Austin Energy Generation Across Texas Wind Solar Natural Gas Coal Nuclear Biomass Because Austin Energy participates in the ERCOT market, it’s critical for us to recognize and adapt to changes and trends in this system. Right now, we’re seeing a dramatic change to ERCOT’s power supply mix. Significant growth in wind, solar and battery energy storage; energy demand increases; transmission issues; and retirements of coal and gas generation are leading to fluctuating prices and significant changes in the way power is balanced to meet Texas’ energy needs. ERCOT Demand Growth There are two key factors in the energy landscape — supply and demand. Supply must meet demand, so predicting future demand is crucial for planning resources. ERCOT expects power demand to increase going forward. According to ERCOT’s 2023 forecast numbers, which we incorporated into our modeling, peak energy use increases from 83 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 to 99 GW in 2035. 14 | Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 Return to Table of Contents Predicting future demand helps ERCOT plan how to meet the growing needs of the system. For Austin Energy, this helps us better understand the market while we outline future resource strategies to meet our customer and system needs. New Generation and Retirements in ERCOT On the supply side of the energy equation is generation. ERCOT expects significant growth in this area as well. Following the national trend, many of these proposed new generation projects in ERCOT are renewable energy sources. While these sources provide clean energy, their weather-dependent nature has led to growing operational and reliability risks. Meanwhile, a significant portion of older power plants in the ERCOT market are nearing the end of their operational life. ERCOT also manages retirements to ensure grid reliability, potentially intervening to keep critical plants online when absolutely necessary. As ERCOT works to balance supply and demand on the statewide system, it’s important for Austin Energy to factor that information into our resource planning. The 2035 Plan incorporates the most up-to-date, official information related to announced plant additions and retirements from ERCOT. This gives us one look to the future for the modeling process. ERCOT and Transmission Congestion Because many new generation sources are located far from the end users, ERCOT is seeing a significant increase in transmission congestion. When transmission lines need to transport more power than they can carry, they can become overloaded, causing …
» Affordability — Stakeholders continued to talk about equity in their affordability discussions. The concept of energy burden should be considered when looking at affordability. » Reliability — Predictability is just as important as reliability, especially with the understanding that perfect power isn’t attainable. Though 100% reliability may not be possible, there are those for whom energy supply is critically important, like those with medical needs. • Workshop #2 — Building Foundational Understanding The second stakeholder workshop had two main goals: to provide an introduction to the ERCOT market and have Dr. Michael Webber with the University of Texas at Austin provide his expert insight into energy market trends, resource options and potential risks and tradeoffs. Some top themes from the ERCOT 101 presentation included: » By law, Austin Energy is bound to the ERCOT market and its rules. » The ERCOT market, like any market, has benefits and risks. Decisions made in the marketplace have tradeoffs. » Decisions in the 2035 Plan will affect what tools are available to maximize benefits and minimize risks in the ERCOT market. Some top themes from Dr. Webber’s presentation included: » Electric utilities, Austin Energy included, need to prepare for an era of unprecedented electricity consumption. and carbon management. » “Do your best, clean up the rest” — through a combination of efficiency, electrification » The key lens through which energy options should be considered: trade-offs. The group was able to ask presenters questions and dive deeper into the topics. • Workshop #3 — Input on Values and Objectives The main focus of the third stakeholder workshop was the Resource Planning Trade-offs Exercise. This exercise allowed participants to highlight the trade-offs they were comfortable making around the values of reliability, affordability and environmental sustainability. Participants prioritized the three values with scores ranging from 5 to 10, with 10 being the highest priority. After prioritizing the values, participants held group discussions to hear from each other. Then, they reallocated their priorities if they wanted. The score range shows the lowest and highest ranking a value received. Here are the results of the exercise: Value Reliability Affordability Environmental Sustainability 9.08 7.91 7.95 9.21 7.91 7.82 8 to 10 7 to 10 6 to 10 Original Allocation Reallocation Score Range The exercise showed that, across the board, reliability was the community’s top priority. The discussion around objectives also started in Workshop #3. Participants filled out a …
Broadening the Picture with Ascend Analytics’ Portfolios Along with Austin Energy’s model and analysis, we also contracted with Ascend Analytics to get additional portfolios and broader insights. They use a different type of model, which gives different outputs. With our approach, the resource mixes are human designed while in Ascend’s approach, those mixes are computer designed. For example, we can tell Ascend’s model that we want a portfolio that achieves carbon-free by 2035, hits a 65% renewable energy target by 2027 and has sufficient local resources to minimize the risk of load zone price separation. The model uses this information to forecast a lowest-cost solution within those parameters. We are then able to compare the outputs from Ascend’s modeling to our results and use the combined information to find better resource mixes. Another advantage with Ascend is the ability to generate a range of expected outcomes instead of a single data point. They do this by running their portfolios through 100 future situations to generate a range of outcomes. This range includes the average outcome as well as the 5th and 95th percentiles to represent the outer edge possibilities. This is helpful in understanding uncertainty and the significance of variability in events. Refining the Information and Portfolios With all the scenarios and sensitivities in the modeling analysis, we are able to study dozens of approaches to meeting the community’s energy needs. Based on that analysis, Austin Energy worked with the EUC to fine-tune four additional portfolios. We wanted to maximize strengths and resolve issues. For example, we talked with the EUC about the number we used for transmission import capacity. As a baseline in the model, we included ERCOT’s information on future transmission projects and upgrades. This includes all known projects for Austin Energy as well as every other transmission provider in ERCOT. This information, though, only goes out five years. We know we’ll still add in projects and upgrades beyond that window. In discussion with the EUC, we decided to add more import capacity as we enhance the modeling to account for that continued work. These are the refined portfolios: Portfolio Description Porfolio #14 Porfolio #15 Porfolio #16 This portfolio maxed out DSM projections and then added in just enough local storage and natural gas peaker units to reach near-term local reliability. It included increased transmission capacity. This portfolio was similar to #12 except with increased transmission capacity, DSM …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve adoption of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035, which provides a flexible management framework to meet changing conditions, and strategies for energy needs, generation supply, demand response, energy efficiency, and equity. Funding: Approving the 2035 Plan does not have immediate fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be determined as specific projects are presented to City Council to implement the plan over the next few years. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Approving the 2035 Plan does not have immediate fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be determined as specific projects are presented to City Council to implement the plan over the next few years. Prior Council Action: December 1, 2022 - Council approved a resolution regarding updates to the 2030 Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. March 26, 2020 - Council approved the Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2030. For More Information: Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer 512-322-6457; Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Affairs 512-322-6087. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 19, 2024 – Council’s Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee considered the briefing by AE on the Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. December 2, 2024 – AE’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval of the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 (“Resource Plan”). Austin Energy is currently operating under the resource plan adopted in March 2020 and seeks adoption of the Resource Plan due to market changes, increased load growth, and reliability concerns. This Resource Plan retains the overarching goal of being carbon free by 2035 and provides Austin Energy additional operational flexibility to achieve success in light of changed conditions. Austin Energy seeks to build on its reputation as a national leader on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and demand response investments while ensuring its energy portfolio can endure extreme circumstances and remains affordable and reliable for customers. The Resource Plan recommendations were developed via input from the community utilizing a customer survey with 7500+ customer respondents and diverse Community Stakeholder meetings as well as extensive work with the Electric Utility Commission. Reliability was considered the highest priority by the respondents to the survey and by participants in the stakeholder meeting followed by affordability …
Amendments offered by Commissioner White and Commissioner Reed To offer in this order 1. On page 2 and on page 10, add the following to the list of bullet points: “Aligning with City of Austin climate goals - With the climate crisis worsening, it is critical that Austin Energy do everything possible to reduce and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions at point sources and upstream to align with the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which is heavily reliant on electrifying other sectors with carbon-free electricity to be provided by Austin Energy.” (White) 2. On page 3, make the following edits: “Lead with Energy Efficiency -Austin Energy will lead with energy efficiency as the first priority to reduce energy needs during peak times. With more than 40 years of industry-leading experience, we will continue to expand award- winning programs and promote energy efficiency that lowers customer energy use, sustains customer comfort and reduces electric bills. Austin Energy plans to save 9751,000 MW by 2027. In 2027, we will addshift to tracking avoided greenhouse gas for our energy efficiency programs. Austin Energy will continue to report on the MW reduced from energy efficiency programs in all sectors.” (Reed) 3. On page 3, make the following edit: “Move from Megawatt Reduction toAdd Greenhouse Gas Avoidance — Austin Energy will add atransition to focus on greenhouse gas avoidance as a primary goal, in addition to megawatt reduction, for many of our demand-side management programs, in support of decarbonization.(Reed) 4. On page 3, make the following edit: “ Incentivize Customer-Sited Batteries — Austin Energy will develop and provide incentives for customer-sited battery storage to maximize benefits to customers and the electric grid, including adoption of a tariff that allows all customer classes to provide the utility access to customer-sited batteries. (White) 5. On page 4, make the following edits: “Avoid Retiring Local Generation Prematurely (Sand Hill and Decker) — If needed, Austin Energy will maintain our existing generation capacity at Sand Hill and Decker while seeking opportunities to replace these polluting resources with clean energy resourcesincrease efficiencies, reduce emissions and reduce costs for customers. Every effort will be made to replace all AE’s natural gas generation capacity with clean energy resources by 2035.” (White) 6. On page 4, strike the following text: “Pursue Additional, More Efficient Natural Gas 7. Peaker Units — Austin Energy should build or contract for additional peaker units in support …
EUC Amendments and Results to Resource Generation Plan 1. On page 2 and on page 10, add the following to the list of bullet points: “Aligning with City of Austin climate goals - With the climate crisis worsening, it is critical that Austin Energy do everything possible to reduce and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions at point sources and upstream to align with the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which is heavily reliant on electrifying other sectors with carbon-free electricity to be provided by Austin Energy.” (White) NOT OFFERED 2. On page 3, make the following edits: “Lead with Energy Efficiency -Austin Energy will lead with energy efficiency as the first priority to reduce energy needs during peak times. With more than 40 years of industry-leading experience, we will continue to expand award- winning programs and promote energy efficiency that lowers customer energy use, sustains customer comfort and reduces electric bills. Austin Energy plans to save 9751,000 MW by 2027. In 2027, we will shift to tracking avoided greenhouse gas for our energy efficiency programs. Austin Energy will continue to report on the MW reduced from energy efficiency programs in all sectors.” (Reed) NOT OFFERED (see item 24 modified version) 3. On page 3, make the following edit: “Move from Megawatt Reduction toAdd Greenhouse Gas Avoidance — Austin Energy will add atransition to focus on greenhouse gas avoidance as a primary goal, in addition to megawatt reduction, for many of our demand-side management programs, in support of decarbonization.(Reed) NOT OFFERED (see item 24 modified version – added reporting but not MW goal) 4. On page 3, make the following edit: “Incentivize Customer-Sited Batteries — Austin Energy will develop and provide incentives for customer-sited battery storage to maximize benefits to customers and the electric grid, including adoption of a tariff that allows all customer classes to provide the utility access to customer-sited batteries. (White) NOT OFFERED (corresponding item adopted) 5. On page 4, make the following edits: “Avoid Retiring Local Generation Prematurely (Sand Hill and Decker) — If needed, Austin Energy will maintain our existing generation capacity at Sand Hill and Decker while seeking opportunities to replace these polluting resources with clean energy resourcesincrease efficiencies, reduce emissions and reduce costs for customers. Every effort will be made to replace all AE’s natural gas generation capacity with clean energy resources by 2035.” (White) NOT OFFERED (corresponding item adopted) 6. On page …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS DECEMBER 2, 2024 AT 6:30PM CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Luis Osta Lugo Victor Martinez Aditi Joshi Shweta Padmanabha Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Kevin T. Countie CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on November 4, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of adding community stakeholder seats to the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. 3. Discussion of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs review at the December 11, 2024, Audit and Finance Committee meeting due to the failure of the Commission to convene for a period of over six months. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 contact Eric Anderson, Office or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs, please contact Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. the City Clerk 974-2562 (512) of at
COMMISSION ON IMMIMGRANT AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 2024 COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ortega called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Melissa Ortega Adrian De La Rosa Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Miriam Dorantes Aditi Joshi Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Luis Osta Lugo Victor Martinez Shweta Padmanabha Commissioners Absent: Kevin Countie PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on October 7, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting of October 7, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Martinez’s motion, Commissioner De La Rosa’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Countie was absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the November 1, 2024, Naturalization Ceremony and November 2, 2024, Citizenship Clinic from Rocio Villalobos, Program Manager, Equity Office. COMMISSION ON IMMIMGRANT AFFAIRS MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 2024 The presentation was made by Rocio Villalobos, Program Manager, Equity Office. Commissioner Joshi requested that staff provide information on the number of volunteers needed at citizenship clinics. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 6. 5. 4. 7. Presentation by Anne Drane, CEO and Co-founder of SAWA SAWA, regarding the work of SAWA SAWA and the organization’s benefits to the community. The presentation was made by Anne Drane, CEO and co-founder of SAWA SAWA. Discussion of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ goals and objectives for the next year as they relate to the Commission’s purpose and duties in City Code. Discussed. Discussion of planning a Commission on Immigrant Affairs retreat for early 2025. Discussed. January 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. was tentatively identified as a meeting date. Discussion of recent and upcoming Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions. Discussed. Discussion of the scope and membership of the Budget working group. (Current members: Chair Ortega, Vice Chair Dorantes, Commissioner Joshi) Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 8. Approve the creation of a working group to promote recognition of the contributions of immigrants to the economic and cultural vitality of Austin. The motion to approve the creation of a working group to promote recognition of the contributions of immigrants to the economic and cultural vitality of Austin was approved on Commissioner De La Rosa’s motion, Chair Ortega’s second on …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, December 2nd, 2024, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on November 4th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from November 18th, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: Schedule an Art in Public Places Panel Retreat 4. ACTION: Approve Artist Selection Recommendations for Elisabet Ney Museum Grounds Art in Public Places Project – Tamara Johnson Recommended Artist, and Erin Cunningham Recommended Alternate Artist ACTION: Approve Art in Public Places Panel 2025 Meeting Schedule Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, December 2nd, 2024, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible ACTION: Update on AUS AEDP Phase 2 AIPP opportunity.
1. 2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION November 26, 2024, 6:00 P.M. City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 1101 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Lyssette Galvan Kevin Jackson Jr Jesús Perales CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ivanna Neri, Chair Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 27, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. Approve the formation of a Recruitment Working Group to help fill vacancies on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission. STAFF BRIEFING DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff briefing regarding the Equity Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department. Presentation by the Anti-Defamation League Austin on their work locally in combatting antisemitism, hate and extremism. Discussion on attendance of the December 2024 meeting of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee representative on the Equity Office and Joint Inclusion Committee’s Budget Input Sessions for Fiscal Year 2026. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Christi Vitela at the City Clerk’s Department, at 512-974-2792, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
1. HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 27, 2024 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Neri called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ivanna Neri, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Daniela Silva, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Kevin Jackson Jr. Jesús Perales Leonor Vargas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on May 28, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 05/28/2024 were approved on Commissioner Perales’s motion, Commissioner Castañeda’s second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Silva and Commissioner Vargas were off the dais. Commissioner Maldonado was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, City of Austin Demographer Office, on demographic data. The presentation was made by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, City of Austin Demographer Office. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Business Process Consultant Sr., Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability, on the Austin/Travis County Food Plan. The presentation was made by Amanda Rohlich, Business Process Consultant Sr., Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Cathy McHorse regarding Affordable Child Care in the greater Austin area. The presentation was made by Cathy McHorse, Early Childhood Consultant. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the progress of the addition of the Commission on Veteran’s Affairs to the JIC. Commissioner Afifi provided an update. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the approval of a Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Budget Working Group to follow up on Fiscal Year 25 Budget Recommendations and prepare for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Town Halls. Commissioner Afifi provided an update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS APH Homegrown Grant (Vargas, Neri) Discuss Townhalls (Neri, Afifi) Update from JIC representative on September Budget Recommendations meeting (Afifi, Neri) Food Plan Recommendation (Vargas, Neri, Afifi) Chair Neri adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. without objection. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2025 Meeting Calendar 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm 1. January 28, 2025 2. February 25, 2025 3. March 25, 2025 4. April 22, 2025 5. May 20, 2025 (Memorial Day on 26th)* 6. June 24, 2025 7. July 22, 2025 8. August 26, 2025 9. September 23, 2025 10. October 28, 2025 11. November 18, 2025 (Holiday week on 25th)* 12. December 16, 2025 (Holiday week on 23rd)* *revised due to holiday
HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION | NOVEMBER 26, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD NOVEMBER 25, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/y6xM5af6BX or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of October 28, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and approve a letter of recognition for Council Member Alison Alter for her legacy of service to Austin's parks during her eight-year tenure as a City Council Member. (Sponsors: Reed, Taylor). Discussion and approve a letter of recognition for Council Member Leslie Pool for her legacy of service to Austin’s Parks during her ten-year tenure as City Council Member. (Sponsor: Villalobos, Flowers). Discussion and approve a letter of recognition for Council Member Mackenzie Kelly for her legacy of service to Austin’s Parks during her four-year tenure as City Council Member. (Sponsor: Eady, Reed). Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Parks and Recreation and City Staff who provided critical maintenance to Barton Springs Pool in September 2024. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Park Access for All, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): Lucas Massie, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to support the Bolm District Park Vision Plan. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All, Program Alignment). Presenter(s): Charles Mabry, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. …
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Bolm District Park Vision Plan Charles Mabry Project Manager, PARD Aaron Cooper Landscape Architecture Team Leader, Halff 11/25/2024 Context • 68.1 acres • Historically vacant or used for agricultural purposes • Purchased in 1972 by Capitol Aggregates • Capitol Aggregates left in 2008 • Sold to the City of Austin in 2013 2 Current Conditions ASPHALT SPOILS GAS LINE & EASEMENT AGGREGATE SPOILS INDUSTRIAL REMNANTS PREVIOUS LOCATION OF BRIDGE (ABUTMENTS REMAINING) 3 Schedule • May – September 2023 Site Analysis and Data Collection • October – December 2023 Community Engagement Round 1 • December 2023 – January 2024 Vision Plan Concept Options Development • January – March 2024 Community Engagement Round 2 • March – April 2024 Draft Vision Plan Concept Development • April – June 2024 Community Engagement Round 3 • July – September 2024 Vision Plan Report • October – November 2024 Approved 4 Community Engagement • Community Values Meeting (Oct 2023) Virtual and in-person meetings w/ community leaders and non-profits (18 participants) • Round 1 – Uncovering the Community Vision (Nov-Dec 2023) Virtual community meeting (56) 3 Pop-up meetings (85) Online survey (606) • Round 2 – Building Consensus (Jan-Mar 2024) Virtual community meeting (69) 4 Pop-up meetings (278) Online survey (982) • Round 3 – Confirming the Community Vision (Apr-Jun 2024) Virtual community meeting (56) 3 Pop-up meetings (279) Online survey (751) 5 Community Values 1. 2. Provide a variety of active, passive, natural, and cultural experiences and activities for a multi-generational and multi-cultural community. Preserve, enhance, and celebrate the parks existing natural features to allow park users to connect with nature. 3. Support accessibility to and within the park. 4. Develop the park as an environment that is both safe and respectful. 6 Additional Considerations • Long Range Plan • Site Inventory & Analysis • Comparable Park Study • Existing Parks System Analysis • Technical Advisory Group Meetings • Needs assessment • SITES Certification 7 Vision Plan 8 Activity Zones SPORTS ACTION SPORTS NATURE INTERACTION ACTIVE PLAY PASSIVE PLAY 9 Vehicular Circulation FUTURE CENTRAL MAINTENANCE COMPLEX POTENTIAL SHARED PARKING ACCESS PARKING STALLS PARK ROAD ACCESS 10 Pedestrian Circulation EXISTING SHARED USE PATH CONNECTION CONNECTION OTHER CONNECTIONS PAVED HIKE & BIKE TRAIL FUTURE TRAIL CONNECTION 11 Sports 4 PICKLEBALL COURTS 4 TENNIS COURTS 2 SPORTS FIELDS (SOCCER, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, ETC.) MULTI-USE COURT SOCIAL GAMES (HORSESHOES, CORNHOLE, WASHERS, ETC.) 2 BASKETBALL COURTS …
DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Angela Means, Interim Director November 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Ensure Parkland Offers Relief from Urban Life Natural Resources Updates Parkland Development Updates Parkland Development Updates: A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 1 Boyd Vance Theater at the George Washington Carver Cultural Center and Museum: The Boyd Vance Theater recently marked the successful completion of a significant renovation on November 16 coinciding with the premiere of the new documentary Haskell House and the Story of Clarksville. The extensive upgrades encompass the installation of new energy-efficient LED stage lighting, an enhanced audio and visual system, an upgraded stage rigging and fly cabling system, and improved backstage storage solutions. Additionally, the renovation includes the installation of a new dance room and theater stage flooring, as well as the modernization of the utility infrastructure. | District 1 George Washington Carver Museum Facility Expansion, Phase 1a & 1b: A series of community engagement meetings for Phase 1a & 1b of the George Washington Carver Museum Facility Expansion are scheduled through mid-January. The initial meetings will include an online “open house” on December 7 and an onsite open house on December 10. Attendance information will be distributed via a mailer, displayed on information panels at the facility, and posted on the project website. | District 1 Colony Park Pool: Construction on the Colony Park Pool began in May 2023 and is projected to achieve substantial completion in early December 2024. The new Community Pool, will serve the community year round. It features lap lanes, a water slide, a zero-entry activity pool, and new bathhouse facilities. The the new pool aligns with the objectives outlined in both the Aquatic Master Plan and the Colony Park District Park Master Plan. A soft opening is planned for January 2025, with the grand opening scheduled to coincide with the start of the swim season in 2025. | District 1 New lap pool filled at Colony Park District Park A U S T I N P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Natural Resources Updates: Land Management Program Annual Update: The PARD Land Management Program experienced its most …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on October 28, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Jennifer Franklin. Board Members Absent: Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Larry Akers - Hybrid Public Transit for Austin Cathy Cocco - Hybrid Public Transit for Austin Jerry Joe Benson - Sand Volleyball Facilities Laura Esparza - Daugherty Arts Center Rehabilitation Project Lucky Lemieux - Daugherty Arts Center Rehabilitation Project Malcom Yeatts - East Riverside Oltorf Combined Contact Team Ed Miller - East Riverside Oltorf Combined Contact Team Diana Prechter - Trail of Lights Contracts Aubrey Rudder - Austin Rowing Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 23, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 23, 2024 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Park Ranger Program for their work as ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our community. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on Scout the Dog, the number of full time Park Rangers and budgetary needs. The motion to approve letters of support for the Park Ranger Program for their work as ambassadors for Austin's park system that promote responsible recreation, cultivate stewardship, and conserve parks' cultural and natural resources for the benefit of our community was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use and temporary use, not to exceed 420 days of parkland located at Salt Springs Neighborhood …
Aquatics Division Barton Springs Pool Repair Work November 25, 2024 1 Increasing Safe Access to Water • Is Mission Critical for PARD • How we do it • Recruitment & Training • Maintenance • Program Enrollment 2 Barton Spring Pool Brief History • Grouping of four Springs, 4th largest in Texas and used by Indigenous people for thousands of years • 1928 – Approval and work on the dam • 1930 – Sidewalks and retaining walls • 1947 – Bathhouse opens • 1969 – Recommendation of bypass • 1975 – Bypass tunnel built • 1997 - Salamander Protection • 1998 – SPLASH opened 3 Flooding • You can't tell the story of Austin without talking about flooding, and Barton Springs is no exception. • Over the years, major flooding events have occurred frequently, often threatening existing infrastructure and requiring repairs. • These recurring floods not only cause immediate damage but can also affect the long-term stability and integrity of our infrastructure. 4 Damage Discovered August 29, 2024 • During routine maintenance and cleaning, a small hole was discovered in the aging infrastructure, causing suction and creating potential entrapment conditions. • Pool entrapment is a life-threatening hazard where a person or object can become stuck in the suction of a pool, most commonly a drain. • For public safety, Barton Springs Pool was immediately closed and PARD began working with Watershed Protection to develop a repair plan. 5 Damages on August 31, 2024 • Within two days, the small holes had merged into one larger hole as the suction continued to erode the aging infrastructure. • Efforts to patch the hole and safely reopen the pool using past methods were unsuccessful. • Numerous unforeseen complications made this repair process more challenging than anticipated. 6 Identified Challenges & Solutions Salamander Protection Water levels and damage location Limited access inside the pool Materials used for repair Reopen as soon as possible 8 9 Getting to Work Under the management of Watershed Protection, the contractor began mobilization on September 13 and completed the work by September 14. A concrete plug was installed in the pipe from Dog Beach up through the dam, providing a long-term solution that effectively eliminates the risk of recurrence. Barton Springs remained closed for a few additional days to allow the concrete to fully cure. During that time, PARD also took the opportunity to re-sod areas of the south side …
City of Austin PARD Easements IH-35 CapEx Central – AW Relocations City of Austin Adewale Odufuye, P.E. Stacey Gould, P.E. November 25, 2024 AGENDA • Overall Project Summary • Waterline (WL) Easements North and South of Lady Bird Lake • Wastewater Line (WWL) Easement North of Lady Bird Lake • Summary of Requested Easements 2 OVERALL PROJECT SUMMARY • The objective of this project is to ensure Austin Water customers have a reliable water system that is both accessible and maintainable in the future as part of the overall IH-35 Capital Express Central improvements. • Proposed Water and Wastewater within PARD Easements →245 LF of 24” WL along East Avenue east of IH-35 →335 LF of 24” WL along East Avenue west of IH-35 →375 LF of 24” WL with the Norwood Dog Park →245 LF of 48” WWL with parkland to the north of Nash Hernandez 3 LBL WATERLINE CROSSING • There is not an existing waterline crossing of LBL along IH-35 • The TxDOT LBL project is providing AW the opportunity to install a 24” WL attached to the proposed west pedestrian bridge to provide better system resiliency. The addition of the 24” lake crossing requires connecting to the existing water line on either side of the bridge. 4 PROPOSED LBL 24” WL CROSSING Existing Proposed 5 EXISTING WATER SYSTEM 24” WL Crossing • Primarily 1953 and 1954 installation • 6” – 24” diameter →Size limitations →Does not meet current Utility Criteria Manual standards • 24” crossing provides water from the west to the east 6 PROPOSED IH-35 EXPANSION • Removal of 24” WL crossings →Existing WL elevation 456 →Proposed main lane elevation = 435 7 WL ALIGNMENT OPTION – CESAR CHAVEZ ST CROSSING • Due to the depressed main lanes proposed by the IH-35 expansion, a proposed 24” WL crossing near Cesar Chavez St would be approximately 70 feet deep →Construction challenges – particularly adequate workspace →Expensive construction methodology →Difficult to access for future maintenance and repairs →Does not provide connection to 24” WL crossing Lady Bird Lake without extension to East Avenue 8 WL ALIGNMENT CROSSING ALTERNATIVES SOUTH OF LAMBIE ST • Lambie Street →The proposed wastewater tunnel crossing will follow this alignment and will not allow for a 24” WL • Clermont Ave Crossing →Construction challenges and highway closures • Difficult to access for future maintenance and repairs • Does not provide connection to 24” …
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G FDU #: 3920 2207 6642, 4570 2307 6843; Project I.D.: 3212.162 Angela Means Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Department Shay Ralls Roalson P.E. M.O.U. # PARD 24-006 Director, Austin Water Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: AW TxDOT IH-35 CapEx -Relocations DATE: Austin Water is allowed to use the parkland located at Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metro Park, Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach, and Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for relocation of water and wastewater lines that are in conflict with the TxDOT IH-35 Capital Express Central project. The requested area(s) are: Parkland Waller Beach Metro Park Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park Norwood Tract Metro Park TCAD Value per Square Foot $460 $200 $200 Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) 7,767 3,746 4,592 16,105 Duration (days) Area Required for Permanent Use (Square Feet) Temporary Use Calculated Fee1 Permanent Use Calculated Fee2 396 396 572 6,135 6,462 5,239 17,836 $589,911 $988,398 $123,618 $452,340 $218,885 $932,414 $366,729 $1,807,468 Total: $2,739,882 [1] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses [2] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development of parkland. Total Mitigation Fees to be transferred to PARD: $2,739,882 The estimated Project Start Date is October 2025 The estimated duration of the parkland use is 968 Calendar Days. Both Waller Beach Metro Park and Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park durations will be concurrent. Estimated Date of Final Completion (Restoration complete and accepted by Environmental Inspector and PARD; Parkland open for Public Use) is October 2030. 1 of 2 Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from PARD. Additional fees will be assessed at the same daily rate as indicated in Attachment A (mitigation worksheet). Austin Water is in agreement to provide the following mitigation in return for use of the parkland: Funds Transfer in the amount of $2,739,882 to be paid within 30 Calendar Days after execution of this Memorandum of Understanding. Austin Water Point of Contact is: Mueen Chowdhury, P.E. Phone Number: 972-0209 Capital Delivery Services Point of Contact is: Adewale Odufuye, P.E. Phone Number: 974-7119 PARD Point of Contact is: …
ATTACHMENT "A" - MOU MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: TxDOT IH 35 Central WL Relocation MOU # 24-006 Properties Waller Beach Prop ID 188025 Festival Beach Prop ID 188233 Norwood Tract Prop ID 283008 TCAD Value per Square Foot $460.31 $200.00 $200.00 Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) 7,767 3,746 4,592 Preliminary Annual Value or Requested Area 16,105 Adjusted Annual Value Monthly Value Duration (days) Daily Temporary Use Rate $3,575,219 $749,200 $918,399 $536,283 $112,380 $137,760 $44,690 $9,365 $11,480 396 396 572 $1,490 $312 $383 Temporary Use Calculated Fee1 $589,911 $123,618 $218,885 $932,414
LOCATION MAP Y P X C E A P O M CESAR CHAVEZ. IH 5 3 - L A D Y B I R D L A K E PROJECT LOCATION R I V E R S I D E D R B E N W HIT E B O U L E V A R D COA GRID: J18, J19, J20, J21, J22 LOCATION MAP MAPSCO: MAP 615B, 615F, 615K, 615P, 615S, 615T, 615W, 645A, 645E N.T.S. PROJECT LOCATION
Williamson Creek Interceptor Parks and Recreation Board Steven Vargas, PE Austin Water Monday, November 25, 2024 Project Overview The Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor project consists of over 18,800 linear feet of 72-inch diameter gravity wastewater interceptor installed using a two-pass tunneling method. Project drivers: • increase capacity • replace aging infrastructure • reduce the potential for future sanitary sewer overflows to protect the environment 2 Challenges with the Current Interceptor Size, age, and condition of the existing pipelines make the system susceptible to sewer overflows, particularly during rain events No existing odor control along interceptor 3 Major Project Components Excavation of 18,800 LF of tunnel, ranging from 20 to 90 ft below grade, entirely outside of the Erosion Hazard Zone Installation of 18,600 LF of 72-inch and 200 LF of 84-inch corrosion resistant fiberglass pipe with grouted annulus 6 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Shafts 10 connection shafts to allow for connections of the existing collection system to the tunnel 1 downstream connection shaft on the existing 84-inch Williamson Creek Tunnel near the intersection of William Cannon Dr & S Pleasant Valley Rd 4 5 Additional Project Components Installation of 22 local pipeline reconnections via open cut (5,400 LF of 8” to 48”) and jack and bore (2,500 LF of 12” to 54”) construction methods Removal and abandonment of existing wastewater pipelines and manholes in the creek New biological odor control facility and associated rain gardens designed for future trailhead parking lot Cured-in-Place (CIPP) pipeline rehabilitation of 2,700 LF of existing 36” diameter concrete pipe Extensive environmental site restoration (native seeding, tree plantings, etc.) 6 Routing Requirements 18 different alignments evaluated via scoring matrix 22 environmental constraints considered 7 ROUTING REQUIREMENTS 8 Creek Restoration – WPD Partner Project received Environmental Commission approval on September 18, 2024 Exposed manholes and encased pipe in creek to be abandoned and removed Locations individually evaluated for least environmental impact and most creek stabilization 9 Odor Control and Trailhead Access – PARD Partner Odor control facility to reduce odors Oversized rain gardens for future trailhead parking and access Concrete paved access instead of gravel 10 Expanding Greenbelt and Trails Access – PARD Partner 3 acres of acquired properties necessary for temporary workspace areas, to be transferred to PARD after construction is completed. PARD …
S. 1st St - S. Congress (Package 3) Wasson Rd - Battle Bend (Package 1) IH-35 (Package 4) Stassney- Wagon Bend (Package 2) M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G M.O.U. # PARD 24-005 Angela Means Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Department Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Director, Austin Water TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor DATE: Austin Water is allowed to use the parkland located in the Williamson Creek Central and East Greenbelts, as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). Project I.D.: 6943.031 Parkland TCAD Value per Square Foot Area Required for Temporary Use (Sq Ft) Duration (days)1 Area Required for Permanent Use (Sq Ft) Area Required for Permanent Use Access (Sq Ft) Area Required for Permanent Subterranean Use (Sq Ft) Temporary Use Calculated Fee2 Area Required for Permanent Use Access (Sq Ft)3 Subterranean Mitigation5 Permanent Use Calculated Fee4 $16 241,594 70-244 N/A 1,899 8,101 $345,615 $30,949 N/A $13,203 $35 5,014 104 11,882 N/A 87,901 $7,700 N/A $147,391 $311,536 $14 10,692 503-538 53,169 N/A 54,226 $33,240 N/A $265,261 $77,295 $17 131,425 69-538 74,141 8,758 106,985 $293,487 $146,859 $435,133 $179,398 388,725 139,192 10,657 257,213 $680,042 [1] Reference to specific duration days & daily temporary use rates per package, refer to duration tabs on Attachment A [2] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses [3] Includes adjustment for 100% substantial construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [4] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [5] Includes 10% construction disturbance for subterranean permanent use $177,808 $847,785 $581,432 Total: $2,287,068 Mitigation amount for use of parkland = $2,287,068 1 of 2 Phone Number: 512-972-0074 The estimated Project Start Date is April 2026. Estimated Date of Final Completion (Restoration complete and accepted by Environmental Inspector and PARD is December 2030. The mitigation fee will be paid within 30 calendar days following the execution of this Memorandum of Understanding. Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from PARD. Additional fees will be assessed at the same daily rate as indicated in Attachment A (mitigation worksheet). Austin Water Point of Contact: Kane Wei …
ATTACHMENT "A" - MOU MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: Williamson Creek Interceptor MOU # 24-005 Parkland TCAD Value per Square Foot Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) Area Required for Permanent Use (Square Feet) Area Required for Permanent Use Access (Square Feet) Area Required for Permanent Subterranean Use (Square Feet) Temporary Use Calculated Fee2 Area Required for Permanent Use Access (Square Feet)3 Permanent Use Calculated Fee4 Subterranean Mitigation5 S. 1st Street - S. Congress (Package 3) Wasson Rd - Battle Bend (Package 1) IH-35 (Package 4) Stassney-Wagon Bend (Package 2) $16 $35 $14 $17 N/A 11,882 53,169 74,141 139,192 1,899 N/A N/A 8,758 10,657 8,101 87,901 54,226 106,985 257,213 $345,615 $7,700 $33,240 $293,487 $680,042 $30,949 N/A N/A $146,859 $177,808 N/A $147,391 $265,261 $435,133 $847,785 Total: $13,203 $311,536 $77,295 $179,398 $581,432 $2,287,068 Duration (days)1 70-244 104 503-538 69-538 241,594 5,014 10,692 131,425 388,725 [1] Reference to specific duration days & daily temporary use rates per package, refer to duration tabs below [2] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses [3] Includes adjustment for 100% substantial construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [4] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [5] Includes 10% construction disturbance for subterranean permanent use
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241125-7 Date: November 25, 2024 Subject: IH-35 CapEx Central LBL AW Ch. 26 Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Seconded By: Cathleen Eady Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City Council to approve 17,836 sq. ft. of permanent water and wastewater use and 16,105 sq. ft. of temporary use, not to exceed a total of 396 calendar days on parkland located at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach, and Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park and 572 calendar days at Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metro Park. Total Mitigation to be paid by Austin Water is $2,739,882. Vote The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve 17,836 sq. ft. of permanent water and wastewater use and 16,105 sq. ft. of temporary use, not to exceed a total of 396 calendar days on parkland located at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach, and Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park and 572 calendar days at Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metro Park. Total Mitigation to be paid by Austin Water is $2,739,882 was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Eady’s second on an 6-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Member Reed abstaining. Board Member Franklin recusing. Board Members Villalobos and Orme absent. For: Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Against: None. Abstain: Holly Reed. Recuse: Jennifer Franklin. Absent: Pedro Villalobos and Shelby Orme. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20241125-8 November 25, 2024 Williamson Creek Interceptor Date: Subject: Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City Council approve Permanent Wastewater Use (9.3 acres) and Temporary Use (8.9 acres), for a period not to exceed a total of 1,735 Calendar Days on parkland located at Williamson Creek Central and East Greenbelts. The total mitigation value for the use of parkland to be paid by Austin Water has been calculated at $2,287,068. Vote Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin The motion to recommend Austin City Council approve Permanent Wastewater Use (9.3 acres) and Temporary Use (8.9 acres), for a period not to exceed a total of 1,735 Calendar Days on parkland located at Williamson Creek Central and East Greenbelts. The total mitigation value for the use of parkland to be paid by Austin Water has been calculated at $2,287,068 was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 8-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Villalobos and Orme absent. Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. For: Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Pedro Villalobos, Shelby Orme. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. 1 of 1
1. 2. 3. REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, November 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St Austin, Texas Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Alicia Weigel (She/They) Harriett Kirsh Pozen Danielle Bryant Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Anti-Defamation League Austin on Hate, Extremism, and Antisemitism in Central Texas. Discussion of opportunities for the Human Rights Commission to support District 3 Council office educational initiatives. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve a recommendation to Council to ensure full compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and prioritize transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the Austin Police Department. ADJOURNMENT 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. (512) 974-2562 or Please contact Eric Anderson, Office of eric.anderson@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. the City Clerk at
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 28, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Jeffrey Clemmons Mariana Krueger Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Morgan Davis Harriet Kirsh Pozen Alicia Weigel Commissioners Absent: Srini Raghavan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Items 1 through 8 were acted on with one combined motion. 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on September 23, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of September 23, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on May 23, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of May 23, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on June 27, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of June 27, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on July 25, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of July 25, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on August 22, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh Pozen, and Krueger were off the dais. Commissioner Raghavan was absent. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on September 26, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of September 26, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Davis, Kirsh …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: (20241125-004): Recommendation to Ensure Full Compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and Prioritize Transparency, Accountability, and Efficiency in the Austin Police Department WHEREAS, the voters of Austin overwhelmingly approved the Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA), signaling a strong mandate for transparency, accountability, and oversight in the operations of the Austin Police Department (APD); WHEREAS, the APOA explicitly requires police contracts to comply fully with its provisions, including access to the ‘G-files ’and ensuring the integrity of independent police oversight investigations; WHEREAS, recent negotiations and the subsequent five-year, $218 million police contract with the Austin Police Association (APA) have raised significant concerns among community advocates, elected officials, and stakeholders regarding the potential undermining of voter-approved oversight measures; WHEREAS, community members and organizations have expressed concerns that vague or conflicting language in the contract could leave open avenues to reintroduce the so-called "G-file," thus limiting transparency and accountability in addressing police misconduct; WHEREAS, the APD faces over 300 vacancies, and the significant financial commitment of the new contract—featuring a 28% pay increase over five years—must be matched by measurable improvements in officer retention, response times, and overall humane conduct; WHEREAS, the City of Austin's budgetary priorities, including critical social services such as housing, homelessness support, mental health programs, and public safety beyond policing, must be balanced to reflect the values and needs of all Austinites; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Human Rights Commission of the City of Austin recommends the following: 1. Ensure Full Compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act in all negotiations with APD: The City of Austin must guarantee that all provisions of the APOA, including the protection of independent oversight authority, are strictly adhered to in current and future police contracts. Any ambiguities in contract language must be resolved in favor of transparency and accountability. 2. • • • 3. 4. 5. Establish Clear Metrics for Accountability and Efficiency: The significant increase in APD funding must result in tangible improvements, including but not limited to: Reducing officer vacancy rates and improving recruitment and retention. Demonstrating measurable improvements in response times across all districts. Ensuring humane, community-oriented policing practices that respect human rights and build trust. Conduct Regular Oversight and Public Reporting: The City must establish a framework for quarterly public reporting on APD's progress toward meeting the APOA's mandates and contract performance metrics. This reporting should include data …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: (20241125-004): Recommendation to Ensure Full Compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and Prioritize Transparency, Accountability, and Efficiency in the Austin Police Department WHEREAS, the voters of Austin overwhelmingly approved the Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA), signaling a strong mandate for transparency, accountability, and oversight in the operations of the Austin Police Department (APD); WHEREAS, the APOA explicitly requires police contracts to comply fully with its provisions, including access to the ‘G-files ’and ensuring the integrity of independent police oversight investigations; WHEREAS, recent negotiations and the subsequent five-year, $218 million police contract with the Austin Police Association (APA) have raised significant concerns among community advocates, elected officials, and stakeholders regarding the potential undermining of voter-approved oversight measures; WHEREAS, community members and organizations have expressed concerns that vague or conflicting language in the contract could leave open avenues to reintroduce the so-called "G-file," thus limiting transparency and accountability in addressing police misconduct; WHEREAS, the APD faces over 300 vacancies, and the significant financial commitment of the new contract—featuring a 28% pay increase over five years—must be matched by measurable improvements in officer retention, response times, and overall humane conduct; WHEREAS, the City of Austin's budgetary priorities, including critical social services such as housing, homelessness support, mental health programs, and public safety beyond policing, must be balanced to reflect the values and needs of all Austinites; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Human Rights Commission of the City of Austin recommends the following: 1. Ensure Full Compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act in all negotiations with APD: The City of Austin must guarantee that all provisions of the APOA, including the protection of independent oversight authority, are strictly adhered to in current and future police contracts. Any ambiguities in contract language must be resolved in favor of transparency and accountability. 2. • • • 3. 4. 5. Establish Clear Metrics for Accountability and Efficiency: The significant increase in APD funding must result in tangible improvements, including but not limited to: Reducing officer vacancy rates and improving recruitment and retention. Demonstrating measurable improvements in response times across all districts. Ensuring humane, community-oriented policing practices that respect human rights and build trust. Conduct Regular Oversight and Public Reporting: The City must establish a framework for quarterly public reporting on APD's progress toward meeting the APOA's mandates and contract performance metrics. This reporting should include data …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on November 25, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Danielle Bryant Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan Alicia Weigel Commissioners Absent: Meebs Aslam Harriet Kirsh Pozen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 28, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant and Davis were off the dais. Commissioners Aslam and Kirsh Pozen were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 1. Presentation by Anti-Defamation League Austin on Hate, Extremism, and Antisemitism in Central Texas. The presentation was made by Courtney Toretto, Director of Policy, Central Division, Anti-Defamation League, and Dr. Kazique Prince, Board Member, Anti-Defamation League Austin. Discussion of opportunities for the Human Rights Commission to support District 3 Council office educational initiatives. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation to Council to ensure full compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and prioritize transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the Austin Police Department. Recommendation Number 20241125-004 to ensure full compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and prioritize transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the Austin Police Department was approved on Commissioner Clemmons’ motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Aslam and Kirsh Pozen were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Clemmons and Chair Duhon requested an item to form a working group on facilitating conversations and community dialogue. ADJOURNMENT Chair Duhon adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the December 16, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Vice Chair Zeidan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Clemmons and Weigel were off the dais. Commissioners Bryant and Kirsh Pozen were absent. 2. 3. 2
