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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) May 21, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Luis Gonzalez Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes Erin Dempsey Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes Whitney Finch Place holder Members Absent Errol Hardin Whitney Finch Staff Members Present Matthew Dugan Lisa Rodriguez MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Matt Dugan called the meeting to order at 3:03pm with 9 members present. Commissioners Lands and Dempsey joined late, and Commissioner Morris left the meeting at 3:59pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Mr. Peck Young, Chair of the Austin NAACP Committee on City of Austin Redistricting, addressed the board. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On Commissioner Gonzalez’s motion, Commissioner Schneider’s second the April 9, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Gonzalez’s second, the April 23, 2021, meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discuss ICRC’s mission and purpose: Caroline Webster, City Law Department This item was postponed to a future meeting. B. Selection of remaining commissioner Following nominations and discussion, on Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Puentes’s second, Joshua Blank was selected as the final member of the ICRC. C. Select an interim Chair and Vice Chair On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Kannan’s second, Commissioner Puentes was approved as interim Chair of the commission. On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Kannan’s second, Commissioner Gonzalez was approved as interim Vice Chair of the commission. D. Housekeeping matters, including resources on the City of Austin website, ICRC member contact information, staff support, and scheduling future meetings Discussion occurred. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Texas Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, and City Charter No-Contact Period: Caroline Webster, City Law Department This item was tabled until a future meeting. B. Establish a Working Group to consider and recommend hiring staff On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Kannan’s second, the ICRC Working Group on Hiring was formed, …
Agenda — original pdf
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/309599901 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 309-599-901 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, May 20, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Public Hearing (Note: There will be a three-minute time limit) To accept public comment on [Subject] PUBLIC HEARING for the proposed Belmont Apartments development PUBLIC HEARING for the proposed Cypress Creek Apartment Homes at Howard Lane development PUBLIC HEARING for the proposed The Conrad development 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on April 15, 2021 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 3. HACA Summer Programs to address learning impacts from COVID-19 4. Update on HACA's work to address community homelessness 5. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: • • President's Report Finance Report ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government …
Agenda — original pdf
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Program Review Committee Meeting OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:15 AM TO BE HELD Via Video Conference Call Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/309599901 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 309-599-901 A RECORDING OF THE MEETING WILL BE POSTED ON HACA'S WEBSITE WWW.HACANET.ORG/BOARD WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE MEETING DATE The Program Review Committee will meet from 11:15 am - 12:00 pm This Committee's objective is to provide the Board with an opportunity to receive written and oral reports from staff, to review program operations and outcomes, to review agency budgets, and to ensure that programs are meeting HACA's strategic goals. The Program Committee consists of all members of HACA's Board of Commissioners. No votes on any matter shall be taken during Program Review Committee Meetings. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEM: 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Committee Meeting held on January 21, 2021 2. HACA Summer Programs to address learning impacts from COVID-19 ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma or pistola), no se permiten en este reunion con una arma o pistola. "En virtud de 30.07, Codigo Penal (prevaricacion por titular de la licencia con un arma o pistola abiertamente llevado), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma o pistola), no se permiten en esta reunion con un arma o pistola que lleva abiertamente. *The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) Board of Commissioners reserves the right to discuss and consider items out of …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Thursday, May 20, 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 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.chustz@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 Municipal Civil Service Commission Jueves, Mayo 20, 2021 a 10:00 a.m. 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 (Miércoles, Mayo 19, 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 un envíe correo en electrónico matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. enlace junta de al la • Una …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 20, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Thursday, May 20, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a special called meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Kevin Mullin McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Commissioners Absent: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator 1. STAFF BRIEFING Department. a. Staff presentation regarding Commissioner orientation from the Human Resources Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator, provided an orientation to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. 2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Peréz-Wiseley adjourned the meeting at 12:23 p.m. without objection. 1
May_19_2021_Downtown_Commission_Meeting_Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of MAY 19, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held MAY 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 19, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@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 mona.sanchez@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 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (MAY 19, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (May 18, 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 Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@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 …
Agenda — original pdf
Electrical Board May 19, 2021 @10:00 AM Electrical Board to be held May 19, 2021 at 10:00 am with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday May 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 19, Electrical Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@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 Tabla eléctrica 19 de mayo de 2021 a las 10:00 a.m. El tablero eléctrico se llevará a cabo el 19 de mayo de 2021 a las 10:00 a.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los ponentes deben registrarse con anticipación (martes 18 de mayo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión de la Junta Eléctrica del 19 de mayo, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Rick Arzola al 512-974-2417 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Commission on Veteran Affairs May 19, 2021 Commission on Veteran Affairs to be held May 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 18, 2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Commission on Veteran Affairs Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3306 AND tina.lee@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to tina.lee@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 la Reunión del Commission on Veteran Affairs FECHA de la reunion (May 19, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (May 18, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: junta en 512-974-3306 AND • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de tina.lee@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held May 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (19 de mayo de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (18 de mayo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
20210519-002a: Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Program Overview — original pdf
Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Program Overview Environmental Commission | 04/19/2021 1 1 Background & Structure 2 ACCC Background The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps helps Austinites who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 earn income, serve their community, and gain skills that can lead to strong new careers in conservation and sustainability fields. Key points ● Created by Council Resolution 20200507-061 (May 2020). Happy 1 year anniversary! ● COVID-19 recovery workforce development program focused on green jobs, modeled (in spirit) after 1930s CCC program ● Focused on creating equitable access to low-barrier programs that provide income, support, and pathways to additional jobs/careers/training ● Run by a program team with representatives from eight departments ● Authorized to seek $2.5M - $500K from GFR and $2M from departments 2 Where We Are Now 4 Current Programs and Funding Program Area Parks, Preserves, & Wildfire Green Building and Solar Cultural Arts Community Co-creation Green Pathways COA Departments PARD, WPD, DSD, AWD, AFD Sustainability, Innovation EDD Cultural Arts, PARD Innovation PARD, WPD Partner Organizations American Youthworks, GAVA, TOOF Raasin in the Sun, Creative Action MEASURE, Build with Humanity Internal to COA Gulf Coast Carpenters and Millwrights, Community 1st Village Participants 54 Funding Level $2.81M 9 $39K 41 $143K 20+ $40K 4 $200K 108 positions | $3.232M | 2 years 5 Potential Future ACCC Programs Program Funding Partner Depts Begins Participants City positions? Greenspace and Parks Conservation - $1.598M Greenspace and Preserves Crew year two $450K PARD Stream Cleanup and Restoration Crew year two $223K WPD Green infrastructure crew Tree health team $400K WPD, PWD $450K PARD, DSD, APL Forestry/Landscaping individual placements $75K PARD, APL Wildfire Mitigation - $150K Wildfire Crew full funding year two $150K AFD, AWD FY22 Green Building and Renewable Energy - $570K Green Building & Solar Installation (2 cohorts) $70k Sustainability Residential green building and repair crew $500K HPD, DSD Circular Economy and Resource Recovery - $2.08M Circular economy apprenticeship program $550K ARR, EDD Community PC Repair Program expansion $670K Digital Inclusion COA office and equipment repair team $750K ARR (possibly BSD) FY21 Scale the Building Services Surplus Program $110K BSD Community Engagement and Preparedness - $700K Climate emergency and mutual aid corps $500K EDD, Sustainability Environmental project info community outreach $200K WPD FY22 FY22 FY21 Fy21 FY22 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 8-10 8-10 8-10 7 3 8-10 18 8-10 50 40 5 1 100 15 Y (1) Y …
20210519-003a: Austin Water Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Memorandum — original pdf
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: May 4, 2021 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). This ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and as part of the 2021 annual budget process, AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised 2013 Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending plans. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Projects Summary CIP Projects Supplemental Information and Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY22-26 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY22-26 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards …
20210519-003a: Proposed changes to Environmental Commission Bylaws — original pdf
BYLAWS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is Environmental Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the Environmental Commission is to: (A) review and analyze the policies relating to the environmental quality of the city, to act as an advisory commission to the city council, the city manager, and the department in their efforts to oversee the protection and integrity of the natural environment, protect and preserve public and private trees, promote growth management and land use planning, minimize degradation of water resources, protect downstream areas, and promote recreation opportunities and environmental awareness and advise and recommend on any issue which the commission determines necessary or advisable for the enhancement and stewardship of the urban forest both public and private. (B) assist the city council, the city manager, and the department in studying, promoting and enforcing environmental protection policies to assure the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of all citizens within the City's incorporated boundaries as well as those within its extraterritorial jurisdiction where the boundaries apply. (C) oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in the City’s jurisdiction, and revise the plan as necessary. When a portion of the plan has been developed and established, it shall be submitted to the city council for adoption before implementation. (D) advise the city council, the city manager, and the department concerning policies, projects, and programs that affect the quality of life or have the potential to affect the environment, including those that relate to or affect: (1) water quality: (a) watershed protection; (b) urban runoff; (c) innovative wastewater treatment; (d) regional wastewater treatment; (e) improvement and protection of the Colorado River and the Edwards Aquifer; and (f) wastewater irrigation; (2) growth management and land use planning: (a) municipal utility district review; (b) capital improvement project review; and (c) the comprehensive plan; (3) construction controls for erosion and sedimentation; (4) City environmental policies regarding monitoring and enforcement; (5) solid waste disposal plan alternatives; (6) watershed protection: (a) flood control; (b) erosion control; (c) water quality; and (d) utility management; (7) roadway planning; (8) beautification; (9) recreation resources; (10) public education on environmental matters; (11) hazardous waste materials management; (12) revegetation and landscaping; (13) air quality; (14) noise abatement; and (15) all matters pertaining to the City’s urban forest, including public and private …
20210519-003b: Briefing on Zilker Park Vision Plan Site Analysis and Existing Conditions Report — original pdf
M E T R O P O L I TA N V I S I O N P L A N ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MAY 19, 2021 AGENDA 1. Introduction 2. Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report Overview 3. Discussion 4. Goals and Guiding Principals | 1 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment INTRODUCTION TEAM OVERVIEW City of Austin Design Workshop Prime Consultant Landscape Architecture/Urban Planning Community & Key Stakeholders Engagement & Equity Economics Environmental, Ecology & Land Use Historical Preservation & Cultural Resources Infrastructure CD&P Buie & Co. Kardia Advisory Group HR&A Charlie McCabe Consulting Majestic Services, Inc Siglo Group Drenner Group MuseWork Limbacher & Godfrey Nelson/Nygaard GarzaEMC Encotech Altura Solutions | 3 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment CLIENT/TAG OVERVIEW Client Group Technical Advisory Group Parks and Recreation Department City of Austin Ricardo Soliz Gregory Montes Megan Eckard Justin Schneider Kasey Corpus PARD ATD Public Works Watershed Protection Office of Real Estate Services Marketing and Communications Office Austin Water Austin Energy Management Services Austin Resource Recovery Cap Metro TXDOT | 4 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment SCHEDULE SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS PROJECT KICK-OFF FEB 1ST COMMUNITY MEETING #1 INTRO TO THE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING #3 ALTERNATIVES COMMUNITY MEETING #5 (IF NEEDED) FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR TAG KICK-OFF MEETING COMMUNITY MEETING #2 PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY MEETING #4 DRAFT PLAN FINAL VISION PLAN Strategic Kick-Off and Project Initiation Site and Contextural Analysis and Data Project Meetings Stakeholder/Community Participation City Staff, Public Review/Boards, Commissions, Council Review Vision Plan Report Preparation Project Work Plan Kick-Off Meeting Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report Project Meetings Materials Community Outreach and Draft Vision Plan Presentation of the Site Analysis and Stakeholder Contract Engagement Plan Final Draft Vision Plan Document Technical Advisory Group Meetings Needs Assessment Report List Meeting Minutes and Summaries Community Engagement and Outreach Presentation of Final Draft Vision Plan Document to City Commission, Progress Reports Presentation of the Site Analysis and Needs Boards, City Manager and City Council Provide a Needs Assessment Report Preliminary Vision Plan Concepts Final Vision Plan Document Assessment Report to City Commission, Boards, City Manager and City Council Community Wide Survey | 5 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment SITE ANALYSIS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT REGIONAL CONTEXT RED BUD ISLE C O L O R A D O R I V E R UT AUSTIN K E E R C L A O …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 Finance/Allocations Committee Meeting to be held on May 19, 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 (05/18/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 19, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@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 la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Wednesday, May 19, 2021 FECHA de la reunion ( May 19, 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 (05/18/2021 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o …
20210519-002b: Country Club West Creek at Roy G. Guerrero Park Update — original pdf
Country Club Creek West at Roy G Guerrero Park Environmental Commission May 19, 2021 Janna Renfro, P.E. Project Sponsor Watershed Protection Department 1 Project Area Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park • 363 acres • Constructed drainage channel – Country Club West • Original drainage • channel – Country Club East Improvements constructed in 2010 2 Erosion Damage • 2015 Floods • Severe erosion created a shorter path to the river. • Pedestrian bridge collapsed • May 2015 - December 2017: Erosion damaged ~1500 feet (5 acres) of drainage channel • 100s of trees lost • 2500 dump truck loads of sand and soil (~37,000 cubic yards) 3 Permanent Solution • ~2,000 linear feet of channel stabilization • Three concrete “drop structures” • Natural channel between structures • Bridge over middle structure above 100- year flood elevation 4 Temporary Repairs • Project No. 1 • 2017 • Protect Ballfields Interim Project № 1 Permanent Project 5 Temporary Repairs • Project No. 2: • 2018 • Stop headcut from moving upstream Interim Project № 2 Permanent Project 6 2019 – 2021 Update Items • Erosion Progresses • Three New Temporary Repair Projects ◦ Wastewater Line ◦ Park Road ◦ Headcut • 60% and 90% Design Deliverable ◦ Updated Construction Cost Estimate ◦ Schedule 7 Temporary Repairs • Project No. 3: • 2019-20 • Protect 54” Active Wastewater Line Interim Project № 3 Permanent Project 8 Temporary Repairs • Project No. 4: • 2020 • Protect Park Road Interim Project № 4 Permanent Project 9 Temporary Repairs • Project No. 5: • 2020 • Repair failed temporary headcut stabilization Interim Project № 5 Permanent Project 10 90% Design & Cost Estimate • 90% Design – Received April 2021 • Construction Cost Estimate — $22M - $28M 11 Project Schedule Complete Design Bid Begin Construction Complete Construction 12
Agenda_Item_2(a)_Backup — original pdf
DOWNTOWN HOMELESSNESS ACTIVITY DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 POINT-IN-TIME COUNT DATA Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Austin/Travis County 2011-2020 DOWNTOWN PIT TREND UNSHELTERED ESTIMATE APRIL 2021 Unsheltered individuals = 289 Tents or other structures = 260 Vehicles = 12 Datapoints collected = 561 Estimated unsheltered total = 742* *Based on HUD multipliers for number in tents/structures and vehicles at 1.75 ppl/structure and 1.66 ppl/vehicle HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS WHAT: A new program/partnership to provide housing-focused behavioral healthcare for people experiencing homelessness WHO: Downtown Austin Alliance, Integral Care, Downtown Austin Community Court, HOST GOAL: To provide housing-focused healthcare to 100-150 people per year WHERE: Downtown PID/Community Court area SERVICE HUB: Terrace at Oak Springs Clinic YEAR-1 COST: $520,000 (Downtown Alliance/City of Austin) HOMELESSNESS SUMMIT Date: March 19-April 12 Purpose: To create a System Implementation Strategy to address unsheltered homelessness Participants: More than 200 from nonprofit, public and private sector Outcomes: Short and long-term goals set Proposed System SUMMIT GOALS PROPOSED SYSTEM SUMMIT - NEXT STEPS & MILESTONES Immediate Next Steps: Develop organizational structure and formalize strategy Milestones: June 2021 – Rehouse 100 people August 2021 – Rehouse another 100 people December 2021 – Rehouse another 200 April 2024 – Rehouse total of 3,000 WHAT’S CHANGED Downtown shelters are operating at 50% or below capacities Increasing number of people are living unsheltered downtown and across the city Proposition B passed reinstating city camping, aggressive solicitation and sit/lie ordinances City Council resolution to explore sanctioned encampments Bills being considered at the State Legislature ARPA funding and increased private sector interest create unprecedented opportunity QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION
Agenda_Item_2(b)_Backup — original pdf
Project Overview Requesting Support for Waterloo Park Sponsoring Departments: Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection • Operations & Maintenance • • • • Programming & Art Environmental Stewardship Design Excellence • • • • • Code Compliance Public Health, Safety & Welfare Environmental Stewardship Subject Matter Expertise Council approved project and partnership Mission Waterloo Greenway Conservancy creates and maintains an extraordinary urban park system and a restored Waller Creek, in partnership with the City of Austin, for the benefit of all. The Conservancy renews the natural environment, promotes play, health and wellness, economic vitality and mobility, and engages the community through outreach, education, cultural events, and the arts. ECOLOGY MOBILITY PARKS N 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T 1 3 T H S T 1 4 T H S T 1 5 T H S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center La d y Bir d La k e C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek Delta D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T RAINEY ST Palm School Palm Park SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Symphony Square 70,000 Attendees Community Programs 2019 Arts + Culture Health + Environment Civic Infrastructure Economic Opportunity 60 Free Programs & Events 50+ Community Partners 275 Volunteer Hours 100+ Volunteers Engaged Capture the Opportunity of the Tunnel SECONDARY INLET FACILITY TUNNEL OUTLET L a d y B i r d L a k e SECONDARY INLET FACILITY PIPED WATERSHED 28’ DIAMETER UNDERGROUND BYPASS TUNNEL PRIMARY INLET FACILITY WALLER CREEK LAKE WATER FED WALLER CREEK STORMWATER FED August 2021 Waterloo Park Community Day Ribbon Cutting & Land Dedication Ceremonies Live Music & Dance Celebration Fall 2021 Live Nation/C3 Concerts Lebermann Plaza Concert Series Glow in the Park Asleep at the …
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20210519-003a: Recommendation re. AW's Capital Improvement Projects in the drinking water protection zone — original pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210519-003a Date: May 19, 2021 Subject: Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in AW’s 5-year capital spending plan as required by AW Financial Policy #8. Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the City of Austin Water Utility presented and updated the Environmental Commission on new growth-related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Austin Water Utility provides adequate drinking water and reliable systems for current and future customers. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the request for inclusion of the CIP projects in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending budget. VOTE 7-0 For: Thompson, Coyne, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, Guerrero, Brimer, Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel and Bristol Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1