Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held February 3, 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 (February 2, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 and Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, February 2, 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 •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 either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@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 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 3 de febrero 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 (2 de febrero). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board February 3, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held February 3, 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 February 2, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 3 de febrero, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación el 2 de febrero, 2021 antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del miércoles 6 de enero. Se requiere …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 8, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, January 8, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Friday, January 8, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Neva Fernandez Diana Melendez Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Vacant: District 2 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 2, 2020. The minutes from the regular meeting on December 2, 2020 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Fernandez off the dais and Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. Friday, January 8, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Economic equity a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. No action was taken. e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 8, 2021 f. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. The 2021 Commission for Women Working Groups were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Athar-Jogee’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. g. Discussion and possible action regarding the Commission Charter. Updates to the Commission for Women Charter were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. h. Discussion and possible action regarding childcare …
Commission for Women Working Group Membership Updated January 2021 Homelessness Tanya Athar-Jogee Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope Sarah Tober Safety Health Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Tanya Athar-Jogee Flannery Bope Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Diana Melendez Sarah Tober
Victim Services Division Manager (Kachina Clark) Crisis Team Investigation Support Team Austin Police Department Victim Services Division Investigation Team counselor assignments Homicide (1) Sex Crimes (5) Child Abuse (3) Domestic Violence (6) DV/Crisis Team (1) DV/Hate Crimes (1) DV/Vehicular Homicide (1) Robbery (1) Aggravated Assault (1) LE Counseling (1) Supervisors (2) Lead Counselors (3) Supervisors (3) Counselors (22) Counselors (14) Student Interns (7) 1 lead counselor position (Crisis Team) is vacant 2 counselor positions (Crisis Team) are vacant 1 counselor position (DV) is vacant Capacity Building With COA Commission for Women and Austin City Council support, APD Victim Services Division capacity has increased over the last three years to include: Nine new positions $30,000 for social work stipends ($2,500 flat rate per intern) $15,000 for basic victim needs EMDR o EMDR-trained counselors continue to provide pro-bono work (one client at any given time) to complete their commitment of 50 sessions. Capacity is stretched thin. For example, only fifteen counselors have the ability to accept new clients at this time. o One of the Investigations Team supervisors now oversees the APD EMDR program. Ideally, we need an EMDR coordinator (part-time position) and will include a request for the position with the next VOCA grant application. Our preference is that the position be included with the City’s operating budget. o We will soon fold the therapists managed by the SARRT EMDR committee into the APD EMDR program o Funding from previous budgets is exhausted.* The need for EMDR continues to grow and we cannot meet community expectations. For program sustainability, we recommend ongoing annual funding to train local therapists in EMDR. *EMDR funding was not included with the FY20-21 operating budget Unmet Needs Long-term fiscal planning Grant-funded positions Market study to potentially adjust compensation and reclassify positions
CAPACITY CREATION FOR DVSA VICTIMS THE HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVORS ARE FACING DISPLACEMENT AND HOMELESSNESS IN TEXAS Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are being displaced and becoming homeless due to the lack of capacity and beds at local emergency shelters. Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, shelters were turning away close to 48% of the victims coming to them and long waitlists. In March of 2020, that percentage skyrocketed to more than 90% according to the HHSE report presented by the Texas Council on Family Violence. The "shelter In place" order traps many victims in their homes, without an outlet to make an outcry. Virus or violence? HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVE2THRIVEFOUNDATION QUICK STATS 1 IN 3 WOMEN...1 IN 7 MEN... HAVE EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR LIFETIME. 13% OF AUSTIN'S HOMELESS COMMUNITY, SELF IDENTIFY AS VICTIMS OF SOME SORT OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. IN 2019, MORE THAN 12,000 VICTIMS A MONTH ARE TURNED AWAY FROM LOCAL SHELTERS IN TEXAS* *14TH ANNUAL NNEDV SNAPSHOT CENSUS 2019 HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVE2THRIVEFOUNDATION THE COMMUNITY NEED - MORE IMMEDIATE HOUSING CAPACITY FOR FLEEING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. - MORE RESOURCE AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY . - A MECHANISM FOR THE QUICK PLACEMENT OF VICTIMS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. - VICTIM-FACING TECHNOLOGY FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESTABILIZATION. SOME SUCCESSFUL COVID-19 OUTCOMES $935,000+ in Indirect and Indirect financial assistance to victims. $29,000+ in resources dispersed via our Seed A Survivor rent/utility/food assistance program (es. August 1, 2020) for housing costs and food insecurity. $14,000+ in Back-to-School supplies, clothes, and backpacks to the children in our SANCTUARY Program via S2T case management. 20,125 calls logged to COVID-19 hotline. 573+ families placed in our Hotel Safety Net in hotels across Austin in 2020; 1,039 men, women, and children of diverse backgrounds including COCs and the LGBTQ community. 205 successful interactions with law enforcement resulting in rapid placement most happening in under one (1) hour. The opening of the SANCTUARY Gardens Empowerment & Recovery Center for survivor immersion in South Austin. HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVE2THRIVEFOUNDATION WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY. WE HAVE A SURVIVOR BOARD AND OUR CARE IS CLIENT AND TRAUMA INFORMED. WE LOVE OUR PARTNERS AND COLLABORATE...A LOT. WE USE TECHNOLOGY TO CONNECT SERVICE PROVIDERS AND VICTIMS TO RESOURCES. HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVE2THRIVEFOUNDATION COMMUNITY AND TECH PARTNERS APD VICTIM SERVICES The SANCTUARY web platform gives immediate access to hotel rooms. Reduces victim placement time and places …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210203 003a Date: February 3, 2021 RATIONALE: Subject: Consider proposed annexation of 36 properties (approximately 115.4 acres) into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10, C12-M-2020-0137 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Pam Thompson WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the annexation into the District will not affect the City of Austin’s annexation plans and staff does not anticipate any negative land use impacts on adjacent property; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff finds that direct water and wastewater service is not feasible given the properties are currently in the Camelot Water Supply Corporation CCN and due to the non-proximate location of the properties in relation to the City system; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the regulations for development will follow the same rules and processes currently in effect if the District annexes the tract. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends consent to the proposed annexation of the 36 properties, comprising 115.4 acres, into the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10. For: Thompson, Ramberg, Guerrero, Bedford, Coyne, Gordon, and Barrett Bixler Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel and Maceo VOTE 7-0 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210203 003b Subject: Springdale Green Planned Unit Development (PUD), C814-2020-0104 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Katie Coyne Date: February 3, 2021 RATIONALE: code modifications: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting rezoning to PUD-NP; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the proposed PUD would require two environmental 1. from 25-8-261(B)(3)(C) is modified to allow a trail wider than 12 feet as shown on the Creek Plan; and 2. from 25-8-261 is modified to allow temporary construction staging within the CWQZ buffer per the Construction Laydown and Staging Limits exhibit; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission also recognizes that Staff recommends the rezoning to PUD-NP (with conditions). THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the requested rezoning to PUD-NP with the following Staff Conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 2 caliper inches. Street yard landscape area shall be increased to a minimum of 30% of street yard area. Code required tree mitigation will be increased by 50%. A minimum of 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology and provide 1000 cubic feet of soil volume, which can be shared between a maximum of two trees. Adjacent landscape areas can also count towards the requirement. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. (a) Modify watershed boundaries and neighboring property pond to redirect flow of storm water away from the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street (b) If solution in (a) is not feasible due to impasse with neighbor, PUD will donate $400,000 towards a stormwater infrastructure solution that will benefit the houses on Saucedo Street. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. Provide 19.82 acres of Open Space. Remove existing impervious cover not associated with Boggy Creek armoring from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape potable water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. 13. Staff recommends that the following land uses be prohibited on the property: Automotive rental, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Drop-off recycling collection, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Exterminating services, Funeral services, Kennels, Community garden, and Service station. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. 2. Staff work with the applicant to meet LEED and Sustainable Site …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 3, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 1011 AND 1017 Springdale Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132, Atha.Phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds, Urban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone ORDINANCE: Watershed Protection Ordinance REQUEST: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the PUD with conditions. STAFF CONDITIONS: PUD will provide the following: 1. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 2 caliper inches. 2. Street yard landscape area shall be increased to a minimum of 30% of street yard area. 3. Code required tree mitigation will be increased by 50%. 4. A minimum will be 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology. 5. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 6. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. 7. Modify watershed boundaries to redirect flow of storm water away from the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street. 8. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. 9. Provide 20.71 acres of Open Space. 10. Remove existing impervious cover from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. 11. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. Page 2 of 2 Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North Site Location North Background: • 30.18 acres • Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds • Urban Watershed Classification • Desire Development Zone • Brown Field site • Proposed Use: Office • Council District: 3 1987 Aerial – Tank Farm Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Watershed Boundary Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Critical Water Quality Zone Site Location North View from Springdale View from Airport Blvd. Required Open Space: 6.04 acres Provided: 19.82 acres Open Space Plan Restoration Plan Comparison: Existing Code Proposed PUD 100% capture volume or payment in lieu 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure Water Quality Drainage No adverse impact No adverse impact. Site will modify watershed boundaries to pull flow of storm water away the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street Impervious Cover 90% Commercial Less than 50% Open Space …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C814-2020-0104 ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP TO: PUD-NP ADDRESS: 1011 and 1017 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 30.18 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jay Paul Company CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to PUD-NP. In addition to the superiority items outlined in Exhibit C- Tier One and Tier Two Requirements Matrices, Staff recommends that the following land uses be prohibited on the property: Automotive rental, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Drop-off recycling collection, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Exterminating services, Funeral services, Kennels, Community garden, and Service station. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: February 3, 2020: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: To be determined. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined. ORDINANCE NUMBER: C814-2020-0104 2 ISSUES The subject property is currently undeveloped but is in the area generally known as the former East Austin Tank Farm. The Tank Farm area was used for storage of petrochemicals for decades before the uses were removed and environmental remediation occurred. This site was remediated in the 1990s but not to a level that would allow redevelopment with residential land uses; only office, commercial, and limited industrial land uses are permitted. The property is also significantly constrained by waterways, floodplain, and water quality buffer zones. There are heritage trees on the site. Please see Exhibit C- 1987 Aerial Exhibit. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property owner is proposing to rezone a 30.18-acre parcel from GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to PUD-NP zoning to allow redevelopment of the property with office and commercial land uses. The property is located east of the intersection of Springdale Road and Airport Boulevard. Railroad right-of-way (ROW) forms the southern boundary. The subject property was previously used for religious assembly and automotive sales but is currently vacant. As stated above, the site is significantly constrained by creek buffers and floodplain. Surrounding land uses include Springdale General- a development with a wide mix of office and commercial land uses- to the north. Springdale General is zoned CS-CO-NP. North and to the east of the subject property is a SF-3-NP zoned residential neighborhood. Immediately to the south is GR-MU-CO-NP property with automotive sales land use. Further south, across the railroad ROW are properties zoned GR-MU-CO-NP, and PUD-NP. …
Updated January 2021 Environmental Commission Committee Members Committee Name Urban Growth Policy & Water Quality Protection Committee Chair Pam Thompson Urban Forestry Committee Peggy Maceo Members Perry Bedford Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson Linda Guerrero Other Committee Memberships Committee Name Joint Environmental/Parks Board Members Linda Guerrero Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee Joint Sustainability Committee* South Central Waterfront Advisory Board* None Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero * Member is elected by Council to serve a 2 year or 4 year term membership.
MEMORANDUM TO: Chair and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Andrei Lubomudrov Housing and Planning Department DATE: January 25, 2021 RE: Proposed annexation of 36 properties (approximately 115.4 acres) into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) C12M-2020-0137 On November 19, 2020, the City received an application requesting the City’s consent to the annexation of approximately 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District). The subject tracts are located south of Barton Creek Road approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and in the Barton Creek Watershed. The District includes properties in western Travis County and is located in the City of Austin’s ETJ. A map identifying the tracts to be annexed into the District and its location relative to existing District boundaries and City jurisdictions is attached. The assigned case number is C12M-2020- 0137. Applicant’s Proposal The 36 properties requesting annexation are currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, which was formed to serve the Lower Camelot neighborhood and now purchases water from Travis County WCID 10 as a wholesale customer. In light of aging infrastructure, the properties served by Camelot have entered into an agreement with the District to be annexed and receive upgraded infrastructure as fully annexed ratepayers. The annexation would also enable the installation of high-pressure fire hydrants, which would be valuable in mitigating potential damage from wildfires in the area. Representatives of the property owners appeared before the District’s Board of Directors at its meeting on March 11, 2020, and the District Board approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval of the District’s annexation of the property. 1 • • • • • • City Review Process The Agreement Concerning Creation of the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (Consent Agreement) requires City approval for the annexation of land by the District. The District is considered a “noncity service district” and as such, the City is not authorized to place restrictions or conditions on this consent. If the City fails or refuses to consent within 90 days of receipt of a written request, the owner may petition the City to make available those services to be provided by the District. Failure to execute a mutually agreeable contract for services within 120 days constitutes authorization for inclusion …
Proposed Annexation into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 Environmental Commission February 3, 2021 Consider a request for City consent to annexation of 36 properties totaling 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) Overview City Review Process Applicant’s Proposal Staff Recommendation The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 2 City Review Process City Code requires staff and commission review prior to Council action Evaluation in terms of: Impact on the City’s annexation program Land Use impacts Austin Water’s ability to provide direct water service Terms of City contracts with the District Environmental impacts Whether the annexation would induce development within the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) beyond what would occur otherwise 3 Applicant’s Proposal Property owners connected to the Camelot Water Supply System are requesting annexation into District Annexation will allow the District to provide water service and upgrade aging infrastructure The District Board has approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval 4 Subject Tract Approximately 115.4 acres, currently developed or in floodplain Located south of Barton Creek Blvd. approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s ETJ Barton Creek Watershed 5 6 7 Basis for Staff Recommendation Annexation of this tract into the District will not affect Austin’s annexation plans and staff does not anticipate any negative land use impacts on adjacent property Austin Water cannot provide service to these properties Regulations for development will follow the same rules and processes currently in effect if the District annexes the tract 8 Staff and Commission Recommendation Staff recommends consent to the annexation into the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 9
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 3, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 1011 AND 1017 Springdale Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132, Atha.Phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds, Urban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone ORDINANCE: Watershed Protection Ordinance REQUEST: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the PUD with conditions. STAFF CONDITIONS: PUD will provide the following: 1. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 2 caliper inches. 2. Street yard landscape area shall be increased to a minimum of 30% of street yard area. 3. Code required tree mitigation will be increased by 50%. 4. A minimum of 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology and provide 1000cf of soil volume, which can be shared between a maximum of two trees. Adjacent landscape areas can also count towards the requirement. Page 2 of 2 5. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 6. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. 7. (a)Modify watershed boundaries and neighboring property pond to redirect flow of storm water away from the single- family homes located on Saucedo Street (b) If solution in (a) is not feasible due to impasse with neighbor, PUD will donate $400,000 towards a stormwater infrastructure solution that will benefit the houses on Saucedo Street. 8. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. 9. Provide 19.82 acres of Open Space. 10. Remove existing impervious cover not associated with the creek armoring from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. 11. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape potable water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North Site Location North Background: • 30.18 acres • Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds • Urban Watershed Classification • Desire Development Zone • Brown Field site • Proposed Use: Office • Council District: 3 1987 Aerial – Tank Farm Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Watershed Watershed Boundary Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Watershed Critical Water Quality Zone Site Location North View from Springdale View from …
AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, November 6, 2019 The Austin – Travis County EMS Advisory Board convened on November 6, 2019, 15 Waller Street, in Austin, Texas at 10:03 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Tracy Dalbosco, Chris Ziebell, Lisa Harris, John Villanacci, Janice Bray Board Members Absent: Robert Ugaste, Jerry Staton Other Attendees: Travis Baker, Julie Potrykus, Vivian Holmes, Jasper Brown, Jason Pickett, Charles Brotherton 1. CALL TO ORDER – November 6, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. 2. QUORUM DETERMINATION A quorum was met and the meeting proceeded. 3. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion: The minutes for the regular meeting of August 7, 2019 were approved on a motion by Board Member Villanacci and seconded by Vice Chair Ziebell on a 5-0 vote. 4. RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS None. 5. ELECT OFFICERS FOR 2020 Chair Dalbosco opened the conversation to consider officer elections and Board Members discussed. Motion: Board Member Villanacci motioned for Tracy Dalbosco to be re-elected as Chair and Dr. Christopher Ziebell to serve another term as Vice Chair; seconded by Board Member Harris on a 5-0 vote. 6. REVIEW AND ADOPT 2020 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Board Members discussed the schedule for 2020 and reviewed budget dates that would allow opportunity for the Board to make recommendations to City Council and Travis County Commissioners Court for the FY2020 Budget. Motion: Board Member Villanacci motioned to approve the schedule of first Wednesday of each quarter from 9:30 a.m.-11:30a.m., seconded by Board Member Harris on a 5/0 vote. 7. REVIEW OF SYSTEM REPORTS • Vice Chair Ziebell asked that the Board be shown reports in order to review, provide feedback, and help make improvements. There was a consensus amongst Board Members with being able to look at reports where improvements can be made. • Board Member Harris suggested that members take the next three months to review what is on the EMS dashboard and go from there on deciding what reports they would like to see regularly. This information could be presented to staff at the February 5, 2020 meeting. Chief of Staff Brown offered for the Board to hold a special meeting to review all the reports. EMS has limited resources, therefore narrowing down which reports the Board wants to see would be helpful. 8. RECEIVE UPDATES FROM SYSTEM AGENCIES REPRESENTATIVES: a) Medical Director’s Report: Mark Escott, …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Public Safety Commission City of Austin Firefighters', Police Officers' and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Civil Service Commission Austin-Travis County EMS Advisory Board Office of the City Auditor FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Request for Input on Mental Health Care for First Responders (Resolution No. Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager January 25, 2021 20190619-092) The purpose of this memo is to request your input regarding mental health care for first responders as directed by Council Resolution No. 20190619-092, which highlights the growing concern regarding mental health issues and the significant impact they have on the overall wellness of public safety first responders. The Resolution directed the City Manager to develop a report that thoroughly explains and identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement. The Resolution further directed the City Manager to obtain input from your Commission/Board/Department on any gaps or areas of improvement. I would request your feedback during your February 2021 board meeting, or by the end of the next week after your respective Commission/Board meeting, or by February 19, 2021. The attached report (Attachment A) provides an overview of the following areas: 1. Current options available to first responders to support and manage mental health needs; 2. The current state of health care insurance coverage for first responders; 3. Maintaining privacy and protecting first responders from retaliation for disclosing personal mental health conditions and needs; 1 4. Law enforcement best practices and innovations, pre-screening and ongoing 5. Areas of improvement and next steps; and 6. First responder statements about the unique, on-the-job experiences they deal with evaluations; daily. The City Manager’s Office engaged the three public safety departments, Human Resources Department, staff psychologists, first responders, and public safety Association presidents to receive feedback. In addition, the Office of Medical Director reached out to the Dell Medical School and EMS reached to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) to gain their feedback on this important topic. The gaps identified by stakeholders include the need for a contracted psychiatrist to provide psychiatric treatment; City’s insurance limitations with connecting to mental health providers and substance abuse treatment; mental health days for first responders; additional Peer Support program funding, support and activities; and the need for enhanced training for leadership within the departments in understanding the mental health needs of their employees. Staff had the opportunity to meet with first responders, Associations and the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works For All; Health and Environment; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: February 18, 2021 Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award eight contracts for COVID-19 temperature screening services, with InGenesis, Inc.; Arch Staffing and Consulting, LLC; Donald L Mooney Enterprises, LLC; Acadia Workforce Inc.; Protouch Nurses, Inc.; Ascend National LLC; Capitol Medical Service, LLC; and First Medical Response of Texas Inc., each for a term of six months or until the contract amounts are expended in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $653,591.25. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 5000 TVN1035 for these services. The solicitation issued on October 26, 2020 and it closed on December 1, 2020. Of the 11 offers received, the recommended contractors provided the only responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A January 11, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide onsite COVID-19-related temperature testing and screening services at City facilities and will be available to all City departments that have a need for these services. The contractors will provide all personnel and equipment necessary to screen employees, visitors and delivery personnel. All responsive contractors will be awarded a contract, and contractors will be prioritized according to price-based rankings. City departments will place orders first with the lowest bidder. If the lowest bidder reaches capacity or is otherwise unable to accommodate City departments’ requests, departments will place orders with the next lowest bidder. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 132 notices were sent, including 12 MBE and 1 WBE firms with 2 MBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The proposed …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works for All; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing February 18, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with TechCenter Design Inc. (WBE), to provide specialized services and installation of equipment to improve four control rooms, in the amount of $738,619. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Multiple vendors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these services. The Purchasing Office has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the department to provide the services required at the best value for the City. N/A February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide specialized services and installation of raised flooring, ceiling tiles, circadian LED lights, shelving, video array, ergonomic control consoles and chairs at Davis Water Treatment Plant’s filter room, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition control room, chemical control room, and Ullrich Water Treatment Plant’s control room. These control rooms house 24/7 operational staff who monitor and control the facilities’ systems. These building systems include elevator, fire control and various systems involved in plant operations and safety. The current state of these control rooms is underutilized and many of the furnishings and floors have exceeded their life expectancy. The addition and installation of new equipment and furniture will address deferred maintenance and improve efficiency and functionality for staff. These solutions will also address fatigue, and operator awareness protocols. The contractor offers furniture that meet several sustainable standards: LEED Gold, GREENGUARD and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). The Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging volume-buying power to drive down costs on hundreds of contracts through a streamlined cooperative purchasing program. If the City is unable to execute the contract, these control rooms will continue to have …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health & Environment; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 4, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Huber Technology Inc., for grit washing equipment, in an amount not to exceed $261,544. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Sole Source N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide grit washing equipment to replace the existing exhausted equipment at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant grit washing equipment is a vital part of the wastewater treatment process. The equipment separates the inorganic grit and mineral particles. The removed inorganics are then discharged into roll off containers for landfill disposal. The existing grit washing equipment has met its useful life expectancy and is being replaced to prevent any additional failures in the treatment process. The contractor’s equipment is a patented product with several unique design features that delivers the best performance. This performance includes the highest grit capture efficiency, lowest organic content and the lowest water content. The equipment has a proprietary perforated plate design to create a true fluidized grit bed and clog free washing system.
