MINUTES for SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday, February 10, 2020 Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249 Austin TX 78741 Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Member Eyna Canales-Zarate Staff in Attendance: Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Jasper Brown, Assistant Chief, Emergency Medical Services Department CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of December 2, 2019. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 2, 2019, were approved on Commission Member Canales-Zarate’s motion, Commission Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2020 Police Corporal Detective written promotional examination administered on January 9, 2020, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 13 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Commission Member Canales-Zarate made a motion to deny the appeal on exam question 17, and let the question remain as keyed. Commission Chair Thomas seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 17 was approved 2-0. b. Consider and take action on the Police Department’s request to dismiss the pending appeal of the indefinite suspension of Austin Police Officer VonTrey Clark, imposed by former Chief of Police Art Acevedo on July 23, 2015, and appealed by Officer Clark on July 27, 2015. Commission Member Canales-Zarate made a motion to grant the dismissal of the pending appeal of the indefinite suspension of Austin Police Officer VonTrey Clark. The motion was seconded by Commission Chair Thomas. The motion was approved on 2-0 vote. c. Hear and act upon the Emergency Medical Services Department Chief Ernesto Rodriguez' November 15, 2019, request to the Commission for the involuntary demotion of ATCEMS Clinical Specialist …
Electric Utility Commission February 10, 2020 6:00 p.m. Town Lake Center, Shudde Fath Conference Room 721 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas AGENDA Members: Cary Ferchill, Chair (Adler) Marty Hopkins, Vice Chair (Casar) Jim Boyle (Pool) Carrie Collier-Brown (Ellis) Erik Funkhouser (Garza) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Rachel Stone (Harper-Madison) Dave Tuttle (Alter) Matt Weldon (Flannigan) Stefan Wray (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-9 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the January 13, 2020 meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (2/20) [Purchasing for Multiple Departments; AE’s portion = $260K] Authorize negotiation and execution of an emergency multi-term contract with Waste Management of Texas Inc., to provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities, for up to one year in an amount not to exceed $1,068,000. 3. (3/12) [Austin Energy] Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.227 acres (9,880 square feet) of land for the purpose of upgrading the capacity of Circuits 1004 and 961 and the overall electric system, and being a part of Lot 2, Reed Central Austin, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in Volume 94, Page 133 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, with said Lot 1 being described to Kumusha Investments, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company in that certain Special Warranty Deed recorded in Document Number 2009021276 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, and located at 915 W. Howard Lane, in an amount not to exceed $245,000, including standard and customary closing costs. (District 7) 4. (3/12) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of professional services agreements with the following four staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP288: HDR Engineering, Inc.; Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.; Stanley Consultants, Inc.; and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; for engineering and technical services for the 2020 Engineering Services for Austin Energy Plants rotation list, …
Item 15 EUC Report re Council Action February 10, 2020 Items below approved by EUC January 13; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 3. (2/6) [Austin Energy] Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.106 of one acre (4,632 square feet) of land out of the J.P. Wallace Survey, Abstract No. 789, Travis County, Texas, for the purpose of upgrading the capacity of Transmission Circuit 811 and the overall electric system, and being a portion of Lot 4, Northway Crest Section Four, recorded in Volume 78, Pages 376-377 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, described in Special Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien to AP Equity Properties, Ltd., recorded in Document No. 2006212909 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, and located at 7701 N. Lamar Blvd., in an amount not to exceed $134,000, including standard and customary closing costs. (District 4). 4. (2/6) [Austin Energy] Authorize reimbursement of costs to Ascension Seton for the purchase and installation of heat exchangers and associated piping required to interconnect the future Seton Medical Office Building to the Mueller District Cooling System, in an amount not to exceed $682,000. (District 9) 5. (2/6) [Austin Energy] Authorize expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry, in an amount not to exceed $492,000. 6. (2/6) [Purchasing Office] 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. 7. (2/6) [Purchasing Office] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with PowerPlan, Inc., to provide PowerPlan software support, upgrades, and additional modules to ensure asset management and cost recovery, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. 8. (2/6) [Purchasing Office] Authorize negotiation and execution of two cooperative contracts with Dell Marketing LP and Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., D/B/A Sirius Computer Solutions, for hardware, software, professional services and related maintenance support services, each for a term of 47 months in an amount not to exceed $34,000,000 divided between the contractors. 9. (2/6) [Purchasing Office] [Various Departments; AE’s portion is $8M] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Dell Marketing …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of an emergency multi-term contract with Waste Management of Texas Inc., to provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities, for up to one year in an amount not to exceed $1,068,000. (Note: Contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) All City departments. Purchasing Language: Public Health and Safety Emergency. Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of various City departments. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov or to Sandy Wirtanen, at 512-974-7711 or sandy.wirtanen@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 10, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 12, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The short-term contract will provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities until a new citywide contract can be executed. Austin Resource Recovery does not provide waste collection services to City facilities due to the type of equipment required. Under this contract, most collection containers will be serviced on a weekly basis, with some sites utilizing roll-off containers, compactors, and balers that will be serviced as-needed. Additionally, the contract will provide services for the management and disposal of industrial Class 2 and non-hazardous special wastes for Austin Energy (AE), as well as for other departments as needed. AE manages several facilities and work sites that generate non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes, generally through routine maintenance activities. In order to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, AE requires the turn-key services of a waste disposal contractor to transport and dispose of the industrial Class 2 and non-hazardous special waste generated. The current contract for these services expires on February 28, 2020. A solicitation for a new citywide contract for these services is currently under way and this temporary contract will prevent a lapse of these services until this new contract is in place. As the current provider of these services, the contractor is familiar with the work and with Austin’s Zero Waste goals and has a history of providing quality services …
Electric Utility Commission February 10, 2020 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting at 721 Barton Springs Road in Austin. Meeting called to order by Chair Ferchill at 6:02pm. Present were Commissioners Boyle, Hadden, Hopkins, Reed, Tuttle, Weldon and Wray. Commissioners Collier-Brown, Funkhouser and Stone were absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL – Paul Robbins (Customer Assistance Program); Dale Bulla (electric vehicles); Jeffrey Jacoby (Representing TX Campaign for the Environment, against Item 2); Adam Gregory (Representing TX Disposal Systems, against Item 2). 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the January 13, 2020 meeting. Motion (Weldon) to approve minutes; seconded (Hopkins); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Collier-Brown, Funkhouser and Stone absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Hopkins) to recommend items 3 and 5--9; seconded (Hadden); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Collier-Brown, Funkhouser and Stone absent. Motion (Boyle) to not recommend item 2; seconded (Wray); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Collier-Brown, Funkhouser and Stone absent. Motion (Reed) to approve item 4; seconded (Hopkins); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Collier-Brown, Funkhouser and Stone absent. 2. (2/20) [Purchasing for Multiple Departments; AE’s portion = $260K] Authorize negotiation and execution of an emergency multi-term contract with Waste Management of Texas Inc., to provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities, for up to one year in an amount not to exceed $1,068,000. 3. (3/12) [Austin Energy] Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.227 acres (9,880 square feet) of land for the purpose of upgrading the capacity of Circuits 1004 and 961 and the overall electric system, and being a part of Lot 2, Reed Central Austin, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Plat recorded in Volume 94, Page 133 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, with said Lot 1 being described to Kumusha Investments, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company in that certain Special Warranty Deed recorded in Document Number 2009021276 of the 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 …
CALL TO ORDER AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th 2020 AT 6:00 PM CEPEDA Branch Library, 1161 Angelina St. Austin, TX 78702 - Meeting Room #1 AGENDA 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a) Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2) STAFF BRIEFINGS a) Office of Sustainability City of Austin Budget Update 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 13TH MEETING 4) OLD BUSINESS i) Board Appointments (1) Discuss Recruitment Strategy ii) Board Infrastructure & Protocol (1) Follow up on Board Strategic Plan (2) Discuss Marketing Strategy (3) Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials iii) Board Recommendations (1) Update on the COA Land Development Code rewrite 5) NEW BUSINESS i) Debrief of the Joint Sustainability Board meeting ii) Debrief of the Community Climate Plan iii) Working Group Briefings and Recommendations (1) Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs (2) Support Farms & Farmers (3) Healthy Food Access to All Communities (4) Food and Gardens iv) Review of Board Member Assignments 6) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120
MEETING MINUTES February 10, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Cepeda Branch Library, 651 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 6:13 P.M. Board Members in Attendance: Felipe Camacho, Karen Magid (Chair), Kara Prior, Emily DeMaria, Sharon Mays, Joi Chevalier, Kacey Hanson, Ellen Sweets, Andrea Abel Absent Board Members: Lorig Hawkins (Vice-Chair), Roman Gonzalez, Ryan Rosshirt Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Sam Night, Emily Ackland, Amanda Rohlich 1) INTODUCTION of NEW BOARD MEMBER: Ellen Sweets, previous food writer, one of biggest concerns is food waste. 2) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL i) 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. Katie Valias – trying to start a business that would provide temperature-controlled lock boxes to be used as a CSA pick-up locations. 3) STAFF BRIEFINGS i) Office of Sustainability City of Austin Budget Update (see back-up materials for Recommended FY 2020-21 Budget Calendar Memorandum) i) Departmental budgets are due in May, so any requests need to have recommendations by April. ii) Update from Emily DeMaria about the Commission on Seniors Community Budget Forum (and survey which is open until February 28th) iii) Reach out to Joshua Robinson to help liaison to Quality of Life Commissions iv) Discussion of the board to have a process for focusing on budget items and getting ahead of the process. Add this to the strategic planning meeting process. When inviting speakers, ask if they have a specific funding need. v) Need to add budget to “Old Business” on future agendas 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 13th MEETING Will approve January meeting minutes at next meeting due to clerical error. 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 5) …
MEMORANDUM November 8, 2019 Boards and Commissions Ed Van Eenoo, Deputy Chief Financial Officer TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: FY 2020-21 Budget Calendar The City is committed to an inclusive and transparent budget development process that utilizes resident and stakeholder feedback to ensure budget priorities are being met. An important component of this process is input received annually from the City’s various boards and commissions. Over the past several years, your unique perspectives on the needs of our community coupled with your knowledge of City operations have resulted in a significantly more equitable and effective allocation of City resources. Earlier this year, the State legislature lowered the cap on allowable property tax revenue growth to 3.5% annually without voter approval, significantly impacting our ability to balance future budgets in the face of growing demands for City services. Numerous initiatives to ensure the City’s long-term financial sustainabilitywhile maintaining high- quality municipal servicesare already underway. These include: A review of existing programs for potential business process improvements, efficiency audits conducted by outside experts, ensuring the alignment of existing City programs to Strategic Direction 2023, a review of the City’s retirement systems, and a comprehensive look at options for increasing General Fund revenue. Another effect of the new revenue cap legislation is the need to advance the annual budget cycle by approximately one month in order to preserve the option for the City Council to call a tax rate election should that prove necessary to meet policy objectives. The Council approved calendar for the FY 2020-21 budget is shown below: May 8 July 13 July 23 July 28 July 30 August 4 August 12 Department Budgets Due to the Budget Office Presentation of the FY20-21 Proposed Budget to City Council First Budget Hearing City Council Budget Work Session Second Budget Hearing City Council Budget Work Session Tax Rate Hearing and Budget Adoption Please note that department budgets are due to the Budget Office this year on May 8. As such, any budget recommendations from boards and commissions will ideally be provided to departments no later than mid-April. In light of the significant restrictions on property tax revenue growth that we will begin experiencing next year, your recommendations should focus on the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of existing City programs. xc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager Assistant City Managers Chief Financial Officer
FY 2020-21 Budget Overview City of Austin Budget Timeline Policy Input & Forecasting Budget Development Council Deliberation & Adoption JANUARY - APRIL MAY - JUNE JULY - AUGUST Boards and Commissions Council Town Hall Meetings Public Hearings Community Engagement KEY DATES: March 13 – 5-year Financial Forecast Update May 8 – Department budget submittals due to Budget Office July 13 – Presentation of Proposed Budget to City Council July 23, 30 – Public Hearings August 12 – Budget and tax rate adoption 2/3/2020 2 FY 2019-20 ALL FUNDS BUDGET $4.2 BILLION General Fund 24% Other 31% 2/3/2020 Austin Energy $254.7 M Austin Energy 31% Aviation $198.0 M Austin Water $175.4 M Planning & Development Center $81.8 M Voter-Approved Bonds $201.0 M Austin Water 14% Other $289.4 M $0 $100 $200 $300 FY 2019-20 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM $1.2 BILLION SPEND PLAN 3 FY 2019-20 GENERAL FUND BUDGET $1.1 BILLION Transfers & Other 13.5% Austin Public Library 4.9% Austin Public Health 7.7% Parks and Recreation 8.8% Emergency Medical Services 8.3% Police 38.9% Other Revenue 13.5% Utility Transfers 14.6% Sales Tax 23.1% Property Tax 48.8% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% Fire 17.9% FY 2019-20 GENERAL FUND REVENUE $1.1 BILLION 2/3/2020 4 General Fund Budget Forecast 2/3/2020 5 FY 2020-21 Budget Initiatives • Review of the equity and efficiency of Fire and EMS services • Develop homelessness services performance framework and review service contracts improvements • Strategic Direction 2023 program alignment and operational efficiency • Explore opportunities to broaden and increase General Fund revenues • Develop fiscal sustainability plans for City retirement systems 2/3/2020 6 FY 2020-21 Equity Focus • Examine equity of existing programs and resource allocation $1.2 M Chamber of Commerce Funding • Reviewed the distribution of City funding to all chambers of commerce • Recommended an equitable distribution formula and new methodology $12.8 M Cultural Arts Funding • Community input and program review occurred in 2019 • Goal to have recommendations for future program structure and operations to broaden and deepen access to resources and opportunities 2/3/2020 7 Community Meeting Schedule Saturday, January 11th, 1pm City Hall Saturday, January 25th, 10am South Austin Recreation Center Tuesday, January 28th, 6:30pm Millennium Youth Entertainment Center Tuesday, February 4th, 1pm Gus Garcia Recreation Center Wednesday, February 5th, 6pm City Hall Friday, February 7th, 5pm City Hall Thursday, February 13th, 6:30pm Asian American Resource Center Saturday, February 22nd, 2pm Asian American …
AAC Meeting Minutes 2020-02-10 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED July 6, 2020 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION February 10, 2020 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting, Monday, February 10, 6 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin. Chair David Lundstedt called the Commission Meeting to order at 6 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Lundstedt, Lisa Mitchell, Katie Jarl, Craig Nazor, Monica Frenden, Andrea Schwartz, JoAnne Norton, Dr. Jon Brandes, Nancy Nemer, and Ryan Clinton. Commission Members Absent: Palmer Neuhaus, Edward Flores, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, and Belinda Hare CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the January 13, 2020, minutes; Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. All commissioners present voted to approve, 9 to 0, including Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Jarl, Nazor, Frenden, Dr. Brandes, Schwartz, Norton. Nemer and Clinton. Commissioners Neuhaus and Flores were absent. District 4 is Vacant. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Chief Animal Services Officer Report o January 2020 Animal Services Report o January 2020Austin Animal Center Report 3. OLD BUSINESS 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2020-02-10 a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on the Wildlife Funding Workgroup b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Budget and Priorities Workgroup No action. No Action c. Update, Discussion and Possible Action regarding New Meeting Requirements per the Texas Open Meeting Act (TOMA) No action. d. Update, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Workgroup on Austin Animal Center’s Shelter-Neuter-Release (SNR) Program Julie Marquis Shelly Liebham No action. No action. No action No action. Budget. No Action e. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Code Revision Workgroup f. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Loose Dogs g. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Target and Reporting Categories 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Austin Animal Center’s 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commission Chair Lundstedt requested removing Old Business agenda items, 3a, 3c, and 3f while carrying over remaining agenda items under Old Business. Agenda item 4a will move to Old Business. Under New Business Commission Chair Lundstedt moved to add the Election of Officers. 6. ADJOURNMENT a. Chair Lundstedt adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m. without …
Members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be exploring Zilker Park with an eye to transportation access to and between different parts of the park. How can we make Zilker Park more accessible to people traveling on foot, with a mobility device, riding a bike, driving a car or taking a bus? PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Zilker Park Mobility Field Trip Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:00am – 12:45pm Zilker Hillside Theater 2206 William Barton Dr. Austin, TX 78746 Attendees will meet at a tent in the vicinity of Zilker Hillside Theater. Please dress appropriately to spend a few hours outdoors and bring a water bottle. If you are able, we would appreciate a $5-10 donation to supply tacos and coffee! Schedule of Activities 10:00-10:15am Greetings and introduction, divide into teams 10:15-11:45am Explore the park and environs, take notes 11:45-12:45pm Regroup and share takeaways + tacos and coffee! A quorum of commission members may be present. No action will be taken. Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716
SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Friday, February 7, 2020 – 11:30 A.M. Board and Commission Room, Room 1101, City Hall 301 W. 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Parks and Recreation Board Rich DePalma (Mayor) Romteen Farasat (D-4) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Vacant AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero – Chair (D-9) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Pam Thompson (D-3) Speakers must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order, and each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 16, 2019. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation on Stakeholder and Public Notification Requirements When Considering New Tree Plantings at Barton Springs Pool, Lucas Massie, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Upper Dam Project Update, Mike Kelly, Watershed Protection Department 3. Discuss and Set Future Meeting Dates, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair E. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS F. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) Page 1 of 2 before the meeting date. Please call Sammi Curless, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512- 974-6716, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Sammi Curless at sammi.curless@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 16, 2019 – 11:30 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Parks and Recreation Board: Present: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 1:28 pm) Rich DePalma Absent: Tom Donovan Romteen Farasat Environmental Commission: Present: Mary Ann Neely (left meeting at 2:12 pm) Linda Guerrero—Chair Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by the Chair at 11:35 a.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 29, 2018. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Maceo. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0, with two committee members absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION There was one general citizen communication. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. Upper Dam Project Update, David Johns, Watershed Protection Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff, there were seven citizen communications, with additional citizens donating time to speakers. Committee Chair Guerrero moved to have the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department outline a stakeholder process for the Upper Dam Project with consideration for a third-party analysis, and notify the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreations Board of the outcome of that decision, reporting back on the stakeholder process for review by the Joint Committee. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Lewis. Motion carried 6-0, with two committee members absent. 3. Barton Springs Bathhouse Update, Sergio Altamirano, Public Works Department & John McKennis, Parks and Recreation Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff and project consultant, there were three citizen communications. No action was taken by the Joint Committee. Due to staff time constraints, Item D5 was moved up on the agenda and heard before D4. 5. Review, clarify, and discuss notification requirements for tree plantings on the South side of the Barton Springs pool including written agreements with the public and stakeholders, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair & Peggy Maceo, Committee Member. There were two citizen communications. After staff presentation and discussion, Committee Chair Guerrero moved that the Parks and Recreations staff and the Forestry Division staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups, and nonprofits that request planting within the Barton Springs pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the …
Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be presented or communicated to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shard via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory
M E M O R A N D U M Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board Michael P. Kelly, P.E., Managing Engineer Environmental Resource Management, Watershed Protection Department January 16, 2020 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board, Item 4b, Upper Dam Project Update In response to discussions at the October 16, 2019 Joint Committee meeting on the Barton Springs Pool Upper Dam proposal, staff has the following update. Staff presented a proposal to install three gates into the upper dam that would allow periodic inflows of Barton Creek water into Barton Springs Pool. Public testimony on the proposal included the following categories of concern: Increases in pollutant concentration, risk to human health; Increases in algae; • Changes to temperature; • • • Certainty of gate operations; • Costs/benefits and • Certainty of ecological benefits. Staff from Watershed Protection and Parks and Recreation appreciate this first round of stakeholder input. The concerns raised by the public echo questions posed by staff in developing a plan to further investigate the feasibility of this proposal. After examining the existing data and information and determining what is needed to make conclusive projections regarding the performance of the gates, staff decided that we are unable at this time to recommend moving forward with the next phase of the gate project. In order to move forward, staff needs to gain a more complete understanding of the pool ecosystem that will allow us to define a desired condition warranting the investments in a gate system. That understanding requires more information on historical and baseline conditions in the pool. It also requires that we develop a more comprehensive model of the pool system that will allow staff to manipulate the inflow variables to calculate impacts on temperature, pollution concentration, impact on pool cleaning and gate operations. To that end, staff will develop a workplan for consideration in Fiscal Year 2021 that outlines all the needed steps to develop a more complete understanding of the pool. Should this plan rise to high priority as a department activity, staff will include in our project list for Fiscal Year 2021. At that time, we will be able to provide an updated briefing on potential next steps. Should the Joint Committee members have any follow up questions, please contact Mike Kelly at 512- 974-6591 or mike.kelly@austintexas.gov. cc: Jorge …
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2020 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shared via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory Contact Lists Twitter Facebook Nextdoor Barton Springs Conservancy Barton Springs Conservation District AISD Save Barton Creek Association Hill Country Conservancy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Friends of Barton Springs Expedition School Keep Austin Beautiful Sunshine Camps The Trail Foundation Communities in Schools Central Texas Austin Parks Foundation Zilker Botanical Gardens Conservancy Save Our Springs Alliance Zilker Neighborhood Association Friends of Zilker Neighborhood Barton Hills Neighborhood Association Trail of Lights Foundation and Zilker Kite Festival Blues on the Green Austin City Limits Music Festival Zilker Park Boat Rentals Watershed Protection Austin Water Waterloo Disc Golf Association Zilker Hillside Theater Austin Nature and Science Center Friends Group Umlauf Sculpture Gardens
pbb MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (MCPD) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING COMMUNITY FORUM AGENDA February 7, 2020 301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 5:00 pm in City Hall Board and Commission Room 101 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Jose Levy CALL TO ORDER Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak. 1. STAFF BRIEFING: Ed Van Eenoo, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department to give a brief explanation regarding the type of information being requested with respect to the 2020-2021 City of Austin Budget. 2. COMMUNITY FORUM: The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities will conduct a forum on community priorities for the 2020-2021 City of Austin budget. The Committee may take action concerning recommendations related to the budget. – Chair Franks and Full committee. 3. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2 For accessibility, we appreciate your cooperation in keeping our meetings fragrance free. 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 and public transportation access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 48 hours before the meeting. Please call Lee Nguyen at Human Resources Department, at (512) 974-1897 or Lee.Nguyen@austintexas.gov, for additional information, TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact David Ondich at (512) 974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov. Page 2 of 2
SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Friday, February 7, 2020 – 11:30 A.M. Board and Commission Room, Room 1101, City Hall 301 W. 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Parks and Recreation Board Rich DePalma (Mayor) Romteen Farasat (D-4) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Vacant AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero – Chair (D-9) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Pam Thompson (D-3) Speakers must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order, and each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 16, 2019. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation on Stakeholder and Public Notification Requirements When Considering New Tree Plantings at Barton Springs Pool, Lucas Massie, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Upper Dam Project Update, Mike Kelly, Watershed Protection Department 3. Discuss and Set Future Meeting Dates, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair E. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS F. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) Page 1 of 2 before the meeting date. Please call Sammi Curless, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512- 974-6716, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Sammi Curless at sammi.curless@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 16, 2019 – 11:30 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Parks and Recreation Board: Present: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 1:28 pm) Rich DePalma Absent: Tom Donovan Romteen Farasat Environmental Commission: Present: Mary Ann Neely (left meeting at 2:12 pm) Linda Guerrero—Chair Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by the Chair at 11:35 a.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 29, 2018. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Maceo. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0, with two committee members absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION There was one general citizen communication. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. Upper Dam Project Update, David Johns, Watershed Protection Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff, there were seven citizen communications, with additional citizens donating time to speakers. Committee Chair Guerrero moved to have the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department outline a stakeholder process for the Upper Dam Project with consideration for a third-party analysis, and notify the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreations Board of the outcome of that decision, reporting back on the stakeholder process for review by the Joint Committee. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Lewis. Motion carried 6-0, with two committee members absent. 3. Barton Springs Bathhouse Update, Sergio Altamirano, Public Works Department & John McKennis, Parks and Recreation Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff and project consultant, there were three citizen communications. No action was taken by the Joint Committee. Due to staff time constraints, Item D5 was moved up on the agenda and heard before D4. 5. Review, clarify, and discuss notification requirements for tree plantings on the South side of the Barton Springs pool including written agreements with the public and stakeholders, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair & Peggy Maceo, Committee Member. There were two citizen communications. After staff presentation and discussion, Committee Chair Guerrero moved that the Parks and Recreations staff and the Forestry Division staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups, and nonprofits that request planting within the Barton Springs pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the …
Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be presented or communicated to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shard via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory
M E M O R A N D U M Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board Michael P. Kelly, P.E., Managing Engineer Environmental Resource Management, Watershed Protection Department January 16, 2020 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board, Item 4b, Upper Dam Project Update In response to discussions at the October 16, 2019 Joint Committee meeting on the Barton Springs Pool Upper Dam proposal, staff has the following update. Staff presented a proposal to install three gates into the upper dam that would allow periodic inflows of Barton Creek water into Barton Springs Pool. Public testimony on the proposal included the following categories of concern: Increases in pollutant concentration, risk to human health; Increases in algae; • Changes to temperature; • • • Certainty of gate operations; • Costs/benefits and • Certainty of ecological benefits. Staff from Watershed Protection and Parks and Recreation appreciate this first round of stakeholder input. The concerns raised by the public echo questions posed by staff in developing a plan to further investigate the feasibility of this proposal. After examining the existing data and information and determining what is needed to make conclusive projections regarding the performance of the gates, staff decided that we are unable at this time to recommend moving forward with the next phase of the gate project. In order to move forward, staff needs to gain a more complete understanding of the pool ecosystem that will allow us to define a desired condition warranting the investments in a gate system. That understanding requires more information on historical and baseline conditions in the pool. It also requires that we develop a more comprehensive model of the pool system that will allow staff to manipulate the inflow variables to calculate impacts on temperature, pollution concentration, impact on pool cleaning and gate operations. To that end, staff will develop a workplan for consideration in Fiscal Year 2021 that outlines all the needed steps to develop a more complete understanding of the pool. Should this plan rise to high priority as a department activity, staff will include in our project list for Fiscal Year 2021. At that time, we will be able to provide an updated briefing on potential next steps. Should the Joint Committee members have any follow up questions, please contact Mike Kelly at 512- 974-6591 or mike.kelly@austintexas.gov. cc: Jorge …
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2020 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shard via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory Contact Lists Twitter Facebook Nextdoor Barton Springs Conservancy Barton Springs Conservation District AISD Save Barton Creek Association Hill Country Conservancy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Friends of Barton Springs Expedition School Keep Austin Beautiful Sunshine Camps The Trail Foundation Communities in Schools Central Texas Austin Parks Foundation Zilker Botanical Gardens Conservancy Save Our Springs Alliance Zilker Neighborhood Association Friends of Zilker Neighborhood Barton Hills Neighborhood Association Trail of Lights Foundation and Zilker Kite Festival Blues on the Green Austin City Limits Music Festival Zilker Park Boat Rentals Watershed Protection Austin Water Waterloo Disc Golf Association Zilker Hillside Theater Austin Nature and Science Center Friends Group Umlauf Sculpture Gardens
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Community Interest Announcement COMMUNITY FORUM ESB-MACC Manager Community Feedback Session ESB-MACC auditorium 600 River Street Austin Texas 78701 Thursday, February 6th 6:30pm – Meet and Greet with Candidates 7:00pm – Finalists will answer Questions posed by an HR professional. Candidates will be scored by the public. A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken Board Liaison: Laura Esparza 512-974-4001
Water and Wastewater Commission February 5, 2019 – 6:00pm Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approval of minutes from the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of automated meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,336,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 5, 2020 system; and two five year multi-term contracts with Aclara Technologies, LLC and Watersmart Software, Inc., to provide AMI meters, meter installation, customer portal, data platform and integration, for total contract amounts not to exceed $90,000,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a construction contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000, plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $43,351,000. C. VOTING ITEMS FROM COMMISSION D. REPORTS BY COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE 1. Joint Sustainability Committee – Mia Parton E. NON VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS …
