Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 2/6/2020 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 300 158 95 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY20 Paid and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: 21 52 t n u o C t c e o r P j 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY20 Paid 14 3 and Verification 6 2 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification Ongoing” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY20 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY20 (since Oct. 10, 2019) 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 2/6/2020 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$61k) Program Latest Enrollment Workflow Number Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated Estimated kW w TDS kWh w TDS Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Installation 1184360 58.4 204,004 $95,630 Iron Horse Flats* 1930 W RUNDBERG LN MF Income Qualified Post- Installation QA Review 1179433 Forest Park Apartments* 1088 PARK PLZ 97.8 413,997 $157,879 MF Income Qualified Payment Issued 1177101 Silver Springs Apartments* 12151 N IH 35 SVRD NB 266.2 859,520 $246,290 Table 2: Commercial and Small Business – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$61k) 4 4 1 Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune- Up, Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune- Up, Water Saving Devices Duct Sealing, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices 200 228 360 Program Latest Workflow Enrollment Number Location Name Installation Address Commercial Installation 1090681 Seton Healthcare* 1201 W 38TH ST Council District Estimated kW w TDS 10 10 571 220 Estimated kWh …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened a meeting on Tuesday, January 18th, 2020 at Town Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs Road, in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Dana Harmon (District 9); Shane Johnson (District 4).); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7); There is one vacancy (District 3). Staff in Attendance: Hayley Cunningham and Larry Graham of Texas Gas Service; Jamie Mitchell of Austin Energy. CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chair White called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paul Robbins discussed Green Buiding Standards Revisions. Mr. Robbins also offered to provide a twenty minute presentation on this subject. . Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the January 21, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the January 21, 2020 meeting was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Harmon’s second, on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioner Brenneman abstaining. Chair Dielmann and Commissioners Babyak, Fralin absent. NEW BUSINESS 2. Discussion with Texas Gas Service regarding rebates for new construction Larry Graham with Texas Gas Service discussed natural gas use in Austin, Texas Gas Service’s studies on using alternative sources such as methane from water treatment plants and consumer preferences being met by builders homes. Mr. Graham also providied information on upcoming rate case of Texas Natural Gas Non-Consent STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Update on the City’s review of the Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency/Conservation program. (Rondella Hawkins, Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs Officer) Citizen Communication: Paul Robbins discussed the proposed rate structure for Texas Natural Gas. Rondella Hawkins, the Telecommunicatins and Regulatory Affairs Officer for the City of Austin discussed the upcoming schedule for the rate case. Commisisoner Smith queried staff if the Resource Management Commission or the Electric Utility Commission has purview over rates. Staff responded that they did not. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUP 4. Update from members of the EUC Resource Planning Working Group: Commissioners Dielmann and White Commissioner White provided an update on the EUC Resource Planning Working Group plan, process, and progress to date. Commissioners discussed the role of Austin Energy programs in the resource planning process, the role of storage and resource planning in future …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM 301 W. 2nd St., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 AGENDA The commission shall advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives. (AAQOLAC Bylaws, Article 2. Purpose and Duties) CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items will need to sign up ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Non-agenda related citizen communications will be discussed during this period and will be limited to the first five speakers. Citizen communications on agenda related items will be allowed after an item’s presentation has been made. Each citizen wishing to speak will be given three minutes to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission (AAQOLAC) meeting on January 21, 2020. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports 1. AARC Workgroup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup Budget Community Engagement event 3. Arts & Culture Workgroup 4. Business Planning Workgroup b. Joint Inclusion Committee (Commissioner Stanton) Budget timeline/process c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Masterplan a. PARD response to Commission action on 1-21-2020 b. Projected timeline c. Workgroup recommendation 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. Strategic Planning follow-up and tracking (Marion Sanchez) b. Update on upcoming Equity Mini-Grant application and timeline 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Early Childhood Council Strategic Plan (Cathy McHorse) c. Information Sharing 5. FUTURE AGENDA a. Analysis of APD’s Racial Profiling Data joint report and update on the new Community Police Review Commission (Maya Guevara – Office of Police Oversight) b. Discussion and possible action on City budget recommendations 6. 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Joshua Robinson, Equity Office, at (512) 974-9006, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact Joshua Robinson at (512) 974-9006.
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Vince Cobalis called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Shubhada Saxena, Pooja Sethi, Ketan Patel, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Catherina Conte, Sarah Chen, Pramod Patil, Debasree DasGupta, Molly Wang, and Kuo Yang Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Deputy Director (Economic Development) Dusty McCormick, Economic and Business Development Liaison (Economic Development) Annick Beaudet, Assistant Director (Transportation) Laura Esparza, Division Manager (Parks & Recreation) Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on January 21, 2020. Commissioner Yoshida made the motion. Commissioner DasGupta seconded. Vote was 11-0. Commissioner Sethi was not present to vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: Commissioner DasGupta provided an update on the AARC Masterplan, AARC Senior programs, and “Foundation Communities” providing tax services at the AARC. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: Commissioner Conte provided an update. The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission will be partnering with the Commission on Immigrant Affairs for the upcoming Community Budget Forum. The workgroup is currently planning the structure of the “Community Budget Forum. Mental Health Project: Commissioner Cobalis provided an update. Austin Public Health has issued a Request for Grant Applications for Asian American Mental Health services and LGBTQ Mental Health services. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: Commissioner Patil provided an update. The workgroup is partnering with Austin Councilmember Jimmy Flannigan and Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty for a “Diversity Band” performance on Saturday, February 1, at the AARC. 4. Business Planning Workgroup: Commissioner Cobalis provided an update. The workgroup is starting the HR project. Budget timeline/process b. Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC): Commissioner Stanton provided an update. The JIC December Commission meeting was canceled. The Commission will meet on Wednesday, January 22. c. Follow-up Items: 1. Strategic Planning Review (Marion Sanchez): Marion Sanchez and Cara Welch were not available to present at the Tuesday, January 21, commission meeting. Sanchez and Welch will present during the Tuesday, February 18, commission meeting. 2. Update on AARC Masterplan: a. Next Steps: Division Manager, Laura Esparza provided an update on the …
44762 151 6486 1440.5 2246 1685 Site: PM #8313 Visits to educaitonal and cultural facilities ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER Total # Surveys Received PM#8314 Total number of Free cultural special events sponsored by Museums and Cultural Centers PM #8196 (Learned Something) Number of participants who increased their knowledge and understanding of culture, history and art PM#8315 Attendance at Free cultural special events sponsored by Museums and Cultural Centers PM #8469 (Enjoyed the Program) Number of art and cultural program participants reporting an improved quality of life PM #8316 Hours of arts and cultural programming PM #8465 Number of patron (participant) Injuries at museums provided and cultural centers 98% 88% Attendance # of Attendance # of Attendance Number of Creatives (Artists) Employeed (Free or Paid) Number of Volunteers Numbers by Category/Type: # of Rentals Total City Business Community Use Rental Event Rehearsal Collaborations Co‐Sponsorships Partnerships 641 75 305 114 4 0 143 0 Programs Total Edu Activity/Class Edu Resource Center/ Computer Lab Use Performance Special Event Edu Tour Senior Meals 17546 2619 2952 6507 45 0 5423 0 Tourism Public Programs: Total Programs Tourism Public Programs: Attendance Total Tourism: Out of Town Visitors 700 289 211 0 3 5 192 13908 4022 897 0 138 105 8746 Public Programs Total PubPrg Activity/Class PubPrg‐Exhibit PubPrg‐Reception PubPrg‐Performance PubPrg‐Special Event PubPrg‐Tour CoSpon‐Rental Event CoSpon‐Rental Special Event Event 526 61 5 0 3 6 1 0 133 317 7765 1175 247 0 295 937 8 0 4878 225 432 423 378 1 526 7765 232 SITE Asian American Resource Center SURVEYS Total Number of Surveys Received PM #8196 (Learned Something) Number of participants who increased their knowledge and understanding of culture, history and art PM #8469 (Enjoyed the Program) Number of art and cultural program participants reporting an improved quality of life 328 325 307 99% 94% PM #8313 Visits to educational and cultural facilities 12757 TOTAL ATTENDANCE Total Daily Drop‐In Visitors PM #8315 Attendance at Free cultural special events sponsored by Museums and Cultural Centers (Taken from total Visits to edu & Cultural facilities) Total Number of Out of Town Visitors (Taken from total Visits to edu & Cultural facilities) Total Number of Out of Town Visitors (Taken from total Daily Visits to edu & Cultural facilities) 26 0% TOTAL NUMBER OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS Total number of programs and events held at Museums and Cultural Centers PM #8314 Total number of Free cultural …
AARC Workgroup meeting for the AAQoL Tuesday, February 11, 12:00pm -1:00 pm In attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sona Shah, Sumit DasGupta, Liana Kallivoka, Assistant director, PARD), Laura Esparza, Riley Triggs (Public Works Project Manager), Christina Bies, Kirk Yoshida, Debasree DasGupta. 1. Discussion on the AARC Phase 11 Master plan with special emphasis on Bridge funding: The discussion stemmed from concerns the Commission had regarding using the Bond funds towards construction of the pedestrian bridge that would connect the Rutherford Campus to the AARC grounds. The PARD team provided a preliminary draft schedule that provided comparison in the difference in time and cost with the bridge included. Initially the Watershed Protection Department had agreed to fund and work on the bridge but it would be a longer process. The PARD could provide the product earlier but it could take as much as 500 K from the Bond funds which the Commission members and members of the NAAO board were reluctant to use. Also, it was agreed that unforeseen circumstances could slow down the process. . PARD has contacted WPD regarding funding for the bridge and provided the commission with the following information: WPD cannot reimburse PARD for the bridge due to rules regarding Drainage Utility Fee expenses. In order for WPD to fund the bridge, it would need to be a part of a larger water quality project. However, if requested, WPD will work on it, fund it, and try to expedite the process. WPD is working on the preliminary report on drainage as there have been issues with drainage. However, they are still in the feasibility stage of work and cannot guarantee the start dates. Funding will need to be approved for WPD to proceed with design and construction. The feasibility will be completed in November, 2020. Discussion on the prepared scope and budget estimates provided: Schiller Liao (NAAO) is in conversation with Councilman Jimmy Flannigan’s office regarding reimbursement for the bridge. Sumit DasGupta (NAAO) brought up the possibility of reducing the number of parking spaces since connecting the center with the Rutherford Campus would also enable shared parking. This would also reduce some of the building cost. Commissioner Kirk Yoshida spoke of making a request for separate funding for the bridge. HVJ has possibly already spent some money on a survey for the bridge. A recommendation could also be placed with WPD to pursue the CMAR strategy and look for …
COMMUNITY BUDGET FORUM ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) CONVERSATION: LDC is a very long and complex document LDC needs to be translated in multiple languages Advocating for affordable density Further outreach to the community Better quality/ quantity of LDC information There are parts of the community that are not receiving the LDC info. Immigrants communities are being pushed out of the City of Austin LDC info. needs to be presented in an objective format BUDGET RECCOMENDATION CONVERSATION: Language access Cultural understanding of Mental Health Educating health providers Helping Asian‐American/Immigrant communities build trust with the healthcare system Finding places for Asian‐Americans/Immigrant communities to get treated Affordable health services Constant/sustainable funding for initiatives (i.e. health, housing, etc.) Non‐profits having difficulty reporting performance measures back to the City of Austin
Business Planning Work Group Notes – February 2020 Summary The Business Planning Work Group did not meet this month. HR Project Lead: Sarah Chen Other participants: Kirk Yoshida, Vince Cobalis Status: Sarah is in the process of scheduling a meeting to discuss the recruitment of Asian Americans at the Austin Fire Department (AFD). The meeting will be with Chief Baker as well as Assistant Chief Pablo Ruiz, who oversees recruitment. This meeting will take place the week of March 2. Budget Community Forum The forum was held on Thursday, February 13 at the AARC. Notes about the forum are included in the Community Engagement Work Group notes. Other Budget Notes Quality of Life Budget Workshop scheduled for February 29 Possible FY 2021 Budget Items: o AARC Existing Facility Needs: Ballroom Divider / Outdated Equipment Replacement / Lighting Upgrade o Additional Programming for the Austin History Center o Fire Department Recruitment of Asian Americans o Additional funding for AARC Master Plan Phase 2 Construction Possible Project ‐ Equitable Chamber Funding Report Input to Consultant/Economic Development Department
Major Task Initiative ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADDITIONAL WAYS TO HOLD COA DEPTS ACCOUNTABLE TO ENGAGING SERVING APIS ASIAN AMERICAN EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE BUILD ALLIANCE WITH AA COMMUNITY GROUP IN PARTICULAR THE UNDERSERVED CENSUS 2020 WORK COMMUNITY SAFETY ISSUES CONNECTIONS AND INCREASED DIALOGUE WITH CITY STAFF DEEPER ENGAGEMENT NEEDED WITH API COMMUNITIES W LESS POWER/ACCESS EFFICIENT/FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE ACCESS- HEALTHCARE ENSURING EQUITABLE SERVICES TO AA BY ALL ENTITIES FUNDING ON MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR OPO LANGUAGE ISSUES MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT GROUP MORE DIRECT IMPACT ON POLICIES REACHING OUT TO ASIAN COMMUNITY MORE EFFICIENTLY REAL LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR CITIZENS REGULAR UPDATES TO COUNCIL ROBUST INTERPRETATION SERVICES ROBUST INTERPRETATION SERVICES TRANSPORTATION FOR HEALTH CARE ACCESS TRYING TO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH Health and Human Services Social and Civic Engagement Administrative Social and Civic Engagement Economic Development Housing and Community Development Social and Civic Engagement Social and Civic Engagement Health and Human Services Health and Human Services Health and Human Services Social and Civic Engagement Social and Civic Engagement Health and Human Services Health and Human Services Social and Civic Engagement Social and Civic Engagement Health and Human Services Social and Civic Engagement Social and Civic Engagement Health and Human Services Health and Human Services Health and Human Services LANGUAGE ACCESS SYNERGY W/ OTHER INITIATIVES Health and Human Services Priority Tags Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Urgent,Important Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Important,Urgent Major Task Initiative Priority Tags VISIBILITY AND INCLUSION FOR OUR COMMUNITIES Social and Civic Engagement Important,Urgent Social and Civic Engagement Urgent,Less Important FIRST RESPONDERS AT MEETING TO DISCUSS ISSUES Social and Civic Engagement Health and Human Services Urgent,Less Important AAQOLC COMMISSIONER RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL SEAT CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION FOLLOW-UP (APRIL MEETING) EFFECTIVE VACANCY FILLING PROCESS FASTER IN FILLING COMMISSION VACANCIES FOLLOW THROUGH ON BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS MORE VOCAL SUPPORT OF AA CANDIDATES (EX: PHILLIP HUANG) TRACKING OF BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS “I-SPEAK” CARDS/PROGRAMS AA CULTURAL ASSETS IN VERY FEW CITY FACILITIES/DISTRICTS AA INTEGRATION IN MAINSTREAM (COUNTED AND NOT THE “OTHER”- UNDERSTOOD) AARC KITCHEN USE ADVISORY ROLE HAS NO CLOUT MEET WITH CITY STAFF ON THEIR NEED TO SERVE AA BETTER AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE ACCESS- SENIOR IMMIGRANTS ASIAN AMERICAN ACCESS TO CITY SERVICES SHOULD BE IN DISTRICTS WHERE THEY LIVE BREAKING THE MODEL MINORITY MYTH BRING ASIAN ARTS AND CULTURE TO MAINSTREAM BUILDING ENGAGEMENT INTEREST WITH …
Success By 6 Coalition Strategic Plan to Make Austin / Travis County a Happy, Healthy, and Enriching Place for Families and Young Children February 18, 2020 Cathy McHorse, Vice President Success By 6, United Way for Greater Austin Thomas Trinh, Hogg Mental Health Policy Fellow, United Way for Greater Austin Austin / Travis County Community Context In Austin/ Travis County…. 3% of these children are Asian American Child Care is Incredibly Expensive Why Does Poverty Matter? Percent of Children who are School Ready 51% 57% 59% 59% 29% 26% 35% 39% 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Non-low Income Low Income Travis County Ready Set K! Data 2015-2019 Disproportionality in Low Rates Overall School Readiness All Students Non-low Income Low Income Asian Black Hispanic White Travis County Ready Set K! Data 2015-2019 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 38% 51% 29% 64% 36% 31% 50% 41% 57% 26% 67% 21% 32% 59% 46% 59% 35% 71% 35% 37% 61% 49% 59% 39% 40% 36% 44% 63% Success By 6 Coalition Strategic Plan: A 2,000 Day Journey Success By 6 Coalition SX6 Coalition Leadership Framework Healthy Beginnings SX6 Goa l: To ens ure a ll children receive ea rly a nd regula r developmenta l s creenings a nd immuniza tions , a nd a re linked to a cces s ible a nd coordina ted, integra ted a nd res pons ive ba s ic needs , medica l, denta l, a nd menta l hea lth s ervices including s ervices for children with developmenta l dela ys . Preterm birth rates are highest for African American and Hispanic/ Latino families. • Africa n America n 13.5% • His pa nic 7.11% • White 9% • As ia n 6.2% • More tha n one ra ce: 5.8% Ma ny His pa nic fa milies get no or la te prena ta l ca re: • Africa n America n 22.3% • His pa nic 21% • White 15.8% • As ia n 10.7% Source: Center For Dis ea s e Control 2018 Supported Families SX6 Goal: To ensure families have access to and use the resources that provide them with the knowledge, s kills , confidence a nd s ocia l s upports to pos itively nurture the hea lth, s a fety, a nd development of their children, a nd to develop grea ter fina ncia l s ta bility. Commission …
CITY OF AUSTIN CIVIL RIGHTS The City of Austin is currently seeking community input to better educate and enforce Civil Rights Ordinances/Laws within the Austin Community. You can provide input by attending an upcoming workshop or by completing a survey. JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Arrive promptly at 6:30 pm Weds, Feb. 19 – Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd, Thurs. Feb. 27 – North Austin YMCA, 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Weds. March 4 – Ruiz Branch – Austin Public Library, 1600 Grove Blvd, Fri. March 6 – Turner Roberts Rec Center, 7201 Colony Loop Dr, Weds. March 11 – Carver Library, 1161 Angelina St, To request translation services contact Austin 3-1-1 PROVIDE YOUR INPUT ONLINE AT SPEAKUPAUSTIN.ORG/CIVILRIGHTS For More Information: CivilRights @austintexas.gov 512-974-3252 Ending the War on Drugs in Travis County How Low-Level Drug Possession Arrests are Harmful and Ineffective The Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, Grassroots Leadership, and the UT Law Civil Rights Clinic launched a research project to analyze data for 2,900 less-than-a-gram drug possession arrests in Travis County (Austin), Texas, from June 2017 to May 2018, a one-year period; this offense is considered a state jail felony under Texas law. We conducted this research in response to the increasing rate of drug possession arrests in Travis County, and to identify ways to reduce such arrests. Why This Research Project? ● Between 2013 and 2017, the number of Possession of a Controlled Substance (POCS) arrests in Travis County increased by 43 percent,1 and Travis County courts saw a 66 percent increase in the number of new felony drug possession cases, rising from 1,786 to 2,977 – a rate of increase that is 2.5 times higher than the increase in drug possession cases in all Texas courts.2 In 2017, POCS cases in Travis County had increased at such an alarming rate that county officials considered building more jail cells, especially to house the growing number of women arrested for drug possession. In 2017, the fourth leading charge for distinct days in jail for women in Travis County was less-than-a- gram POCS (a state jail felony), which accounted for 33,939 days. Of those days, almost 32 percent were for Black women,3 despite the fact that Black individuals comprise less than 9 percent of Travis County’s population,4 and Black women comprise roughly half that total, or 4.5 percent. ● ● ● The War on …
Members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be exploring Zilker Park with an eye to transportation access to and between different parts of the park. How can we make Zilker Park more accessible to people traveling on foot, with a mobility device, riding a bike, driving a car or taking a bus? PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Zilker Park Mobility Field Trip Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:00am – 12:45pm Zilker Hillside Theater 2206 William Barton Dr. Austin, TX 78746 Attendees will meet at a tent in the vicinity of Zilker Hillside Theater. Please dress appropriately to spend a few hours outdoors and bring a water bottle. Schedule of Activities 10:00-10:15am Greetings and introduction, divide into teams 10:15-11:45am Explore the park and environs, take notes 11:45-12:45pm Regroup and share takeaways A quorum of board members will not be present. Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716
COMMISSION ON SENIORS AND MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FEBRUARY 14TH, 2020 AT 5:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Billy Jackson Natalie Cagle COMMISSION ON SENIORS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CURRENT MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Jose Levy Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 13TH, 2019, REGULAR MEETING. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion by Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission for Seniors of the common budget issues previously identified at Community Budget Outreach Forums, including but not limited to discussion of each committee’s respective budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021. B. Update and discussion of Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. IV. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department at (512) 972-5019 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors, please contact Halana Kaleel at (512) 972-5019 or at Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov.
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) and Commission on Seniors (COS) Joint Meeting Minutes February 14, 2020 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors Joint MEETING MINUTES (14 February 2020) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors convened in a joint meeting on February 14, 2020 at the Board and Commission Room #1100 located inside City Hall at 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present, Chair Jonathan Franks called the February 8, 2019 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors to order at 5:15 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Jonathan Franks and Commissioners: Taurean Burt, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Jose Levy, Robin Orlowski and Danny Saenz, Emily Shryock, and Deborah Trejo, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities members absent: Commissioner Joey Gidseg Staff present: Staff in Attendance: David Ondich, MCPD Staff Liaison and Halana Kaleel, COS Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: There were two citizen communications during the February 14, 2020 MCPD Regular Meeting. • Christina Tangredi, Of the Office of Police Oversight spoke to the committees on the recent Racial Profiling Report and announced an upcoming Community Event. She also mentioned a newly formed Community Police Review Commission. To hear her comments in their entirety, please visit… http://austintx.swagit.com/play/02142020-569 and view citizen communication. • Mr. Carlos Leon, Austin Resident spoke regarding concerns he had in the community. To hear Mr. Leon’s comments in their entirety, please visit… http://austintx.swagit.com/play/02142020-569 and view citizen communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities December 13th, 2019, Regular Meeting was not taken up. 2. ANNOUCEMENTS: There were no committee announcements at at the February 14, 2020 MCPD and COS Joint meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS: 3A. Discussion: There was a discussion by the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and the Commission for Seniors on the common 2021 budget issues and recommendations that had been identified at Community Budget Outreach Forums previously conducted by each committee. To view this discussion in its entirety please visit: http://austintx.swagit.com/play/02142020-569 and view item III A & IV. 3B. Update and Discussion: Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. Candice Cooper, Program Manager with the Management Services Office led a discussion regarding the Quality of Life study that was funded in the 2019 City Budget. Commissioners from both committees offered …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS FEBRUARY 14TH, 2020 AT 5:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Billy Jackson Natalie Cagle COMMISSION ON SENIORS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CURRENT MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Jose Levy Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 13TH, 2019, REGUALR MEETING. A. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors collaborative efforts, including but not limited to budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021. B. Update and discussion of Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS IV. OLD BUSINESS STAFF BRIEFINGS V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VI. VII. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department at (512) 972-5019 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors, please contact Halana Kaleel at (512) 972-5019 or at Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION ON SENIORS AND MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FEBRUARY 14TH, 2020 AT 5:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701 COMMISSION ON SENIORS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Natalie Cagle Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola Billy Jackson Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CURRENT MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Jose Levy Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 13TH, 2019, REGULAR MEETING. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion by Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission for Seniors of the common budget issues previously identified at Community Budget Outreach Forums, including but not limited to discussion of each committee’s respective budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021. B. Update and discussion of Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. IV. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department at (512) 972-5019 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors, please contact Halana Kaleel at (512) 972-5019 or at Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION ON SENIORS: JOINT MEETING WITH MAYORS COMMIITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILTIES MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, FEBURARY 14TH, 2020 The Commission on Seniors convened a Joint Meeting at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Commission on Seniors in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperley, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Fred Lugo, Karen Grampp, Natalie Cagle, and Patricia Bordie. Commission on Seniors not in Attendance: Billy Jackson, Fred Lugo. Jacqueline Angel, Martin Kareithi, Sally Van Sickle. Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities in Attendance: Jonathan Franks, Chair, Taurean Burt, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Jose Levy, Robin Orlowski, Emily Shryock, Deborah Trejo Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities not in Attendance: Joey Gidseg and Danny Saenz. Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Age Friendly Plan Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health. Presenters: Candice Cooper, Program Manager, City of Austin, Human Resources Department. Chair, Jonathan Franks called the Board Meeting to order at 5:25 p.m. The Commissioners and Committee introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. Christine Tangredi, General Citizen Communication, Office of Police Oversight Updates. B. Carlos Leon, General Citizen Communication. II. APPROVAL OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 13TH, 2019, REGULAR MEETING. A. Item was tabled. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. None currently. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1 A. Discussion by Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission for Seniors of the common budget issues previously identified at Community Budget Outreach Forums, including but not limited to discussion of each committee’s respective budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2021. i. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities gave update on their Budget Forum. ii. Commission on Seniors gave update on their budget forum. iii. The Committee and Commission discussed commonalties expressed by citizens who attended their forums. iv. Committee discussed budget recommendations that were funded and not funded last fiscal year and if they should submit those requests again. B. Update and discussion of Quality of Life Study for People with Disabilities. i. Candice Cooper, Human Resources Department gave update to Committee and Commission on the Quality of Life Study. ii. Committee will form Working Group which will include members of the Committee and Commission to inform the scope of work for the Quality of Life Study. iii. Scope of work needs to be determined before procurement proceeds. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, February 13 – 4:00 p.m. One Texas Center, Room 560 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas Terri Myers CURRENT MEMBERS: ____ ____ Alexander Papavasiliou ____ Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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. A. DISCUSSION 1. Budget recommendation Draft FY2021 budget recommendation for Historic Landmark Commission consideration, per direction at the Commission’s January 27, 2020 meeting 2. Historic Design Standards Update on development of the standards 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 48 hours before the meeting date. Please call Angela Gaudette, Historic Preservation Planner, at (512) 974‐3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Members of the public are welcome to attend and address the committee under Citizen Communication or may sign up to speak on a listed agenda item. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Deputy Historic Preservation Officer, at (512) 974‐1446.
1. 2. Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Committee February 13, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, 8th Floor Conference Room 805 Austin, Texas 78704 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Peggy Maceo (D-7) Pam Thompson (D-3) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of October 23, 2019 b. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of January 7, 2020 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on climate change adaptation in Austin’s community forest workshop update—Emily King, Urban Forestry Program Manager, Development Services Department (DSD) b. City Arborist Report including heritage trees—Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, DSD c. Urban Forestry Program update—Emily King, Urban Forestry Program Manager, DSD ADJOURNMENT 3. 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 before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974- 3443; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E). 1
Meet the Youth Forest Council Interns! This January, the Community Tree Preservation Division launched the Youth Forest Council, an immersive, yearlong paid internship connecting young people (ages 16-19) in Austin to careers in natural resources and public service. Twelve young Austinites have joined DSD’s Tree Team and will be working alongside staff to further the goals of Austin’s Urban Forest Plan. The interns represent 6 different council districts, 7 local high schools, and 3 colleges. They were chosen from among 40 applicants who applied to the first year of the program through a hiring process that included a written application and in-person interview. Interested in connecting with the Youth Forest Council interns further? Email youthforestcouncil@austintexas.gov to join an email list for their future events. February 2020
Urban Forest Program Updates for Urban Forestry Committee F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 0 Topic Highlights • Urban Forest Health • Climate Change Planning • Youth Engagement • Coordination • Urban Forest Grant Urban Forest Health • Neighborhood level oak wilt suppression • Emerald Ash Borer planning Climate Change Planning • June 2019 Workshop: Vulnerability Assessment • November 2019 Workshop: Planning and Adaptation • Summer 2020: Final Report Published Climate Change Planning V u l n e r a b i l i t y A s s e s s m e n t o f A u s t i n ’ s U r b a n F o r e s t a n d N a t u r a l A r e a s C h a p t e r 1 : T h e C o n t e m p o r a r y L a n d s c a p e d e s c r i b e s e x i s t i n g c o n d i t i o n s , p r o v i d i n g b a c k g r o u n d o n t h e p h y s i c a l e n v i r o n m e n t , e c o l o g i c a l c h a r a c t e r , a n d c u r r e n t m a n a g e m e n t o f d e v e l o p e d a n d n a t u r a l a r e a s i n t h e A u s t i n r e g i o n . C h a p t e r 2 : C l i m a t e T r e n d s , P r o j e c t i o n s , a n d I m p a c t s s u m m a r i z e s o u r c u r r e n t u n d e r s t a n …
Community Tree Preservation Division FY19 Special Revenue Fund Report This report summarizes the Community Tree Preservation Division’s special revenue fund activity in Fiscal Year 2019 and provides a five-year forecast. The below information includes the financial activities of both accounts combined. FDU Budgeted Exp. Expenses Revenue End of FY Balance Urban Forest Replenishment Fund 7655-5300-1500 $ 3,166,997 $ 2,419,136 $ 1,258,199 $ 3,798,747 Planting for the Future Fund 7340-5300-2110 $ 500,000 $ 467,891 $ 91,016 $ 225,408 Spending by Category • After an unusual spike in revenue in FY181, the FY19 revenue Informing (Education) Growing (Planting) 66% • was back in line with projections based on previous years. Inversely, project expenditures increased significantly*, reducing the account balance by 26%. • This trend is projected to continue over the next two years2. • Within five years we are planning to achieve a balance of revenue and expenditures. • The Planting for the Future Fund now only receives revenue from utility bill contributions for tree planting in parks. Most of this account is expected to be spent in 2020. s n o i l l i M $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 $0 20% 12% 2% Caring (Maintenance) Inspiring (Arts) 2 Funds Balance FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 * The UFRF contributed $1M to the Austin Mobility Bond to plant more street trees with the upcoming roadway improvements3. An additional $750K will be contributed for street tree plantings over the next two years4. That, along with continued Urban Forest Grant and Urban Forest Funding Portal expenditures, will reduce the running balance to around $1M by 2024.2 4 4 5 Year History 5 Year Projection 1 3 Expenses Revenue $3,000,000 $2,000,000 ____ ____ ____ $1,000,000 $0 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
City Arborist Program Heritage Tree Report July - Sept 2019 Issue Date Address Diameter Removed Condition 7/1/2019 12417 RIVER BEND Unit 7 7/1/2019 1604 TRAVIS HEIGHTS BOULEVARD 7/1/2019 4018 TRAVIS COUNTRY CIRCLE 7/1/2019 1004 NEANS DR 7/1/2019 5904 UPVALLEY RUN 7/2/2019 603 TILLERY ST 7/2/2019 S LAKESHORE BOULEVARD 7/2/2019 4006 AVENUE B 7/2/2019 4521 FRONTIER TRL 7/2/2019 4521 FRONTIER TRL 7/2/2019 4521 FRONTIER TRL 7/3/2019 3009 GILBERT ST 7/3/2019 3009 GILBERT ST 7/3/2019 3009 GILBERT ST 7/3/2019 3009 GILBERT ST 7/3/2019 1501 ULLRICH AVENUE 7/3/2019 11707 OAKWOOD DRIVE 7/3/2019 1303 ROMERIA DR 7/3/2019 2005 PASADENA DR 7/3/2019 2005 PASADENA DR 7/3/2019 2005 PASADENA DR 7/3/2019 4501 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 7/3/2019 4501 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 7/3/2019 4518 BULL CREEK RD 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/3/2019 210 ACADEMY DR 7/5/2019 2008 E 10TH ST 7/5/2019 2216 LINDELL AVE 7/5/2019 2216 LINDELL AVE 7/8/2019 4520 RIMROCK TRL 7/8/2019 7701 DANWOOD DR 7/8/2019 7701 DANWOOD DR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 3003 WILLOWOOD CIR 7/8/2019 2904 SILVERLEAF DR 7/8/2019 2904 SILVERLEAF DR 7/8/2019 4104 HYRIDGE DR 7/8/2019 4104 HYRIDGE DR Public Species No No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No Pecan Cypress Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Red Oak American Elm Pecan Shumard Oak Pecan Pecan Live Oak Live Oak American Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak American Elm Pecan Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Spanish Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak 44 Yes 30 Yes 24 Yes 24 No 37.25 No 30 No 34 Yes 25 Yes 31 No 33 No 38 No 25.5 No 27 No 32.5 No 37.5 No 25.5 Yes 36 Yes 28 Yes 43 No 30 No 30 No 27 No 25 No 32 No 43 No 28 No 28 No 28 No 24 No 30 …
City Arborist Program Heritage Tree Report Oct - Dec 2019 Issue Date Diameter Removed Condition Address 10/1/2019 2221 HOLLY ST 10/1/2019 2221 HOLLY ST 10/1/2019 2221 HOLLY ST 10/1/2019 2221 HOLLY ST 10/1/2019 14700 CATARINA WAY 10/1/2019 2117 BARTON HILLS DRIVE 10/1/2019 10200 IDA GROVE LANE 10/1/2019 2508 IONIAN CV 10/1/2019 1008 GULLETT ST 10/2/2019 1901 FOREST TRAIL 10/2/2019 4206 GNARL DRIVE 10/2/2019 605 E 45TH STREET 10/2/2019 3805 STEVENSON AVE 10/2/2019 3805 STEVENSON AVE 10/2/2019 87 NAVASOTA STREET 10/2/2019 2000 PEACH TREE ST 10/2/2019 2000 PEACH TREE ST 10/2/2019 2000 PEACH TREE ST 10/2/2019 3006 E 14TH ST 10/2/2019 4200 WILDWOOD RD 10/2/2019 4200 WILDWOOD RD 10/2/2019 4200 WILDWOOD RD 10/2/2019 1187 OAK GROVE AVE 10/2/2019 1187 OAK GROVE AVE 10/3/2019 2904 STARDUST DRIVE 10/3/2019 11400 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DRIVE Bldg A 10/3/2019 11400 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DRIVE Bldg A 10/3/2019 11400 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DRIVE Bldg A 10/3/2019 2905 OAKLANE DRIVE 10/3/2019 2505 COMBURG CASTLE WAY 10/3/2019 4203 WOODWAY DRIVE 10/3/2019 9813 MANDEVILLE CIR 10/3/2019 9813 MANDEVILLE CIR 10/3/2019 9813 MANDEVILLE CIR 10/3/2019 9813 MANDEVILLE CIR 10/4/2019 3002 BRIDLE PATH 10/4/2019 4002 SHAVANO DR 10/4/2019 11407 SIERRA BLANCA 10/4/2019 11407 SIERRA BLANCA 10/4/2019 1608 FOREST TRL 10/7/2019 9111 MEACHAM WAY 10/7/2019 5606 SHADY OAK CT 10/8/2019 3211 BONNIE ROAD 10/8/2019 6108 JANEY DRIVE 10/8/2019 36 COMAL STREET 10/8/2019 411 W ALPINE ROAD Public Species Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No No No No Yes Pecan Pecan Pecan Pecan Post Oak Cedar Elm Post Oak Live Oak Pecan American Elm Monterrey Oak Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak American Elm Pecan Pecan Pecan Pecan Post Oak Post Oak Post Oak Live Oak Live Oak American Elm Live Oak Cedar Cedar Cedar Elm Cedar Elm Red Oak Post Oak Cedar Elm Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Pecan Post Oak Live Oak Pecan Red Oak American Elm Live Oak 32 No 29 No 33 No 28 No 26 Yes 26.25 Yes 30 Yes 25 No 32 No 28 Yes 24.8 Yes 34 Yes 47 No 32 No 46 Yes 30 No 26 No 34 No 25.5 No 27 No 26 No 28 No 33 No 26 No 24.5 Yes 46 No …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA The commission shall advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives. (AAQOLAC Bylaws, Article 2. Purpose and Duties) CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items will need to sign up ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Non-agenda related citizen communications will be discussed during this period and will be limited to the first five speakers. Citizen communications on agenda related items will be allowed after an item’s presentation has been made. Each citizen wishing to speak will be given three minutes to speak. 1. COMMUNITY FORUM The commission will conduct a forum on community priorities for the 2020-2021 City of Austin budget. The commission may take action concerning recommendations related to the budget. 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Joshua Robinson, Equity Office, at (512) 974-9006, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact Joshua Robinson at (512) 974-9006.
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION February 12, 2020 6:30 P.M. Kenneth Gardner Service Center 4108 Todd Lane Austin, Texas 78744 Assembly Room AGENDA CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Gerry Acuna Ian Steyaert Lisa Barden Cathy Gattuso CALL TO ORDER Amanda Masino Jonathan Barona Melissa Rothrock Kaiba White CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 2. Approval of January 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action – Approval November 21, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes b. Discussion and Action – Impact of Ordinance Change Pursuant to City of Austin Extraterritorial c. Discussion and Action – C&D Working Group Sub‐Committee Boundary Revision 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action – RCA for Residential Dumpster Service b. Discussion and Action – RCA for Fleet Vehicle Purchase c. Discussion and Action – RCA for Waste Collection at City Facilities 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Director’s Report: Climate Action Plan Update, Curbside Textiles Recycling Methods, Compostable Food Service Containers, Solicitations Update, Statistical Reports and Performance Measures, Clean Community Fee, Multifamily Composting Update b. Homeless Encampment Cleanup Update‐ ARR Staff 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Proposed Food Pantry Recommendation Presentation b. University of Texas 2020 Zero Waste Presentation – Presentation by University of Texas Staff 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 Teresa Dixon in the Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512‐974‐1987, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Teresa Dixon at 512‐ 974‐1987.
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 8, 2020 in Council Chambers in City Hall in Austin, Texas. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information, please visit http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/97_1.htm. CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Cathy Gattuso, Ian Steyaert, Melissa Rothrock, Amanda Masino, Kaiba White. Absent are: Jonathan Barona, Ian Steyaert. Staff in attendance: Ken Snipes, Tammie Williamson, Richard McHale, Victoria Rieger, Gena McKinley, Andy Dawson, Gabriel Gonzalez, Lori Scott, Scott Long, Marcus Gonzalez, Amy Slagle. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jeffrey Jacoby signed up to speak. He thanked the Commission for their resolution on November 21st. 2. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Chair Acuna entertained a motion. Commissioner Masino moved for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Gattuso. Item did not pass on a 5-0-1 vote. Commissioner Barden abstained. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. OLD BUSINESS 3a. Discussion and Action – Impact of Ordinance Change Pursuant to City of Austin Extraterritorial Boundary Revision Jon White, Travis County, talked about the recently amended Solid Waste Siting Ordinance. Mr. White explained that the recent amendment fixed some contradictions that had been in the original 2003 ordinance. Mr. White said that as the ordinance was being re-worked, Travis County and the City of Austin had agreed to release extraterritorial jurisdiction over lands around the Waste Management site. Mr. White said that although the [Waste Management site] were going to continue operations, future activities would not be permitted because it’s the longstanding position that the City and County both have a longstanding position for waste disposal activities at [the Waste Management] location to end. Chair Acuna asked how this affects us in meeting the needs and goals of our city master plan, expanding household hazardous waste opportunities and diversion. Mr. White said that it does allow for potential sites to be developed elsewhere in the county, but the ordinance is more adapted to add transfer stations than landfills. Commissioner Masino asked what the boundaries were of the siting ordinance. Mr. White said it was North of 290 (Blue Goose Road), and the limits were to west where railroad and creek are; within half a mile. Chair Acuna asked for clarification, if it would impede the city’s ability to identify a household hazardous …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Meeting Minutes November 21, 2019 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on November 21, 2019 in Council Chambers in City Hall in Austin, Texas. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information, please visit http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/97_1.htm. CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Cathy Gattuso, Ian Steyaert, Melissa Rothrock, Amanda Masino, Kaiba White. Absent are: Jonathan Barona, Lisa Barden Staff in attendance: Ken Snipes, Sam Angoori, Tammie Williamson, Richard McHale, Victoria Rieger, Gena McKinley, Andy Dawson, Donald Hardee, Gabriel Gonzalez, Lori Scott, Scott Long, Marcus Gonzalez, Amy Slagle. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens signed up to speak. 2. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Chair Acuna entertained a motion. Commissioner Gattuso moved for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Rothrock. Passed on a 6-0 vote. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. OLD BUSINESS 3a. Discussion and Action – Impact of Ordinance Change Pursuant to City of Austin Extraterritorial Boundary Revision This item was tabled until January. 4. NEW BUSINESS 4a. Discussion and Action – Proposed 2020 ZWAC Calendar Dates Chair Acuna entertained a motion. Commissioner White moved for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Rothrock. Passed on a 6-0 vote. 4c. Discussion and Action – Create a Working Group to Discuss and Assist with the Development and Implementation of Composting at Multifamily Properties Commissioners Rothrock, Gattuso, White, Masino, and Barona volunteered for the Composting Multifamily Working Group. Chair Acuna moved for approval of the Composting Multifamily Working Group. Seconded by Commissioner White. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote. 4b. Discussion and Action – Proposed Travis County Facility Expansion Chair Acuna proposed a recommendation on the proposed Travis County Facility Expansion and the challenges posed to aviation. Chair Acuna entertained a motion. Commissioner Gattuso moved to accept the recommendation. Commissioner Steyaert seconded. Commissioner Masino proposed a friendly amendment to change: “…varmint and birds of prey…” to “…to attract birds that could present a hazard to air travel…”. Recommendation passed on a 6-0 vote. 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5a. Director’s Report: Styrofoam Processing Grant, Aviation Department Bird Strike Data, City of San Antonio and McAllen Fine System Review, Solicitations Update, Statistical Reports and Performance Measures Richard McHale, ARR, presented the Director’s Report. Commissioner Masino wanted to know more information about how the bird data is collected. Chris Moret, Aviation, presented a …
Water and Wastewater Commission February 12, 2020 – 6:00pm Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL 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 from the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 12, 2020 system; and two five year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system; a five year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies; LLC, to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration, and a five year multi-term contract with WaterSmart Software, Inc., to provide an AMI customer portal, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a construction contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000, plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for a total contract …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 12, 2020 Health & Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Aldo Ranzini, Kevin Koeller, Bill Stauber, Adewale Odufuye SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. Improvements Project, for a Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: N/A MBE/WBE: Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This project is for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with TxDOT Oak Hill Parkway project, located at the convergence of US Highway 290 and US Highway 71. The work consists of relocating approximately 561 linear feet of 30-inch diameter water line; 2,712 linear feet of 24-inch diameter water line; 23,904 linear feet of 16- inch diameter water line; 5,954 linear feet of 12-inch diameter water line, 908 linear feet of 8-inch diameter water line; 4,987 linear feet of 36-inch diameter wastewater line; 66 linear feet of 30-inch diameter wastewater line; 110 linear feet of 18-inch diameter wastewater line; 200 linear feet of 15-inch diameter wastewater line; 6,674 linear feet of 8-inch diameter wastewater line; 269 linear feet of 6-inch diameter wastewater line; including appurtenances. The construction of this relocation will be included in the Texas Department of Transportation contract. TxDOT anticipates starting the utility relocation construction in the Summer of 2020. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow those water and wastewater infrastructures in conflict to be adjusted. Executing this agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to minimize impacts to the public and save costs. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TxDOT for construction of water and wastewater lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. TxDOT shall obtain the …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 12, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: Purchasing Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT February 20, 2020 Government That Works For All Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Contract Amendment December 7, 2017 – Council approved the original contract which included phases I-III, item 41, on a 9-0 vote with Council Members Garza and Troxclair absent. February 12, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract was awarded in compliance with City Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program. Current participation to date is 12.20% MBE and 1.88% WBE. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project will replace analog customer water meters with electronic water meters connected to a wireless network, so that meter reads will no longer be collected manually every month. After AMI implementation, water meter reads will be collected at least daily. This data will be made available to customers via electronic devices, so they can better monitor their water usage between billing cycles. Electronic water meters will improve data collection by reducing meter re-reads and providing more frequent data collection while minimizing the man-hours and vehicle mileage currently needed to support the manual meter reading contract. Near real-time AMI data will be made available to customers via smartphones, desktop computers, etc. as they use water during the billing cycle. Other potential benefits include improving customer service and satisfaction, enabling customer usage alerts before a bill arrives, and identifying potential customer-side leaks. This data will also enable Austin Water to have better system diagnostic tools, such as leak detection. Additionally, this project will produce a superior metering asset management database that will better facilitate operations and maintenance activities. Although meter reads will be collected more frequently, the city’s existing multi-service billing process through its Customer Care and Billing system will remain and continue to …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 12, 2020 Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2020 Department: Purchasing Client: Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system; a five year multi- term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration, and a five year multi-term contract with WaterSmart Software, Inc., to provide an AMI customer portal, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available from Texas Water Development Board Swift Funding loans, and in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms are contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 2200 MDD3001 for these goods and services. The solicitation issued on April 22, 2019 and it closed on June 27, 2019. Of the 23 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. February 12, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program and subcontractor goals were applied to two project categories of the solicitation. Subcontractor goals were exceeded and the resulting contracts will include 18.84% MBE and 32.41% WBE for the advanced meter infrastructure category and 32.41% MBE/WBE combined participation for the meter installation category. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts are for the purchase and installation of a complete Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system including implementation and required parts and services for Austin Water. The AMI project will replace customer’s analog water meters with electronically read water meters connected to a wireless network. This technology removes the need to manually collect meter-reading data monthly. After AMI implementation, water meter reads will be collected at least daily. This data will be made available to customers via electronic devices, so they can better monitor their water usage between billing cycles. Electronic water meters …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 12, 2020 Government That Works For All Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2020 Department: Purchasing Client: Danielle Lord COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding in the amount of $183,733 is available in the fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term in contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 OXV1031 for these goods. The solicitation issued on October 28, 2019 and it closed on November 21, 2019. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide polyvinyl chloride (PVC) wastewater line fittings of various types and sizes. These fittings will be purchased on an as needed basis and stored in Austin Water’s Webberville storeroom and Glen Bell Service Center. The fittings will be used by valve and hydrant crews, pipeline maintenance crews and television inspection crews. These fittings will also be used by the water treatment plants for repairs and installations of PVC water lines. The contract will combine two current contracts which expire on February 26, 2020. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend. Core and Main, L.P. is one of the two current providers of these goods. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. Contract Authorization $ 551,200 $ 275,600 $ 275,600 $ 275,600 TOTAL 5 yrs. $1,378,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated …
