Special Called Economic Prosperity Commission May 22, 2020 1:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Minutes CALL TO ORDER 1) OPENING REMARKS Introduction of members and staff liaison a) Attendance: Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah – District 2; Alexis Taylor - District 3, - Preston Tom- District -5;Amy Noel- District 7;- Nathan Ryan- District 8; and ; Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee b) Absent: Michael Ybarra- District -6, Ivanna Neri- District 4, Holt Lackey- District 10 c) Staff in Attendance: Michelle Clemons and Nydia Castillo 2) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: a) No citizens signed up to speak. 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) April 2020 meeting minutes approve; motion 1st by Commissioner Amy Noel, District 7 2nd by Commissioner Nathan Ryan, District 8 4) WORKING GROUPS, A & B DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS a) Agenda item 2a: Discussion on COVID-19 City of Austin Relief Programs from Council Agenda items; distribution of funds in throughout city districts, relating to construction. communities b) Agenda Item 2b: The reaction to the Council recommendations about safety related to COVID -19. Trying to simplify health and safety recommendations. c) Discussion of Council Agenda Item 38 approve a resolution -Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a strategy for high-risk workers in order to prevent hospitalizations and fatalities related to COVID-19. d) Item 2d from agenda: Discussion of Paycheck Protection Program and non-traditionally documented workers, how the City can better serve Austin Community has a whole. e) Item 3a from the agenda: Commissioner Kirsha Haverlah – District 2; email exchange with Tamera Atkinson, Chief Executive Officer for Workforce Solutions. Stephanie Hayden with Austin Public Health involvement with COVID -19 response. 5) CREATION OF WORKING GROUP a) Support ecosystem working group. Motion 1st, Amy Noel, 2nd Nathan Ryan ADJOURNMENT a)Meeting was adjourned at 3 pm 1st by Commissioner Kirsha Haverlah – District 23, and 2nd by Commissioner Rachal Green- District 8. 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 Michelle Clemons at the Economic Development Department, at (512) (974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:15 AM TO BE HELD VIA CONFERENCE CALL 1 (571) 317-3112; Access Code: 694-384-877 A RECORDING OF THE MEETING WILL BE POSTED ON HACA'S WEBSITE WWW.HACANET.ORG/BOARD WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE MEETING DATE The Audit and Budget Committee will meet from 11:15 am - 12:00 pm CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Audit and Budget Committee - HACA's Audit and Budget Committee will meet from 11:15 am - 12 Noon. The Committee's objective is to provide the Board with an opportunity to review finance budgets, operations and policies to ensure that HACA's strategic and program goals are being met. The Audit and Budget Committee consists of all members of HACA's Board of Commissioners. No votes on any matter shall be taken during the Audit and Budget Committee Meeting. Items to be discussed: • Policy for Petty Cash Fund from $200.00 to $500.00 • Policy for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Bad Debt) • Update on Finance activities ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma or pistola), no se permiten en este reunion con una arma o pistola. "En virtud de 30.07, Codigo Penal (prevaricacion por titular de la licencia con un arma o pistola abiertamente llevado), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma o pistola), no se permiten en esta reunion con un arma o pistola que lleva abiertamente. *The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) Board of Commissioners reserves the right to discuss and consider items out of order on the agenda on an as needed basis. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is committed …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:00 PM TO BE HELD VIA CONFERENCE CALL 1 (571) 317-3112; Access Code: 694-384-877 A RECORDING OF THE MEETING WILL BE POSTED ON HACA'S WEBSITE WWW.HACANET.ORG/BOARD WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE MEETING DATE CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CITIZENS COMMUNICATION (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on April 16, 2020 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02648: Approving Write- off of the Uncollectible Accounts of Vacated Tenants ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02649: Updating the Policy for Petty Cash Fund from $200.00 to $500.00 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02650: Approving the Policy for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Bad Debt) 5. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 6. Update on HACA's Rental Assistance Demonstration Program 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02651: Approval to Submit an Application to HUD's Special Applications Center (SAC) for Disposition of 50 units at Chalmers West as part of the three-phase redevelopment of Chalmers Courts and the conversion to HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration program 8. Update on AAHC's acquisition and new construction programs 9. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action of Resolution No. 02652: Approval of a Contract for Elevator Modernization at Pathways at Lakeside Apartments EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, …
101.1 103.3 105.5.4 107.5 § 25-12- XXXXX – 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Cod (A) The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code published by the International Code Council is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section along with Appendixes with deletions in Subsection (B), (C) and amendments in Section 25-12-XXX (Local Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code). (B) All references to the International Plumbing Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Plumbing Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Plumbing Code. (C) All references to the International Mechanical Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Mechanical Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Mechanical Code (D) Delete barrier requirements from City Code 25-12-242, R326 (E) City Code 25-12-1 Building Code Division: 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be enclosed as per the Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas Swimming Pool and Spa Code. (F) The following specific sections of the 2018 Swimming pool code and spa code are deleted and or amended: 101.2.1 104.2.1 105.6.2 202.1 101.2.2 105.4 105.6.3 305.2.7 103.1 105.5.3 107.4 [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 101.2.1 Public Facility Compliance with State Pool and Spa Regulations. A public pool must be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the state pool and spa regulations and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. 101.2.1 101.2.2 Flotation Tanks. Flotation tank systems intended for sensory deprivation therapy shall not be considered to be included in the scope of this code. SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY CODE OFFICIAL [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of building safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. [A] 103.1 Authority. The health authority is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the public swimming pool requirements of this code. The building official is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing residential swimming pool requirements of this code. The health authority and the building official shall be known as the code official. [A] 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy …
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 1 Proposed Adoption • In accordance with State Law, the City of Austin is adopting the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) on September 1, 2020 • Minor local amendments are proposed related to chain link fencing, regulatory authority, and administrative procedure 2 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Pool & Spa Code Proposed amendments to introductory section Additions • The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code published by the International Code Council is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section along with Appendixes with deletions in Subsection (B), (C) and amendments in Section 25-12-X (Local Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code). • All references to the International Mechanical Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Mechanical Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Mechanical Code. • All references to the International Plumbing Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Plumbing Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Plumbing Code. 3 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Pool & Spa Code Proposed amendments to existing provisions of City Code Section 25-12 Section 25-12, Article 1 (Building Code): 3109.3 Public swimming pools . Public swimming pools shall be enclosed as per the Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Section 25-12-242, Provision R326: Delete Barrier Requirements LEGEND: Strikethrough: deletion Red font: new insertion 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Pool & Spa Code Proposed amendments to Section 101: General [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” [A] 101.2.1 Public Facilities- Compliance with State Pool and Spa Regulations. [relocated from City Code Chapter 10-7-2] A public pool facility must be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the state pool and spa regulations and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. LEGEND: Strikethrough: deletion Red font: new insertion 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Pool & Spa Code Proposed amendments to Section 103: Code Official [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of building safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. Authority. The health authority is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the public swimming pool requirements of this code. The …
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Summary of Proposed Local Amendments CODE SECTION INTRODUCTION Addition: New Code Section 25-12-X International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Addition: The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code published by the International Code Council is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section along with Appendixes with deletions in Subsection (B), (C) and amendments in Section 25-12-X (Local Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code). Addition: All references to the International Mechanical Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Mechanical Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Mechanical Code. Addition: All references to the International Plumbing Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Plumbing Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Plumbing Code. Deletion: Barrier requirements from City Code Section 25-12-242, R326 Modification: City Code Section 25-12, Article 1 (Building Code): 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be enclosed as per the Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. SECTION 101: GENERAL Modification: [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” Addition: [A] 101.2.1 Public Facilities- Compliance with State Pool and Spa Regulations. [relocated from City Code Chapter 10-7-2] A public pool facility must be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the state pool and spa regulations and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Modification: 101.2.1 101.2.2 Flotation Tanks. Flotation tank systems intended for sensory deprivation therapy shall not be considered to be included in the scope of this code. SECTION 103: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY CODE OFFICIAL Modification: [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of building safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. [A] 103.1 Authority. The health authority is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the public swimming pool requirements of this code. The building official is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing residential swimming pool requirements of this code. The health authority and the building official shall be known as the code official. Modification: [A] 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing …
B&C MEETING INSTRUCTIONS As we temporarily transition to remote meetings, the following is how we propose meetings be conducted until further notice: MEETING • There will be no General Citizen Communication. • Date and start time of meetings will vary, they will not follow the approved time/date approved • Time for each meeting will be limited to an hour and a half, unless arrangements have been for the year. made in advance. • All Members will attend remotely. o A quorum of members, at least, must attend remotely to convene and conduct business. • The Board or Commission can handle all items, even if they are discussion items. • Chair will do Roll Call; attendance and votes should be taken verbally. SPEAKERS person. BOARD LIAISON • Speakers will be able to sign up in advance and speak via phone; no speakers will be heard in • Each speaker will get three minutes to discuss all items they register to speak on, with no donation of time due to technical challenges. Instructions on how to register to speak will be listed on the agenda. • All registered speakers on items will speak at the beginning of the meeting. • After a registered speaker dials into the conference line provided to them by the board liaison, they must mute their telephone line until the chair calls their name. Any speaker who speaks out of turn will be disconnected. • Please let the registered speaker know that similar to a regular meeting, depending on the number of speakers, and length of discussion, they may need to remain on the line for a period of time. • The staff liaison will be available via phone to answer questions and take meeting minutes as they do at regular meetings. Thank you for your continued service to the community and understanding the challenges faced making sure the services you provide are supported through the limited resources available to us. We appreciate you understanding and following the meeting schedule assignments.
Hello Everyone For all B & C meetings, we have decided to use Webex. Below, you will find a link to a great introductory video that will tell you just about everything you need to know on how to join a WebEx meeting, how to test your hardware setup before joining a meeting, and how to turn on and off your microphone and your webcam. In addition to the training video, we have included some must have information about how to change your meeting view to a grid view, so that you can see everyone on one screen. The grid view is happily called “The Brady Bunch” view. We will be sending out a meeting invitation that’s specific for your meeting, which will include a WebEx meeting link. Introductory WebEx Training Video (only 2 min & 34 seconds) or try: https://youtu.be/ru85544RveA Below are a few tips in order to make your meeting successful • For this meeting, please use a computer to connect, or dial in using your phone • Do not use the VPN for participating in this meeting, the VPN will cause a slowdown in your internet traffic, which will cause issues during the video conference • Please use the computer headset if you have one available • Please keep your microphone muted, unless you are recognized to speak • In order for other to see you clearly, please participate in the meeting from a location that provides ample lighting, and do not pick a spot where there is a window behind you • Use the “grid view” in order to see all meeting participants How to turn on “grid view” 1. Hover over the view icon in the top right corner of the screen 2. Select the “grid view” icon If anyone has any questions at all about the technology behind the B & C meetings, please let me know. Stay healthy, and we’ll see you all soon. Thank you, Kory Ellis IT Manager - City Hall
Special Called Meeting of the Budget Committee of the Water and Wastewater Commission May 20, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission to be held May 20, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Tuesday, May 19th, Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 OR Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 at least 4 days notice before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at the Austin Water Utility Department at 512-972-0115, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Meeting May 20, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Meeting May 20, 2020 – 1:00pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) Grant Fisher, (District 9) Travis Michel, Vice Chair (District 3) William Moriarty, (Mayor) AGENDA Jesse Penn, (District 1) A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. FY 2019-2020 Budget vs. Actual Update 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast FY …
Special Meeting of the Resource Management Commission May 20, 2020 Resource Management Commission to be held on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at 3PM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by 12 noon on May 19, 2020 . All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 20, 2020 Resource Management Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Jamie Mitchell at 512/694-1073 or Jamie.mitchell@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Tuesday May 19. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jamie.mitchell@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 20, 2020 Time: 3PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin, Texas MEMBERS: 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) AGENDA Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) Dana Harmon (District 9) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Vacant (District 3) CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES meetings. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve minutes of the March 9, 2020 regular and special called joint commission 2. (6/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with CLEAResult Consulting Inc D/B/A CLEAResult, to provide support services for energy efficiency retail instant savings program, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000 STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing by Austin water to include discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Improvement Projects located in Drinking Water Protection Zone 4. Briefing by Austin …
Item 20-2052 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with CLEAResult Consulting Inc., to provide support services for energy efficiency retail instant savings program, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $350,000 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. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 1100 EAL3006 for these services. The solicitation issued on September 23, 2019 and it closed on October 22, 2019. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. 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. 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 Liz Lock, at 512-322-6251 or Liz.Lock@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide services in support of Austin Energy’s Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers Instant Savings program. The program was implemented in 2015 to raise awareness of energy efficient household products and incentivize Austin Energy customers to purchase energy efficient products. The program includes recruitment of retail partners, product research and qualification, customer education and field services, marketing, incentive management, program enhancement, annual megawatt savings, as well as environmental goals. This program reaches customers at the point of purchase, where incentives such as instant rebates can be most effective in persuading them to choose an energy efficient product over a less efficient alternative. Qualified product categories include LED lighting, appliances, and do-it-yourself items such as air filters and big gap foam fillers. Using a contractor is a cost-effective approach to administering the program, as it reduces administrative costs and includes marketing, customer education, incentive management, built-in controls, and quality assessment measurements. The contract also allows Austin Energy to …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: March 25, 2020 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Waters (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). This ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and as part of the 2020 annual budget process, AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised 2013 Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending plans. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Projects Summary CIP Projects Supplemental Information and Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 FY21-25 CIP Plan Development Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY21- 25 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin …
Regular Meeting of the Electrical Board May 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM Electrical Board to be held May 20 at 10:00 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance May 19 by NOON. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 20 Electrical Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. ELECTRIC BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss-V.Chair (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Miguel Suazo (Madison); Robert Schmidt (Casar), Nicole Stasek (Kitchen), Mark Weaver (Flannigan), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Adamson, David (Pool) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Meeting April 15, 2020 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION– 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. 3. DISCUSSTION- a. Update on Austin Criteria Manual b. DSD Permit Program. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for …
Special Meeting of the Environmental Commission May 20, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held May 20, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, May 19, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 20, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 2. 3. 4. 5. Special Meeting of the Environmental Commission May 20, 2020 1:00 P.M. To 2:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Katie Coyne (D-6) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ (Mayor) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. EDUCATION a. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. None ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8—Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water (15 minutes) 2 6. b. Update on Austin Community Climate Plan—Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager, Celine Rendon, Community …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: March 25, 2020 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Waters (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). This ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and as part of the 2020 annual budget process, AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised 2013 Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending plans. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Projects Summary CIP Projects Supplemental Information and Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary Financial Policy No. 8 FY21-25 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY21- 25 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: May 20, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360 SP-2019-0417D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Gray Engineering, Inc. LOCATION: 5418-1/2 Buckman Mountain Road, Austin, TX 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: N/a ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services, 512-974-2067, hank.marley@austintexas.gov Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow for cut that exceeds four in depth and not more than 8 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: SP-2019-0417D Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360 Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: For cut (LDC 25-8-341) exceeding 4 feet in depth in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes Many water supply corporations, municipal utility districts and public utility districts in the area are obligated to expand water storage capacity to meet the needs of their customer base in a known geographical region that they are mandated by the state to service. Therefore, not granting the variance would deprive the owner a privilege available to owners of similarly situated properties. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes The Loop 360 Water Supply Corporation is required to provide an additional 300,000 gallons of storage to its customers. The proposed water storage tank is designed to be connected to and support the existing tank that sits on the adjacent easement. The adjacent tank has an overflow elevation of 870 feet. Therefore, the proposed tank will also have an overflow elevation of 870 feet as it will be filled simultaneously by the same water pumps used for the existing tank. The cut in excess of four feet is needed so that the required 300,000 gallons of water storage is contained under …
