Item 20-1458 Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of cooperative contracts through the Houston-Galveston Area Council; Sourcewell; Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, administered by Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (BuyBoard); and Texas Multiple Award Schedule cooperative purchase programs with various contractors, to provide vehicles and equipment, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $289,000,000, divided among the contractors. (Note: These procurements were 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 these procurements, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Fleet Mobility Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $26,263,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of various City departments. Funding in the amount of $385,310, is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods. The Purchasing Office has determined these cooperative purchase programs best meet the needs of the department to provide the goods required at the best value for the City. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov or to John Hilbun, at 512-974-1054 or John.Hilbun@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. March 9, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide Fleet Mobility Services the ability to purchase new and replacement vehicles, trailers, and equipment. These items will be added to the City’s fleet for use by various departments. The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), Sourcewell, Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, administered by Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (BuyBoard), and Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TxMAS) cooperatives establish competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging volume-buying power to drive down costs on hundreds of contracts through a streamlined cooperative purchasing program. These contracts offer the lowest prices for the budgeted vehicles and equipment and can …
..De ITEM 2 DRAFT RCA Posting Language ..Title Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note A fiscal note is not required. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Erika Bierschbach, Vice President, Energy Market Operations and Resource Planning (512) 322-6476; Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 9, 2020- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval of the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 (“Resource Plan”). The Resource Plan was developed by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group in collaboration with Austin Energy staff. The Working Group is composed of community members representing the Electric Utility Commission and Resource Management Commission; advocates for the environment, low-income customers and small businesses; and representatives of large commercial customers. The Working Group met 10 times over a period of 6 months and approved the Resource Plan unanimously. The process of updating the Resource Plan involves extensive analysis of the expected risks, costs and opportunities regarding Austin Energy’s generation fleet. The Resource Plan is a road map for the management of Austin Energy’s generation resources and is intended to be flexible and dynamic, allowing it to reflect changing circumstances. It brings together demand and energy management options over the planning horizon. As always, execution of individual elements of the Resource Plan will be subject to affordability impacts and Council approval. Strategic Outcome(s) Government That Works for All
FINAL DRAFT 03/06/20 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 On August 12, 2019, the Electric Utility Commission (EUC) created the Resource Plan Working Group1 (Working Group) to provide leadership and guidance to Austin Energy and the Austin City Council on technical and market issues to meet environmental, efficiency and affordability goals established by the Austin City Council.2 This Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 (2030 Plan) outlines the Working Group’s recommendations and strategic goals and represents an extensive effort of the Austin community working through the Working Group and Austin Energy staff. The 2030 Plan is based on analysis of the risks, costs and opportunities to meet future demand for electricity. The 2030 Plan is intended to be flexible and dynamic in order to respond to changing circumstances, including customer electric load, economic conditions, energy prices, and technological development, while strictly committing to firm carbon reductions. The 2030 Plan updates and replaces the Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2027.3 To the extent the provisions of this 2030 Plan are inconsistent with prior resource plans for Austin Energy or related City Council resolutions adopting such plans, this 2030 Plan will prevail upon its adoption by the City Council. The Working Group believes this 2030 Plan is groundbreaking in its approach and can serve as a model for others in achieving immediate, large-scale environmental benefits and reducing emissions, while maintaining affordable electricity rates. Vision Statement This 2030 Plan commits Austin Energy to continuing to provide affordable, dependable and safe electricity service to residents and businesses while pursuing the City of Austin’s climate protection and sustainability goals4 and the directives set forth in the Austin Climate Emergency Resolution.5 As a part of its commitment, Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council. Austin Energy commits to providing access to the benefits of this 2030 Plan for limited-income communities and communities of color. 2 The Working Group Charter can be found at: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/2febfc53-8bad-4029-aabe- 1 The Working Group members are listed at the end of this 2030 Plan. The Resource Plan Working Group met ten times 3 See: Austin City Council Resolution No. 20170817-061, https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/6dd1c1c7-77e4- in late 2019 and early 2020. a9e5461fb516/EUCWG-Sep26-Agenda-Packet.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mRKMujG . 43e4-8789-838eb9f0790d/gen-res-climate-prot-plan-2027.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mNO-55U. _OOS_AustinClimatePlan_061015.pdf . …
12' 5'-3" 50'-9" AREA TO BE REMOVED 22' ADDITION 5'-5" 7'-3" 12' 13'-3" 17'-5" 17'-6" 11'-8" F. O. G. Engineering Firm No. 11885 ENGINEERING DESIGN INSPECTIONS 2705 Gardenia Dr. Austin, Texas 78727 (512) 461-9421 paintzon@swbell.net ADDITION AREA AREA TO BE REMOVED IMPERVIOUS COVER: LIVING SPACE 2,858.00 SF FRONT PORCH 83.00 SF AC PAD 9.00 SF DRIVEWAY 454.00 SF SIDEWALK 152.00 DF TOTAL COVER AREA 3856.00 SF (39.8) TOTAL LOT AREA 9,686.00 SF PLOT PLAN Scale: 1" = 20' - 0" NOTE: ALL EXISTING WINDOWS TO REMAIN
703 Oakland Avenue Inspection Report : Exterior Walls Deficient: Significant and detrimental water damage observed at wall assemblies. Condition is most severe at east wall and "garage" transition. Other locations included around all wall openings (doors, windows, etc.). As repairs are conducted, additional areas are expected to be discovered. The water damage is correlated with deferred maintenance, missing flashing and weatherization details and poor construction practices. If ignored, condition will progress. Visible active termites Smoot Terrace Design Standards : Exterior Walls If replacement of the historic exterior wall materials is necessary, choose a material similar in dimensions, profile, reveal, and texture to the historic material, and install the new materials so that they do not damage adjacent historic fabric and so that they maintain the planar relationships and joint patterns that existed historically relative to window frames, door frames, and other exterior features What Katie Did: Discussion with OWANA zoning members Selected tear-drop siding based on the historical significance and relates to the character of the homes built in 1930s. Installed flashing and water barrier (zip board) for long term preservation. Replaced window molding with pressure-treated wood for long term preservation but maintaining same architectural design from 1938. Inspection Report : Windows Deficient: The windows are in over-all very poor condition. The majority of windows observed with water penetrations issues, air infiltration issues, deteriorated glazing, cracked panes and damaged/missing counter balance springs, impeded egress (can not escape during emergency - windows do not open). Smoot Terrace Design Standards : Windows 1. Avoid alterations that enlarge or relocate window openings 2. Retain and repair all components of existing historic windows unless HPO staff and/or the HLC agree that the individual component is deteriorated beyond repair 3. If replacement of historic windows is necessary, use windows that are the same size and match the dimensions, profile, and configuration of historic windows 4. Substitute materials are appropriate if they maintain the profile and finish appearance of the historic window. What Katie Did 1. Did not enlarge or relocate any window openings with the exception two rear kitchen windows (south wall - facing backyard) 2. Retained and repaired all possible historic windows by mixing and matching components which were salvageable. 3. For necessary replacement of historic windows, used windows that are the same size and match the dimensions, profile, and configuration of historic windows 4. Substituted materials are appropriate to the profile and finish …
Subject: Date: Case #C15-2020-0013 Friday, March 06, 2020 7:56:49 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Ms. Ramirez, I am writing to you because I work and will not be able to attend the application hearing on Monday, 3/9/2020. The applicant, Leah Bojo 512 807 2918, owner at 2700 East 5th JV, LLC; 512 835 4890, is requesting a variance to increase the maximum allowable Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2- Development Standards, Section 25-2-1063(C)(2)..... As a nearby property owner I am opposed to allowing this variance given the location, density, traffic density, and size of this land plot. If the City of Austin approves this request I ask that immediate solutions for the existing inadequate traffic pattern be remedied as well as a solid study and remedy for the influx of traffic, construction vehicles and equipment, impact on pedestrians and homeowners immediately at this site, and the lack of responsible traffic stops (this intersection is dangerous with near misses several times a day, the street is narrow on the other end, and people often drive in the center of the road and cut off oncoming vehicles). Thank you. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information and privileged information. Any unauthorized retention, review, printing, copying, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not one of the intended and listed recipients, please contact the sender by reply email or phone, destroy all copies of the original message and keep the information contained here confidential. LATE BACKUPI-2/15 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Comment form, case C15-2020-0013 Monday, March 09, 2020 8:55:07 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** CAUTION:This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACKUPI-2/16
From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine Re: 4320 James Casey C15-2019-0046 Saturday, February 29, 2020 4:32:35 PM image001.png 20200229SP expired 4320 James Casey.png Thanks for adding my October 21st and February 12th emails to the backup. I am going attend the March 9th BoA meeting to represent the contact team's position and answer any questions the commissioners might have about the emails. The latest news is that the site plan never made it out of CC and has now expired. Ray Collins Chair SMNP contact team Good morning Ray, On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 7:19 AM Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> wrote: The e-mail below has been added to the packet for the above case Respectfully, Elaine Ramirez Planner Senior / Board of Adjustment Liaison City of Austin Development Services Department One Texas Center / 505 Barton Springs Rd / 1st Floor LATE BACKUPP-1/40 Office: 512-974-2202 PER CITY ORDINANCE: All individuals scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official are requested to provide responses to the questions at the following link: DSD Visitor Log. Please note that all information provided is subject to public disclosure via DSD’s open data portal. For more information please visit: City of Austin Ordinance 2016-0922-005 | City Clerk’s website | City Clerk’s FAQ’s From: Ray Collins [mailto Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 6:07 PM To: Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Cc: s Subject: Re: 4320 James Casey C15-2019-0046 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Following up on and updating my October 21st email, Ms. Nelson brought an engineer, Jerry Perales, to the November 7th contact team meeting. They both presented. There was agreement that the only way forward for this property was via a site plan application. This based on what DSD wrote when it denied 2018-129959 DA, what the BoA commissioners said at their August 12th meeting, and the SMNP contact team's policy that votes on variances will only occur after DSD's site plan review. Mr. Perales stated he could submit a site plan to DSD before Thanksgiving. My personal observation was that the owner, Dr. Wu, put the property up for sale instead. As you are well aware, Mr. Perales submitted a site plan on January 13th prior to that evening's BoA meeting at which you presented this case as part of a discussion of multiple postponements. See the link. https://youtu.be/OVfpiuyv_xU Yesterday, Ms. Nelson sent me an email requesting a letter of …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ramirez, Elaine Request for Postponement-Case C15-2019-0061 Monday, March 09, 2020 8:40:25 AM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning Elaine- During the last few months of Site Planning Review at the City, our project has undergone further development restrictions limiting what we can build. Due to this, we reached back out to the neighborhood to better understand our options as well try to gain support for an additional height increase on our project to minimize the impacts during the City review process. Over the weekend, I met with the neighborhood and in exchange for support for a 4 story/60-ft height on the commercial component on our project, we are going to reserve an additional 3 residential units as Affordable. With this being said, we need to update our original application, re-notify and in turn, request one final postponement (to April) due to this. I have CCed the Neighborhood Chair in case Daniel needs to serve as the “requestor” for said postponement. Thank you JARRED CORBELL Austin/San Antonio Acquisitions and Entitlements Manager C: (318) 230-4084 This e-mail may contain information that is confidential, privileged, or subject to copyright. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise the sender by return e-mail, do not use or disclose the contents, and delete the message and any attachments. Unless stated otherwise, this e-mail does not constitute advice or commitment by the sender or any entity that the sender represents. CAUTION:This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACKUPP-2/51
Whereas, the City of Austin has recognized in their Strategic Direction the need to inclusively honor and preserve Austin’s unique and diverse history, culture and traditions, and Whereas, the adopted Strategic Direction also calls for a regular inventory and evaluation of cultural programming and facilities to identify gaps and opportunities for impacting equity and equality while implementing standardized process for collecting and analyzing demographic participation, and Whereas, the LGBTQ community has long advocated for the need for facilities and programs dedicated to the unique aspect of our community’s culture similar to those provided to the African-American, Hispanic and Asian-America communities, and Whereas, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission community forum on the City’s 2020 Budget heard requests for more LGBTQ focused recreation and cultural programming, Now therefore, be it resolved that, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to the City Council that city departments develop LGBTQ focused programming using existing available resources and facilities as well as utilizing community organizations for support and volunteers, and that Be it further resolved that the City Council direct the City Manager to report back to Council on a plan for collecting and reporting on the demographic information on the implementation of such LGBTQ focused recreation and cultural programming prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Whereas, the City Council has adopted a plan for focusing resources on the most important priorities known as Austin Strategic Direction 2023, and Whereas, the Strategic Direction recognizes the need for a city government that works effectively and collaboratively for all of us and that is equitable, ethical and innovative, and Whereas, city staff has asked that City Commissions be cognizant of the limitations that recent state legislation places on the City’s financial resources and include in their recommendations opportunities for departments to increase efficiencies, improve effectiveness and attain more equitable service delivery, and Whereas, Austin has a wide variety of community organizations and nonprofits with objectives similar to those in the City’s Strategic Direction, Now therefore be it resolved that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends that the City Council direct staff to explore additional opportunities for utilizing community organizations and nonprofits in achieving the outcomes set forth in the Strategic Direction for the benefit of the community as a whole such as, • • • • • Coordinating with community nonprofits who can expand existing efforts while offsetting costs through donations and volunteers such as the job fairs provided by AustinUp; Utilizing city staff to organize volunteers to provide new or expanded services such as peer mentoring in practical skills suggested by participants at the Commission on Seniors community forum; Working with community organizations to achieve the mental health outcomes identified by participants in the African-American Quality of Life community forum; Working with community organization grant recipients to identify process changes that can maximize resources on service delivery while minimizing overhead as identified by participants in the Asian-American Quality of Life community forum, Assisting community organizations to fill identified gaps in service delivery such as the number of taxpayers who may not be taking advantage of the property tax exemptions authorized by City Council as identified in previous studies such as “Uprooted” and the “Right to Remain” report on the Montopolis Neighborhood, and, Be it further resolved that the outcomes achieved through the efforts of these organizations and volunteers as well as by organizations with whom the City contracts for services to the community be included in reporting on the City’s progress toward reaching our Strategic Direction.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20200309-002 Resource Plan March 9, 2020 Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 Date: Subject: Motioned: Leo Dielmann Seconded: Tom “Smitty” Smith Recommendation: Resolve that the 2030 Plan as presented to the Resource Management Commission be recommended to City Council for approval. Further resolved that the following additional items are recommended to the City Council: 1. We recognize that there is no established process for appointment of members for the Working Group that ensures equity, and while efforts were made in 2020, challenges were identified. For this reason, we recommend that Austin Energy and the Electric Utility Commission work with the City of Austin Equity Office to establish a process that ensures future resource planning advisory or stakeholder groups include broad based customer representation, including representatives of residential and limited-income customer advocacy organizations and communities of color; and establishes open and transparent communications procedures providing access to all community members. 2. We recommend that the community group meetings provided for on page 5 of the 2030 Plan should also include groups representing limited-income communities and communities of color. 3. The City should ensure that the risks of the 2030 Plan do not disproportionality fall on limited income communities or communities of color. 4. Austin Energy should report annually at the end of the fiscal year to the Electric Utility Commission with respect to progress on the research provided for on page 6 of the 2030 Plan. 5. At the end of 2022 the EUC will initiate a review process for the 2030 Plan, to take place in 2023. Chair Leo Dielmann, Vice Chair Kaiba White, Commissioners James Babyak, Jonathan Blackburn, Rebecca Brenneman, Lisa Chavarria, Nakyshia Fralin, Dana Harmon, Shane Johnson and Tom “Smitty” Smith 10-0 Vote: For: Against: None Abstentions: None Absences: None Vacancies: One Attest: Jeff Vice, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Recommendation No. 20200309-002 Resource Plan March 9, 2020 Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 Date: Subject: Motioned: Cary Ferchill Seconded: Recommendation: Resolve that the 2030 Plan as presented to the Electric Utility Commission be recommended to City Council for approval. Further resolved that the following additional items are recommended to the City Council: Jim Boyle 1. We recognize that there is no established process for appointment of members for the Working Group that ensures equity, and while efforts were made in 2020, challenges were identified. For this reason, we recommend that Austin Energy and the Electric Utility Commission work with the City of Austin Equity Office to establish a process that ensures future resource planning advisory or stakeholder groups include broad based customer representation, including representatives of residential and limited-income customer advocacy organizations and communities of color; and establishes open and transparent communications procedures providing access to all community members. 2. We recommend that the community group meetings provided for on page 5 of the 2030 Plan should also include groups representing limited-income communities and communities of color. 3. The City should ensure that the risks of the 2030 Plan do not disproportionality fall on limited income communities or communities of color. 4. Austin Energy should report annually at the end of the fiscal year to the Electric Utility Commission with respect to progress on the research provided for on page 6 of the 2030 Plan. Chair Cary Ferchill, Vice Chair Marty Hopkins, Commissioners Jim Boyle, Karen Hadden, Cyrus Reed, Rachel Stone, Dave Tuttle, and Matt Weldon. 8-0 Vote: For: Against: None Abstentions: None Absences: Carrie Collier-Brown, Erik Funkhouser and Stefan Wray Vacancies: None Attest: Jeff Vice, Staff Liaison
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet DATE: Monday, March 9, 2020 CASE NUMBER: C15-2019-0046 Item # P-1 ___Y____Brooke Bailey ___Y____Jessica Cohen ___Y____Ada Corral ___N____Melissa Hawthorne ___Y____William Hodge ___Y____Don Leighton-Burwell ___-____ Rahm McDaniel out ___Y____Darryl Pruett ___Y____Veronica Rivera ___Y____Yasmine Smith ___-____ Michael Von Ohlen out ___Y____Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Y____Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) APPLICANT: Lila Nelson OWNER: Benjamin S Wu ADDRESS: 4320 JAMES CASEY ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from Section 25-2-1067 (H) (Design Regulations) Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 –Development Standards to a) southern and western boundaries to 0 feet (requested) and; b) (requested), in order to construct an accessory parking lot in a “LO-V-NP”, Limited Office – Vertical Mixed Use – Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan) NOTE: The subject property is 110 ft. wide BOARD’S DECISION: BOA meeting Aug 12, 2019 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Yasmine Smith motion to postpone to September 9, 2019, Board Member Brooke Bailey second on an 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2019; Sept 9, 2019 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone to October 14, 2019, Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-1 vote (Board member Darryl Pruett nay); POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 14, 2019. Oct 14, 2019 POSTPONED TO November 7, 2019; Nov 7, 2019 POSTPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2020 BY APPLICANT; Jan 13, 2020 POSTPONED TO MARCH 9, 2020; MAR 9, 2020 decrease the minimum driveway setback from 20 feet (required) to 0 feet decrease the minimum parking setback from 25 feet (required) on the The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Darryl Pruett motions to Grant compatibility setback based on site plan sheet 8 of 13, Board Member Ada Corral seconds on a 9-1 vote (Board member Melissa Hawthorne nay); GRANT COMPATIBILITY SETBACK BASED ON SITE PLAN SHEET 8 OF 13. EXPIIRATION DATE: MARCH 9, 2021 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: without this variance there is no possibility of using the bulk of the existing building that is constructed for its reasonable possible use (medical office), there is SF-3 adjacent lot is included in the Special District for future commercial use, it is only a matter of time before the use will change, the owner of …
