24 105.6.28 105.5.29 105.6.32 105.5.34 105.6.34 105.5.36 105.6.36 105.5.39 105.5.40 105.6.37 105.5.41 105.6.38 105.5.42 105.5.43 105.5.44 105.5.45 105.5.46 105.5.47 105.5.48 105.6.45 105.5.49 105.5.50 105.5.51 105.5.52 105.6 105.7.1 105.6.1 105.7.2 105.6.2 105.4.1 106.1 105.4.1.1 106.2 105.4.2 106.2.1 105.4.4 106.2.4 113 107 Section Name Required operational permits Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing systems Carnivals and fairs Compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Blasting Explosives or blasting agents Fireworks Fire protection systems Flammable & combustible liquids Hazardous materials HPM facilities High-piled combustible storage LP-Gas Open burning Open flames and candles Places of assembly Plant Extraction Systems Private fire hydrants Pyrotechnic special effect materials Pyroxylin plastics Refrigeration equipment Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities Rooftop Heliports Spraying or Dipping Storage of Scrap tires and tire byproducts Temporary membrane structures & tents Tire-rebuilding plants Waste Handling Wood products Required construction permits No Separate Construction Permits Required Temporary membrane structures & tents Submittals Examination of documents Information on construction documents Approved documents …
AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT 2021 Inclement Weather Response PRESENTED BY Elaine Garrett April 2021 Response to Winter Storm Uri On February 15, 2021, the City Manager announced that the City of Austin would suspend normal operations due to the hazardous weather conditions. The Austin Code Department (ACD) temporarily halted its business operations, including routine code inspections, from February 16 through February 19, 2021. ACD mobilized an initial emergency response team of field personnel to remain on standby, ready to address any urgent complaints reported to Austin 3-1-1 during this timeframe that would require immediate attention. Initial Planning ACD communicated with Development Services Department (DSD) Building Official to determine emergency repair and permitting protocols moving forward, consider any fees that may be required, and coordinate timelines for obtaining emergency permits. ACD joined with Austin 3-1-1 intake staff to create a standardized response to code complaints received for Winter Storm Uri damages. Initial Communications • ACD’s Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) team developed standardized messaging that was uploaded to the ACD website and provided to ACD Code Connect Line and code inspectors to communicate news and resources about the storm to the public. • Developed bilingual Cold Weather Informational Flyer. • Collaborated with cross-departmental PIO teams to create ATXrepairs. This site has information about contractors, repairs, permit assistance, code updates and more. • • Provided messaging to the City’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). Issued a communication with specific instructions to field operations staff focused on 1) addressing the backlog of 3-1-1 complaints received related to Winter Storm Uri 2) supporting the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) request for inspections to determine locations in the city that were without water service and to support the water distribution effort. Procedural Outlines • • • • • • Responded to Priority 2 (non-imminent/dangerous conditions) and COVID-19 cases as the top priorities. Responded and inspected properties in accordance with the department’s ACD-103 Case Management Standards policy. Temporarily delayed the issuance of an NOV, if an acceptable Action Plan was received from the landlord within 48 hours. Advised owners to contact DSD with any questions pertaining to permitting requirements for repairs, and provide the following link: http://austintexas.gov/page/emergency-repairs For tenant-occupied properties, tenants were advised to reach out to their landlord to request a service repair order. Cases were not to be closed until it was determined that the landlord had followed up with DSD regarding any necessary permits …
AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT Order to Vacate & Tenant Relocation Overview PRESENTED BY Robert Moore April 28, 2021 Overview • What authority speaks to issuing an order to vacate? • When is there a need for an order to vacate? • What happens when an order to vacate is issued? • What happens when Owner responsibility fails? What authority speaks to issuing an order to vacate? Texas Local Government Code Sec. 214.001 Authority Regarding Substandard Building. (a) A municipality may, by ordinance, require the vacation, relocation of occupants, securing, repair, removal, or demolition of a building that is: (1) dilapidated, substandard, or unfit for human habitation and a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare;… What authority speaks to issuing an order to vacate? Texas Local Government Code Sec. 54.036 Functions. A commission panel may: (1) order the repair, within a fixed period, of building found to be in violation of an ordinance; (2) declare a building substandard in accordance with the powers granted by this subchapter; (3) order, in an appropriate case, the immediate removal of persons or property found on private property, enter on private property to secure the removal if it is determined that conditions exist on the property that constitute a violation of an ordinance, and order action to be taken as necessary to remedy, alleviate, or remove any substandard building found to exist;… What authority speaks to providing relocation assistance? Texas Property Code - PROP § 21.046. Relocation Assistance Program (b) This state or a political subdivision of this state shall, as a cost of acquiring real property, pay moving expenses and rental supplements, make relocation payments, provide financial assistance to acquire replacement housing, and compensate for expenses incidental to the transfer of the property if an individual, a family, the personal property of a business, a farming or ranching operation, or a nonprofit organization is displaced in connection with the acquisition. (e) If a person moves or discontinues the person's business, moves personal property, or moves from the person's dwelling as a direct result of code enforcement, rehabilitation, or a demolition program, the person is considered to be displaced because of the acquisition of real property. What authority does the City have to recover its costs? Texas Local Government Code Sec. 214.001(m) and (n): (m) If the building is not vacated, secured, repaired, removed, or demolished, or the occupants are not relocated within the …
Cit y Green Building Updat e April 28, 2021 Austin Central Library LEED Platinum https://www.leedatx.com/ Green Building Policy Updat e • Applies only to Cit y asset s or project s in which Cit y plays major role • Responds to Council Resolut ion 20190619-091 (June 2019) • Comprehensive document integrates multiple resolutions, policies, goals, plans • Reflects market t rends, best pract ices • Expands to cover leased spaces & P3s • Moves towards Net Zero projects & operations • Ensures conservation; healt h, safet y and wellness; high-quality built environment Int erdepart ment al Team ● Public W orks Depart ment ● Office of Sust ainabilit y ● Strategic Facilities Governance Team ● Real Estate Services ● Capital Contracting Office ● Purchasing Office ● Economic Development Department ● Austin Energy Green Building ● Austin Water ● Small and Minority Business Resources ● Aviation ● Building Services ● Parks and Recreation Department ● Austin Convention Center ● Austin Public Library Austin City Hall LEED Gold Proposed Changes CIP New Const ruct ion Same policy t hreshold (>$2M) ● ● Performance st andard opt ions (LEED Silver orAEGB 3 Star) ● NEW: PARD aquatic & landscape-oriented major projects achieve SITES Cert ificat ion ● NEW: Moving towards Net Zero = mandat ory feasibilit y analysis in key areas ● NEW: requirement to perform W at er Balance calculat ion in alignment with Water Forward ● If project does not meet policy threshold, meet performance st andards of LEED or AEGB as applicable to scope items Proposed Changes CIP Major Renovat ions ● Policy t hreshold change from $350k to $750k (LEED Silver or AEGB 3 Star) ● NEW: Moving towards Net Zero = mandat ory feasibilit y analysis in key areas ● NEW: requirement to perform W at er Balance calculat ion in alignment with Water Forward ● If project does not meet policy threshold, meet performance st andards of LEED or AEGB as applicable to scope items Mcbeth Recreation Center LEED CI Silver Twin Oaks Library LEED CI Gold Proposed Changes Minor Renovat ions & Int erior Finish-Out s ● Policy t hreshold change from $300k to any project under $750k Development Services Center ● All renovations meet performance st andards of LEED or AEGB for applicable scope items ● No cert ificat ion required Image: Interface Proposed Changes Third Part y Financed/ Delivered Project s (including P3’s) ● …
PARTICULATE MATTER AND EMISSION REDUCTIONS City of Austin Joint Sustainability Committee April 28, 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 4/28/2021 Capital Area Council of Governments 2 Ten – county service area; State of Texas planning region 12 4/28/2021 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 4/28/2021 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 4/28/2021 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 …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20210428-2D –PM2.5 Emissions Reduction Recommendation The JSC recognizes the public health problems caused by PM pollution and that communities of color are disproportionately impacted. The Committee recommends that the Austin City Council take action as recommended by the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) to reduce PM pollution and that those actions include measures to reduce PM from construction sites, unpaved parking lots and roadways. Record of the vote: Motion to approve by Commissioner White, second by Commissioner Schneider. Motion passes 9 approve, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. Date of approval: April 28, 2021 Attest: __________________________________ Zach Baumer, Liaison
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING April 28, 2021 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on April 28, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 5:33 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Alberta Phillips, David Carroll, Nhat Ho, Rob Schneider, Fisayo Fadelu, Karen Magid, Diana Wheeler, Melissa Rothrock, Karen Hadden Board Members Absent: Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Alexis Taylor City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) March 24, 2021 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Hadden), second (Commissioner Ho), 10 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Chair and Vice Chair Elections (Discussion and/or possible action) • Commissioner Ho made the motion to nominate Chair Commissioner White to another term, Commissioner Schneider seconds. Record of the vote: 10 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. • Commissioner White made the motion to nominate Vice Chair Commissioner Coyne to another term, Commissioner Hadden seconds. Record of the vote: 10 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. action) b) Energy Code Update Process – Kurt Stogdill, Austin Energy (Discussion and/or possible • Provided overview of the energy code update process and schedule; code will increase energy efficiency in new construction. • Public comment process was open via Public Input for a month, and group will look to expand outreach in future based on feedback; aiming to get council approval on June 3, 2021 • Will be taking additional steps, such as developing an affordability statement, updating green building system, and finding alternative ways to develop EV-ready and electric-ready construction. c) City of Austin Green Building Policy Update – Lucia Athens, City of Austin Office of Sustainability (Discussion and/or possible action) • Provided overview of proposed update to the City of Austin Green Building Policy, which was an interdepartmental team effort to draft a policy that aims to reflect best practices and market trends, moves to net zero and healthy buildings, and aligns with city goals. • Feasibility analyses and/or guiding documents will be done for electric vehicle integration, electrification, embodied carbon, solar installation, and dual plumbing. d) PM2.5 Emissions Reduction Plan – Andrew Hoekzema, Capital Area Council of Governments (Discussion and/or …
