Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Mobility, Health & Environment May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office May 20, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to execute a change order #4 to the construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MBE), for the Brentwood/Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project, in the amount of $600,000 plus an additional contingency in the amount of $44,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,792,694.80. (District 7) Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $380,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital and Operating Budgets of Public Works. Funding in the amount of $264,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Original contract was awarded through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation process. March 26, 2020 – Council approved a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., for the Brentwood/Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project. May 5, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This change order will be executed in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 95.05% MBE and 4.01% WBE. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Brentwood/Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program and the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program. Renewing Austin is an ongoing program to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water lines with a documented history of multiple breaks. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in need of replacement within the project area. With the passage of the 2018 Bond program by Austin residents, the project team identified opportunities to coordinate with the Sidewalks and Special Projects Division of Public Works Department to leverage the existing construction contract in the neighborhood. Previous studies identified sidewalk and intersection improvements for the neighborhood to improve mobility, pedestrian safety, and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for sidewalks and curb ramps. The new, additional scope includes approximately 15,000 square feet of additional sidewalk, 1,800 linear feet of curb and gutter, 18 ADA compliant curb ramps, 5,000 square feet of driveways, an intersection reconstruction and bulb outs, and associated work covering approximately six residential blocks. The intersection improvement also incorporates four rain gardens into the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health & Environment May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office May 20, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co. Inc., for the North Tarrytown Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $4,880,010 plus a $488,001 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,368,011. (District 10) Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $4,509,247.87 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $858,763.13 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of seven bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A May 5, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.25% MBE and 1.42% WBE participation. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The North Tarrytown Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains that have a documented history of multiple breaks, are in poor condition, and impact service delivery. In addition, the program includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. The project consists of the replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located in the Tarrytown Neighborhood including work on Westover Road, Exposition Boulevard, Indian Trail, and Winsted Lane. The water system renewal work includes construction of approximately 660 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe, 5,620 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, 80 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron main, 49 gate valves, 77 service lines to individual properties, and associated appurtenances. The proposed wastewater system renewal work includes construction of approximately 3,900 linear feet of 6-inch PVC pipe, 6,230 linear feet 8-inch PVC pipe and approximately 2,240 linear feet of 15-inch PVC pipe, 59 manholes, and 151 service lines to individual properties. This item includes one allowance. The allowance of $300,000 is for the relocation of private wastewater laterals. An allowance is an amount that …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water May 20, 2021 Client: Joseph Gonzales, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to authorize and negotiate a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount of $18,000,000 through TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure program. Funding for the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Amount and Source of Funding April 21, 2016 - Council authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the TWDB for a 20-year SWIFT loan, not to exceed $80,195,000, for the development and implementation of Austin Water’s AMI project. December 7, 2017 - Council approved a consulting services contract with West Monroe Partners, LLC infrastructure program for advanced metering management. February 20, 2020 - Council approved an amendment to the consulting services contract West Monroe Partners, LLC for three additional phases of consulting for the advanced metering infrastructure program. March 26, 2020 – Council authorized execution of a ten-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC and a five-year multi-term contract with Watersmart Software, Inc. for the advanced metering infrastructure program. July 29, 2020 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low- interest loan in the amount of $16,995,000 through TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the implementation of Austin Water's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, aka Austin's Smart Water Meter System (My ATX Water). May 5, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: for the State Water for Texas (SWIFT) Implementation Fund On July 21, 2016 the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest, multi-year loan in the amount of $80,195,000 through the implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. This multi-year loan process involves several annual loan closings with potential adjustments to loan terms. This allows Austin Water to receive a funding commitment for the CIP projects, but to close on portions of the funding over a multi-year schedule. The financing agreements for the 2018 through 2020 loan transactions were approved by Council. …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board May 5, 2021 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held May 5, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance May 4, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 5, 2021 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, May 4, 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 México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 5 de mayo, 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 4 de mayo, 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 martes 6 de abril. Se requiere …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission for Women Meeting Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Commission for Women be held Wednesday, May 5, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, May 4, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 5, 2021 Commission for Women Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov no later than noon, on May 4, 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 jonathan.babiak@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 Commission for Women la junta en Miércoles, May 5, 2021 a 9:00 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 (Martes, May 4, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@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 …
Understanding the Needs of Women in Central Texas What We’ll Discuss Today / About the Women’s Fund / Our evolution of understanding our community’s needs / What we’ve learned & how this has informed our grant-making / Recommendations for the Commission / Questions ABOUT US The Women’s Fund / We are a collective giving network that annually grants out $400,000 to nonprofits advancing women’s economic security. / Founded in 2004 to address the needs of women and children in Central Texas - since founding we have granted out over $2.4 million. / At the time, there was a lack of philanthropic support targeting the unique needs of women and no comprehensive data tracking their well-being. / Since then, we’ve seen that the most pressing issues in our community are the racial wealth and health divide faced by women of color. Our Strategies The Women’s Fund invests in programs and organization that … Housing – Support affordable housing for women that includes a network of support and/or opportunities for long-term wealth building. Child Care – Expand access to safe, quality, culturally competent, and affordable child care that is conveniently located for families with low-incomes. Education – Provide access to an ecosystem of support – financial, emotional, and academic – for women pursing educational dreams. Women’s Health Tackling Health Disparities – Reduce health disparities faced by women of color. Unintended Pregnancy Prevention – Increase access to consumable, unbiased, pregnancy prevention resources. UNDERSTANDING NEEDS Strategy Evolution / Committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that benefited women and/or children / There was not a defined strategic focus beyond intended beneficiaries Women’s Fund Grantmaking Grants funded needs & solutions as defined by NPOs that addressed a myriad of issues Strategy Evolution / Committed to supporting the economic security of women in Central Texas / Used data and Investor input to define strategies in 4 areas of impact: / Housing / Child Care / Education / Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Community Level Data Women’s Fund Strategic Grantmaking Investor Input Strategy Evolution / Recognition that focus on the economic security of women must be explicit in its focus on women of color / Acknowledgement that processes can favor larger, white-led nonprofits and that leaders of color are often best positioned to serve communities of color / Incorporate community voice and nonprofit leader input, along with data and Investor input to refine grant policies and strategies Community Member Input Women’s …
College Student Commission Community Interest Announcement Press Conference on Campus Gun Violence and Safety Wednesday May 5th at 2pm South Steps of the Texas State Capitol A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. David Alcorta 512-972-5042
WATER and WASTEWATER COMMISSION Lead Strategies Update Matt Cullen, P.E. | Gary Chauvin May 5, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting May 5, 2021 EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions AW Compliance - Sampling Results for Lead Lead Service Line Inventory School and Childcare Facility Sampling Lead Webpage and Customer Requested Lead Sampling EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Goal: Further reduce exposure to lead in drinking water Final rule issued by EPA on January 15, 2021 Current compliance date for water systems: January 16, 2024 EPA announced that final rule is under review & will seek more public input • Compliance deadline may be delayed to September 16, 2024 EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (continued) Several major changes from previous rule: • Lead Service Line Inventory • Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (as applicable) • Lead monitoring at schools and childcare facilities • New lead “Trigger Level” of 10 parts per billion (ppb) • Lead “Action Level” of 15 ppb is unchanged • Possible changes to sample locations for compliance monitoring • New mandatory language on lead for Annual Water Quality Report Lead Compliance Sampling Results Regulatory Action Level Trigger Level Lead Service Line Inventory Lead pipe Identify water service line materials • Includes public & private service line Categorize service line material • Lead • Galvanized Requiring Replacement • Non-lead • Lead Status Unknown Complete by January 16, 2024 & submit to TCEQ AW Goal: All service lines in “non-lead” category • LSL Replacement Plan required as applicable Lead Service Line Inventory(continued) Public Side Materials 1,325 1,250 Austin's code allowed lead services on the public 38,425 side until 1954, on the private side until 1967 After reviewing all tap cards prior to 1956 Not Lead Unknown Galvanized • Not lead – 30,000 • Unknown – 10,000 • Galvanized – 1,000 9,675 Unknown/Galvanized field inspected so far; 1 lead found sampling • No lead detected in pre or post replacement Private Side Materials 550 1,325 9,125 Not Lead Unknown Galvanized Lead Service Line Inventory(continued) Area in red is approximate area developed as of 1960 Red area contains approximately 60,000 meters • 40,000 already investigated Approximately 190,000 meters outside red area School & Child Care Facility Sampling Applies to all elementary schools & licensed childcare facilities built before …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, April 7, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Diana Melendez Hemali Patel Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Neva Fernandez Sarah Tober Vacant: None 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 March 3, 2021. The minutes from the regular meeting on March 3, 2021 were approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, April 7, 2021 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. 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 Commission for Women Working Groups. The motion to add Commissioner Patel to the Health Working Group was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Serrata off the dais, and Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Chair of the Commission for Women. The motion to re-elect Chair Austen as Chair of the Commission for Women was approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second, on a COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 vote of 8-0 with Commissioner Serrata off the dais, and Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. b. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Vice-Chair of the Commission for Women. The motion to re-elect Vice-Chair Bope as Vice-Chair of the Commission for Women was approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second, …
Local Menstrual Equity Policy Proposals Written by Andrea Elizondo This brief is meant to show examples of menstrual equity policies that have been implemented in different municipalities across the United States. The most common theme among municipal menstrual equity policies is providing free menstrual products within municipal properties especially properties that are frequently visited by the public like libraries, parks, recreation centers, and healthcare clinics. The beginning of implementing municipal menstrual equity policies started through a discussion that led to a proclamation, which later led to conducting feasibility studies on the fiscal impact of providing free menstrual products in all or certain public buildings. After conducting feasibility studies, the municipality would implement an ordinance to provide free menstrual products in all or certain public buildings. Municipal Menstrual Equity Policies Around the U.S. Maryland. MD Code, Hous. & Cmty. Dev § 4-2401 "Feminine hygiene products" means tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. "Local administering agency" means the agency designated by the Department or a local government to manage the programs for transitional housing services, including the Homeless Women - Crisis Shelter Home Program, and to provide a service directly or by contract with a service provider. "Service provider" means a public or private nonprofit that contracts with the Department or a local administering agency to provide shelter services for homeless individuals. The Department shall make available to: service providers and local administering agencies for service providers a supply of feminine hygiene products sufficient to meet the needs of female residents in shelters… The feminine hygiene products provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made available free to: service providers, local administering agencies for service providers, and female residents in shelters… New York City Code § 12-207 Availability of feminine hygiene products Feminine hygiene products: The term “feminine hygiene products” means tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. Temporary shelters: The term “temporary shelters” means department of homeless services family with children shelters, adult family shelters, single adult women shelters and single adult men shelters; and human resources administration domestic violence shelters and HIV/AIDS services administration (HASA) shelters. The department of citywide administrative services shall make available to agencies operating or having oversight of providers operating temporary shelters a supply of feminine hygiene products sufficient to meet the needs of residents. …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210505 002a Date: May 5, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: PM2.5 Emissions Reduction Plan Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) currently maintains the 2019-2023 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Regional Air Quality Plan; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the plan currently focuses on ozone pollution as the region has been close to violating ozone NAAQS levels for several years; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the Central Texas Clean Air Coalition (CAC) has decided to update the region’s voluntary air quality plan to include additional measures targeted at reducing regional PM2.5 air pollution and enhancing awareness of PM air pollution. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends updating the region’s voluntary air quality plan to include additional measures targeted at reducing regional PM2.5 air pollution and enhancing awareness of PM air pollution. Additionally, the Environmental Commission recommends the City of Austin implement PM2.5 emission reduction best management practices for City of Austin construction projects. VOTE 8-0 For: Bedford, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210505 003a Seconded by: Richard Brimer Date: May 5, 2021 Subject: Appeal request from Patrick Fulker at 13213 Villa Park Drive Motion by: Pam Thompson The Environmental Commission grants the request to remove the 20 inch Cottonwood tree located within the City of Austin Right-of-Way at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas 78729, at the owner’s expense with mitigation as determined by staff that would be satisfied either with planting at the owner’s expense or fiscal payment to the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund in lieu of planting. VOTE 6-2 For: Brimer, Thompson, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, and Bristol Against: Coyne, Guerrero Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210505 003b Date: May 5, 2021 Seconded by: Katie Coyne Subject: Central Health Planned Unit Development, C814-2020-0132 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a to change zoning from P to PUD. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends granting the requested planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, with waivers of certain threshold requirements, established site development standards, land uses, and Code modifications as outlined on backup information provided for this meeting. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends granting PUD district zoning for the site in accordance with the waivers and conditions provided in backup with the following Environmental Commission Condition: 1. The Environmental Commission requests the applicant increase, to the maximum extent practicable, their Austin Energy Green Building Rating to 3 or greater and integrate Functional Green principles where available. VOTE 8-0 Approved By: For: Bedford, Thompson, Brimer, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20210505-02a Date: May 5, 2021 Subject: Local Menstrual Health Equity Motioned By: Flannery Bope Seconded By: Juliana Gonzales Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, the average woman has her period for 2,535 days of her life, which is about seven years, and will spend about $18,000 on menstrual products. Tampons and pads are subject to sales tax and not covered by food stamps. For women below the poverty line, this means they may go without menstrual products, which may lead to missed work and school; and WHEREAS, the commission requested, via recommendation 20190814-0303 on July 10, 2019, funding be put in place for the development and enactment of a menstrual equity program in all City facilities, and worked with Austin Public Health to launch a menstrual equity pilot program at several City facilities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission recommends that Council expand Austin Public Health’s original initiative through the following: 1. Providing free menstrual products in the following spaces: a. Showers and bathrooms accessible to people experiencing homelessness, such as those listed in the COA COVID-19 Basic Needs Map b. Austin Public Health facilities like the Neighborhood Centers and Sexual Health Clinic. c. All Austin Public Library Facilities d. All community recreation centers and summer camps 2. Providing period care kits through: a. Partnerships with nonprofits like The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), extending hygiene services to include menstrual products. b. For people experiencing homelessness via the Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) and Austin Public Health facilities. c. The Mobile Van Program from the Health Equity Unit d. The Austin Shelter for Women and Children (ASWC) 1 3. Providing educational programming and awareness: a. Developing materials (ex: brochures) about menstruation and menstrual disorders. b. Reference list of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that accept indigent clients in Austin/Travis County area. c. Austin Public Library grow its inventory re: materials about menstruation and menstrual disorders Date of Approval: May 5, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6-0 vote, with four commissioners absent, and one district vacant. Attest: Jonathan Babiak Jonathan Babiak, Staff Liaison 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 5, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Pam Thompson Katie Coyne Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Jennifer Bristol Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Jerry Rusthoven Lisa Killander Keith Mars CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the April 21, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the April 21, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was absent. Commissioner Thompson was off the dais. 1 2. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. PM2.5 Emissions Reduction Plan—Phoebe Romero, Environmental Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability and Christiane Alepuz, Capital Area Council of Governments Regional Planning and Services Program Coordinator (30 minutes) A motion to recommend updating the region’s voluntary air quality plan to include additional measures targeted at reducing regional PM2.5 air pollution and enhancing awareness of PM air pollution was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Consider a request from a private property owner, Patrick Fulker to appeal the Urban Forester’s denial of application for an administrative approval, as provided for in City Code Section 6-3-91, to remove public trees located at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas 78729 (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 8-0 vote. A motion to deny Patrick Fulker’s appeal failed on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 4-2 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero. Those voting nay were Commissioners Thompson and Brimer. Those abstaining were Commissioners Bristol and Bedford. Commissioner Creel was absent. A motion to reopen the public hearing was approved unanimously on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion. A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Approved: June 2, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on May 5, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paul Robbins addressed the Commission regarding the City of Austin Utilities’ Customer Assistance Program. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater regular called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second with two vacancies. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute six multi-term contracts to provide audio/visual and television broadcast equipment and systems, with Charles Leo Walior d/b/a Wooden Horse LLC or Kvasir Systems; Halbrook and Miller, Inc. d/b/a TM Television; Donald Kenneth Martin d/b/a DVSERVE; Heart of Texas Music, Inc.; Ford Audio-Video Systems LLC,; and A & V Holdings Midco, LLC or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Qualification Statements 5000 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. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Approved: June 2, 2021 BYS4005REBID, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $22,000,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,058,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second with two vacancies. …
