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.
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 …
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 …
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. Regular Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Community Technology and Telecommunications 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 13 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14, 2021 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@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 jesse.rodriguez@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 Community Technology and Telecommunications 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 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 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission on Seniors Meeting April 14th, 2021 Commission on Seniors to be held 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 (April 13th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14th, 2021 Commission on Seniors Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@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 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 Halana.Kaleel@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 Commission on Seniors FECHA de la reunion (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 (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 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@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 …
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 …
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 …
SPECIAL CALLED Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting April 14, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on April 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications (via videoconferencing) Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by April 13th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 13th. 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 jaynell.nicholson@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. •This meeting will be broadcast live and may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL CALLED Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting la junta en FECHA de la reunion (14 Abril 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social (por videoconferencia) Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (13 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-0112 o jaynell.nicholson@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 …
Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Supply Outlook 4/14/2021 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through April 1, 2021 2.01M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non- Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 0 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Monthly Inflows to Lakes Buchanan and Travis Data through March 31, 2021 Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375 Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Looking Forward Next Water Forward Task Force meeting to be held May 4, 2021 and will include presentation of draft Water Forward 2023 scope outline QUESTIONS
