Item 14 EUC Report re Council Action April 19, 2021 Item below recommended by EUC October 12; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 11. (3/4) [Purchasing: Various depts; AE’s portion $1,350,000] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Expert Relocation Services, LLC, to provide citywide moving and relocation services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,783,500. Items below recommended by EUC January 11; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 8. (3/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with Freeit Data Solutions, Inc., for information technology professional services for the Advance Distribution Management System and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Energy Management System , for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $750,000. 9. (3/4) [Purchasing – Multiple Departments; AE’s estimated portion: $300K] Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Insight Public Sector Inc D/B/A Insight Public Sector, to continue the Adobe Enterprise License Agreement and related services, for an increase in the amount of $1,300,000 and to extend the term by three years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,741,563. 11. (3/4) [Purchasing – Multiple Departments; AE’s estimated portion: $908K] Authorize award of eight contracts for COVID-19 temperature screening services, with InGenesis, Inc.; Arch Staffing and Consulting, LLC; Donald L Mooney Enterprises, LLC; Acadia Workforce Inc.; Protouch Nurses, Inc; Ascend National LLC; Capitol Medical Services, LLC; and First Medical Response of Texas Inc.; each for a term of six months or until the contract amounts are expended in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, divided among the contractors. Items below recommended by EUC February 8; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (3/4) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Rainey Street Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design (formerly Future Downtown Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation Design) in the amount of $1,436,895, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,895,895. 3. (3/4) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC, for Bluff Springs Substation in the amount of $7,407,380.03 plus a $740,380 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,148,118.03. 4. (3/4) [Austin Energy] Authorize execution of 10-year extensions to existing electric service franchise agreements for the use of rights-of-way within other municipalities …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Austin Underground Inc. (MBE), for 301 W. 20th – Duct Bank WR project in the amount of $542,120 plus a $54,212 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $596,332. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.08% MBE and 1.75% WBE participation.] ..Body Lead Department Capital Contracting Office Managing Department Public Works Department Prior Council Action: N/A Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020 -2021 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov. NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall direct inquiries to Rolando Fernandez, 512-974-7749, Garrett Cox, 512-974-9423, or the Project Manager, Larry Mendez, 512-974-7124. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission April 12, 2021 Additional Backup Information: The existing duct bank conduits have collapsed in this area and Austin Energy cannot install conductive or electrical cables through it. To maintain reliable electricity, a new duct bank is needed for electrical distribution and to facilitate an underground feeder installed in the new conduit. The work consists of supplementing approximately 800 linear feet of Orangeburg conduits by installing nine new 5-inch ducts from 301 W. 20th Street to 105 W. 20th Street. The duct bank will connect the existing manholes in W. 20th Street and terminate with two 5-inch ducts to a future riser. During construction there will be lane closures and detours. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. A delay in the approval of this contract will limit the distribution of electricity to surrounding buildings. Due to the potential for unforeseen underground conflicts, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change orders within the contingency amount. The contract allows 270 calendar days for completion of this project. This project is …
Electric Utility Commission April 19, 2021 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 5:34 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Chapman, Ferchill, Funkhouser, Stone, Trostle and Weldon. Commissioners Hadden and Reed joined during the staff briefing. Commissioners Tuttle and Wray were absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Paul Robbins re Customer Assistance Program 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the March 8, 2021 regular meeting. Motion (Trostle) to approve minutes; seconded (Chapman); passed on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Hadden and Reed off the dais and Commissioners Tuttle and Wray absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Items 2, 3, 5-9 unanimously recommended on consent (7-0, with Commissioners Hadden and Reed off the dais and Commissioners Tuttle and Wray absent). Following discussion, motion (Ferchill) to recommend Item 4; seconded (Weldon); recommended on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Hadden and Reed off the dais and Commissioners Tuttle and Wray absent. 2. (4/22) [Capital Contracting] Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Austin Underground Inc. (MBE), for 301 W. 20th – Duct Bank WR project in the amount of $542,120 plus a $54,212 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $596,332. 3. (4/22) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Pike Enterprises Inc D/B/A Pike Electric LLC, for continued substation installation, repair, and maintenance services, for an increase in the amount of $2,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. 4. (4/22) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Pike Enterprises Inc, to provide continued transmission and distribution electrical services, for an increase in the amount of $4,000,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $93,000,000. 5. (5/6) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc., D/B/A Hi-Line Utility Supply Co, LLC aka Power Supply, for substation capacitor banks, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,700,000. 6. (5/6) [Purchasing - Multi-Dept; AE’s portion approximately $9M] Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $68,250,000. 7. (5/6) [Purchasing] …
Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Meeting April 19, 2021 Arts Commission to be held April 19, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 annemarie.mckaskle@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Abril 19, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Abril 18, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el …
Cultural Trust Update Austin Arts Commission Update: April 19, 2021 Cultural Trust Background and Goals INITIAL GOAL OF CULTURAL TRUST In 2018, the City resolved to support "a community arts stabilization trust, the ‘Austin Cultural Trust’, that creates, through purchase and long-term lease, affordable spaces that supports artists and arts organizations, preserves historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for creative and cultural uses, and functions in a way that provides for cultural assets to exist in all parts of the city" - Resolution 20201001-055 In 2020, the City identified “To support acquisition and preservation of cultural spaces within the City of Austin,” as a function of AEDC. - Resolution 20201001-055 Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 2 Cultural Trust Goals – First Initiative Guided by the recommendations of the Joint Arts and Music Commission,* research into best practices, and stakeholder feedback. AEDC will propose additional measures for the Cultural Trust to address other Austin cultural needs, but this first step is targeted toward acquiring and preserving spaces. • Create a competitive RFP to fund an initial set of organizations • Use AEDC as broker, asset and facilities manager to save City money • Leverage existing funds using AIDC or private debt • Spaces would be owned by the City as permanent cultural infrastructure but made available for use to organizations under a lease, license, operating agreement or other appropriate use agreement. • Prioritize support for organizations based on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles • Spaces would be made available to organizations at affordable rates *https://www.speakupaustin.org/bond-for-creative-space Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 3 Timeline RFI Issued Fall 2020 Market Research Nov 2020 Previous Cultural Work Review (CAMP, CSAP venue survey data, September Joint Arts & Music Commission Creative Space Bond update) Dec 2020 Review Past RFI and RFI Responses Jan 2021 Convene Advisory Committee + Conduct Outreach* Feb-Apr 2021 Issue an RFP Spring 2021 *Discussions with banks, philanthropy, impact capital, and City capital sources Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 4 Program Summary Competitive RFP to fund two types of projects as a first initiative Outcome: Acquire venues with associated qualified operators for long-term ownership by the City of Austin for the public benefit of enhanced access to creative and cultural facilities Priority: Financial and Operating Capacity Outcome: Provide affordable multi-use space for cultural organizations with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Priority: Policy Goal Alignment Anticipated outcome: 1-2 existing venues saved …
Hotel Occupancy Tax – Forecast Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department April 19, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Cultural Arts Fund – FY21 Approved Budget C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Cultural Arts Fund – Update with FY20 Actuals Cultural Arts Fund 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 Actual Actual Estimated Amended Proposed 3,215,422 2,923,145 (695,565) (1,081,241) (4,034,625) 70,152 0 70,152 42,770 9,514 52,284 6,000 0 6,000 30,000 0 30,000 6,000 0 6,000 12,639,480 12,639,480 9,003,228 9,003,228 3,895,202 3,895,202 7,790,403 5,453,282 7,790,403 5,453,282 12,709,631 9,055,512 3,895,202 7,820,403 5,459,282 13,001,908 12,674,222 13,001,908 12,674,222 7,234,262 7,234,262 7,234,262 1,080,000 7,234,262 1,080,000 Revenue Interest Other Revenue Total Revenue Transfers In Other Funds Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Program Requirements Cultural Arts and Contracts Total Program Requirements Total Requirements 13,001,908 12,674,222 7,234,262 7,234,262 1,080,000 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements (292,277) (3,618,710) 586,141 586,141 30,000 Ending Balance 2,923,145 (695,565) (4,034,625) 586,141 344,657 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Programs $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Cultural Arts Fund C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 Proposed COVID-19 Spending Framework-2021 – March 23rd American Rescue Plan FY 2021 ARP FY 2022 ARP Total Cultural Arts Fund $3.9 M $3.9 M $7.8 M Historic Preservation Fund $5.0 M $5.0 M $10.0 M Live Music Fund $1.1 M $1.1 M $2.2 M Austin Convention Center Fund $6.4 M $21.9 M $28.3 M Total $16.4 M $31.9 M $48.3 M C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Acting Director Economic Development Department DATE: April 14, 2021 SUBJECT: Update on Cultural Trust and Creative Space Bond On behalf of the team supporting organizational development and execution of priority projects, this memo serves as an update with you on the progress of the Cultural Trust and the determination of support for the execution of work for the Creative and Cultural Facilities Bond under the auspices of Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). As you are aware, Mayor and Council provided direction to align the development of AEDC with the intent and creation of an “Austin Cultural Trust” through Resolutions 20160303-019, 20170216-040, 20170302-034, 20180215-082 and 20190808-072. Council further directed the City Manager to expedite a review of existing entities and resources that could be centralized to support the timely execution of recovery efforts that could secure or retain creative culture and community benefits in Resolutions 20200521-095 and 20200521-096. AEDC was officially created by Mayor and Council through Resolution 20201001-055 on October 1, 2020. Since that time, staff and consultants have organized a significant amount of research and work to refine the scope of the trust while working with legal teams to determine viability of roles for the organization to support the use of the $12 million Creative and Cultural Facilities Bond. Council also allocated $2.4 million for the Iconic Venue Fund as established in 20201203-046 to create leasing structures to acquire and permanently preserve creative and music venues that promote tourism, support equity, and represent Austin’s brand and history. Contracting with the AEDC The City and AEDC are developing an interlocal agreement to frame the partnership between both agencies and to identify land or buildings to be acquired or land on which buildings would be constructed by the AEDC on behalf of the City with these bond proceeds. EDD staff is consulting with the City Attorney and the City’s outside bond counsel to ensure use and operation of the facilities are within the legal framework for these funds. The interlocal agreement will be placed on a future Council agenda for consideration at the time that the agreement has been agreed upon by City staff and AEDC. Status of the Cultural Trust AEDC is in the process of finalizing findings and feedback in the development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Community Interest Announcement Rally to #Stop Asian Hate April 17, 2021 4:00 P.M. Huston-tillotson University 900 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken.
Versión en español a continuación. College Student Commission Meeting Friday, April 16, 2021 College Student Commission to be held 04/16/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, April 15, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 04/16/2021 College Student Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5042 or david.alcorta@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 david.alcorta@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del Comisión de Estudiantes Universitarios Viernes, 16 de abril de 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Jueves, 15 de abril de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-972-5042 o david.alcorta@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará …
Name of Board or Commission: College Student Commission Request Number: 20210416-003a Description of Item: City of Austin College Student Food Insecurity Grant Program intended to fund initiatives and programs aimed at assisting food-insecure students across college campuses in Austin. Board or Commission Vote to refer item to Council: Unanimously approved (8-0-0) Date of Approval of Request: 04/16/2021 Attachments: ☒ Yes ☐ No If yes, please list the attachments: 20210122-3b: College Food Insecurity Grant Program Attest: David Alcorta (Staff Liaison), Jared D. Breckenridge (Chair), Jessica Riley (Co-Chair) MAYOR’S OFFICE USE ONLY Council Committee Assigned: ☐Audit and Finance Committee ☐Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee ☐Mobility Committee ☐Health and Human Services Committee ☐Housing and Planning Committee Recommend a Fiscal Analysis be completed? Recommend a Legal Analysis be completed? Notes: Mayor Signature & Date: 1 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number #20210122-3b College Food Insecurity Grant Program WHEREAS, the City of Austin College Student Commission has been established and authorized to advise members of the Austin City Council on topics that affect college students here in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin both historically and in present time continues to have a young college student population that is greater than or equal to approximately 100,000+ students; and WHEREAS, the Food Insecurity Working Group was created by the College Student Commission to form productive solutions to combating food insecurity across college campuses in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Food Insecurity Working Group has been informed and guided by partnerships with experts on this pressing matter, such as representatives from the Central Texas Food Bank, wherein we have explored a variety of potential local solutions; and WHEREAS, the food security needs of each Austin college are unique, and the available services at each campus are at varying levels of development and financial support; and WHEREAS, the development of a city grant program would allow for targeted investment in tailored community-based solutions that build on preexisting university programming and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, a study conducted in March 2020 by The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, which surveyed “38,602 students attending 54 colleges and universities in 26 states,” found that as a result of the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19, “rates of food insecurity among students ranged from 42% to 56% at two-year institutions and from 33% to 42% at four-year institutions;1” and 1 Goldrick-Rab, S., Coca, V., Welton, C. …
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (Friday, April 16, 2021) COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING (Friday, April 16, 2021) The College Student Commission convened in a regular meeting on Friday, April 16, 2021 virtually in Austin, Texas. Chair Jared called the Board Meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Jared D. Breckenridge, Jessica Riley, Brandow Barrows, Jeffrey Clemmons, Cristobal Garcia-Quiroz, Kindle Kreis, Kristen Marx, Bryan Nya, and Lira Ramirez Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison David Alcorta 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of 4/16/2021 were approved on Board Member Kristen’s motion, Board Member Jessica second on a unanimous vote (8-0-0). 2. OLD BUSINESS a. There was a Food Insecurity working group update to inform of next steps getting on the council agenda for Recommendation #20210122-3b. b. There was an 87th Texas Legislation update on how they are working on laws regarding open-carry of guns on college campuses. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. There was a suggestion from David Alcorta for the commission to fill out the form for Recommendation #20210122-3b to get on the agenda in the near future. There was a motion by Co-chair Jessica, seconded by Board Member Lira, to change the wording of the working group’s description to: “City of Austin Food Insecurity Grant Program intended to fund initiatives and programs aimed at assisting food-insecure students across college campuses in Austin.” The motion to reword the description of Recommendation #20210122-3b by Board Member Lira’s motion, Board member Brandon second on a unanimous vote (8-0-0). b. There was an update from Board Member Jeffery and Co-chair Jessica on the Transition working group and has discussed writing out the history of the commission for that section of the handbook. Staff Liaison David will ask Ms. Eugene for a description of the history of the commission. There was a discussion on new committee members filling graduating senior’s seats and how each school’s respected advisor was handling the situation. i. ii. c. Discussion of possible action of the commission to act on all universities’ policies on guns. St. Edward’s University received text alerts of an armed intruder on campus April 10th, 2021. No students were harmed and the situation was resolved off campus by the police. The university has an app called Topper Safe. All other universities have the resources to receive text message alerts. i. ii. i. ii. 1 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (Friday, …
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Transportation Commission Meeting April 15, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission to be held April 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 14 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 15, 2021 Urban Transportation Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1366 or Kaycie.alexander@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Kaycie.alexander@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Urban Transportation Commission la FECHA de la reunion (April 15, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 14, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-1366 o Kaycie.alexander@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION UPDATE Presenters: Kathleen Rubin, Anna Martin City of Austin April 15, 2021 AGENDA INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND PROGRAM STATUS & PROGRESS KEY SUCCESS FACTORS CCP & PROJECT CONNECT NEXT STEPS QUESTIONS 3 BACKGROUND Presenter: Kathleen Rubin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Corridor Program 4 2016 MOBILITY BOND PROGRAM $720 Million • $137M Local Mobility • $101M Regional Mobility • $482M Corridor Mobility 5 connectivity improved level-of- service for all modes reduction in congestion MOBILITY PRIORITIES COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS improved effectiveness of transit operations preservation of existing affordable housing preservation of existing local businesses promotes healthy, equitable and complete communities opportunities for development of new affordable housing opportunities to facilitate mixed- income housing emphasizes livable, walkable, safe and transit- supportive corridors CONTRACT WITH VOTERS 8-Year Timeframe 6 CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Full Design and Construction (2016 Bond) Corridor-Wide Multimodal Improvements (All Corridors) • Intersections, bike/ped, crossings, signals, safety improvements – Riverside Drive to Barton Springs Road – Running Water Drive to McKinney Falls Parkway Enhanced Multimodal Improvements: • • • William Cannon Drive East Riverside South Lamar Boulevard – Shore District Drive to Montopolis Drive • Slaughter Lane (CAMPO grant) Initiate Design (2016 Bond) – Mopac to Brodie Lane (CAMPO grant) Enhanced Multimodal Improvements: Airport Boulevard • • William Cannon Drive • North Lamar Boulevard – North Lamar Boulevard to US 183 – Southwest Parkway to McKinney Falls Parkway – Thurmond Street to Rundberg Lane Seek Additional Funding, Partnerships All remaining, unfunded projects in the program 2018 Council-Approved Corridor Program 32 Investment Packages, Estimated $1.4 Billion 7 TIMELINE 8 PROGRAM STATUS Midway Point Presenter: Kathleen Rubin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Corridor Program 9 COMPLETED PROJECTS William Cannon & Emerald Forest West Campus Pedestrian Improvements East Riverside Dr. ADA-compliant curb ramps completed at William Cannon & Emerald Forest Sidewalk and curb ramp improvements were made to portions of Nueces Street (between 24 th between 26 – 25 Streets ) and 27th Street – 28 Streets & th th th Guadalupe St. Slaughter Lane Intersection Improvements Phase 1 Dedicated Transit Contraflow Lane Median left turn lane extensions between Royal Crest and Willow Creek Signal relocation at Tinnin Ford Hooded media left turn late at Airport Commerce Shortened pedestrian crossing at Airport Commerce and pedestrian ADA ramps Austin Energy utility relocations at Wickersham Signal Technology Upgrades Multiple Locations across corridors CORRIDOR MOBILITY PROGRAM st South 1 Corridor Mobility Plans Alice Mae Ln. St. S. Pleasant Valley …
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting 15 April 2021 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on April 15, 2021 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers Nathan Ryan Daniel Alvarado Athena Leyton Allison Runas Commission Members Absent: Michael Wilfley Alex Reyna CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 5:49 p.m. Samuel Franco Cynthia Weatherby 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 30, 2021 MEETING Diana Wheeler The March 30, 2021 minutes were approved on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Reyna, Weatherby, and Wilfley absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Corridor Construction Program Update Members were briefed and took no action. B. For discussion and possible action: The UTC will discuss, take nominations, and appoint representatives to the following bodies: Joint Sustainability Commission, Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC), and Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) Members voted to appoint Commissioner Diana Wheeler to act as the as the Urban Transportation Commission Representative for the Joint Sustainability Commission on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Reyna, Weatherby, and Wilfley absent, and Commissioner Wheeler abstaining. Members voted to appoint Commissioner Athena Leyton to act as the as the Urban Transportation Commission Representative for the Bicycle Advisory Commission on a 7- 0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Reyna, Weatherby, and Wilfley absent. Members voted to appoint Commissioner Allie Runas to act as the as the Urban Transportation Commission Representative for the Pedestrian Advisory Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Franco, Reyna, Weatherby, and Wilfley absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Somers requested an update on Project Connect Community Advisory Committee Healthy Streets Briefing/Update Commissioner Somers requested an update on the Great Streets program update Commissioner Leyton requested an update on the at the Crossing of 35th and 4th street for bicyclists and pedestrians ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Champion adjourned the meeting at 6:49p.m. without objection.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 25, 2021 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02703: Approval of the adoption of the revised Housing Choice Voucher Program's Payment Standards 4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02704: Approving the submittal of the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 5. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02705: Approval by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Authority to take the following actions with regard to the IMT Southpark (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution 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, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: …
AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 25, 2021 Presentation, discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 00182 by the Board Of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for Pathways at Rosewood Courts East Presentation, discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 00183 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, and to take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of the IMT Southpark (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited liability company (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. 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, …
AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/752783205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 752-783-205 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 25, 2021 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 00086: Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to provide for a multifamily residential rental development for persons of low and moderate income (Pathways at Rosewood Courts East); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an application for allocation of private activity bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject 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, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. OPEN SESSION REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff 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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Wednesday, April 14th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 (antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: April 14th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission ARR Solicitations Update As of March 17, 2021 ZWAC Meeting April 14, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): No Updates Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: 1. Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Abatement Services: RFP – Contractor to provide removal, encapsulation, and disposition of asbestos, lead, particulate, and mold. 2. Post-Disaster Debris Removal Services: RFP – Contractor to provide emergency debris removal services in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) guidelines. No existing contract. 3. Post-Disaster Debris Monitoring Services: RFP – Contractor to provide emergency field debris monitoring services to include management and accounting services for monitoring the recovery efforts of the City’s Post Disaster Debris Removal Contractor. No existing contract. Published Solicitations: 1. Education, Cleanup, and Beautification Services: RFP 1500 CRR3008 – This solicitation was posted on March 1, 2021 and closes on March 23, 2021. Contractors qualified to provide education, cleanup, and beautification services that benefit the public by improving Austin’s environment and aesthetics through a variety of programs and providing resources and education that inspire Austin residents toward effective environmental stewardship. Link to current contract. Solicitations in Evaluation or Negotiation: 1. Electronics Recycling: IFB 1500 SLW1045 – This solicitation was posted on August 24, 2020, closed on September 17, 2020, and approved by Council on February 4, 2021. Awaiting final documentation from one of the vendors. Contractor to pick up, transport, and recycle computers, monitors, televisions, and other devices that operate using electrical parts in an environmentally sound manner. Link to current contract. Definitions: CCO (Capital Contracting Office): Administers the procurement of professional and construction services. CO-OP (Cooperative Contract): A contract that has been competitively bid and issued by another government or purchasing alliance with the intention of sharing it with other governmental entities. IFB (Invitation for Bid): Formal bidding documents inviting suppliers to submit pricing for goods or services. RFI (Request for Information): Used to obtain industry input, feedback, or reactions from potential suppliers prior to issuing a solicitation. RFQ (Request for Quotation): Informal request to suppliers to provide quotes on specific goods or services. RFQS (Request for Qualifications): Formal solicitation used when qualifications are the main criteria for professional services. RFP (Request for Proposals): Formal request for a supplier to provide a solution …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2021 The Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened through Video Conference on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, due to COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for all Texas Counties. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/118681 CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 pm Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna Jonathan Barona, Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Melissa Rothrock, Ian Steyaert, and Kaiba White Board Members not in Attendance: Lisa Barden, Janis Bookout Staff in attendance via WebEx: Ken Snipes, Richard McHale, Tammie Williamson, Donald Hardee, Amy Slagle, Victoria Rieger, Ron Romero, Bill Huck, Brent Paige, Marcus Gonzalez, Amy Schillerstrom, Young Park, Scales, and Jaime Germany Terry Chair Acuna opened with comments. 1. APPROVAL of the March 11, 2021, Meeting Minutes Chair Acuna entertained a motion to approve the March 11th Special Called Meeting minutes. Commissioner Jonathan Barona made the first motion for approval of the minutes. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Cathy Gattuso. Item passed Unanimously a. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes Chair Acuna entertained a motion to approve the January 13th Regular Meeting minutes. Commissioner Cathy Gattuso made the first motion for approval of the minutes. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Jonathan Barona. Item passed Unanimously 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action: Safe Right-of-Way Clearance/Accessibility for Weekly Vehicle Servicing Collection of Garbage, Recycling, and Composting containers from City of Austin Routes—Ron Romero and Bill Huck Ron Romero Division Manager of Collection Services states we wanted to spend time to get more detailed information and pull accurate up-to-date numbers from our safety office and legal department. Our department safety manager Bill Huck will discuss our processes. Bill Huck Safety Manager: There are two ways we notify low tree limbs through observation of the drivers, supervisors, or safety personnel, and when we strike a low hanging limb. The actual code that requires property owners to keep their height vegetation above a certain point. The code requires trees to be 14 feet above the right of way from the road and eight feet above the sidewalk. If we make contact with a tree, the process is that we notify Public Works. We send in either a phone call or an email with a photo of the tree. Public Works will dispatch one of their technicians out to …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Claire Hempel Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Ana Aguirre David King, Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Public in Attendance None CALL TO ORDER Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 10:17 AM Staff Present Jeff Engstrom — HPD Stevie Greathouse – HPD Andrei Lubomudrov – HPD 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting. a. Approval of minutes from the September 21, 2020 Special Small Area Planning Joint Committee Commissioner Aguirre moved approval of the minutes from the September 21, 2020 meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee with a second by Commissioner Hempel. Approved on a 6-0 vote, with King abstaining. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion regarding regional planning for development in Southeast Austin associated with Tesla's new plant. Stevie Greathouse and Andrei Lubomudrov presented answers to the Committee’s questions about coordination of regional planning at the Tesla site and outside of city jurisdiction in general. a. Approve 2021 Meeting Schedule — The Committee will adopt its 2021 meeting schedule. (Discussion and/or Possible Action) Commissioner Aguirre moved approval of the 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting schedule, with a second by Commissioner Ray. Approved on a 7-0 vote. 3. NEW BUSINESS 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update from staff regarding Small Area Planning. Stevie Greathouse of the Housing and Planning Department gave a presentation on future projects for the Small Area Planning division. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner King moved for staff to present regarding the Northeast Austin District Plan at a future meeting. Commissioner Shieh seconded the motion. ADJOURNMENT Chair Shieh adjourned the meeting at 11:52 AM.
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee April 14, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee to be held April 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 13, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14, 2021 Small Area Planning Joint Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1621 or Jeffrey.engstrom@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 jeffrey.engstrom@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 Reunión del Special Meeting of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee FECHA de la reunion (Abril 14, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Abril 13, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-1621 or Jeffrey.engstrom@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico …
C14-2021-0029 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0029 – Acton Site DISTRICT: 9 East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district - Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) subdistrict East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district - Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) subdistrict, to change a condition of zoning. ZONING FROM: ZONING TO: ADDRESS: 1404 E. Riverside SITE AREA: 2.6 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Acton School of Business (Jeff Sandefer) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Kate Clark (512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends East Riverside Corridor (ERC) district zoning, to change the conditions of zoning by amending Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the subject property within a Hub Boundary and Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map) to allow for a maximum height of 120 feet through the density bonus program. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see page 2. SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE April 14, 2021 Scheduled for Small Area Planning Joint Committee PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 27, 2021 To be Scheduled for Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: May 20, 2021 To be Scheduled for City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0029 2 ISSUES There are no known issues at this time and staff has not received any written or emailed comments in favor of or in opposition to this rezoning case. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: This site currently contains the Acton School of Business and is zoned ERC with a subdistrict designation of CMU. It is approximately 2.6 acres and is located on the north side of E. Riverside Drive. It is adjacent to existing ERC zoned properties to the west, east and across E. Riverside Drive to the south. Adjacent properties to the west and east are also designated as CMU subdistricts and the property to the south is designated as a Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) subdistrict. Adjacent to the north is the Lady Bird Lake and is not zoned. Please see Exhibit A: Zoning Map, Exhibit B: Aerial Map and Exhibit C: ERC Maps. The applicant is not requesting to rezone their subdistrict or change any of the base entitlements currently allowed. They are requesting to amend Figure 1-6 (East Riverside Corridor Hub Map) to include the subject property which would allow for the owner to participate in the development bonus program, and to Figure 1-8 (East Riverside Corridor Development Bonus Height Map) which would allow up to 120’ in height if …
Acton Site One-Pager The applicant is requesting to participate in the East Riverside density bonus program, in order to build a multifamily project at the intersection of two major corridors. The site is roughly 2.6 acres, located at the East Riverside Corridor’s intersection with I-35. It was previously used as the Acton School of Business. The applicant is planning a multifamily project and is requesting the ability to participate in the East Riverside Corridor density bonus. The density bonus would provide additional floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and height in exchange for the project providing city-mandated community benefits for affordability and open space. The project is in the Waterfront Overlay, and will fully comply with all Waterfront Overlay regulations. The Waterfront Overlay sets a 96-ft. height cap, 100-ft. setback from Town Lake, and 50 percent impervious cover limit outside the setback area – with which the project will fully comply. The project will also support the housing policies outlined in the Town Lake Corridor Study, such as encouraging “a variety of housing opportunities” (Policy 2.09) and “provid[ing] incentives for increasing residential uses,” including “additional floor area allowance” (Policy 5.07). The applicant’s only request is the ability to participate in the East Riverside Corridor density bonus, which mandates affordability and open space requirements. The applicant is not requesting any change to base zoning entitlements or to Waterfront Overlay regulations (See Figure 1). The only request is to allow the applicant to participate in the ERC density bonus in order to achieve additional FAR and the 96 ft. of height allowable under the Waterfront Overlay – doing so will mandate the applicant meet the city’s affordability and open space requirements. Additionally, this project will help the city better meet its goals for housing, affordability, and transit. The city has set ambitious goals for 135,000 new housing units and 60,000 income-restricted units from 2018 to 2028, as well as for 16 percent of Austin commuters using transit by 2039. However, the city is falling short of these goals. Over just the first two years, Austin has underperformed its annual goal for income-restricted housing by over 7,200 units and for overall housing by over 3,500 units – a deficit the city will need to make up in future years. To meet the goal of 16 percent of commuters using transit, Austin would need to experience steady ridership …
Nikelle S. Meade Partner 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, Texas 78701 Direct: 512.479.1147 nikelle.meade@huschblackwell.com April 8, 2021 Chair Shieh and Committee Members The Small Area Planning Joint Committee The City of Austin Re: Planned Multi-Family Development in the Lamar Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay for an Approximately 3.189-Acre Property Located at 300 and 301 Pressler Street and 1409, 1501, and 1505 W. 3rd Street in Austin, Texas (the “Property”) Dear Chair Shieh and Committee Members: On behalf of the owners of the above-referenced Property, we appreciate the opportunity to meet with you regarding our planned multi-family residential development with an accompanying commercial use. We wanted to meet with you early in the process to gather your input and seek your support for the project, especially since we have heard your concerns about the insufficiency of small area planning and early public engagement in relation to many of the projects that are brought before you. The Property is located in the Lamar Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay on the northernmost edge of the overlay (a map depicting this is attached as Exhibit A). It consists of three tracts of land, which will be developed as a cohesive project (a map of the Property is attached as Exhibit B). The Property has historically had primarily industrial and commercial uses, and in its current state the Property does nothing to achieve the goals of the Waterfront Overlay, and actually conflicts with the stated goals by impeding pedestrian access to the Lady Bird Lake Corridor, lacking any lively pedestrian-oriented mixed uses, and failing to recognize the potential of the waterfront as an open space connector. In contrast, the proposed project will enhance and further the overlay’s goals without in any way cutting against or conflicting with such goals. Town Lake Corridor Study was established to ensuring that development near Lady Bird Lake protected the waterfront. The proposed project does so. It will include substantial parkland improvements including a public overlook at the terminus of Pressler Street, replacement and upgrade of old water and wastewater lines, burying of AE power lines, creation of a bike and pedestrian pathway top the park from the neighborhoods north of the railroad tracks, The Property has several physical constraints that make its development difficult. To resolve these constraints, we are requesting five changes to the entitlements, including the request to increase the maximum height in the Lamar Subdistrict …
Versión en español a continuación. Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board Special Called Meeting April 14, 2021 Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board to be held April 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 13, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14, 2021 Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@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 made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 sammi.curless@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 • Reunión del Contracts and Concessions Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board April 14, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 13, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE November 20, 2020 – 10:00am MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special meeting on Friday, November 20, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Luca called the meeting to order at 10:01am. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Francoise Luca, Richard DePalma, Anna DiCarlo, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Patricia Rossett, Margaret Stenz and Sammi Curless. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of September 11, 2020 were approved on Committee Member DiCarlo motion, Committee Member Rinaldi second on a 5-0 vote. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Austin Independent School District for support of the Literacy First Program. The motion was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Committee Member DePalma, seconded by Committee Member DiCarlo on a 5-0 vote. The friendly amendment from Committee Member Faust was to recommend this item as a consent agenda item for the Parks and Recreation Board. This was accepted by the maker of the motion and Committee Member DiCarlo, who seconded the motion. 2. Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board regarding creation, continuation, termination or status of a concession including issuance of a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to the City Council annually. Committee Member DePalma made a motion to accept the 2020 Annual Concession Report as presented and recommended the item be placed on the Parks and Recreation Board agenda as a consent item; Committee Member Faust seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 3. 2021 Contracts and Concessions Committee meeting schedule. Page 1 of 2 Committee Member Faust made a motion to approve the 2021 meeting schedule as presented; Committee Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. Committee Member Rinaldi departed the meeting at approximately 11:05am. C. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Patricia Rossett provided the report. D. FUTURE ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS • DePalma/Luca – set aside time in the first quarter of 2021 for a Committee planning session. …
Pease District Park Request Recommendation to PARB Partnership Agreement with Pease Park Conservancy Contracts and Concessions Committee Christine Chute Canul, Partnership Manager Parks and Recreation Department, City of Austin April 14, 2021 Council Resolution - 20200312-041 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council expresses support for the concept of parkland agreements between nonprofit organizations and PARD if the agreements further the mission And vision of the department with regard to non- enterprise fund public parks and trails in an effective, efficient, and inclusive manner. BE IT RESOLVED: The City Council directs the City Manager to work with parks nonprofit partners that have established relationships with PARD, including but not limited to The Trail Foundation and the Pease Park Conservancy, to create opportunities for partnership agreements that benefit the community, and to outline roles and responsibilities between those groups and PARD. 2 PARD Partnership | Partnership Pathways Partnership Configuration A Partnership A Criteria Has a minimum 7-year history of collaboration with PARD/CoA Is in alignment with CoA and PARD mission, vision, and values Has a minimum 5 years of proven philanthropic fundraising with sustained and/or year-over-year growth related to specific vision plan projects, operational items, maintenance, and/or program activation 3 Pease Park Conservancy Partnership Timeline Trees for Pease founded Partnered with PARD on Vision Plan for Pease DP; Council Adopted in 2014 Awarded $9.7 million from the Moody Foundation Executed Parkland Improvement Agreement for Kingsbury Commons Design and Construction; 100% Partner funded 2021 Park Open – Summer 2021 2008 2014 2017 2019 4 Pease District Park | Pease Park Conservancy 5 Pease District Park | Kingsbury Commons Design and Development 6 Partnership Agreement |Pease Park Conservancy |Public Benefit 7 Partnership Agreement |Pease Park Conservancy |Public Benefit 8 Partnership Agreement Terms PARD and PPC Roles and Responsibilities COA and PPC Advisory Committee Director Annually Approves PPC Programing Plan and Operations & Maintenance Plan Public Benefit Annual Reporting Requirements 9 Partnership Agreement |Pease Park Conservancy A SPACE FOR ALL Together, these improvements will dramatically enhance the park visitor's experience. All modifications will be woven into the woodland in such a manner that will protect the canopy and allow the park to retain its familiar storybook atmosphere. The renovations will provide badly needed recreational and gathering options for Austin's booming urban core and …
RESOLUTION NO. 20200312-041 WHEREAS, Austin is home to nearly 20,000 acres of parks and trails which play an essential role in the city's overall environmental health as well as in the physical and mental health of all Austinites; and WHEREAS, as the City's population continues to grow, these parks and trails are increasingly important to the environmental, health, and mobility needs of the citizens of Austin; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2018, the City adopted a Strategic Direction, including several goals that specifically depend on having strong and sustainable including Economic Opportunity and Affordability, parks and trails systems, Mobility, Health and Environment, and Culture and Lifelong Learning; and WHEREAS, as areas of the City continue to redevelop with denser populations, the acreage of parks also grows due to the critical benefits provided by the City' s Parkland Dedication Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is currently these the vast majority of responsible for approximately 20,000 acres of parkland across the city; and the care and maintenance of WHEREAS, as the parks and trails, and the number of people who depend the need for innovative partnerships with local nonprofits increases, on them, becomes increasingly worth exploring; and WHEREAS, PARD is committed to partnerships that align with its overall mission, vision, and commitment to benefit the public through the Austin parks system; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department Long Range Plan specifically outlines partnerships as a sustainability strategy for developing, improving, maintaining and programming park spaces; and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, PARD works with nonprofit organizations, conservancies, increase community groups, and businesses to enhance and improve parks, recreational and cultural opportunities, and preserve natural areas in Austin; and WHEREAS, the goals of these partnerships are to enhance and expand public use of PARD's grounds and facilities; encourage active recreation and healthy lifestyles; improve environmental stewardship through public participation and education; celebrate arts, culture, and history to build community; and maximize public benefit at minimum taxpayer cost; and WHEREAS, many peer cities such as Dallas, Houston, Chicago, New York City, and others have negotiated partnerships with nonprofit organizations dedicated to the maintenance and stewardship of particular parks; and WHEREAS, nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving parks and open space for the benefit of the community often have the ability to fundraise and other opportunities that municipalities do not have; and WHEREAS, in Austin, some nonprofits have already begun partnering …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department | Partnership Levels Partnership Configuration A (Non-profit Public Partnership NP3) Partnership A - Definition A 501(c)(3) Non-profit partner mission closely aligns with PARD mission, vision, and values; aligns to the public land/public facility owned by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Partner within configuration A seeks a level of autonomy to construct, operate, maintain, and/or program projects on parkland. Parks partnerships successfully combine the assets of the public and private sectors in novel ways to create new and refurbished parks, greenways, trails, and other public assets in our community. Partnerships between public agencies and private nonprofits can help effectively build, renovate, maintain, and program parks. By teaming up, parks agencies and nonprofits can help cities do a better job of meeting citizens' demands for more and better parks in the face of limited public resources. PARD review and oversight is meant to ensure Partners within Configuration A demonstrate the following values: ✓ ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE/CONSTITUTION ✓ DEMONSTRATION OF CAPACITY ✓ INCLUSIVITY ✓ TRANSPARENCY ✓ PUBLIC BENEFIT Common attributes for Partnership A include: • Partner has history of collaborating with PARD to lead major capital improvement projects on parkland, has co- collaborated with recognized entities to lead a major capital improvement project on parkland and/or has successfully independently led a major capital improvement project. (Demonstration of Capacity) • Partner can support project management for design and construction projects or has capacity to financially support third-party project management. (Demonstration of Capacity) • Partner has previously demonstrated integration of maintenance considerations into capital or Community Activated Park Projects. (Demonstration of Capacity) • Partner has a minimum 7-year history of collaboration with the City of Austin, with all levels of engagement recognized in the historical collaboration. (Demonstration of Capacity) • Partner maintains annual 990s. (Governance) • Partner has favorable Charity Navigator and Guidestar ratings. (Governance/Government Oversight) • Partner is committed to cooperative community engagement with PARD and has integrated community engagement into their organization’s goal(s). (Inclusivity/Transparency/Public Benefit) • Partner clearly articulates the public benefit from the organization’s role and mission. (Public Benefit) PARD Partners are integral to PARD and help further the mission and reach of the Department. PARD seeks to fully develop the umbrella program for partnerships within the Department’s Community PARKnerships program. Last updated 02-21-2021 1 Partnership A - Criteria This level of partnership requires a formal partnership review process. The review process will take up …
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee 12-Apr-21 Contract/Project Zilker Miniature Train Concession Phase N A NCP NA S / NS NA CCC NA PARB May-21 Council Jun-21 Contract Type Contractual Obligation/ Services Development of a Land Management Plan for Austin Nature Preserves System Contractual Obligation/ Services A NCP S May-21 May-21 Jun-21 Notes On February 20, 2020, Austin City Council approved a resolution to explore options to procure a temporary vendor, through an expedited process, to oversee the repair and operations of the Zilker Park train ride. PARD has identified APF to establish a contract with a vendor to oversee the repair and operations of the Zilker Park train ride. A draft contract between PARD and APF for this purpose is being reviewed by the COA Law Department and the APF attorney. APF provided a status update on train specifications and site planning status at the February 23rd PARB meeting. Anticipated grand opening is Q3 of 2021. Currently, the contract is under review by the APF. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to create a land management plan that will guide the management of the Austin Nature Preserves system and other parkland natural areas to sustainably and resiliently provide vital ecosystem services to Austin and its residents, now and in the coming decades. Presented draft scope of work to CCC on 8/21/2020. PARD working with Austin Fire Department (AFD) to finalize proposal. Corporate Purchasing posted solicitation on by 2/1/2021 and is scheduled to close on 3/4/2021 pending number of responses. Evaluation of responses began on March 25, 2021. The evaluation completion is still pending recommendation. 4/1/2021 Contract/Project Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Watercraft Rental Concession on Barton Creek (Zilker Park Boat Rental) Contract Type Concession Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Dec-21 PARB Dec-21 Council Jan-22 Mutual Interest Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Travis County and the University of Texas to Share in the Wildland Fire Management of Open Space Properties Partnership P/D NA NS Apr-21 Apr-21 May-21 Grey Rock Golf and Tennis Facility P/D NA S May-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Contractual Obligation/ Services Notes Corporate Purchasing recommends a later release of the solicitation and establishing a holdover with the current vendor in order to continue ongoing services to the public. It is anticipated that this strategy will allow for a greater pool of responders that may be available following …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Ethics Review Commission Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Ethics Review Commission to be held April 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance no later than Tuesday, April 13, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14, 2021 Ethics Review Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.974.2171 and lynn.carter@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 lynn.carter@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion April 14, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación April 13, 2021 antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512.974.2171 and lynn.carter@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser …
Versión en español a continuación. Early Childhood Council Meeting April 14, 2021 Early Childhood Council meeting to be held 4/14/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (4/13/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Early Childhood Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Email or call the board liaison at Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov or 512-663-2792 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Rachel.Farley@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live (Note, the Early Childhood Council meetings are not broadcast live.) Reunión del Early Childhood Council 14 de abril de 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (13 de abril antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Envíe un correo electrónico o llame al enlace de la junta en Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov o al 512- 663-2792 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar). • Una …
