MEMBERS: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION JANUARY 21, 2020 6:30 PM TOWN LAKE CENTER – SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 721 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) James Babyak (District 6) Jonathan Blackburn (District 8) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) Dana Harmon (District 9) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Vacant (District 3) Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 1-2 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Consent APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the November 19, 2019 meeting. NEW BUSINESS 2. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with High Performance SmarteBuilding, LLC, D/B/A SmarteBuilding, to provide SmarteBuilding software subscription and support services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Non-Consent STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Roofing technology update from Austin Energy Green Building 4. Quarterly energy efficiency program update from Texas Gas Service UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUP 5. Update from members of the Resource Management Commission Access to Solar Working Group: Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon and Johnson and Vice Chair White. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discuss potential topics for future agendas. ADJOURN 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information, please call (512) 322-6450.
RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION Council Meeting Date: February 6, 2020 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with High Performance SmarteBuilding, LLC, D/B/A SmarteBuilding, to provide SmarteBuilding software subscription and support services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ..Body (Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $267,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov or to Paula Barriffe, at 512-322-6118 or Paula.Barriffe@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 13, 2020 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 7-0 vote. January 21, 2010 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide continued multi-use online subscription and support services for a cloud-based Information Management System designed to reduce energy consumption during times of peak demand. The software subscription will provide Austin Energy customers with an easy-to-use, real-time view of their daily energy consumption and alerts to tier-pricing changes to better manage their consumption. The software enables utility customers to be active in the savings process and have the information necessary to manage peak consumption and cost. The contract will allow for the expansion of system applications including a cloud-based platform and application services for use in Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure compliance and rate estimation analysis. High Performance SmarteBuilding, LLC, D/B/A SmarteBuilding collects energy usage as an automated benchmarking service. It also includes data storage and access capacity not available with other products and services currently on the market. High Performance SmarteBuilding, LLC, D/B/A SmarteBuilding is the sole developer and authorized distributor for the proprietary, cloud-base Information Management System software platform and application. Therefore, it is the sole source provider of the products and services to be provided under this contract. Item 2
RMC Monthly Report December 2019 FY20 Mark Jordan Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 700 600 500 200 100 0 249 242 200 117 353 207 114 92 91 121 22 20 16 19 6 11 14 12 1 31 1 19 10 8 1 4 2 2 1 1 54 47 Irrigation Audits Pressure Watering Timer Reduction Valve Irrigation Upgrade WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Landscape Survival Tools Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – December 2019, FY20 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 51 17 8 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 Commercial Process Commercial Audit Irrigation Efficiency WaterWise Landscape RMC Monthly Report – December 2019, FY20 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $ $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY20 YTD FY20 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $47,360.00 $65,000 Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential $0.00 $18,377.97 RMC Monthly Report – December 2019, FY20 04 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 FY20 YTD Water Waste Enforcement Activity Warnings and 311 Reports 162 72 71 Oct 4 Nov Warnings 311 Reports 59 2 Dec RMC Monthly Report – December 2019, FY20 05 FY20 YTD Water Waste Enforcement Activity Administrative Fines Residential Commercial Multi-Family • 11 properties fined • 0 appeals filed • 0 appeals overturned s e i t r e p o r P f o r e b m u N 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st Fine 2nd Fine 3rd Fine 4th Fine RMC Monthly Report – December 2019, FY20 06 Public Outreach Activity Number of Events FY19 FY20 Populations Reached FY19 FY20 76 24,073 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 48 12,825 18 10 Community Events School Presentations 3,308 293 Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – December 2019, FY20 07 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Social Media Activity, FY20 YTD Oct Nov Dec 88,700 81,200 55,900 s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 1/7/2020 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 276 164 62 25 48 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 14 2 Verification 4 2 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY20 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY20 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 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 1/7/2020 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 Forest Park Apartments* Installation 1179433 1088 PARK PLZ 97.8 413,997 $157,879 MF Income Qualified Post- Installation QA Review 1177101 Silver Springs Apartments* 12151 N IH 35 SVRD NB MF Income Qualified Payment Issued 1176942 Metropolis Apartments * 2200 S PLEASANT VALLEY RD 177.3 706,125 $246,290 60.43 284,080 $108,450 Table 2: Commercial and Small Business – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$61k) 4 4 1 3 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 Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up 200 228 360 310 Seton Healthcare* Atria Senior Living* St. Stephens Episcopal School …
Customer Energy Solutions FY20 – Quarter 1 Report As of 12/31/19 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 09/30/19. Dollars are unaudited. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install • 27,000 brochures mailed out in October 2019. • Outreach staff attended 8 community events and 4 food bank events to market program to potential • Currently have 153 homes completed or in the pipeline for weatherization. customers. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • The AEP program team worked with the Power Partner team to update and revise the smart thermostat website pages. The revisions help customers better understand the two rebate offerings and differences between the smart thermostat purchase and install rebate and enrolling in the Power Partner Program. • The AEP program team continued to emphasis compliance with the program’s HVAC unit sizing requirements, application completeness and accuracy for all rebated equipment, document submission, and other program requirements during application reviews. 1 Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • The program team helped coordinate and participate in the Thinkery’s 21 Jingle Booze holiday event. The Thinkery sold over 650 tickets and the EES team members interacted with numerous guest and shared information on our programs and energy saving tips. We had interactive displays and games for participants that included but not limited to virtual reality, energy generating bicycle, and bean bag toss. • The Home Performance team completed the revised EECP configuration and spent the last quarter training the participating contractors and internal staff on the new configuration and handbook requirements. The revised configuration and handbook are scheduled to go into effect in the spring of 2020. Additional internal and external training sessions are scheduled in advance of the new program launch. Demand Response Programs Power Partner Thermostat • 997 thermostats were enrolled in demand response this quarter • Co-marketed with vendors offering Black Friday and holiday deals to increase enrollments for the • months of November and December Increased Demand Response rebate incentive to $130 per device through January for increased enrollment after holiday sales Load Coop/Automated Demand Response (ADR) • 2019 Scorecards were distributed to customers after season participation was evaluated • Final bill credits were issued based on customers’ earned incentives from their Load Cooperative participation. Implemented new Demand Response Automation Server (DRAS) • o Made new …
January 21, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission Q & A Report B-01 C14-2019-0160 - Limerick Avenue Rezoning; District 7 Question: King Answer: Staff Question: King Answer: Pending Question: King North Lamar Area Study has never been updated and there is not a neighborhood plan contemplated for this area. The properties adjacent to this site to the north and west were called out as single-family in the area study and have since been zoned for office and commercial use. The tract of land to the west, the commercial retail center, was a commercial land use prior to annexation and is shown as commercial in the area study. Parmer Lane is a state maintained highway and it is designated as an Activity Corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. B-2 C8-2019-0041.0A - Avery Lakeline Final Plat; District 6 Is this site exempt from a traffic impact analysis (TIA) and traffic impact mitigation based on SB 1396 enacted on September 1, 1995? SB 1396 apparently exempts certain properties in this area from a TIA and traffic impact mitigation. B-4 C8-2019-0080.1A.SH (Withdraw / Resubmittal of C8-2017-0303.2A.SH) - Persimmon; District 2 1. How many residential units are planned for this site? 2. How many residential units will be income-restricted to families earning at or below 60% 3. How many residential units will be income-restricted to families earning at or below 30% median family income? median family income? living at this site? 4. How many residential units will include 3 or more bedrooms for families with children? 5. Where is the nearest bus stop to this site? 6. Will any on-site services (transit, health care, child care, etc.) be provided to low-income families 7. How many heritage trees and protected trees will be impacted by this development? 8. Will this site require a site-plan that will return to ZAP for consideration? 9. Given that this site is owned by a developer of income-restricted housing (Austin Habitat For Humanity, Inc.), what new zoning district is staff proposing for this site under the proposed land development code? Answer: Staff 1. Per the site plan under review – 126 units are proposed. 2. All will be for families earning at or below 80% median family income. 3. All will be for families earning at or below 80% median family income. 4. 3-BR—12 units, and 2+ (study)—26 units 5. It is located on the east side of Meadow Lave Blvd. …
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Hayley Cunningham, Energy Efficiency Program Manager January, 2020 Item 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2019 Commercial Program Highlights • Budget met - 3,476 energy-saving devices installed - 22,659 feet of weather stripping installed • Targeted outreach to commercial transportation customers - 43% of energy-saving devices - 32% of weather stripping • 1-year extension of CLEAResult contract Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2019 Residential Program Highlights • Behavioral education - Heating season preparedness • 2,300+ water-saving kits claimed • Home Performance with ENERGY STAR off-season incentive - October 15 - April 15 • 50+ participating builders Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2019 Residential Program Participation Residential Rebate Participation 2019 2018 2017 945 885 1,204 New Construction 103 297 e m o H v o r p m I g n i t a e H r e t a W t n e m e g n i t a e H g n i y r D New Construction Retrofit Retrofit Retrofit Retrofit - New Construction 402 373 522 554 669 617 584 1,189 1,117 1,064 923 914 931 1,000 Rebates Issued 1,781 2,086 2,120 500 1,500 2,000 2,500 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2019 Low-Income Free Equipment Program Results • 129 families assisted • 200 appliances replaced • Within 1% of budget Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Regulatory, Education and Outreach Efficient Living – Spring edition 2020 Build Expo 2019 Annual Report due April 30, 2020 Questions? 7
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, December 17, 2019 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Vince Cobalis called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:09 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, Kuo Yang, and Kavita Radhakrishnan Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Chris Shorter, Assistant City Manager Adrienne Sturrup, Assistant Director (Austin Public Health) Laura LaFuente, Contract Manager (Austin Public Health) Reynaldo Hernandez, Project Management Supervisor (Parks & Recreation) David Crabb, Recreation Program Manager (Parks & Recreation) Christina Bies, Project Coordinator Sona Shah, Culture and Arts Education Manager (Parks & Recreation) Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Schiller Liao – Asian American Resource Center Master Plan 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Commission moved to approve minutes from AAQOLAC meeting on November 19, 2019 with a minor edit. Commissioner Yoshida made the motion. Commissioner Radhakrishnan seconded. Vote was 12-0. Commissioner Saxena was not present to vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: Commissioners discussed AARC Performance Measures and discussed the presentations from Parks & Recreation on the Phase 2 of the AARC Master Plan and AARC Senior Programs. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: Commissioner Conte discussed the format and dates of the upcoming Community Budget Dialogue. Commissioner Wang elaborated on being a panelist at a University of Texas at Austin Student Health group program. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: No update. 4. Business Planning Workgroup: Commissioner Yoshida provided an update. The workgroup has added “Human Resources” as a project. Commissioner Patel will now be attending the Quarterly Quality of Life Budget Workshops and Commissioner Saxena will be a backup. b. Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC): Commissioner Stanton provided an update. The JIC finalized the Mini-Grant scoring. Commissioners want to have a future presentation over the Mini-Grant application timeline. c. Follow-up Items: 1. Strategic Planning Session – Communication and Public Information Office (CPIO) will provide a presentation over the Strategic Planning Session notes during January commission meeting. 2. Land Development Code Resolution – Approved Resolution from November added to backup 3. Council Resolution for AARC/Rutherford Campus – No Action Taken. 4. First Responder Mental Health – Commissioners will send follow …
Site: PM #8313 Visits to educaitonal and cultural facilities PM#8314 Total number of Free cultural special events sponsored by Museums and Cultural Centers PM#8315 Attendance at Free cultural special events sponsored by Museums and Cultural Centers PM #8316 Hours of arts and cultural programming provided Number of Creatives (Artists) Employeed (Free or Paid) ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER Total # 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 PM #8465 Number of patron (participant) Injuries at museums and cultural centers Tourism Public Programs: Total Programs Tourism Public Programs: Attendance Total Tourism: Out of Town Visitors 432 423 378 1 526 7765 232 44762 151 6486 1440.5 2246 1685 98% 88% Attendance # of Attendance # of Attendance 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 0 700 289 211 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 99% 94% 20 0% PM #8313 Visits to educational and cultural facilities 10389 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 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) TOTAL NUMBER OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS Total number of programs and events held at Museums and Cultural Centers PM #8314 Total number of Free cultural special events sponsored …
AARC Workgroup meeting for the AAQoL Tuesday , January 14th, 12:00pm -1:00 pm In attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sona Shah, Leanna Kallivoka, Assistant director, PARD), Laura Esparza, Riley Triggs (Public Works Project Manager), Debasree DasGupta. 1. Discussion on the AARC Phase 11 Master plan: The PARD team is preparing a response to Schiller Liao’s proposal regarding the timeline, which should be available to us for the Commission meeting on the 21st. They are still in the early stages of the development of the project. It is not always feasible to have the entire process happening in parallel. but they will consider alternative delivery methods provided it is approved by the city council. Bridge : Proceeding with current design. Watershed had shown interest but cannot fund it if it is built by someone else. The bridge could be constructed faster using the bond funds so this is a discussion that needs to happen as this would eat into the bond funds. 2/3. Senior Programs/ Transportation: The Center is moving forward with Meals on Wheels for this program. The contract needs to be re-written and some other aspects taken care of before the transition, hopefully by April. The CAPCOG contract requires finalization before transition. The existing vendors have been made aware of the change that is about to happen. 4. Performance reports: (please see attached) Foundations Communities will again be providing tax-clinics for those in need. The clients do have language support but will have to make appointments in order to run the clinics smoothly. 5. AARC special projects: The Exercise equipment for the Seniors have been installed along with several picnic benches. The garden still seems to be thriving. 7. HR Report: (please see attached) Meeting was adjourned at 1: 25pm.
AARC Project Updates AAQoL Advisory Commission, January 2020 Asian American Resource Center – Implementation of 2019 Master Plan Phase I The Public Works Department (PWD) Project Manager, Riley Triggs, attended the January 14, 2020, Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Oversight Working Group meeting to discuss the funding sources for the next phase of the master plan implementation. Currently, a total of $7 million was approved for AARC in the 2018 G.O. Bonds. Given the limited funding, PWD and the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) are working to establish the associated project scope. Communication protocols between PARD and PWD (the project management team) and the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission and AARC Oversight Working Group were discussed in order to balance transparency and effectiveness with efficiency and budgetary limitations. PARD also issued a response to the AARC Oversight Working Group members and the Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO) representatives to clarify the process and schedule for the development of the next phase of improvements at AARC. PWD and PARD are working on the project initiation phase, which entails the development of the architectural program, review of site opportunities and constraints, and permitting requirements, and possibly seek approval for alternative delivery methods. The initiation phase is anticipated to run through the summer of 2020 and will terminate upon the issuance of the solicitation for Design Professional Services. Asian American Resource Center – Pedestrian Bridge The Notice to Proceed (NTP) was issued to HVJ Associates on January 3, 2020, for the design and engineering work associated with the pedestrian bridge structure and landings at AARC. PARD continues to coordinate with the Watershed Protection Department’s (WPD) project management team assigned to the Little Walnut Creek AARC/Rutherford stormwater improvement project and is coordinating collaboration with the HVJ Associates design team. Preliminary site information was received from WPD that HVJ Associates is evaluating with their consultants in order to begin conceptual design. While the design phase is in progress, the surveyor will coordinate with PARD and the Rutherford Campus to define the required easement area for the pedestrian bridge between the Rutherford Campus property and the AARC property. HVJ Associates has started researching pre‐fabricated bridge manufacturers to make recommendations to PARD. Utilizing a pre‐fabricated bridge will speed up the process of installation once design and bidding is complete. The pedestrian bridge project is funded through the 2018 G.O. Bonds approved for AARC. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 20190919-146 WHEREAS, the City conducted public engagement from July 2018 to May 2019, to learn from the community what they hoped to see in an expansion of the Asian American Resource Center (AARC); an WHEREAS, the stakeholders in this process specifically cited public-private partnerships (P3s), senior housing, and other elements that are not directly reflected in the AARC Master Plan; and WHEREAS, P3s are noted in the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint as a collaborative approach that can yield public benefits without spending public subsidies; and WHEREAS, the City owns not only the property on which the AARC is located, but also the adjacent property to the south known as the Rutherford Lane Campus, covering over 47 acres ofCity-owned property; and WHEREAS, the Rutherford Lane Campus and the AARC are located within an area designated as Job Center in the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map; and WHEREAS, the Rutherford Lane Campus and the AARC sit at the intersection of Cameron Road and Rutherford Lane, roads identified as Transit Priority Network (TPN) corridors in the adopted Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP); and WHEREAS, the ASMP calls for transit-supportive densities along TPN corridors, encourages employers to locate near public transportation by siting employment-intensive interaction by encouraging commercial uses along TPN corridors, and facilitates social Page 1 0f 4 .. mixed-use developments that are served by multiple transportation modes with active ground floor uses and welcoming public spaces; and WHEREAS, the City's internal Strategic Facilities Governance Team is currently looking across all City facility needs and leases to analyze and recommend facility strategies to maximize the use of City resources; and WHEREAS, given the demands on atl City resources, the City Council values the approach of maximizing the use of City-owned property for the benefit of the City and the community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Manager is directed to initiate a process for redevelopment ofthe Rutherford Lane Campus, including consideration of current and future City facility needs and private development opportunities. BE IT F - 1-LER RESOLVED: The City Manager should consider integrating the AARC Master Plan with a redevelopment plan for the Rutherford Lane Campus, maintaining the AARC Plan priorities, and identifying improvements made possible by a larger redevelopment project, including: 1. 2. Continuing PARD's role as operator of the AARC; Sharing parking on the Rutherford Lane Campus to …
Board/Commission Recommendation Asian American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission In Support of HRC’s Recommendation on Race and Equity within AISD School Closures and Consolidations Plan WHEREAS, on November 18, 2019, the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees approved (in 6-3 vote) a plan to close, consolidate and repurpose four elementary school campuses: Brooke Elementary School, Metz Elementary School, Pease Elementary School and Sims Elementary School; and WHEREAS, Brooke E.S., Metz E.S., and Sims E.S. (3 out of the 4 schools that were approved for closure) are disproportionately placed in the city's historically segregated East Austin neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, nearly 95% of the students at each of the three aforementioned campuses identify as being either Hispanic and/or African-American students, and nearly 90% or more of the students at each of these campuses identify as being economically disadvantaged; and WHEREAS, Austin ISD has previously closed historically Black and Hispanic schools (Old L.C. Anderson, Kealing Junior High School, Pearce Middle School, etc.) that have been identified as “bonding agents for the community”; and WHEREAS, particularly communities of color, and communities in East Austin, have been vocal about their mistrust of Austin ISD due to its history of segregation, discrimination, and a lack of robust and authentic community engagement; and WHEREAS, the Austin ISD Chief Equity Officer Dr. Stephanie Hawley stated moments before the Board of Trustees decision to approve the 'School Changes': Closures and Consolidations plan that, “…the map that you have of the [school] closures, is a map of what 21st Century racism looks like.", "Our process for selecting schools was flawed and it was inequitable.", "I can't find any documentation of how those selections were made and I talked to all of our staff."; and WHEREAS, Austin City Council Members Natasha Harper-Madison, Leslie Pool, and Kathie Tovo all publicly joined forces with other state representatives, county commissioners and local community leaders by asking Austin ISD to postpone its vote for more consideration; and WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission passed a resolution on November 25, 2019 recommending that the Austin City Council submit a request for the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees and/or the Superintendent to take specific actions to communicate with certain communities and develop a strategic plan of action; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Asian American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission supports the Human Rights Commission recommended course of action.
Regular Called Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 21, 2020 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 @ 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78704 Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Ana Aguirre – Secretary Timothy Bray Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith Abigail Tatkow Absent Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Jim Duncan – Vice-Chair Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 7, 2020. PUBLIC HEARINGS Motion to approve the minutes of January 7, 2020 on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Aguirre was approved on the consent agenda on a vote of 8-0. Vice-Chair Duncan absent. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Denkler absent. B. 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wanda Harris Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2019-0160 - Limerick Avenue Rezoning; District 7 12411 Limerick Avenue, Walnut Creek Watershed PLACE Designers, Inc. (Vincent Shaw) SF-1 to NO Recommendation of NO-MU Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057 Planning and Zoning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of NO-MU combining district zoning for C14-2019-0160 - Limerick Avenue Rezoning located at 12411 Limerick Avenue was approved on the consent agenda on a vote of 8-0. Vice-Chair Duncan and Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Denkler absent. 2. Final Plat out of C8-2019-0041.0A - Avery Lakeline Final Plat; District 6 Approved Preliminary Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 14121 North US Highway 183, Buttercup Creek Watershed JCI Residential, LLC Jones-Carter, Inc. (Gemsong N. Ryan, P.E.) Approve a 9 lot subdivsion out of the Avery Lakeline Peliminary Plan (C8-2019-0041) on 97.21 acres. Recommended Joey de la Garza, 512-974-2664 Development Services Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of C8-2019-0041.0A - Avery Lakeline Final Plat located at 14121 North …
